10+ years of Travel ~ My Journey

Welcome to my online travel memoirs/blog – the Diary of an Aesthete – pictures, film, poetry and storytelling from my life travelling and living in various parts of the world. From London/England, I am an Art Restorer by trade, and my interests include history, culture, craft, archeology and the natural world. Please connect in the comment section below, or with the links at the bottom of this page, and find stories from my travels in the headings above. I’m so grateful for your visit!
– James

“The voice of God can be found amongst the highest mountains, and between theΒ smallest grains of sand… if you only have the ears to hear it. The essence of a pilgrimage is to move, yet, at some point along the way, you realise you do not move at all ~ the pilgrimage moves you.”

I will be forever thankful to all those who have been a part of this journey, both on the road, and here, on this site… This is my Pilgrimage ~ my story of life, and the people and places which become a part of my story along the way.

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This pilgrimage has taught me many things. It has taught me to love more, to let go… to seek more, to forgive more… to move more… and most importantly how to be still (which is a constant battle). The greatest illusion of this world: that others are different from us.

“Know the world in yourself. Never look for yourself in the world, for this would be to project your illusion…”
– Ancient Egyptian Proverb
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“I have looked in many places, behind many doors, and into the eyes of many people. The only lasting thing I have found, of any value and perpetual comfort to my soul, is an undoubted belief in God. ” – 2019

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A bucketlist isn’t freedom for me. The ability to travel unhindered is not freedom to me. Living between boundaries of fear is not freedom for me. Freedom for me is beholding the night’s sky, walking barefoot at dawn, raising my hands in worship, chanting from the depths of my soul, the wind in my hair. Freedom for me is my undefinable, unbreakable belief in the Great Spirit of Life, in One Divine. No matter what happens, these things can never be taken from me.

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  3. Thanks for following. Lovely journal. I look forward to more tales of your journey, and your beautiful pictures.

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  5. I am in love with this blog. Amazing pictures and wonderful lines. I like when people try to discover life. India is one such place where you can get lost in the beauty of the nature , open up your mind, express yourself to the nature and to live the life to the fullest.

    You are always welcome.

    Thanks,
    Vandana

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  7. Hi James,
    Thanks for the follow! 😊 It’s interesting to know that this is your permanent address. I look forward to read your interesting adventures. Am following you too! ☺️

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  9. I am pleased to see you following Jamoroki. Welcome to my world. Id love to know what attracted you. Can I join you on your journey (blogwise)? You will have the best life experience imaginable. I was 50 before I realised it and went. Now at 73 the desire is still there but the body is not quite strong enough. Go well James.

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    1. Why, because your blog is beautiful of course! I love your interpretation of the world, James, and look forward to reading more when I get time. And thus welcome to MY world. It’s always such a pleasure to connect with like-minded and soulful people. To the journey on… JX

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  10. Dear James…. My Christopher Columbus ! The man of curiosity and love of learning/knowledge and finding, the man of faith.
    I love your site so much, it has such an awakening feel about it.
    Love for life and all of humanity.
    Thank You For Sharing . Truly Inspiring …
    God Bless You On Your Onward Never Ending Travels…
    Don’t Forget o Make A stop Over Here In Athens, Kalamos… Your Nouna Is Waiting For You…
    Lots Of Love and Blessings
    Ange

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    1. Thank you, Nouna! You comment has lifted me πŸ™‚ I really AM on this crazy journey of life at the moment, moving so fast I almost can’t keep up. Just delighted and feeling truly inspired! My soul craves a good rest in Greece, and your wise council. I will come very soon, I hope. God’s will!

      I wish you every blessing and all God’s great love.

      Soon, James XX.

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  14. So glad you found me. So glad I found you. Father is joining us all. Nothing, absolutely nothing is what it seems to be in our human understanding. It all is, far over our thoughts, our imaginations. For far above our wildest imaginations? There is a loving Father waiting for us all to return to His loving arms. πŸ™‚

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    1. I couldn’t agree more, my dear soul. Life is a marvel, far beyond our little minds, something to be admired, witnessed, respected. So happy to share the love! Thank you for spreading the word. To the Stars. JXX

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        3. O my friend, you bless me! Listen, don’t try to absorb it all. When I check my blogs? It boggles my own mind! lol So much Father has given me but, that is all in the course of 30 years. The harvest is the core to center in.
          The Harvest is what Father wishes to pass on to all of His children.
          “In the journey of your life in My Presence I have implanted My written words within you to produce LIFE & STRENGTH to live accordingly to My will and desire for you to live by! LIFE & STRENGTH to live the life that you are now experiencing is the HARVEST and the most valuable product that you have to offer to My children in these BOOKS!” said Father Yah to thia.
          The content of everything in those posts is the process to arrive at the Harvest.
          So, may I suggest to let the Spirit of our Father/Creator lead you as you read.
          And don’t hesitate to write or open a chat to chat with me. I have Skype, basilia3032. If you happen to have Skype you can get in touch with me that way. πŸ™‚

        4. Thank you, Thia. I’m speechless… Packing my rucksack, collecting little bits for the children of Ghana, tribal music playing and your words – lifting me! – the perfect inspiration and beginning of my next, most emotional journey. Your words give me the same feeling as singing the Gospel does. I WILL be in touch… Anon, my friend XX

        5. Be blessed! Psalms 121:7-8
          The Master will keep you from all evil; He will keep your life.
          The Master will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore. Your friend, thia

  17. As I was interested in who had followed my blog, I was pleasantly surprised to see such an insightful blog. The amount of clarity you speak with is honestly very admirable as well. As a person who would love to travel, it was very eye opening to see your photography around the world.

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  18. Hi James
    It was a pleasure reading your blog. I must say your endeavors so far with respect to writing, singing and traveling are truly inspiring. Your journey inspires to explore life to the fullest.
    Good work pal. Keep inspiring.
    And thanks for visiting my blog.

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