Living Alaska — Zen and the Art of Ferry Riding

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gure id="c627"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*pBNzWn5Np5z2om9vQdf89w.jpeg"><figcaption>Photograph by Author = Hidden Fiords of the Inside Passage</figcaption></figure>Zen is Not Taking the Same PathWhat does this have to do with riding a Ferry you ask? Everything if you take the Alaskan Marine Highway Ferry up the inside passage. Sure, the Cruise ships advertise the adventure of a lifetime and the beauty of Alaska, but the ferry is smaller and does not always take the same path.Beauty in the CurvesThe beauty of the curving winding path through the inside passage to Alaska is something that every human should see. Besides the sheer beauty of the landscape, you also have incredible wildlife scenery. Whales, eagles, dolphins, deer, elk, and bears.<figure id="aba8"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*obfzWq_asy3fYiCJIaZPag.jpeg"><figcaption>Photograph by Author of Author — Inside Passage to Alaska May 2022</figcaption></figure>Feeling Zen in Hidden Fiords<p id=

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"16b5">Traveling a little slower through the winding mountain passages and the hidden fiords is an incredible way to feel nature and not just see it. Take some time off to see the beauty of the world. Zen is about feeling peaceful and at one with oneself. It is about feeling good and thinking good thoughts. Traveling the quick hectic path through life will not lead you to feel Zen.<figure id="586f"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*RhIUyVwj_wGlOe57PKc6Qg.jpeg"><figcaption>Photograph by Author — The Love Shack Found — Inside Passage to Alaska</figcaption></figure>Zen and the Art of Riding a FerryI spent last week traveling up the inside passage through some of the lesser-known and overlooked passages. Try them some time and you will find the beauty mesmerizing, intoxicating, and meditative. There is nothing like traveling the slow path, through clean, clear open waters to cleanse your body, mind, and soul. Try Zen and the Art of Ferry riding and you will be amazed at your transformation. From a fiord in Southeast Alaska with love and a little Zen.</article></body>

Living Alaska — Zen and the Art of Ferry Riding

The Inside Passage to Alaska

Photograph by Author — The Inside Passage to Alaska May 2022

Zen and Squiggly Lines

The straightest line is not always the best path to take. Taking the alternate route produces different outcomes. The question then arises “what are you looking for out of life?” Do you want the easy road, traveled by the masses, and frequented by tourists? Or are you looking for adventure? How about taking the curving winding slow road through peace and tranquility, off the beaten path and seen by few?

A Little Zen in Our Crazy World

There is a time and a place for each course. In the modern world, one cannot always take the path of least resistance but every now and then you get the opportunity to experience something special. A little Zen in this crazy world of ours never hurt anyone.

Photograph by Author = Hidden Fiords of the Inside Passage

Zen is Not Taking the Same Path

What does this have to do with riding a Ferry you ask? Everything if you take the Alaskan Marine Highway Ferry up the inside passage. Sure, the Cruise ships advertise the adventure of a lifetime and the beauty of Alaska, but the ferry is smaller and does not always take the same path.

Beauty in the Curves

The beauty of the curving winding path through the inside passage to Alaska is something that every human should see. Besides the sheer beauty of the landscape, you also have incredible wildlife scenery. Whales, eagles, dolphins, deer, elk, and bears.

Photograph by Author of Author — Inside Passage to Alaska May 2022

Feeling Zen in Hidden Fiords

Traveling a little slower through the winding mountain passages and the hidden fiords is an incredible way to feel nature and not just see it. Take some time off to see the beauty of the world. Zen is about feeling peaceful and at one with oneself. It is about feeling good and thinking good thoughts. Traveling the quick hectic path through life will not lead you to feel Zen.

Photograph by Author — The Love Shack Found — Inside Passage to Alaska

Zen and the Art of Riding a Ferry

I spent last week traveling up the inside passage through some of the lesser-known and overlooked passages. Try them some time and you will find the beauty mesmerizing, intoxicating, and meditative. There is nothing like traveling the slow path, through clean, clear open waters to cleanse your body, mind, and soul. Try Zen and the Art of Ferry riding and you will be amazed at your transformation. From a fiord in Southeast Alaska with love and a little Zen.