Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Paul Theroux

Holding onto my saddle, I peered into the dusk at the worn-down and noseless face resting on crumbly forepaws, like a sand sculpture that had been rained on.
-Paul Theroux, Dark Star Safari

The best travel is a leap in the dark. If the destination were familiar and friendly, what would be the point of going there?
-Paul Theroux, Dark Star Safari

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