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Panama
Panama City is the hub of the Americas and, because of this, I often get messages from people who have long layovers in Panama City and have no idea how to kill time between their flights. Most people know that Panama has a canal...and that's about it. However, if you immerse yourself in the city for even just one day, I guarantee that you'll fall in love.
something about capturing a simple moment of pause, that slows everything down...
Some of you have found this photo for purchase in the 'photos.' tab, but I wanted to give it some back story.
I took this shot, on my last day in Panama, while sitting next to someone I'm headed to spend some time with this weekend.
Someone, who took my trip from a point of observation, to a point of personal interaction. Someone who swooped into my life from off his vine, enveloped my mind, and rearranged my heart.
When I told him I was too busy to be exclusive, he questioned it. When I said I was merely in Panama to watch everyone else have a good time, he made sure I allowed myself to as well.
Every night, when we talk, he slightly opens another part of me that was once hiding behind the work, the passion, and the myth of 'me'.
Every night...whether he knows it or not, I thank him for it.
'jane.'
Tonight was just all types of epic! Shouts to Tribe members Shaila and Dean MF for joining me on Gypsy's show, The Hangover Takeover.
It was a really really dope time in the studio. It's always love and thank you thank you Gypsy for embracing the Tribe as much as you do. It is noted and appreciated.
Check the video above to see the shenanigans.
and drumroll.....Panama Awards for those who missed them on the show:
Andrew: Young Grasshopper Award
Gyasi: The Storyteller Award
Gypsie: Shocker Award
Rasheed: Hide Behind the Hookah Award
Bayyina: Focused ADD Award
Tomika: Mogual Award
Claire: Vitamin C Award
Dean: The Body Award
Damon: Youth Award
Shaila: Cheetah Award
Tangee: Mom Award
Sheila: All Eyes On Me Award
Blue: Abuelo's Grandson Award
Tarmac Jerry: Tarzan Award
Alex: 'I'm not that guy' Award
Melanie: Bravery Award
Majida: Serenity (until Alex is drunk) Award
Love you all and thank you for making Panama what it was... stay tuned on Friday at 1pm for the State of The Tribe Address for the next trip!
Got notified that this photo above "Ocean Front" that I took while in Panama last week, won a contest on Bungolow.com. So cool. I think this is the best way to kick off the blast for my travel photography. Whether it's member cards for the Tribe, the next batch of T-shirts, everything all the funds raised go to help fuel the continued movement forward.
Please support! Even buying one photo makes a difference! CHECK OUT THE PANAMA PHOTOS HERE!
Bluff Resort in Bocas Del Toro, Panama:: Tribe Headquarters
I titled this photo, 'Good Morning' because it is what the Tribe woke up to, everyday, while we stayed in Panama this past week. Our own oasis, private beach, and dirt road with no name.
We were completely off the grid.
Solar powered everything, rain water recycled showers, and no internet access after the first rain drop fell. It was perfect. No talk of tv, cell phones, and the lack of internet (knowingly) because in the end we knew it was about us. The quote that kept floating around the week was 'everyone who was supposed to be here, is here.' I believe in my gut that this is true.
To wake up everyday to the sound of the ocean waves crashing against the shore, watching a native crack open a coconut with the blade of their machete for your breakfast, and breathing in the wealth of air was one thing. But, for me, as the 'creator' of this Tribe, it was a daily reminder of the truth that comes with the belief of manifest destiny. It wasn't the place for me, it was the people.
This was the first ever Tribe group trip. The Genesis of it all. This, in hindsight, is where if everything is going to fall apart, it should have. 18 strangers (for the most part), living under one roof, in a foreign country, only knowing each other through online, no readily available transportation, no television or phones for distractions, just us...and it was absolutely amazing. Words have scattered their way around my brain, but it's still a struggle to put it all together to emphasize exactly what I feel.
Pride. Will. Faith. Family. Knowing. Trust. Love. Love. Love...
love. In many, various forms, I feel we all found that. I know I did to varying degrees.
For me, this trip showed me first hand that no matter how outlandish people think my dreams are, they are mine for a reason, and they will all come true, as I intend. This trip showed me that no matter what people's opinion of who I am, what I do, and how I do it are...it's my visionary journey and in that, and the Universe, I will trust wholeheartedly. Whether I have known you for decades or days, you will see how I create. I will make you a believer.
Ultimately, what I took from this trip were two ideas that transcend 'I' in any form: the essence of family and team. This is a family. There is a bond that the people have on this trip that will never be duplicated. We were the pioneers. We cooked dinner together every night, and woke up to eat breakfast together every morning. In reality, I can't tell you the last time I've even done that with my own biological family. Real talk.
Team work makes the dream work.
As I think back, look through photos, and video footage, it's all about team. Again, I surrender to the fact that in the threads, in the Tribe, we speak openly about prefering to travel alone, yet the speed with which 18 of us packed up to move in together or a week, was brain numbing. From people helping me with shooting this week, to people cooking dinner, to cleaning, it was all team.
The Jungle Brothers gave the Tenders a sense of protection. The Tenders gave the Jungle Brothers a sense of being nurtured. We support one another as a unit.
I don't even know how many of us can say that about our own families, yet we have one another. It's also the reason why I have always known that this journey was bigger than just me. It's why the Tribe now plays a very specific role in the series, as you will see once the Panama episode is edited down. It's why I always knew that I was a messenger of the Universe, and as I have said to the stars above 'Use me'. I see myself as a vessle for change. Worldwide change.
this trip. these people. their heart. my vision. our travels. Nomad•ness Travel Tribe forever.
The Firsts:
thank you for trusting in the vision. trusting in me. love each and every one of you.
-Evie
Theme song for the day...
Off to Panama this afternoon!!
Commence the Nomad•ness Travel Tribe's 1st EVER group trip!
Here goes something...
Hustling for Panama!
So the dates are set January 15th to 22nd, 2012.
The Nomad•ness Travel Tribe is taking their first ever group trip together and we're headed to Panama. This trip is going to be crazy, and I cannot wait to share the footage with you all, introducing the Tribe to the world. The group, as I have said before, is a dream come true. A vision manifested, and it's going to be amazing to be abe to sit back and hear the conversations, witness the interactions, and soak in the atmosphere as Nomad•ness keeps bringing strangers together all around the world, extending everyone's families, one traveler at a time.
To help get my portion of the funding together, to guarantee that 'Chief Rocka' of the Tribe is there I'm going on a photo blitz! I'll pretty much be shoving that 'DONATE' Button to the right, and my exquisite traveliing photos down everyone's timelines, status updates, and throats for a week or so. I ask you to bare with me.
Check the traveling photos of my journey's around the world HERE! I'll even sign one if you like!
Thank you for all the continued support! Did I mention, I can't wait for the day this project is fully funded?! It's coming. I FEEL IT!
