The winding trails lead us ever higher into the heart of the Alps.
The distractions of modernity are left far behind.
Climbing and climbing the paths lead us deeper.
The mountains are great teachers, a place of pilgrimage every bit as holy as any temple or gilded minaret.
If we can but allow it, they take us deeper into our own hearts too.
Rounding a corner a gift awaits this cool lake set amidst the shattered peaks.
Here for a while rest is taken and a reminder is offered that there is no destination, nor anything to achieve.
Photo courtesy of the author.