An Explorer, a widow, a house in the woods.

I left home at 21, after my wife died, and set myself a task to explore this whole wide world. At that age I didn’t know how wide the world was but now, after 30 years, I am more aware than ever that I may never complete my quest. I followed the steps of pilgrims from LandsEdge to the base of these mountains. At the forested peak there is an Oracle who will tell me how much further I need to go. I hope she will tell me that this forest is the end, and that I may finally rest.  

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