Jalan Kajeng is a street in the beautiful town of Ubud that is equivalent to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Well, sort of. You can purchase a square as a way to help pave the street. In return, you can carve into it whatever you want. Many paved squares are purchased by guesthouses or restaurants to use as advertisement. But then others have clever messages, quotes, or words of love for Ubud. This one, in particular, struck me. First, because I think Ubud could heal many a broken heart (and no, please don’t bring up Eat, Pray, Love, because frankly, I’m tired of reading about it). Ubud is full of culture, great food, friendly people, and beautiful scenery. This square also reminded me just how many people travel as a means of healing. Now you may think I’m going to spill some dramatic, intriguing story about how a broken heart spurred my most recent trip, but it didn’t really. However, I think travel is not just about healing a broken heart, but also about healing the mind. Shannon Kirsty, whoever you are, I’m so happy for you.
Awww I loved this post!!! Travel is definitely the best medicine.
Sometimes it really is!
While I wouldn’t say you should travel because you have a broken heart and it will magically fix all your problems (it won’t), but it might help.
Maybe time+travel+??**?? is the secret equation…
seemed to work for me…
I agree. At some point you have to face facts. However travel can remove circumstances by being in a new location. But what does “??**??” mean?
That intangible bit that actually helps you move on. The most important part.
Ah yes, you’re exactly right!
Nice… It’s a great little street to wall along and look at the bits of concrete. That’s the street I stayed on last time I was in Bali. Such a great street, such a great town.
Lauren and I saw some nice guesthouses along that street. Would love to stay there— if I ever make it back!
Maybe you could stop over on your way to oz when you visit.
Aww, I love that! Good for Shannon Kirsty, wherever she is.
There are plenty of Shannon Kirstys out there, so her message spans a lot of people :)
I hope Shannon Kristy finds this post :)
Me too! I just googled her name and there are lots of Shannon Kirstys. Hmm, there’s always hoping!
Aww, I love this! I’m super emotional today, so this definitely made me tear up a bit :)