Another World

For the first time on my travels the clouds parted and I could catch a glimpse of the sun rays.

Yesterday evening I tried a traditional Sami meal with reindeer. I love to connect with other cultures by understanding the way they live and the food they eat. Not only what they eat but their relationship to the food. To the reindeer. It's amazing to think about the rich Sámi culture and history in the Northern parts of Sweden.

Like most indigenous people, they were gradually forced to give up their land, which makes me feel incredibly sad. Nearly every indigenous culture I have learned about lived in harmony with nature. To this day, there is much we can learn from these spiritual people.

Here you can learn more about the Sámi people in Sweden

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