The Majestic  River Speaks

What makes your favorite river a meaningful sight to behold?

“The river has great wisdom and whispers its secret to the hearts of men.” Mark Twain)

I’d like to explore today how the appearance of the Mississippi River on our roadtrips affects me as a person. Not only does its majestic flow represent a prominent natural barrier as I transition from east to west, but it also reveals relevant history’s lessons to take account now from our country’s storied past. Take for example this great river vividly reveals stories to me of (1) mighty fortresses once built on cliffs during territorial wars lost or gained, (2) desperate efforts of slaves who hoped to obtain riverboat escape routes northward and 3) westward bound pioneers who riskily traversed its muddy depths during the homestead migration era.   

So the “Mighty Mississippi” steadily flows on through ebbs and peaks of time while my life winds on in a similarly capricious fashion. A life lesson for myself to recognize in comparison would hopefully transform those memories past of daily struggle into new insights toward a positive direction in my life now and in the future. I remind myself to think in that direction as I prepare to embark on our castle filled Rhine River cruise in November.  Enjoy the photos. 

Blog Source:

https://www.riversarelife.com/articles/uncovering-the-rich-history-of-the-mississippi-river