Thanks for your thoughtful message, Robert. Once again, we find ourselves living parallel lives. I think you're right about the road less travelled--it is often full of surprises. And since its less travelled, it often causes us to slow down, which in turn causes us to notice more. Makes for a much more intereting journey.

Thanks also for sharing the story about your friend's experience. I clicked on the link and found the photo. That's quite a bit of density he navigated his way through. Pretty cool.