“Carson and his “Why Not” outlook inspired me to change my life. His passing showed me that we really do only have one life, and I was not living mine.
I remembered The Camino De Santiago, a 250 mile pilgrimage across Portugal and Spain to the Cathedral of St. James. I’ve always dreamt of experiencing that “hero’s journey adventure” but had been too afraid to chase that dream until now…
Why Not?
Suddenly I found myself alone in a Portuguese forest refilling my water bottle from a suspicious looking fountain. I had no previous hiking or backpacking experience, had never traveled alone before, and was completely terrified. It was awesome. For the first time in a long time, I felt I was truly living.
My arrival to the cathedral wasn’t the end of an adventure, it was just the beginning. Without Carson’s inspiration, I wouldn’t be who I am today.
– Katie Neason
