Maggie Downs, a talented writer from Joshua Tree, shares her insights on traveling and human connections. She recounts a memorable hike on the Inca Trail, where she encounters a fellow hiker burdened by two backpacks, sparking deep reflections on emotional and physical weights. Topics include battling altitude sickness, the beauty in shared struggles, and how our perceptions of others can be misleading. She also discusses the upcoming travel writing course, encouraging listeners to rethink their approach to storytelling.
