A Tradition Reborn
Over the years, the map and journals came to be more than a keepsake from adventure-they became the birthplace of a new family tradition. Every year, I spend an “exploration day” with my father on his birthday-for my grandfather. Whether it is hiking to an untrod trail, visiting a museum, or just getting lost in a part of the city we don’t know so well, the idea is to feel the sense of discovery, just as my grandfather had.
These adventures are as much a tribute to him but remind us of the real treasures in life found in experiences shared. Each outing is documented with photos, notes, and keepsakes that we add to a scrapbook: our way of creating a new family heirloom for future generations.It is almost as if we are continuing where my grandfather left and create new memories to be carried forward. And in years, the value of this weight of these memories pays off, and it becomes ever dearer for us.
