tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556332829412377072.post1680259690404180647..comments2023-05-25T05:02:47.612-07:00Comments on The Fire Within: Celebrity Fever: Poets and Pope Benedict in Germanysjstoecklhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13059309803324675632noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556332829412377072.post-73324113785352725412011-09-28T13:10:37.536-07:002011-09-28T13:10:37.536-07:00I used to be very enthralled with the idea of meet...I used to be very enthralled with the idea of meeting modern explorers and tracing their footsteps through incredible adventures. I read books and magazine articles about their exploits as well as watched documentaries they filmed personally.<br /><br />I stumbled upon an email address where I could send a letter to a arctic/antarctic explorer named Ben Saunders. I thought I would give it a try and maybe get an automated response or some generic 'thank you' letter from someone handling his fan mail.<br /><br />It turned out that he and I sent several emails back and forth discussing famous quotes that inspired us.<br /><br />I too surprised myself, as you did, and found a more personal way to get to know someone I admired.<br /><br />I'm glad to see you're continuing to enjoy your time in Germany.Jason Hayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11913464627974581258noreply@blogger.com