In a quest to find a simple lifestyle away from the perceived commonness of his homeland, the author finds that time spent in Japan has suddenly passed quicker than he realized, and that returning back to the life he once knew was no longer a viable option.
It is said that only a small percentage of the world's population is fortunate enough to have the wherewithal and freedom to travel. In this respect Donald Lindberg was lucky. He grew up in a time of relative peace and prosperity with parents who embraced the idea of following one's passions, even though they might have conflicted with their own. From this privileged background, he was allowed a wide berth to search out the life best suited for him. A background in the Humanities during his college years fueled his wanderlust.
