of preparation: physically, mentally, logistically, financially and sun set on the sand dunes. He could not see the wonder-
and personally. ful site of palm trees waving in the distance at the oasis. But
The physical training is what most people ask me about,
the desert was none the less beautiful for him.
however this is just the tip of the iceberg. Before each trip I want to share this magic of the desert with others. Take
there is the organization of the support team, permits, travel others to the desert and let them live what I lived and find
arrangements, sponsors, interviews, etc. Each time I arrive in in themselves a peace and strength they may not have known
the desert it is like a reward for all the work I did to get existed. There are four trips coming up this year for Desert
there. The crossings are physically demanding, but a mental Therapy, which will be February 6-14, February 20-28, March
get-away. These crossings not only showed me what I am 5-13 and March 13-28, 2010.
physically capable of, they showed me the strength of my
ADS: Any final thoughts, words of wisdom for those who
mind and that if I set out to conquer a challenge the limit is
may feel they are experiencing a desert right now in their
only inside of me.
lives?
ADS: With the exception of your most recent crossing of
Carla:Never say you can’t. As I always say, “the limit exists
the White Desert in Egypt with blind marathon runner,
only inside of us.” We believe that there are insurmountable
Fabio Pasinetti your journeys are usually solo ones. How-
challenges in our lives, and we block ourselves from achiev-
ever, this is changing. Tell us more.
ing our dreams. If you tell yourself you can, and you believe
Carla: Now my focus has shifted to sharing my experience in yourself, you can do so much more than you once
with others. On my trip with Fabio, I had the privilege of see- thought. Step back, look at your resources, figure out a plan
ing the desert for two people. One night, when Fabio and I and then do it. Don’t let fear or uncertainty stand in your
were sitting outside of the tents before going to sleep, he way.
thanked me. He thanked me for bringing him to this special
place and for showing him the stars again. I was stunned.
For more details about Carla’s past and future
From this experience I learned that sometimes you don’t
need eyes to see beauty. Fabio could not see the magnificent
adventures including her Desert Therapy
chalky white pinnacles or the intricate coloring of the sunrise trips, visit
www.carlaperrotti.com.
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