and sun set on the sand dunes. He could ful site of palm trees waving in the dista The physical training is what most people ask me about, the desert was none the less beautiful f I want to share this magic of the des however this is just the tip of the iceberg. Before each trip there is the organization of the support team, permits, travel others to the desert and let them live w arrangements, sponsors, interviews, etc. Each time I arrive in in themselves a peace and strength they the desert it is like a reward for all the work I did to get existed. There are four trips coming up there. The crossings are physically demanding, but a mental Therapy, which will be February 6-14, Fe get-away. These crossings not only showed me what I am 5-13 and March 13-28, 2010. of preparation: physically, mentally, logistically, financially and personally.
physically capable of, they showed me the strength of my ADS: Any final thoughts, words of wis mind and that if I set out to conquer a challenge the limit is may feel they are experiencing a dese only inside of me. lives? ADS: With the exception of your most recent crossing of the White Desert in Egypt with blind marathon runner, Fabio Pasinetti your journeys are usually solo ones. However, this is changing. Tell us more.
Carla: Never say you can’t. As I always only inside of us.” We believe that there
challenges in our lives, and we block ou ing our dreams. If you tell yourself you Carla: Now my focus has shifted to sharing my experience in yourself, you can do so much m with others. On my trip with Fabio, I had the privilege of see- thought. Step back, look at your resourc ing the desert for two people. One night, when Fabio and I and then do it. Don’t let fear or uncer 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 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 Therap chalky white pinnacles or the intricate coloring of the sunrise trips, visit www.carlaperrotti.com.
