For the artwork in Forgiverance, I am humbly indebted to the ever-prolific Bubble-Sandcrabs of Ko Phayam, Thailand. May our lives be as fearless and truly timeless as these masterworks of improvisation. Accolades to Pam Nimegeers for her spirited collaboration with these tiny Zen artists, producing an excellent cover design.
This photo, taken quite early in the morning, is from the wild northeast corner of Brasil. It is possible to travel hundreds of kilometers bicycling directly on the sand at low tide, from Forteleza to Natal. Sand dunes, estuaries, cliffs, wading rivers, or waiting for dug-out canoes... 15 days travelling at low tide, december 2002.
