From a childhood on an Iowa farm, Lori Erickson grew up to travel the world as a writer specializing in holy sites - journeys that led her on an ever-deepening spiritual quest. Her trips give Erickson the chance to reflect on her Lutheran upbringing, her flirtation with Wicca, and her admiration for Tibetan Buddhism. A trip to the healing shrine of Lourdes is intertwined with the story of her son's serious illness as a baby. Visiting Thoreau's Walden Pond blends with ruminations on being a writer. Each gives her valuable insights that provide direction for her inner explorations.