Home on the Way
People need homes. Children assume their parents’ place as home; boarders call school “ home” on weekdays; married couples work together to build new homes … But travelers have no place to call “home”, at least for a few nights . 36 Don’t they have the right to a home ? Of course they do .
Some regular travelers take their own belongings like bed sheets , pillowcases and family photos to make them have the feel of home no matter where they are ; some stay for long periods in the same hotel and as a result become very familiar with its service and attendants ; 37 Furthermore, driving a camping car during one’s travels and sleeping in the vehicle at night are just like home --- only mobile !
And how about keeping relationships while in transit ? 38 Some send letters and postcards , or even photos ; others may just call and say hi , just to let their friends know that they’re still alive and well . People find ways to keep in touch . Making friends on the way helps travelers feel more or less at home. 39
Nowadays , fewer people are working in their local towns , so how do they develop a sense of belonging ? Whenever we step out of our local boundaries , there is always another “home” waiting to be found . 40