(From an article in "God's News")
About 1500 years ago, the Latin word 'trepilare' (where we get our word 'travel') stood for a form of torture. Back then traveling was a real pain - most pepole had to travel by foot and sleep on the ground and wash in puddles. Compared to modern travel it was a real (and slow) pain! But, in fact, would you believe that the modern word 'travel' can be traced clear back to that torture? Over the centuries, it became the French word 'traviller' and then the Middle English word 'travaillen'. Those words meant 'toil and trouble'. I've already told you why people back then thought that traveling was travil. These days, 'travel' mean simply means 'journey.' In modern vehicles, it is certainly not torturous (especially if your in a silver Taurus - unless your brother is trying to strangle you...then I might agree with the article!).
We made it to Glacier National Park. But it's so windy, we took shelter and will head out tomorrow.
See ya,
Dyl
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Dyl...you are quite the etymologist. I am pleasantly surprised at your root history of "travel". Thanks for the information. I also know now not to travel with my brother in a Silver Taurus for fear of being strangled (and that would be pnigophobia). Say hi to everyone! GO WEST YOUNG MAN...GO WEST!
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