Thoughts & Images
For me, as a child, it was growing up near the sea and the forest that left its deepest impression within me for life. It is different now for our little ones. I’m so happy to have similarly strong natural surroundings to take them to which in turn will no doubt leave an impression deep within them. This time it’ll just be the desert and the mountains instead. But the call of the dunes is palpable – only five, she quietly gazes towards the horizon, whispers “Beautiful…” and takes off. Just walks, walks straight ahead, not looking back, just walks. And I have no other option than to follow. I have no doubt, she would just carry on walking, such is the determination in her step. Up and down, over the dunes, into the future…
Nothing better than walking into vast empty spaces – Hopefully, I will be there soon to follow in her footsteps!7
An interesting book of poems on Desert Walking maybe http://www.kennyfries.com/works/desertwalking.html
Geoff said this on February 13th, 2010 at 11:20 am
I recently came back from 2 weeks on an island off the coast of Norway. The far side of the island is all pink granite. There are pockets of heather and aspen, and pools of water. This year it was particularly windy. Walking gained an added dimension. The sounds of the waves were amplified.
Kari Lønning said this on September 18th, 2010 at 5:42 pm
Kari, that sounds amazing. I’ve never been to Norway despite growing up so nearby. Would love to see that scenery.
Mia said this on September 20th, 2010 at 6:44 am