Just a couple of quick observations because while I love you all, I'm not convinced anyone is actually reading this.... thanks to Ferg for being quick off the mark and becoming my first follower - I'll buy you a drink or 10 when I get to Vancouver.
So, observations for today include gratitude for speaking English. I watched a group of Japanese at breakfast this morning as they struggled over the menu and tried to communicate with the servers. Bless their attempts, I'm sure they ended up with eggs that they didn't really want. As well as having no trouble with the staff, I'm also easily able to communicate with other guests (except the aforementioned Japanese). Speaking English is not something I think about often, but there are times when travelling that it is one of the biggest blessings. We will see whether it is as helpful in Brazil (suspect not, just quietly!)
Second observation is that what goes down, sometimes must come up. And not just creme de menthe when you're 14 and raiding the liquor cabinet. I did the Estate Walk today, which revealed even more beautiful places here. There is a picnic spot by the river, deep in the valley which is so stunning I wanted to cry (not the least because I imagined the poor staff having to bring down a picnic basket just so the fat tourists can get fatter). Going down to the river was just like being a kid again - the steps were not OHS&W compliant, which gave me back that glorious feeling from childhood where everything had the potential to be fun, largely because nothing was really obvious or expected. As I puddled down the stairs, I had a constant sense of wonderment as to whether the next one would send me flying down the steep slope on my backside. Alas, then I had to ascend the mountain to return to my room so I climbed 10,000,000,000,000 (no, I'm not exaggerating at all) steps with only minor deaths along the way. By the time I got back, so many things were hurting that I forgot that my calves were sore (I'm pretty sure they fell off some time earlier, which is likely why they stop hurting). At least I was obeying the doctor's edict to sweat but seriously, I could have chosen more fun ways, I'm sure. So there you go, through all the jealousy, at least you can take comfort in the fact that your legs are not as sore as mine. And you can learn from my lesson and make sure you have a more viable plan for getting back up, if you go down.
Last but not least, my special insight for today is that sometimes it is enough just to allow. There are times we have to push through and times when allowing is sufficient. This is particularly true for colonic irrigation but can also be a very profound thought when talking emotions and thoughts.
I'll leave you with some more photos of the Estate.
xx
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