As a hill, it
doesn’t register as much on the grand scale of things – some might say just a
bump in the ground, an enlarged molehill. I don’t care – it’s MY hill!
Actually, it’s
not. I don’t own it, but would love to. The real owner is a farmer (lucky
devil) who keeps his sheep on it for most of the year. I have an arrangement
with him that at certain times of the spring and summer, I can use it – but not
for sheep.
This is my
refuge – a place I can go when I need peace and quiet, where nobody else can be
with me, and I am 100% free to be “me”… I can sail my small boat right up to
the edge of the fields, unload my photographic equipment, food and beer, walk
across the fields - and spend time “being”.
My aim this year is to buy a small
tent so I can spend perhaps a weekend totally isolated – everyone needs a
“retreat” from time to time – and this is mine.
It looks a littler bare as this photograph was
taken on a rare sunny day in January, but in summer, when I am surrounded by
green, it’s wonderful.
Until next time
(and with a happy heart),
Peripatetic
Scribe
Nice post, PS. I live very near, and I recognise the area very well. You have chosen a lovely spot for your retreat - I may join you in the summer (but only by invitation!)
ReplyDeleteJames Totnes
James, thank you. You are welcome, but two things: 1) you MUST come by boat and 2) you MUST bring beer!!
ReplyDeleteNice and peaceful, PS...you really ought to see South Island; I think it's where you would fully find peace and relaxation and a retreat to be "you".
ReplyDeleteMark NZ
Mark, thanks for your comment. Maybe, just maybe, 2014 could be the year of long-haul travel. I now realise there's still a lot to be done - even after 70!!!
ReplyDeleteParadise on Earth! I also have mine and I think everyone should have one. I wish I could visit you, too! And, please, do post such beautiful photographs again!
ReplyDeleteLucana
Thanks Lucana, and I agree - we all need a place to "be" and get away from the rat-race of "civilisation"...
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