Chapter 171
Crikey! What a glorious fall that was. Such richness of colour. Every sunrise seemed to be awash with colour and crazy light, each evening the same. The Aurora was kicking off so many nights it was almost tedious hearing about it if one wasn’t fortunate enough to be awake with a clear sky in the right place at the right time.
I spend my days between various groups of animals and glorious scenery, sometimes, quite often really, the two are combined. Watching a herd of Elk illuminated by late afternoon sun against vivid green fields before deepest golden forests of aspen beneath a blue, silver and black sky was extraordinary. We have been graced with such clement weather for the whole month of October, it’s delicious. By the time this goes to print, the cold must surely be upon us and having to layer up and clad oneself in thick insulation against the wind and cold will be a familiar reality.
Fantuzzi will have come and gone. A small concert in Yoga Spirit to share a little of his extraordinary light with those inclined to wonder. Soon my wandering path will echo his, in an opposite direction, taking me east this winter to England and Spain to investigate the goings-on of my good friend Bonny and to spend the celebratory days with my esteemed parents.
Come the darkest days of winter I hope to be revelling in somewhat more relaxed conditions than shovelling snow and scraping ice from windshields, two tasks I confess I do not relish. I look forward to exploring the Spanish mysteries of daily life, compounded by my poor linguistic skills. Where those days will lead is anyone’s guess.
I hope to spend many hours in practice – bodywork for humans and horses. There’s usually no shortage of volunteer victims, but these days I also yearn for more equine opportunities. If I can rustle up the Spanish vocabulary to make it happen, perhaps I’ll get to practice on a few fabulous Andalusians while I’m there. This will be the first visit without the chance to ride and play with my lovely grey Andalusian friend, sadly he galloped off into another realm this past year.
Perhaps I’ll even manage a few other equine and artistic connections while on my travels. A lovely lady I met here several summers ago… we keep in contact as her youthful travels and equine work placements have taken her around the globe. She’s currently in southern France, or maybe Spain, or perhaps back in Ireland. Time will tell if a meeting is a practical reality.
Another friend from Calgary is murmuring ideas of Spanish visits too. It would be a blessing to rendezvous in that country. Previously we have met in Thailand and practised the art of Thai Massage together, shared the experiences of that delightful country, it’s people, food, temples, art, travelling a little together and sharing the extraordinary. To have some time to see Spain together would be quite wonderful.
So much to look forward to. So much fills my days right now. I am grateful, thankful, appreciative of the wonders that surround me and the magical chances that dust my life with stars and sunshine. I hope you too are enjoying whatever the universe is dropping in your lap and remembering to say yes more often. It really helps.
Kat Dancer
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