“Many people nowadays live in a series of interiors…disconnected from each other. On foot everything stays connected, for while walking one occupies the spaces between those interiors in the same way one occupies those interiors. One lives in the whole world rather than in interiors built up against it.”
~ Rebecca Solnit, Wanderlust: A History of Walking
I’ve been cooped up for days, and yesterday afternoon I just needed to be outside. I’m not up for walking far right now. One of the meds I’m on for my lyme treatment has a potential side effect of stiffening ligaments and tendons, giving them increased risk of tear or rupture. Getting into bed last week I did my knee. As I lifted it off the floor I heard it go pop, pop, pop like a zipper unzipping, and the next thing I knew my knee hurt A LOT, and then of course it swelled. Off to the awesome physiotherapist (Thanks Simone!) next morning and then my knee had to be iced, elevated, strapped and rested.
On top of everything else…
But isn’t that always the way? 🙂
Yesterday I took a short stroll (hobble actually) around my front yard. Just to breathe the air, fresh from rain. Just to feel the sun on my skin. To put my face against the bark of a tree.
I stood outside and drew some breaths deep into my body. It made me feel better.
Maybe a short stroll might help you too.
Here’s my walk, in pictures…
Lilies in the cattle trough.
Orchids flourishing in a crevice of the fig tree.
Gazing up through the branches of the fig tree, my face pressed to its cool bark.
Blue sky peeking through the clouds.
The Hoop Pine in our front yard. Just beyond the fence is the eucalypt glade where Mr Grunty, the big male koala hangs out.
Late afternoon view down to our front gate.
Thanks for coming with me on my little stroll.
Much love to you, Nicole xx
thanks for sharing the beautiful views of your property with us and your joy of nature! hope your knee is better.
Keep that knee rested.
That is some delightful stroll thank you for sharing it with us . Us I hear you say …well I couldn’t leave Oscar behind could I . i just had to put my hands over his eyes when walking past Mr Grunty.
Keep Well Cherryx
I simply love your pics on the farm, can’t wait to visit you 1 day.
Thank you for sharing your walk and your journey! Much love and warm hug! X
Oh how absolutely gorgeous!
Such beautiful photos
LOve your farm…thanks for the walking tour and please do take good care for we all love you dearly Nicole
What a beautiful part of the world and well done to you for having the courage and discipline to “take a walk on the wild side” and to also “see” and wonder at the beauty on your doorstep
Huge hugs X
lovely….I could feel the bark against my cheek, the smells, the sounds…take it easy sweet lady…blessings of LOVE to you & Ben….XO
What a wonderful pics. I hope you feel better now. Much love and light, Jetske 🙂
Your walk made ME feel better! Thanks for sharing it!
Hi Nicole, hope your knee feels better. Thank you for sharing the pictures. Good health and hugs.