I sit against a tree. I am at one of the most glorious camp sites I have had in a while. I am perched on a cliff over looking the river Elbe as it winds towards Havelburg and Berlin. I can see hundreds of kilometres in all directions. Germany lies before me as the sun sets in a purple burst of clouds and an orange glow.
Tonight, I will camp here under a clear and starry sky.
My tent dries in the last rays of the sun. Before anyone gets envious--last night's forest wasn't nearly as nice. And it rained. My sleeping bag and cloths are scattered on tree limbs drying in the fresh breeze.
I have the whole forest and the view to myself.
I am alone. Yet, I am grateful. The last few days have been intense with interactions and encounters. Even today, in search of a cafe my intuition led me to one run by mentally challenged folks. They were really friendly, and not only did I get a good meal, but a good natured guy took me for a tour of his city and helped me find the bike path. Then I cruised down the road under a blue sky.
So its nice to be on my own, even if it is a tad lonely. There is lots to process and reflect on. The blessings just keep abounding. The sky is now a tinged pink.
Time to close the laptop and start my fire.
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