This picture was taken a couple of weeks ago on the beach at Half Moon Bay, CA. My friend Annemarie took the photo (unbeknownst to me) as I was Walking liesurely along the shore, enjoying the gift of time near the ocean. Annemarie and several other woman friends of mine got together for an overnight visit over the first weekend in May. Although the time we shared was brief and each one of us traveled from a different part of the world to be there, the way that each woman arrived and became fully present to each of the others was absolutely beautiful. For me, time stood still and there was a complete sense love, belonging and Peace in the hours we were together.
I am grateful for the friendships of these women, and cherish our connections. There is a way in which each of us is able to speak about out dreams, successes and failures while the others listen, encourage (sometimes gently and sometimes with a firm hand) and help us find our way back to ourselves when we veer. Oh, yes, did I mention we LOVE to laugh?
After my visit with the gals, I came back to Nevada County to begin preparations for the next part of the Walk for Peace.
This week, I will Walk for Peace in Marin County, CA. I’ll follow a route that overlooks the coast, travels through redwood groves and even has a substantial climb as part of the terrain. No dogs are allowed on this particular trail, so Chandler will remain with my land mates in Nevada County. I’ll be Walking Wednesday – Friday (May 17-19), and the route is as follows:
Day 1: From Marin County’s Coastal Fire Road up and out of the Tennessee Valley In the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and down the coastal trail to Muir Beach.
Day 2: Up Redwood Creek Trail over Santos Meadow to Heather Cutoff Trail where it meets up with the Coastal View Trail up and into Mt. Tamalpais State Park; then down the coastal hills through redwood groves and into Stinson Beach.
Day 3: Dipsea Trail from Stinson Beach returning to part of Day 2’s Walk, and over to Mill Valley
If you are in the area and would like to come out, I’d love to have you Walk for Peace with me (and my friend Anne Grete) for any or all of the route. The weather is expected to be beautiful – so remember to bring your water and wear your sunscreen!
I’ll be trying out some new technology (video, I hope), so stay tuned – it’s going be fun!
Peace,
A
you inspire and delight. i LOVE you so!
Thank you, lovely woman.