Some butterflies
Announce themselves
About the unknowns
Of white water what kayak what partner
I will have
Donning the blue jacket the life vest
the helmet over my sun hat
In a long line
We carry the
Inflatables
Down to the water
Safety checked
We step aboard
Then we’re off..
Pelorus is up
Full and
Beautiful..
With expert eye and commands
From the skipper,
Careful listening
And feeling into
The flow of it all
From her mate
We glide
Follow the guide
Aim for the best channel
And rush into
And through
The rapids
Exhilaration!
Water so clear
And emerald green
Rocks fitting
The fantasy of
Hobbit-land
My mate reliving
The excitement
Of the film
And her elf
In it.
We return to camp
A few hours later
Filled
In so many ways.
poetrywalking 
The sense of exhilaration was shared – I could feel it! Thank you Marlies …you’re in our thoughts. Xx Pat
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Thanks Pat, lovely to hear from you. Just emerged from the Richmond Range section. Epic adventure. More to follow not sure when.
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Just loving following your journey Marlies. Your beautiful description of looking in a mirror – I can just imagine your glowing face! Am very conscious of watching the weather map.
Have just returned from a great weekend at Manna in Coromandel. Bliss!
Love and blessings. Sheryl
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Thank you Sheryl. Wonder what you did at Mana, can’t remember if you told me. Hmm we did have some rain with related adventures, but all safe and sound in St. Arnaud now.
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Hi Marlies – have been following your journey with great interest. Can just imagine you out on that track with your backpack and boots.Loved your description of seeing your radiance in the mirror.
I’ve just had a most amazing weekend at Mana. Very special.
what a beautiful record you will have of your trip – all in poetry.
Continue to go well dear friend
Sheryl
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Yes amazing times. I hope to share some more here in the next day or so. Xxx
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