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And especially so since Paula is back from extended absence from blogging. Today's challenge asks for something that changed the original aspect of a place.
Recently, on a steamy afternoon, my companion insisted I accompany him to the top of a mountain. I set off, grumbling to myself emphatically “I don't want to do this. I DON'T WANT TO DO THIS!”
The path was no incentive. Dense shoulder high thistles curved over it, threatening maybe-snakes, maybe-tripping-over. J is much fitter than me, and he was soon out of sight. I persevered. At a rest stop I heard a sound like a two-stroke engine starting up, and began to feel a bit mellower even though I couldn't spot the koala making this strange sound.
The path became wider – and steeper, but somehow this didn't matter anymore. When I finally reached the trig station at the top I had a panoramic view out over country we'd been traversing for the last few days, and a chance to sit and soak it up. Suddenly thistles seemed insignificant.
Versatile too! 🙂
Thank you for letting me know Paula’s back. It was going to be one of my first job’s to email her asking for progress. I’m only just home this evening and as I’m off to see Lisa on Monday I won’t have much catch up time, Meg, but I’m fine and thanks for asking. You too? 🙂
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It occurred to me that you were away after I emailed. Take time and care. I’m good, thanks. Relaxing into home at the end of a frenetic year.
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Sounds a good time to wish you Merry Christmas 🙂 It’s advancing fast! Just doing some early morning catch up before I go to Dads.
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Every mountaintop is worth the ascension and the struggle. The sight makes is all worth it. I’m glad you persevered. That panorama is beautiful!
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This was a puny mountain compared to your alps!
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Wonderful feeling when the path opens up and it’s all worthwhile – and in all senses. A bit like life really. A great panorama, Meg.
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I love your capacity for analogy!
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Well thank you, Meg.
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I’m proud of you for persisting and for the panorama shot. Thank you, Meg for taking part. I love the view you’ve capture and your photo. Doesn’t it feel good to challenge oneself?
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Of course it feels good to challenge yourself, but never at the beginning. And I’m ambivalent about other people challenging me!
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Ambivalent how?
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I like to be my own boss. Control freak maybe!
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Well done Meg for hanging on when you really didn’t want to. You were well rewarded, this view is amazing. I don’t like hills, but I do like the feeling of being on top of the world!
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My first successful (?) attempt at a panorama. My camera usually tells me to pan in a straight line.
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