We got home from Shetland yesterday and it was completely amazing, as is arriving back on November Hill. The very best thing about traveling to new places is how much it opens you up, and also how when you return to the routine of home, so many of those routine tasks seem elevated and special. Right now I am sitting on the sofa with Clem leaning into my left hip and Bear stretched out on the floor in front of me and these things are remarkable in this moment.
So first, a glimpse of Shetland:
It is both rugged and tender at the same time. There are almost no trees. I loved it.
And now, a return to November Hill and my gardens and family. We have so many trees! The whole world here on November Here is green and lush and blooming. There is no sea and no wind.
We are up to six honeybee hives! The barn swallows are back!
I am so happy to have had the ability to travel to Shetland, and I plan to go again. I am grateful for home and all the living beings here. I will always come back! That is the beauty of travel in a nutshell for me.
2 comments:
Scotland looks amazing! It’s #1 on my list of places to travel to one day. It’s always nice to come home though. I’m sure everyone missed you.
You will love it! Yes, I think I was missed. It’s good to be back. :)
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