Finally I get to participate in the Wednesday Walk initiative by @tattoodjay (no need to respond timeously Tattood Jay and I hope you and your family are okay... take it easy, please 🌸).
I hope this brings a smile to you for the Make me Smile challenge by @elizacheng as well.
I filmed this last Wednesday
[now some Wednesdays ago but adventure and travel! Filmed on 21 September 2022]
but I'm releasing it today
[Meant to be yesterday, but dodgy internet connectivity so now uploading off my phone @julianhorack I'm doin' it yikes!] because life and movement.
(At last!)
To catch up if you've just found me, I'm coming out the tail end of a very interesting life challenge.
I landed in Noordhoek quite accidentally after my little cottage was rented out in 2021, suddenly, due the extended situation and then COVID to boot. I had under two weeks to find a place to move to and nothing left in any accounts for any kind of deposit to secure anything.
Or many contacts left to reach out to.
I managed to find an entertainment area being rented out by a somebody and get there to view it. As it turned out... she understood my circumstances very well after being in a similar situation and having to rent out the entertainment area of her home to survive as well.
We hit it off immediately.
She agreed to a deal on the deposit, a reduced rental and I moved in just in time. What was only supposed to be a three month arrangement ended up becoming almost a year and, I think, we were both really grateful to have found each other.
In September 2022... after some months of recovering and gaining some strength back...
I was ready, at last, to move on to new horizons and towards finding a forever home.
Or, at least, a new beginning...
Adventure is out there! - Ellie, "Up" (2019)
The months in Noordhoek were a very healing time, in beautiful surrounds with some really beautiful humans (and animals) met along the way. I'm really glad I finally took the time to document a bit more of it to share with you.
Here are some stills of the same walk, shown in the video, at the key points that would make me pause, take a big breathe...
and marvel at the surrounds every time I walked this route...
Heading down the hill into what locals call "The Valley".
The locals call Noordhoek "The Valley" because it lies nestled beneath mountains on three sides, with a shoreline bordering on the Atlantic Ocean that is breathtaking.
A tree next to the house that was being built in the video. It demands to be climbed and, still, I never got around to doing that.
I named it The Whomping Willow because... well... look. 🖕
A backward glance from off the beaten track.
The view coming out of the overgrowth of the sneaky side path...
A sudden view of the horizon, with majestic mountains, as you make your way off the side path in between the houses and reach the road.
And
above all
Don't forget to look up!
I'm still in awe of the colour of the African sky in summer...
I hope you enjoyed this little slice of Noordhoek, Cape Town.
And now
onwards
🐾
I went for a check up and X-ray at a local government hospital before I left Noordhoek and, apparently, my lungs have improved against some kind of odds.
I'll share my recovery and why I think they've improved when things are more settled around here.
It doesn't seem possible "scientfically" and I find it hard to believe myself.
But hey...I'm just gonna keep on walking, meditating...
... but who was far too strong for me to take with on the walks, sadly.
Hardened Dreamer
Mother
Warrior
Determined Dancer
and Stargazer
still...
Beyond fear is freedom
And there is nothing to be afraid of.
To Life, with Love... and always for Truth!
Nicky Dee
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Wow @nickydee! Your photos are gorgeous 🙌 and the area is breathtaking too. I am in total awe of the colour of the skies too. It's stunning:)
I'm pleased to hear about your lungs despite all the odds. I think your optimism helps.🙏
Continue to take care of yourself and do your blogging in your own stride:)))
Yeah - I moan about the system a lot but the landscape is right up there near no. 1 for sure! :)
I agree and thank you. I think so much of "illness" is very mind related in fact. 👍
I will do! You too, beautiful lady. I see you too! 💗
The mind is the most powerful tool that we have as humans.
Have a wonderful day despite everything 💗
Yes!
I'll have a wonderful day because of everything :)
One life! We shouldn't waste time on the small stuff!
p.s. It's all the small stuff mostly
Have fun beautiful lady ❤️
Thank you!
It's great to interact with you as always:))
Be good ❤️
Haw... if that face woke me up every morning I would be a very happy human ❤️
That is beautiful. Thank you 😊
Wow, this was quite a walk! I am glad you are going to be getting out there after all this time. Sod the lot of them and do what is best for you!
Dude... if you'd given me this advice twenty years ago...
But better late than never!
Thanks. I will! 👍
p.s. So should you ;)
Thats the pisser isnt it. We never know at the time and can only see in retrospect!
I aim to! :O)
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You're welcome @nickydee! Have a nice day 😊👍🌹
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I am glad your lungs are getting better, keep on with walking , dancing, meditating and with all that makes you happy 😇
I know, right?
I used to get all uppity about folks keeping them in the heat we have down here in summer and I just totally fell in love with Mayak and Luna.
Hilarious creatures! Really vocal. We had long conversations.
Adore them and want a whole pack now!
Yessss! We keep pushing forward to peace and life! 💥❤️
Hilarious and amazing creatures indeed. I almost stole him hahaha :D
Funny... I visited your profile today to say hello!
And had a post open, then got stuck with tech and then lost a day... and now here you are... and there I went... met Jack and now I'm back here!
I'll be back. Again and again.
Thanks for saying hello. I do like to stay in touch so 🌺😁
I'm going to let my mana power up and visit you tomorrow then! The electricity is about to go down again for 2,5 hours and I must see some sunlight at last... the final rays.
All I can say is what a gorgeous pup. I have had Malamutes or moots as I call them, and they are the most gorgeous intelligent but downright stubborn pups around.
Your sky is gorgeous indeed and I am glad you showed us what helped you in your recuperation!
They most certainly helped. They say laughter is the best medicine after all :D
It is gorgeous out here. I'll give it that!
And these pups... well... more please ❤️
Yes we have to laugh,just have to, end of story, why I have smiling eyes, I am permanently laughing!
That's the best way to approach this dream we call Life 😁👍
Oh yes did I say yes it is!
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Always gotta look up. My mom told me that when I was about 8 years old. 💖
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You had a good mama. She raised a good man. 👍
What a beautiful walk this has been with you, so thank you lots :) Noordhoek is looking amazing and I love the beaten path. I prefer them over paved ones. Also glad to read that your lungs are healing miraculously. I wish you the best on your adventures and keep shining :)
Off the beaten track and barefoot is actually best!
Yeah 🤔
I keep wondering if they mixed my x-rays up with someone else's tbh
But I'll take it as it is and keep on walkin' and living!
Happy Sunday, beautiful 🌸
That's probably the best, keep on walking and living beautifully :)
Thank you and cheers to you as well.
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Not a miracle. Maybe science. If they got my x-rays right. The system is overwhelmed so...
But this. My gran and aunt died from Emphysema my brother has it and now I do as well.
You'd want to think oh well... genetics. Right? Except this genetics hypothesis stuff has been largely disproved some time ago so...
Maybe the West is just narrow minded, arrogant and too clever for their own good again?
Because here is the work of an actual genius :D
Do share widely. Please. I tagged you for this part, as you may benefit from it, in another post as well 👍
💗
Oh... Some things to learn, thank you for sharing this and I'm going to listen to it now. I appreciate the tag as well 💗
He's marvelous.
I hope you enjoy
Greetings @nickydee, good that you were able to overcome all the difficulties and along the way you were able to make friends that helped you, the place where you are looks very beautiful and colorful I love these places.
Thank you 😊
Well... it's a journey, huh? Good days. Bad days. Good times. Less good times.
I think we just muddle along, try to be upbeat, accept the painful times, learn as we go and expect life to be life to keep us keeping on!
Even when, some days, we wanna curl up under a blanket and avoid life for a while ...
Like today. I'd totally bail from today if I didn't know a bit better than I do!
Keep pushing on!
Happy Monday and I hope you have a beautiful day 🌸
Right is a journey where we must be optimistic with an eye to the future.
Thank you and I hope you have a great day.