Pig's n peace.

When i need a litte time out to collect my thoughts or to just sit in silence i have a favorite place. Just round the corner tucked just out of sight of the road is our pig field. I grab a bucket of scraps and head off. Our 5 co op kunekune are always pleased to see me. Sniffing the bucket and my pockets to see if i brought scrapes and rolling over for a scratch. I give them their prize and sit a few feet away. The gentle rustling of the grass, occasional wisper of the trees, gentle bird song and absolutely nothing else. I could sit and loose myself in thoughts and imaginings here for hours. I feel very peaceful up here in the valley. The pigs have finished their treats now. One has come to say hi three have gone back to grazing and one has all but dispareared as she licks the bottom of the bucket leaving only her bottom sticking out. Simple pleasure.

Church with a view

After 2 lovely nights in 2 hotel with gallons of hot running water being enjoyed by all we all felt rested. We packed up and the kids and i heade for church. Our small village church was joining another for a family service. We arrived to find a beautiful small wooded church set up on the hillside behind the village. The sun flooded the valley below and the birdsong filled the air. The children enjoyed the service and i the restful surrounds. This week back at home things should really get going. The concrete floors will be polished, hot water restored, and a few beautiful new pieces will arrive. A carved wooden coffee table, a big chest, a stunning cupbored from china fro eva and another from india for elle. Things are coming together and we are all feeling more positive. Also a man from church is going away for the week and leaving me a key so we can use his place and spa pool as we like. I forsee many a happy moment spent in the spa! Sitting out on the deck the weather is changing. A cool breeze is sailing off the sea. Low misty cloud is hovering like a showd over the hill tops and covering the opposite bay in mist. Watching the ever changing weather always sooths my soul.

Time out.

As my mother would say its not actually suffering. I've reminded my self of that this week as building work progressed but basic needs were cut off. We lost our water supply all together for a couple of days and there is still no hot water or kitchen. The kids were looking very ferrel from having limited bathing facilities, we couldn't even flush the toilet. So i cant say we were suffering but we weren't comfortable. I hadn't slept well all week and the kids had half the beach in their ears. Time out was needed. last night we headed into town and booked into a hotel with a bath. What bliss! We had food that wasn't bbq, could drink water from the tap, the kids enjoyed a real deep hot bath and we all feel more human this morning. Its a wonderful sunny day and everything feels good. I've even broken my own rule and the kids are playing in the play area at macdonalds, while i write this, sip coffee (they do fair trade now!) And tuck into syrup laden hot cakes. Life might get a little bumpy but its still good.