Open doors #ThursdayDoors

 One of the nice things about living here is being up in the mountains while living close to a viable town that provides 99% of what we need. If I am feeling energetic I can walk the six miles down to town to do business and catch a taxi back up. I haven’t tried making the trek back up on foot since I am usually carrying groceries or supplies. Since we were not here prior to the Covid outbreak, I’m not sure what businesses were like back then; but knowing the weather and the welcoming nature of these people, I think not much has changed with regards to how they operate other than MINSA regulations which are strictly adhered to. MINSA is their health organization which lays out the mandates and protocols for operations during this pandemic. They run a pretty tight ship which helps us feel more comfortable about shopping when necessary and visiting medical facilities as we are having to now. 

What I enjoy most is the ‘open door’ way businesses operate. The temperatures range from 64 to around 75 most of the time, getting up to 80-ish during a different season. Very few businesses have air  in the heart of town, so once they open for business the doors remain open. It’s nice to look inside and see what is going on before venturing inside or to say hello to whomever is inside. 

I have a few of the many open doors to share with you that we see all the time. Maybe I’ll have more later but it feels awkward taking photos when I am not sure I could fully explain the purpose. I hope you are all well and having a good week. We are still plugging along with hubby’s health challenges and hoping the light at the end of the tunnel keeps growing brighter. 

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There is so much fresh produce in this province and it is all so wonderful and affordable. I am growing very accustomed to my daily papaya. This little stand is right on the main road but there are stands and markets everywhere for fresh produce. 

I loved the way I could see through both doorways to the view beyond. Always, there is this amazing view.  

I walk past this hotel when going into town on foot and just love these wooden doors. Everything  is always clean and well maintained.

This doorway leads to some amazing coffees and chocolates. The inside is eclectic and there is also a patio area. There are a lot of chocolate shops in town and its production appears to be as big as coffee around here. My favorite is the Mayan styled spicy chocolate they sell. I got a really nice coffee liqueur here as well.

 

And this, well, this I see every day as often as I want. I love the way the plants grow together to form the natural arched ‘doorway’. Looks like a nice place for wedding vows. 

Happy Thursday everyone! 

Think Twice #1LinerWednesday

 

Soooo...you think you’ve had a tough day?

This post is part of Linda Hills OneLinerWednesday prompt. Visit her blog to read other great posts and join the fun. 

Moments

With all that is going on in our lives right now, I have been at a loss for words. My head is a jumble of things and I have not been able to reach my zone of expression. Maybe it is just that what would come out would not be my normal emotions. Still, I have so many beautiful moments in my days that are so inspiring. They keep my heart in tune and my hope on the horizon. I thought I would share a few with you here. Stay safe and well, my friends. 

Light waltzing with mist

Nature’s smiles

Brilliance at sunset

This tree....

Our friend Lucie

Passion never dies on the growing fence

 

The Passion of Beeing

 

Within the cool shadows of the living wall

Passion blooms in radiant enticing hues

of scarlet, gold and violet too

with silver tongues that sing the melody

of seduction, reproduction and sweet repose

such strains too sweet to be ignored

by Nature’s laborers of fertility

In droves they descend upon her bloom

 her treasure freely exposed

and eager for the taking

The hungry feed voraciously

humming quite loquaciously 

to hypnotize her will

to surrender

She trembles ‘neath the feathery touch

as deeply probed, extracting such-

the gems of future generations

“Share with me, and you shall see

the fruits of our unbridled passion”

Another and another come to worship at her knee

her suitors taking turn as she sighs,

“To be or not to bee”

Alas there is no choice for her as Nature knows its way.

 Her tender heart bursts inside out, fulfilling Passion’s play

Alas, the contradiction

as we give the benediction

Some intruders may be welcome, 

embraced and fed robustly

while mankind must put up

barb and blade to keep

out thieves and thusly

is his folly.

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CKP 2021

Be kind to the bees, for they ensure the continuation of all that blooms and grows. If they disappear, then so, too, shall we. 

Why? #1Liner Wednesday

 Why did the rooster cross the road?

Why, to crow on the other side, of course! 

I only wish I had been able to take a video of this guy standing in the driveway and crowing at the house, as if fulfilling his sworn duty to its occupants. The road was treacherously busy that time of the morning, so...

I hope everyone is having a good week personally. I know as a nation America is struggling right now. I have been in constant prayer for the good in my country to rise, even among those who had previously chosen a dark path. Some of those people were among my closest friends and family. I struggle with comprehension of how little I knew of their hearts and how to reconcile a future relationship with them.

On a very personal note I am going to do something I rarely do but should more often. My husband is suffering from a very serious health issue right now that is challenging due to our circumstances and those of systems. I am asking you, my online friends and anyone who reads this to send a simple prayer for us to navigate through this time with understanding, growth and healing. If you don’t believe in God, just a thought of positive energy would be much appreciated. Thank you all for always being out there, speaking your truths, sharing your light and shining as only you can do. Never let anything put out your light, still your voice or silence the message of love that you want to share. 

Thank you,

In Love and Light,

Cheryl

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about.”

In My Own Little Corner/ SoCS

 Magic happens, dreams come true, and love abounds...

“Just as long as I stay in my own little corner...all alone in my own little chair.”

When I was quite small this was my favorite holiday film and I had to reenact it for days, using a hand me down white party dress and sing this song just before my Fairy Godmother showed up. How I longed for one of my own.

This post brought to you by Linda Hill’ SoCS prompt. Be sure to visit her blog to meet other great bloggers.

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