After a wonderful few days spent in the Lakes I decided to continue my journey to pastures new and so I cruised some country roads to the mighty Hadrian's Wall before venturing to Hexham and beyond, to some beautiful villages nestled between streams and woodlands.
I spent the night in a secluded forest with a river flowing by, made a roaring fire and cooked up a fine mushroom risotto before embarking on a lengthy meditation. It led to one of those moments where you experience total mental clarity by fulfilling that inner purpose of awakening your mind to the present moment and seeing life for what it really is. When I opened my eyes to see the four elements of earth, wood, fire and water merging into one mirage-like vision I felt at one with existence and my mind was totally at peace. It was an enlightening and memorable experience that was only made possible by immersing myself in the nature around me, and something I intend to do as often as possible!
The following day I explored some local villages including the charming Juniper, before coming across the beautifully tranquil Garden Station in Langley where I enjoyed a fine afternoon tea and stroll around their gardens. Next stop was the Langely Sawmill where I spent some time talking wood and saws with the lovely owner who showed me around and shared his brew with me as we sat on one of his exquisite hand-carved benches.
Listening to: 'Backwater Blues' - Bessie Smith
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