our sacred place~

friday we packed up and hit the road

after driving around for hours and hours

what once was a quiet place

has been exploited

and filled with

campers galore

to add to all the people

the lake backs up around this time

and overflows into the land where we camp

{this is the next morning in day light

see the water...

this is the path we usually drive to get way out on the edge and camp

at night it was hard to tell how deep and far it went...

we made it about half way and the water came up over our truck...

we had  to back up}

by 2:00am

we pulled off the side of the road

tucked ourselves back in the woods

and attempted to sleep for a few hours

till the sun would come up

there was no sleep

just restless minutes ticking by

finally light was coming

and off we went

we were greeted by

this adorable family
as we made our way

back over the bridge

relentless not willing to give up

eagerly awaiting to unpack and make our home

this time being able to see

we were able to find our path

careful though

 not to disturb

 mama duck and her babies

during their morning swim

we found our spot

pitched our tent

our hammock was hung

{could it get any better than that...well maybe}

what else is there to be done
but listen to the river calling

sink into the sounds
of the water rushing by

or maybe

explore a little

discovering

dainty gems

that have stood

 the test of time

they come back

they grow and thrive

pools catching her reflections
surrounding such grounds

eyes always open
 look closely
chipmunks you will find

if you have wandered to long

and feel the need for a wee little break

pull up a chair

and let all be gone

marvel in the treasures

lying within the river bed

in silence we watched

the only clouds in the sky

gingerly pass on by

as the day starts nearing the end

whats left but to warm ourselves

and

 share a sweet kiss

while waiting for the sights

of a million and one stars

glistening in the sky

and a full moon slowly on the rise

home we are

feeling

refreshed

renewed

revitalized