Friday, two weeks ago, I sat in the middle of my bedroom floor, surrounded by piles of clothing, books, art supplies, cosmetics and documents. What would I need most during my six months away from Merida? Of course I had a vague idea of what my daily activities would be, and what the weather would be like – but still – nothing felt sure.
Friday, a week ago, Jorge and I visited Mexico City’s Soumaya Museum – a collection of art and culture, created by gifted artists throughout the centuries. Earlier in the week we had seen the Convent of San Jerome – the cloister where Sor Juana Ines dela Cruz wrote some of the most timeless literature of the XVII Century. We also made a trip to the Dolores Olmedo Museum, which houses works by Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. I felt overwhelmed by so much accomplishment.
This Friday, I have my back propped up against the outside wall of my sister’s cabin at Allison Lake. I can see a path that I know winds and climbs all the way around the lake.
Friday, a week from now – I will be on Pender Island at a knitting retreat – and I don’t even knit!
I seem to spend much of my time musing – about the past, where I am right now, and about the future – maybe I should just let go of all the wondering? Maybe I should get moving?
Time to close up my computer, lace up my runners – and hit the trail around the lake.
More to come!
Credit: Painting by Chris Sampson
Glad you are settling well in Kamloops. It takes time to immerse yourself into a new surrounding even though one may be most familiar with it. Whether in Toronto or Mérida It takes me a good week to adjust to the new environment after being in a different one for six months.
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