the snout

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i have settled into picton and it is settling into me. i had a moment the other day while riding my bike to work. an 'ahh' moment, relaxed and comfortable. i turned a corner onto an empty road toward the ocean, let go of the handle bars and road like a kid down the street. my arms were out and my fingers outstretched. i let the wind blow around me as i picked up speed down the hill. it felt so good.

the photos are of my first day off. by the way, the chambermaiding and driving are turning out to be great fun. my first day off i spent on the track. i chose 'the snout' because it had the best name of all of them. i spent four peaceful hours walking. some of it i spent singing and dancing, walking to the beat of the music in my ipod. the trail was sheltered for the most part until i reached 'the snout.' every once in a while though i'd get a glimpse of the picton sounds. the sounds are difficult to describe. when i look out at them i see a maze of hazy hills and ocean extending much farther than i am able to see. i spent time sitting and writing in the grass in the open air again letting the wind whirl around me.

take care everyone.

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Photos

picton sounds
view from the track

the snout
walking off the edge....into the watery blue deep.

picton sounds 2
again from the track....a nice over the shoulder shot.