Blessed n beautiful day

Had a fab day yesterday, finally went down to old town Malaga, partly to get a sim card for the phone that Jo n Dave gave us and went for a coffee at the old Convent, which is now a hospital, I'm just kicking myself I didn't take the camera, what a beautiful place and still carries a sense of peace and well being - sitting outside in the cloisters with the sun shining and the birds singing.
In the after noon we decided to take a trawl out to Julio n Amanda's, the track out their place was just stunning; we spent a pleasant couple of hours with them before heading home, Julio sent me forth with bag to pick plenty of lemons and oranges as the trees are overflowing, then he gave us a bag of freshly picked tatties; stopping on route to take lots of pics and collect plenty of wild rosemary and thyme. All hay fever sufferers are having a hard time at the mo as everything is coming into blossom, olives lemons and oranges, me I love it and keep taking huge inhalations of the perfume that pervades
We will be going on a long haul on Friday sa Amanda's son Dorian, has been waiting for word from a solicitor up Almeria way, where he and his lady are buying a property, so Friday he goes signs the deeds and completes the sale, he is relieved as it has been nearly 3 weeks of waiting. As Julio isn't up to such a long haul driving Dorian asked if Del would be up to it, he'd give us the diesel pennies and even pay Del for his time, so it is a bonus for us this month as we are now down to our last 75€ - till the 3rd of next month - so thanks be to the Gods n Goddesses :) A Blessed and beautiful day.


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Without the late rains of this year all this beauty would not exist, so this Ohm seemed appropriate and brings back memories of a couple of weeks ago when I was sitting here with the door wide open listening to the rain falling and the sense of peace just listening

Uplifting Showers - Rainy-Day Ideas
The simple miracle of water falling from the sky has been interpreted in many ways
by many cultures. In various areas of the world, rain was viewed as a nourishing
gift, given by well-pleased deities. Rain also served as a symbol of emotional
cleansing and represented the unending union between earth and sky. Today, rain is
often seen as an annoyance-something to be borne doggedly while attending to one's
usual duties. But the arrival of one or more rainy days can also be interpreted as a
signal to slow down and contemplate life. When Mother Nature darkens the sky and
causes drizzle to fall, freshly opened buds close and many animals settle into their
nests for a period of repose. We can honor rainy days by following the example put
forth by the flora and fauna around us. Even if we must venture out into a shower,
we can still slow down and appreciate our connection to nature.
A rainy day spent indoors can be wonderfully uplifting. As the rain pours down, fill
your home with light, sound, and comfort so that you can fully appreciate the
loveliness of being snug and dry during a downpour. Storms literally change the
energy in the air, and you may feel driven to follow suit by burning incense or
sage, ringing bells or chimes, lighting candles, or singing. You may even feel
compelled to talk to each room in your home in order to express your gratitude for
the protection they give you. If, however, you feel claustrophobic rather than calm
because you cannot venture outdoors, you can clear away negative energy by getting
rid of clutter, sweeping away dust, and freshening your up spaces. The happier you
are in your home, the more beautiful and wondrous a simple rain shower will seem.
A sheltered spot like a covered porch, sunroom, or bay window can provide you with a
wonderful vantage point from which to meditatively observe raindrops as they make
their descent to earth. And the pitter-patter of rain on a rooftop or car window can
even be a therapeutic and soothing sound-one that reminds us that while the
unforeseen will always be a part of our lives, we should never forget that nearly
every cloud that comes into our lives will have a silver lining.