On High

Thought I might tell you about the amazing place where I am currently staying. But it warrants more thought than I have time to give. It needs me to explain why I have fallen in love with its beauty; why I feel drawn to its warmth. I want to tell you about the exceptional creatures which roam the mountainsides, how they pose attentively, their call echoing through the valleys of this stunning landscape. You should read about the elegance of what would otherwise be seen as wild and unkempt, yet here it is perfect; justifying silence through birdsong or a trodden twig, trampled on by Glory himself.

I would love to share this vast piece of paradise with you. But please do not tell others; it should be kept a secret. It needs to be hidden away from destruction, fenced off, made a national treasure to only the eyes that will appreciate its magnificence. When I am here, home still surrounds my heart. I cannot miss my own Heaven, for I am encased in someone else's. We have already done so much; yet we have only seen a small part of this staggering part of Scotland. I look forward to the rest of this holiday as I continue to soak in splendour.

CJ xx