Along the Malecon
I went for a walk along the Malecon again this
morning. I was up early, finally getting back into old habits , and eager to get out
before it got too hot. It is only four blocks to the beach from here.. and then
a couple more to the start of this beautiful walkway along the water’s
edge.
There is lots to look at.
The street has been closed off for the better part of it, leaving room
for all sorts of people to meander about.
You can walk on the smooth Malecon itself, or meander along the
cobblestone street, which is a bit trickier. People walk their dogs, joggers
jog, walkers walk. There are all sorts of people , some on
crutches.. grandparents with their little ones, even the odd tourist. The shop owners are getting ready for their
day: huddling together in little groups drinking coffee and chatting. Time is just sitting still for a bit before the noise starts all over again.
I walked quickly this morning. It was so cool out and there weren’t the
crowds I found on the weekend.
On Saturday, there was actually a bunch of women doing a
race down the walkway.. in stilettos!
On Sunday I ran into people of all ages on exercise bikes…raising
money for something. The music was.. ear splitting, but everyone was all smiles!
Today it was quiet, so I took some time to just sit and
look at the water. I love the sound of the waves, and the rocks rolling up the beach, and back down again. I was trying to
meditate… maybe I was meditating, when I saw an Orca. It was just the fin on the back..
and as soon as I saw it, it was gone again. At first, I thought I had imagined it.
But then, there it was again, and then a slightly bigger one. was another one, rising out of the water slightly higher. I
sat and watched for a while while they danced, for the sheer pleasure of it all.
Paula has suggested that I pay attention to what I see.. that sometimes a whale isn't just a whale. Sometimes we have to listen to what we see.
It has been an interesting visit so far. I sometimes feel quite alone and restless,
and then I feel alone and peaceful. And sometimes I don't feel alone at all. I
have had time to blog, and write, and can feel my mojo coming back.
I am starting to meet a few people. Like yesterday, I was walking home and this
woman just appeared beside me. She was
walking to her apartment just two blocks, but a world apart, from mine. She invited me to visit and it took my breath
away. Her place is very simple, and yet,
perfect!
I am pretty sure the Killer Whales are also a part of this whole adventure.. revealing
themselves to me at this time probably means something… Maybe the apartment is not as lovely as it
seems? Maybe it is only a dream to
me? Maybe it is a dream I need to hold on to.. and follow? Maybe it is perfect and I need to go find one just like it for me? Who knows.. who cares. The chance sighting of this
powerful animal, as I sit and contemplate what comes next in my own life, a symbol of power and strength, probably means I was listening.. good for me!
I will continue to contemplate, watch and listen, and patiently
wait as I go down this journey of life. I love this dance. I am ready for whatever comes next.
And I will continue to walk along the Malecon in the
mornings.. and maybe spot the powerful Black Fish or women racing in stilettos yet again:
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