RAINBOW RIDE.
I know I am fortunate. Why am I so lucky or am I blessed? I honestly believe it is karma. Karma is a fact in this life, I have experience it in my life. Karma flowing from one life to the next is beyond my experience. I have no knowledge of past lives so I will remain an agnostic on that issue. All I know is when people appreciate their life and give thanks, fortune smiles on them.
Pauline and I picked up a hitch-hiker about twenty kilometres from Cygnet, Tasmania, on a scenic dirt road winding around Port Cygnet Bay. She had faith and was bubbling over with appreciation. “Thank you! Praise the Lord Jesus Christ! Bless you!” were her first words. “Pull up.” I said to Pauline. “I can’t stop on a bend. “She protested “There’s a spot!” I said getting excited. “Too narrow!” was her agitated reply. “Alright stop as soon as you can.” Pauline soon finds a place and stops, saying to our passenger “Hope you are not in a hurry.”
I get out Pauline follows me to an opening in the trees. We show our appreciation of the magnificent sun set, by taking photos. “Sorry about that but it is so beautiful we want to share it with our blogger friends.” Pauline says getting back behind the wheel. “Praise the Lord Jesus; it is the new circle of change, good named and Good Almighty’s ancient golden Holy Spirit.” Our passenger said then told us stories of her past, beaming with joy, radiant with smiles; she looked younger than her fifty-one years. “I am going to church no hurry, I don’t have to be there for three hours, would you like to come too?” She informs us adding an invitation.
“Wow!” Pauline and I chime in together as we come to the top of a hill. We are greeted by a stunning view, capped by the suns dying embers, closing another outstanding day. We photograph the last glorious moments of the departing sun. “Praise the Lord.” We can only agree with her and praise the powers that be. Between praises and blessings given to the wonderful creator she kept us entertained with her life stories till we reached Cygnet. “Halilulla, thank you, thank you, you are such good people, thank you, yes bless you.” Our hitch-hiker departs giving us direction to the only hotel open in the town.
After a good pub meal, a good night’s sleep in old-fashioned comfort. I am up with the birds to explore. All the rooms are vacant and the doors are invitingly open. It is like stepping back in time.
All the rooms have solid wood furniture and the decor is in keeping with a bygone age where pride was taken in craftsmanship. We venture out on the long veranda fenced in lacy wrought iron, like in New Orleans.
Here we are greeted by a rainbow arched across a low grey background of cloud. We eagerly head down stairs to see the well maintained old architecture in the one main street.
The people take pride in their beautiful town preserving the best of their heritage.
After scrambled eggs in a quaint, owner operated café, we are off on our photo expedition.
One shop in particular is a treasure trove of local art and hand-crafts of exceptional beauty and quality. Sue, the proprietor, is a well-travelled, interesting lady. She shares a wealth of knowledge with us as we enjoy the wondrous array of diverse art and natural curios. This shop ranks among the best of its kind I have seen in all my travels.
We are told of a dirt road that is in good condition and far more scenic than the direct tar-seal road. We are given maps and full instructions on how to find all the interesting things that only a local would know of.
As we leave this beautifully maintained, picturesque little town the rainbow still persists. The sun keeps pushing through the occasional misty shower, this only add to the beauty that surprises us around each bend. Many gentle bends give pleasant encounters as we smile the day away.
If you love nature she will return your love. If you open your heart to people they will respond.
It is true, laugh and the world laughs with you, cry and you cry alone. Try to smile no matter how cloudy the sky, there is a rainbow somewhere. Do not look for the fabled pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Enjoy the rainbow you have now.
It was a great day and that rainbow enhanced all the photos.
Fantastic.
Reblogged this on gypsy life and commented:
I love this description, from Jack, of a really interesting day we shared together. Come and share it with us and meet the lovely hitch-hiker we gave a lift to, and the glorious sunset and rainbow.
Thank you for the reblog and thirty-one years sharing our travles.
I’ve had days like that. Days that you see so much beauty in humanity and nature it touches your soul. Thanks for sharing your beautiful day Jack.
There is plenty of beauty if we take the time to see it. Thank you for your thoughtful comment.
Gorgeous photos. Love that rainbow. 🙂
That is the first rainbow I have seen that lasted all day. It fluctuated from soft to brilliant and sometimes a double arch appeared.
What a wonderful time in a beautiful place with a wonderful companion. Thank you for bringing me along. It was great fun~
Thank you for keeping us company.
Rainbows always lift my spirit. These are lovely.
They lasted all day, the best I have ever seen. You would have been as delighted as we were.
nice photos….
Thanks, the place lent itself to photography.
how can one not smile when reading this post? i especially liike and agree with this statement:
“when people appreciate their life and give thanks, fortune smiles on them.”
may the weekend smile on both of you!
z
It really was a rainbow ride and I do believe what I write. Pleased the post made you smile, smiles are infectious and when you catch one you are fortunate.
WOW!!! to Rainbows and Nature… She truly does give back that we give out.. and she certainly smiled upon you both along your travels.. So loved reading your travels and seeing the places you visited… Sending you nothing but rainbow Smiles.. 🙂
Thank you Sue you understand exactly what I am hopefully throwing some light on for other to give some thought to. I have been getting your welcome comments, sorry I am not replying my PC is not behaving.
Hi Jack, Awesome pictures! I look forward to read and discover more. I sense only goodness, light and positive energy here! Blessings! 🙂
So pleased you can find goodness in my blog it is encouraging feed back. Thanks you for taking the time to let me know I am being understood.
Thank you. For your encouraging comment. 🙂