Time for a bit of colour on the page. This was taken just after new year on a morning when I wasn’t sure I’d be able to get across the pennines via Hartside. As it happened there was hardly any snow and the view was clear. It was brisk though. Just a few miles away and coming my way were grey snow clouds dumping on the hill tops just north of the pass.
After getting caught up in a blizzard last year I’d promised myself I’d not attempt the Hartside route if there was any chance of snow. I broke my promise.
The passing of Eve Arnold should not go unmarked here on Jade Mountains. I found this tribute to her this afternoon; Bidisha’s thought for the day: Eve Arnold. The thoughts echo my own.
What a very pleasant few hours today walking, talking and eating with Angie loyal Jade reader and long time acquaintance. We took a short walk beside a river to these falls in wintry sunshine. There is a video however it is more water than voice, but no matter! It will be kept for the record at least. And can be viewed by clicking the link.
On the path there were obvious signs of bird carnage – bunches of remarkable pheasant feathers. So sorry.
On the road we stopped at Artbar Gallery and were fortunate to meet the artist herself, Moira Metcalfe. Her paintings are stunning, drawing you in. And outside there are chicken and a couple of cockerels roaming free….
Listening to chicken is for me like hearing from long lost friends. One thing about them is that they are such characters, they are uniquely themselves. Which I admire.
Thanks to Angie for a very pleasant day. Let there be more.
Practice Within The Order of Buddhist Contemplatives
