This is day two without electricity so I will keep it short. We’re camped right now beside a graveyard, at a small Greek Orthodox church on the NWMP trail. When he could see us far off, struggling through the heat on the final stretch of our 15 miles or so today, a man at the church rang the bell to call us home. Now it’s dark. The graveyard beside our tents overlooks the vast open prairie. There are little solar lights beside the graves, which is perhaps nice, but a touch freaky for us in the tents.
Today was also the day that we were sent off by two RCMP officers, one in serge, and then smudged at the Lakota First Nation as we walked through. Not only that, but we happened to arrive at lunch and were given a wonderful hot meal by them.
So much to say, but not now. After all those miles, many of them through thigh-high grasses and rough pasture (fell into a badger hole once), it’s time for sleep.
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4 replies on “Smudgings and Graveyards”
Lovely… looking forward to joining you.
looking forward to seeing you! Bring earplugs against the constant west wind!
Oh, still wishing I could be there walking with you! But I am preparing for my tango recital this Saturday, a year in the making… perhaps next time! Wishing you gentler winds, friendly night conditions (sleeping by a solar-lit graveyard, wow!) and continued warm receptions by folks along the way. I love your posts, my spirit walks with you.
Thank you Wanda. I love hearing about a tango recital! The winds were indeed gentler today…must have been your thoughts. Have fun Saturday!