Tuesday, July 7, 2009

The island of Mallorca

We had a beautiful overnight cruise from Barcelona to our favorite (so far) island of Mallorca. It was a magical moonlit night and even more magical moonset into the ocean right before dawn. This is what makes the sleepless night worth it.....
We enjoyed the sweet realization on the voyage over that as much as we both aspire to adventures in our lives, the great true adventure is LOVE!!!! The mystery and depth is limitless and the only real adventure worth pursuing. We are reminded of Rumi's poem that we included in our wedding celebration:

A lover asked his beloved,
Do you love yourself more than you love me?
Beloved replied, I have died to myself and I live for you.
I've disappeared from myself and my attributes,
I am present only for you.
I've forgotten all my learnings,
but from knowing you I've become a scholar.
I've lost all my strength, but from your power I am able.
I love myself...I love you.
I love you...I love myself.


The adventure of Willow and Richard---and you and your Beloved ( self, mate, family, friends,puppies and kittens.....)
Wishing you all the adventure of love in all the magical ways it appears for you.....


We anchored in a sweet and secluded cala (cove) on the north side of the island. Secluded and all ours at night altho from the picture you can see that we share it in the daytime with lots of friends and playmates. The water is clear, gorgeous and warm and we enjoyed our first time swimming and snorkeling this season. We are happy to be able to release the constraints of clothing and conformity here in our little calas. We also enjoyed the company of a little goat every evening at sunset as he romped in the water for our entertainment.

After a few days we cruised down the west coast of Mallorca and had a thrill as several dolphins came to play with us. They loved to swim along with us at our bow and we whistled and clapped to let them know how much we enjoyed their visit. Once in a while they would jump out of the water just to get a good look at us. What a great gift from the Universe to just remind us of our own playful nature.









We anchored in the little port of Andraitx and went a shore to a favorite little boutique (R loves
to adorn W) and then enjoyed vegetarian paella at the little seaside restaurant in the photo overlooking the harbor.















Sailed on this morning and now are anchored out at Cabo Malgrats awaiting the full moon and
lunar eclipse tonight. (Tues the 7th)
Sending all of you moonbeams and light from the Mother and reminding you to let your own magnificent light shine on.......

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