Standing on the top of a very high cliff looking out over the vast sea, from Mountain High, and Deep Deep Sea the sun is just rising, as it does so the sky is turning from the blue/black of night into a wonderful orange/red colour of the dawn.
The sea is also turning into the same colour as the sky. Making a magical scene before us. The wind caresses your face, blowing gently through your hair; Your whole body starts to tingle. The sky is getting lighter all the time we are standing here; It is now turning into a summer blue but the white clouds have a tinge of pink as the sun now climbs higher into the sky. It is now quite light, we have the full view of the sea and hillside, below us is a beach with the sea Lapping onto the shore, we can hear the sound it makes as the water flows in and out.
It makes a very peaceful scene; the only noise to be heard is the sound of the seagulls call over the water. Over to the right of us there is a footpath going down the side of the steep cliff side, as we make our way down this footpath, feeling safe, getting closer and closer to the beach, at last we are there, following this path down to the waters edge, the temptation is too great, we just have to step into the water, it feels so cold when we first step into it, but we soon get used to the temperature.
As we walk through the water, allowing our eyes to follow the shore line, the cliffs reach down into the water, we walk towards the base of the cliff, becoming aware of a cave. Walking into the cave, the sound of the waves become louder to our ears, the cave walls rise high, it is a little dark but the feeling is welcoming, as we go deeper into the cave, there is a path leading up the side of the cave, it is an easy walk, at the top of the path it turns a corner, this leads into a wonderland of crystals, everywhere you look is a joy to the eye.
In the middle of this crystal cave there is a very familiar figure waiting, smiling a greeting, taking your hand, they guide you through the next part of your journey.
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Start to make your way back through the crystal cave, back onto the path leading you back down into the cave below, the sound of the waves once more greets your ears, still following the path going out into the sunshine, back along the sea shore.
Standing watching the sun starting to set over the sea, a cascade of colour fills the sky and the water.
Turning now follows the path back up the side of the cliff, standing once more in the very spot where our journey began taking a deep breath of peace and contentment.
Given to Sheila Appleton on the 26/09/2002