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September 09, 2007 12:04 PM- tru(ro) love
Back from the Cape.
It was like dropping off the end of the world into a different dimension of time and space.
The house Tara rents is on a sprawling marsh which normally is not the kind of environment that would entice me--somehow the word 'marsh' brings the idea of 'swamp' to mind, but this was exquisite. It made me think of heaths and Ireland and ancient magic.
There was a long, meandering foot path that wound around the whole thing and we could walk for miles within it-- the first time we did this I didn't have my camera with me because I had no idea! It took us all the way out to the bayside ocean.
Then we'd head to the beach.
I swam and floated and floated and swam until I couldn't feel my fingers. I knew I should get out, but I just couldn't. It was the most incredible sensation-- I'd clamber out only to turn around and dive back in. The pull to be buoyed and tossed about by the ocean was irresistible. It was intoxicating. Finally, I knew I had to get out and still, my body tingled and shimmered for hours after--kind of like when you get a full body massage but more profound.
On Saturday, we went to Provincetown to cheer our friend Nancy who was swimming across the ocean from the lighthouse with a bunch of other people-- it was for a cause, but I don't know which one (sorry)-- and Nancy didn't just swim it, she did the whole swim using the BUTTERFLY stroke! Are you kidding me?
Nancy and Tara, after the swim
She doesn't even look tired!
We wandered from East to West and back again in P-town. It was so, so, so good. And then, I headed home.
One last thing, there was an outdoor shower at the house which was its own delicious experience. I took about 100 shots trying to capture the light and feel of stepping into this sylvan, bamboo enclave where you'd stand naked to let the hot water wash all the sand and salt off your body, but I just couldn't capture what it looked like or how it felt. It was amazing. Below is my best effort, but you're going to have to squint and use your imagination to get a sense of why it was so magical.
Ah, beauty--
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lizardek says:
How it gladdens my heart to see and hear you so peaceful.
posted on: September 09
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dodo says:
delicious pictures!
posted on: September 09
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Tami says:
Your photos are so beautiful they resemble scenes from a movie. My favorite is the second one down (I guess of Tara) from the side view ? she has a stunning figure and her hair is so thick it reminds me of the woman in Top Gun.
posted on: September 09
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Naomi says:
Oh my two favourites, wetlands and outdoor showers. I'm so envious! thanks for the lovely piccies, it's enough just to imagine that good relaxation.
posted on: September 09
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amy says:
what i especially love besides your eye that captures the feeling of all this magic is your impulse to share it.
posted on: September 10
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Jazz says:
How beautiful... And you seem so peaceful...
posted on: September 10
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Joy says:
That is truly gorgeous. Someday you'll have to explain how you met all your close friends and why you think the friendships have been as strong as they have been. Not *have* to. I'd just be interested to know. Are you going to the South End Open Studios this coming weekend?
posted on: September 10
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melanie says:
Beautiful images. Sounds like it was a lovely weekend.
posted on: September 10
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Melissa says:
I love your description of being in the ocean. I used to swim a lot as a kid, growing up in Florida. There is nothing like it. It is almost like the ocean is a magickal being itself. I love Her. Miss her.
posted on: September 10
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hel says:
Be still my heart.
The purple, the green and the gold.
And the pink mountain.
posted on: September 10
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catherine says:
oh, so amazing in so many ways...as always you have an ability to share your experiences so I too, can feel as if I was there sharing the same experience at the same time. thank you for that. :)
posted on: September 10
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bella says:
My goodness, BP. I'm loving these photos. The beauty, the serenity. Stunning!!
posted on: September 10
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Sheryl says:
Gorgeous scenery, and you're gorgeous--even from the back!
posted on: September 11
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christina says:
P-town is soooo beautiful. So restive for the artist's soul. I loved looking at all your gorgeous shots. Made me want to sneak away to there again.
posted on: September 11
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susan says:
hey girley,
looks like you had a cape-lisious time ... isn't it the best?
so .... see you soon?
posted on: September 11
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chelsea says:
These pictures are goregous, and inspiring me to have a lovely, day and breath. thanks :)
posted on: September 11
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bohemiangirl says:
The jumper in the second photo is the CUTEST thing I've ever seen.
posted on: September 11
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