...amazing!
we have arrived to the amazon. the ship has slowed down and we are surrounded by brown water and lush green vegetation on eit
her side of the ship.
just a few steps away, christmas carols are being sung aboard ship. it is really quite surreal. how can it be that we are so close to this long revered, wondrous place and still yet, the sounds of what is familiar can be heard. the ship is actually tilted in sort of a downward direction. perhaps this is because the water level is different.
this morning tho, i could not leave my room as early as intended because i was drawn into the movie on the TV. it was a documentary called: whaledreamers.
it was heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time. this documentary traces the struggle in front of the indigenous people of australia who revere whales as our oldest relatives. the film culminates in a call to purpose of all humanity--focusing on the importance of preserving the earth and all its creatures for indeed, our own survival is inextricably linked to they. indigenous peoples from across the world were invited to assemble for purpose. and this formidable convention took place some years back now. suffice to say, their message is still relevant and we are all still very well-advised to heed their wise words. if only...that would surely be the best christmas gift of all.
not-so ironically, john lennon's son, julian, was a generous contributor to the making of this special film. and it happens that one of my very favorite christmas songs is from the legendary john lennon. what a giant he was.
i wish you all a very special christmas. mine is truly unlike any i have ever had before.
Like all great travelers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen - Benjamin Disraeli
it was heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time. this documentary traces the struggle in front of the indigenous people of australia who revere whales as our oldest relatives. the film culminates in a call to purpose of all humanity--focusing on the importance of preserving the earth and all its creatures for indeed, our own survival is inextricably linked to they. indigenous peoples from across the world were invited to assemble for purpose. and this formidable convention took place some years back now. suffice to say, their message is still relevant and we are all still very well-advised to heed their wise words. if only...that would surely be the best christmas gift of all.
not-so ironically, john lennon's son, julian, was a generous contributor to the making of this special film. and it happens that one of my very favorite christmas songs is from the legendary john lennon. what a giant he was.
i wish you all a very special christmas. mine is truly unlike any i have ever had before.
Like all great travelers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen - Benjamin Disraeli
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