Today we have a short ride to Sisters to visit with a Soul Flares reader. Seylah has been reading my writing since I first started writing for Heron Dance. Wow... that's ten years. So, I am feeling very happy and excited to meet and share a meal with her.
The ride to Sisters was short and full of turns and a bit of tension too. Todd and I have navigated the stresses of a long-distance bike tour very well. Each day brings hundreds of decisions, big and small, that affect each other's well being -- how far to ride, where to stop for lunch, when to ask for directions, what to eat, when to eat. Todd tends to be more thoughtful and takes more time to make decisions, so I often jump in and make decisions first. And since we think alike so often, it doesn't seem to matter to him and sometimes he even seems relieved. But upon reflection we concluded that over the course of the trip, the imbalance grew and created some tension. So, most of the trip to Sisters was ridden in silence until we arrived, had some ice cream and talked it out. It doesn't take us long to get to the core of the issue. We are both very good at listening to each other carefully and respectfully when it matters most and often that's all it takes. In the end there is often nothing that needs to be fixed, someone just needs to be heard.
With smiles and wet eyes we headed to Seylah's and was greeted with outrageous hospitality and warmth. She cooked an amazing healthy yummy dinner of kale, rice, egg, cheese and herbs, a huge salad and lovely red wine. We talked for hours, sharing stories about our life journeys. It was very special to connect. In the morning, after she filled us up with a huge omelet, she offered to escort us on her bike to the food market and out of town.
Leaving Sisters for MacKenzie Pass!
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