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Suzanne's avatar

This piece captures something I return to over and over again. I find myself constantly drawn to rocks. Putting my hands on them feels as close to time travelling as I can get. I love that sense of connection to the planet, as it is now, was then, and will be. Lovely words, Alexander.

Alexander Gunnarsson's avatar

I so agree, it feels like a deep connection to the past. I'm glad this essay resonated, thank you for your lovely comment!

Kendall Lamb's avatar

Gorgeous photos and reflections, Alexander. I felt that place in my skin. Ancient and heavy with mist. Thank you for the beautiful escape this morning!

Alexander Gunnarsson's avatar

Thank you! It's such a magical place, one of my favourite spots in the world

thoughtsintheforecast's avatar

Love the mood and thoughts here, especially the concept of 'times' sitting so close together. The history feels close somehow....

Alexander Gunnarsson's avatar

Thank you for this lovely comment! That feeling of other times being near is so interesting to me, I'm glad it resonates :)

Vivien Beere's avatar

Thankyou

Alexander Gunnarsson's avatar

There is such power to a simple thank you to heartfelt writing. Thank you Vivien, this has really made my morning

David Kirkby's avatar

Ahhhhh.... this reminds me again that I would love to visit Skye, some day...

Thanks for a lovely post, Alexander

Best Wishes - Dave

Alexander Gunnarsson's avatar

Thank you so much Dave! It's a beautiful place to visit, but rather remote (especially from Oz!) in the meantime I'll try my best to bring you along through writing!

Michael Bower's avatar

I could feel your awe and picture you wandering alone in this beautiful place. Good writing!

Alexander Gunnarsson's avatar

Thank you Michael, it's a really incredible place, I'm glad I can share it!

Ranjit Singh's avatar

Would love to visit. Thank you.

Donna Broomham's avatar

Another thought provoking piece Alexander - we have lost so much of ourselves in this world. We literally have to be in beautiful places such as you describe to wake us up to what is being destroyed inland. I’m currently, along with our villagers trying to stop 3,000 houses taking up more of our surrounding landscape which defines us as villagers. Soon to be a thing of the past, we too in this sense being eroded!