Well, what is it that they say about the best laid plans......yep.....they’re meant to change. So change a little our did. I’m now sitting in a lounge within the ARMA gardens not too far from the water garden where the Scent and Sound performance will take place in about an hour. I’m sitting beside a pool and the sound of waterfalls are all around me. It is so serene and beautiful. There have been a few sprinkles of rain so the air is cool and clean and at 6:10 pm the light is beginning to fade so the “jungle” here in the gardens is taking on a mystical vibe. Barb is out hunting for the perfect photo and she is practicing taking shots of moving water in an attempt to catch it in action. I’m sitting on a luxurious bamboo seat (complete with overstuffed cushion) and there is not another soul in sight. It is truly magical.
The change of plans was that we didn’t get to the salt room in time to have an appointment. We missed it by just a few minutes but heh....I guess they want to go home from work on time just like the rest of us. :-). There will be another day for salt therapy.
I wish I could embed a photo of this place where I’m sitting so you could experience it too but for some reason....that function seems to elude me whenever I attempt it so here goes.....
“To my left I look out over the half wall of the room I’m sitting in. I can see tropical trees of all shape and size with a backdrop of the oversized gazebo where we’ll be heading later for our event. Some of the trees are bamboo, others of them are palms, most of them have guests living on them. There are stag horn ferns and climbing vines and orchids all calling the trees home. The jungle seems to have a lot of symbiotic relationships within it. Perhaps that is required by all for survival. After every experience I’ve ever had with jungle I’ve said it is soooo beautiful but at the same time so unforgiving! The fading light over the gazebo has actually created the illusion of a spot light shining above it. The light reflecting off the copper trim at the edge of the roofline looks downright regal and as though visitors are being called to visit it. To my right the pool is an azure colour of blue and there is a long set of stairs leading up to the museum and the rest of the ARMA gardens. All of the man-made concrete work (statues etc) are covered in a light layer of moss which adds to the vibe that exists here. There is a large frangipani tree beside the pool and a red umbrella that gives the whole place a pop of man made colour. As we entered the gardens earlier we were met by the man who’s vision this place was built on. He is the benefactor and every time I’ve visited ARMA I’ve had the pleasure of chatting with him. During our conversation he commented that everything in this place is intended to complement everything else....ie: the man made with nature and function with aesthetic. There are healing plants and fruits mixed in with the flowers and statues. It truly is a magical place. (If you’d like to know more about ARMA I encourage you to google it as it’s a really inspiring story).
Well, it is almost time to head in the direction of our Scent and Sound Healing event so I’ll sign off again.
Lorrie and Barb
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