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Everytime I go to Te Awamutu from Hamilton, I always see the signage on the right side off Ohaupo Road. Last Saturday morning, I decided to deviate from my usual route and made that right turn to Lake Ngaroto 6 kilometres away. I'm so glad that I made that right turn, no pun intended. I was in a bit of a stress and pressure from work as well as this festive Christmas season. There have been studies made that Christmas is the most stressful month of the year (but that will be another story). Going back to this side trip, it was my kind of place---not too far from the city and yet still retaining it's natural beauty and rustic element. I felt like I've found my sanctuary when I was there.
It has the correct size for a lake that could be enjoyed by young and old folks alike. A local resident pointed out that it will take me an hour and a half to go around it. It has a generally flat surface that makes walking easy as. This area is natural wetland. The lake shore is filled with all kinds of plants and flowers. There is an abundance of ferns along the walkways. The lush vegetation is a refreshing sight to ones eyes. The chirping of the birds, although I couldn't see them, was music to my ears. As I said I was in a particularly vulnerable space that day---and all of these things happening around me just made me feel safe and secure that the Universe was one with me.
I've always loved going on long walks. When I go for walks, it makes me think more creatively. And I get to visualise my dreams and plans more clearly. The relatively fresh air that I was breathing was so uplifting and was giving me a natural high. I will be coming back again and again to this place. It has a certain kind of spell to me. Imagining how it was then while I'm writing this post, makes me feel like going back right now. I have found not only a place to visit but more like a sanctuary to recharge my body and soul. Of course, there are many other places like this in New Zealand. This country is just like an empty canvas waiting for each one of us to paint who we are, what we see, and how we feel. In my mind and heart I can feel each step I make as bringing me closer to where I want to be in my life. I'm so happy that I finally found you and I'm so blessed that I made that right turn!
It has the correct size for a lake that could be enjoyed by young and old folks alike. A local resident pointed out that it will take me an hour and a half to go around it. It has a generally flat surface that makes walking easy as. This area is natural wetland. The lake shore is filled with all kinds of plants and flowers. There is an abundance of ferns along the walkways. The lush vegetation is a refreshing sight to ones eyes. The chirping of the birds, although I couldn't see them, was music to my ears. As I said I was in a particularly vulnerable space that day---and all of these things happening around me just made me feel safe and secure that the Universe was one with me.
I've always loved going on long walks. When I go for walks, it makes me think more creatively. And I get to visualise my dreams and plans more clearly. The relatively fresh air that I was breathing was so uplifting and was giving me a natural high. I will be coming back again and again to this place. It has a certain kind of spell to me. Imagining how it was then while I'm writing this post, makes me feel like going back right now. I have found not only a place to visit but more like a sanctuary to recharge my body and soul. Of course, there are many other places like this in New Zealand. This country is just like an empty canvas waiting for each one of us to paint who we are, what we see, and how we feel. In my mind and heart I can feel each step I make as bringing me closer to where I want to be in my life. I'm so happy that I finally found you and I'm so blessed that I made that right turn!
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