Freddie returned for a couple of weeks and he came with his usual bounce and swagger! It was great to see him again and hear about his adventures to rainbow gatherings, visiting projects in the south of Spain and Christmas near the coast.
It didn’t take him long to find his way to the garden and there we harvested fruits and even veg that he has SOWN in the Autumn! Though he was not so thrilled with the quantity of broad beans or onions he harvested, we spoke about the reality that when plants are properly nurtured they can produce more…
He made a yummy french onion style soup!
His friend Finn came and the pair of them worked on a few new beds in the garden – and they did a fine job. My best memory probably from this visit of Freddie was the night we sat around the fire and he shared a story he had composed. A tale of foxes, eagles, rabbits and trees!!
With Freddie there is never a dull moment – and we loved having him here. I was sad not to give him a hug goodbye, as I was not around when he left, but his spirit, like all those who visit this place, part of him stays living in the land.
Until the next time …