by Mellissa Seaman | Uncategorized
The Wild Creatures “Here, follow me off this cliff…” That’s what Saida says to me silently (cause today is silent day – as we spent 2 days of our journey with NO words). I see the top of the big round rock she’s just summited, and the shallow river...
by Mellissa Seaman | Uncategorized
Carving with the Feather My first full day on the trail, I awoke so excited for my day. I climbed the number-number hill, and enjoyed the view and included the Land Honoring Song in my morning ritual. What a gorgeous view. The river...
by Mellissa Seaman | Uncategorized
Walking in the Wild As we walked, the animals were already showing themselves to us. The baboons with their red behinds. An older male giraffe with darker coloration. Spotted deer. A big dusky buck. Every time an...
by Mellissa Seaman | Uncategorized
Entering the Wild Packing for the trail, and it’s fun to get minimalist. It all has to fit in the provided backpack. Already provided is the bedroll, the sleeping bag, and some part of the kitchen to carry. For me, it’s a fifteen pound...
by Mellissa Seaman | Uncategorized
Journey into the Wild A day of preparation to enter the wilds, but already the critters are showing themselves! A walk to the ocean alone. Feet in course sand. Prayers for grounding, setting my intention to embody. A tall black man playing “catch me” with the...