TAVISUPALI

Moving from the new arrival, new surrounding of an unexplored space to the next in another wonderful country, yet undiscovered, arriving at this welcoming beautiful oasis in the jungle of an exciting city, having a safe space, inspiration, friends, a place to share, a place of exchange, a place without judgement, a place of learnings and growth, taking me in with open arms, people caring for me with open hearts, taking me yet on another journey of my longing, carrying me, bringing light, taking me where I belong when time of separation grows into its full potential letting me continue my journey through life with your overly warm soul, filling my life with unconditional love and care as a gift of God. 

Dipping into the thermal springs while dawn is arising behind the majestic mountains bringing us closer astonished by the Rocky bridges, sceneries of splashing water  slowly moving towards the end of the day connecting our souls in trust synchronizing, building a friendship the same moment gazing into her eyes full of kindness, care and love. Not wanting to let go of her, her aura, the place, moving on taking the tradition of bashing the red eggs for Easter with us to our personal wellness oasis, my biggest love, the water, the pool with me, energizing me for the next step taking us once again to our so deeply loved rest supplying us with the beloved much underestimated delicious foods of the local area, delivering a surprise every time and yet remain constant in its quality in variety. 

Building me tiny sandwiches with such care as if it was an important project stacking all the colorful vegetables, the fried cheese and homemade potatoes on top of each other wrapping it in a grilled zucchini topping it up with Zatziki, decorated with an olive to a perfect finish just because you love me, making me feel like a child for her birthday.  These wonderful hours of enjoying the local tastes of Albania becoming a joyful amazement every single time brand new equally each time. 

Hearts and bodies refueled appreciating all the wonders the high noon had to offer with all its beauty of their surrounding springing waters, snow covered peaks and the greenest hills our eyes may have ever seen reflecting them the same way the road keeps guiding us through the remote wonders of nature, Albanian men walking with their donkeys alongside us, their skin tanned from the early rays of springs sun, shepherds moving their sheep over the edges of the mountaineous environment, crossing bridges into the magical nowhere. Hiking into the mountains, off trails, sparkling springs  blooming flowers, green fields, rocky Mountains, floating rivers around us, your warm embraces, the gentle touch of your skin, holding my hands, carrying me up quietly whispering... I love you. 

Water splashing over me while I climb the rocks of the springing source you reach out to me once again in love saving my well being. Returning to our comforting home after a day fully lived, enhancing our daily routine to the evening once more sharing the upstacking meal in unity extending our love to this wonderful spirit of kindness expressing your love to me over and over again. Unconditionally. Speaking of perfection telling him you love me from the bottom of your sincere pure heart. Sliding into a night of intimacy, acceptance, openness, surrender, care evolving into the morning of extended understanding in growing love. 

Claiming the green hills up to the ancient church baring long history, horses relaxing on the grass reconnecting our hearts preparing for departing, gently melting into each other. Being there. In Love. 

Letting go but not saying good bye, leaving but not separating. Moving forward to return. 

Overwhelmed by emotions, impressions love flowing through me the pool of freshness warming up again falling into dreams, tired, fulfilled, grateful, connected - at peace. Exhaustion. 

My wonderful young Albanian friend Chile high fiving me, handing me cigarettes asking for a drink, making sure I'm exactly where I need to be. Hours passing like minutes as I find myself sitting at the dinner table, a glass of white wine in front of me the grilled vegetables in all colors waiting for me, my friend with me accompanying me for the rest of the night, being served, being with friends, falling into a late happy sleep, feeling loved. 

Pursuing my freedom in happiness I become my inner goddess. Responsible, in charge for my actions, living the dragon. I am. 

Thank you for showing me true bravery, kindness, spontaneity, love, care, empathy. Thank you for sharing it with me in loving kindness, giving it to me at all times in awareness, extending your beautiful soft heart to me at each moment, especially the ones I challenged you inconsiderately. 

~ FREEDOM IS THE PATH OF THE BRAVE ~