Beltane is traditionally celebrated by the collection of blossom and the lighting of fires. It’s a time I find so full of optimism and positivity – fully emerging from the long winter into spring and summer’s delights. And we always get busy….every year from the end of April things just get mad with plans and exciting busyness.
First up my Dad visited – his first time trying plane rather than train for his supported journey. The sun put in a welcome appearance, and we spent a happy few days enjoying the revamped Burrell Collection in Glasgow, the delights of Balloch Country Park, Springburn Park and Strathkelvin Railway Path…. We ate and played outside enjoying the positivity and warmth coming from the sun.
And then it was Beltane proper with a van trip to Aberfoyle. The rain came but we created an Odeon-luxe van experience; the rain cleared and we searched for fairies on Doon Hill; made blossom crowns; cycled, ran and walked about enjoying the best of the Trossachs. We even ate food at the Fairy Tree Inn to complete a magical experience.
Then last weekend my big cousin Jan visited with Patrick. And we had more fun, fun, fun. She was enticed to a Beltane wild swim in the waterfall pools of Campsie Glen, and we strolled through the Campsie foothills breathing the spring air. We ate wild garlic pesto and drank cleavers water – rejuvenating ourselves with natures health kick. And I think we also all ingested some of Jan's energy and joy of life - much to learn from there!
Refreshed, revitalised, renewed. Beltane brought busyness and vitality, and we're now fired up for more fun times in the coming weeks.
First up my Dad visited – his first time trying plane rather than train for his supported journey. The sun put in a welcome appearance, and we spent a happy few days enjoying the revamped Burrell Collection in Glasgow, the delights of Balloch Country Park, Springburn Park and Strathkelvin Railway Path…. We ate and played outside enjoying the positivity and warmth coming from the sun.
And then it was Beltane proper with a van trip to Aberfoyle. The rain came but we created an Odeon-luxe van experience; the rain cleared and we searched for fairies on Doon Hill; made blossom crowns; cycled, ran and walked about enjoying the best of the Trossachs. We even ate food at the Fairy Tree Inn to complete a magical experience.
Then last weekend my big cousin Jan visited with Patrick. And we had more fun, fun, fun. She was enticed to a Beltane wild swim in the waterfall pools of Campsie Glen, and we strolled through the Campsie foothills breathing the spring air. We ate wild garlic pesto and drank cleavers water – rejuvenating ourselves with natures health kick. And I think we also all ingested some of Jan's energy and joy of life - much to learn from there!
Refreshed, revitalised, renewed. Beltane brought busyness and vitality, and we're now fired up for more fun times in the coming weeks.
92 and still loving a Mess
Odeon-luxe Van-stylee
On the trail of fairies
Spotted!
Videoclip: The Fairy Tree
Or you can watch the video here
Spring in the Trossachs
Beltane Queens 1
Beltane Queens 2
Beltane Bliss
Big cousin Jan embracing life!
My wonderful wife absorbing Beltane's power
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