There are walks where you become immersed in a fantasy world, one that no one, or at least I, would want to leave.
When you start on a path, you often don't know what you will find ahead, but the challenge and adventure is to travel that path, which, between light and shadow, can bring us beautiful things. As I always say, walks are part of life, and life is one big walk. This is one where nature and fantasy, plus harmonious sounds, come together to create a wonder, one more that I have enjoyed.
Crossing a bridge was the starting point for this adventure into a mysterious world, a bridge with a lake flowing beneath it and a few fish swimming by to wish me a good walk and many discoveries.
The path began with a very wide trail where, in the distance, I could already see red figures high above, although I could not yet make out what they were.
As I approached, a flock of birds flew over the place, maintaining their balance and altitude. They stood out because of their intense red colour and showed me where to go to discover a place full of birds, a sanctuary. But let's not get ahead of ourselves, they were motionless. They are special birds, they always fly over the area.
This curious animal was looking at me. I don't know what it was thinking, but it didn't stop watching me. Perhaps it was the guardian of the heights, because there were some stairs leading to some unknown place.
The trees above were waiting for me. I had to see what was up there.
I looked for a place on the staircase to climb while the guardian continued its surveillance.
The birds were now close by and whispered messages to me about ancient bird species from other eras and times. They showed me where to continue my walk.
This mythological being was hidden in the rocks. I passed close to him but pretended not to see him, and he pretended not to see me.
Even closer to the birds, I saw how they were pointing something important out to me with their beaks.
The curious thing was that if I changed my angle, the birds seemed to move, but they always pointed me in the right direction. It was turning into a walk full of mystery.
Another guardian was waiting to welcome me and tell me that the birds knew how to guide perfectly, that I should listen to them, they see from above and would take care of me on this journey.
A higher staircase awaited me with a magical room.
In this fantasy world, there was a small place inhabited by birds of the earth that gave life to the whole place. It was a reflection of the thoughts of the royal birds that created this parallel universe full of magic and fantasy.
From above, I could see their creation.
Suddenly, an explosion of light illuminated the trees.
I was transported to another path.
One that descended far from the paradise of the real birds, because they wanted me to find something special.
A being that few can see, very few, only those who see with the eyes of their heart. Can you see it? It is a beautiful unicorn, slender and strong, filling the place with colour and magnetism, attracting certain people.
Few adults can see it, but all children can. That is why it showed me a path that descended.
This path ended in a beautiful playground, where children can play and are protected by the magical unicorn.
A playground full of colourful games and also an interactive place for music. There was a piano, a piano from another world. Will anyone know how to play this piano?
There was also a sign indicating that children up to the age of 15 can see the unicorn. Well, actually it said that the playground could be used by children up to the age of 15.
There was a sign about the birds that had created the place.
And more guardians protected the place, not only the unicorn that gives rise to endless magic, but also the children who are those with the purest hearts and infinite imagination, those who see what others cannot.
Thank you very much for accompanying me on this walk full of magic and fantasy. I send my warmest regards to all of you. See you soon.
Amonet.
All photographs are my own.