The Spring

The spring was nothing short of paradise. The water was clearer than glass with a hint of turquoise blue, it was more beautiful than you could ever imagine.  It was like a painting only much better. With the sun rolling high in the azure sky, it could not have been a better day. Crossing the long bridge, we started the lengthy walk around the scenic spring.  The silver ferns curtsied sublimely. The pines stood, proud, gratified and strong. The lush, emerald green grass gesticulated gently at us to look at it. The whispering wind forced through the squashed trees. All was serene. The only sounds heard in the tranquil surrounding were the shuffling of our feet, our soft breathing, the whisper of the wind, the placid flow of the water and the pleasant chirping of birds.

Under the crystal clear, pure water swift, shiny, silver fish darted amongst the jade coloured weeds which were like elongated snakes motioning lazily, rooted to the smooth, even surface of the water.

Wandering leisurely, we cheerfully admired the attractive scene and breathed the fresh, cool air.

We came to some stairs that led to a small balcony on top of the water. We looked in the water and saw a rough crack in the now rutted and bumpy surface. It was as deep as the depth of five Olympic pools or so it said. It was wonderful. It was a beautiful cerulean blue colour. Several shimmering silver circles could be seen. Coins! They were coins. Why would coins be down there? Then we realised that people had used this like a wishing well. So we made a wish, tossed the coin into the water and daydreamt gleefully about winning Lotto.

Suddenly there was a sound, like a grizzly bear grumbling furiously. It was our stomachs. We were voracious. We quickly headed back, finishing the bush walk, to the car for something to eat. Just thinking about the scrumptious lunch mum had made my mouth water and I couldn’t walk fast enough to get back.

We gobbled up our butter sandwiches, bit into our appetizing roast chicken and drank our warm tea and Milo. We chose a spot nearby the bridge, behind us was the car park where sky-high, giant pine trees towered above . From there we got a perfect view.

After we’d finished, it was late afternoon. There was a sudden drop in the temperature and we decided to call it a day. We took a last gaze at the translucent water and its striking surroundings and headed back home.

I will never forget that beautiful place. It was like heaven on earth.