The silent magic of the stones...

I cannot even recall when I last wrote on my travel blog...

I thought I will be typing more words, but then...

I let the stones do their magic and allow the waters, 

the light and shadows draw from you - your deepest thoughts...

I let nature speak...sometimes, there's nothing much to say...but more to feel...





























































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