USA 2018

With a calling back to Mt Shasta, following the line to Mt Rainer area too. With the first ‘Lemuria Rising’ groups in America, SF Bay Area, and Mt Shasta.

San Francisco

4th September, flew in to San Francisco at 3.20 pm from Barcelona, with Air Iberia. Firstly, I was met at a station close to them, by Renee and Anthony from Blue Soul Earth. They were very interested in hearing about the groups. I stayed two nights at their abode. I am very thankful for their hospitality. They were a welcoming committee landing in America for this trip. Renee, is very active online, and has many feathers to her cap. www.weblogtheworld.com.

Oakland

6th September, catching trains to West Dublin/Pleasanton station, Katarina Amadora met me there in the afternoon. She is a friend of Emile Janse, whom had connected us. This is her site. She kindly hosted me at her place in Sandalwood Drive, Pleasanton, and I walked around these suburban streets. Taking the dogs for walks, and dog sat when she went away. I gifted her a Lemurian Healing to say thank you. As there were some bush fires in Mt Shasta, I stayed bit longer and rested before heading up.

Lemuria Rising Group – SF Bay Area

6 September, for this group the guest was Emile Janse. A Californian Sound Healer, specializing in the Didgeridoo, Hand pan, and Vocal overtones; particularly throat singing. Seven met in circle at Terra’s Temple in Berkeley, from 7 to 9.30 pm. Sheranda had brought waters from Mt Shasta, which we drank together. We were all amazed at the throat singing from Emile Janse. With the didgeridoo taking us on a journey somewhere else. This was the first group I had hosted in America. So a big thank you to Emile, Katherine and to those that attended. Sheranda exhibited some of her prints too.

Group at Terra’s Temple

Sept 16, 9.39 pm on an Amtrak overnight train to Dunsmuir from Oakland, leaving from Jack London Square. It was quite an experience catching this train, with not much sleep. I was on my way heading up to Mt Shasta, the reason why I had come back to the USA.

Dunsmuir

Sept 17, The train arrived at 5 am into Dunsmuir Train station. Sheranda was there to meet me. It was not far from her house. Sheranda Ann Kumara is an American artist I met through a mutual friend in Glastonbury. There had been fires in the area of Mt Shasta recently, the air had cleared by the time I arrived.

Sheranda rented a flat in Dunsmuir at the time. She had a spare room that was also her art studio room. I was thankful to stay there. Later on in the trip we went for an adventure up the mountain. But firstly we stayed around Dunsmuir, and I got to spend time near the waters there. The weather was really good.

Sacramento River at Dunsmuir
First view of Mt Shasta from Dunsmuir
Bed made of tea bags – at an exhibition in Dunsmuir.

Mt Shasta

We packed up to go for an adventure up Mt Shasta. Stopping in at the town on the way. We also stopped at this site of ancient rocks, called Ascension Rock. It is worth experiencing this giant rock outcrop, like a cliff but not quite. You can climb up Ascension Rock, and it is a place many come to ceremony or meditation. There was a group doing ceremony there when we arrived. There was a lot of energy here, and Light Language coming through.

We arrived at Panther Meadows,a beautiful spot further up the mountain. It was cold at night. Sheranda went away for a night and I borrowed her blankets then. Camping for three nights there at Panther Meadows Campground. She was staying in her van. I met another Elijah, as soon as we arrived. He was an American travelling in his van. And joined him and a group of people for bonfire and singing, which I very much enjoyed. The other time I was in Mt Shasta, I had also coincidentally met an Elijah.

Camping at Panther Meadows.
Panther Meadows

We got told off by the ranger one day. Because I had offered Sheranda a Lemurian healing. We did this on a blanket on the ground, and evidently were not supposed to walk on the grass.

A short walk from the camp site is a natural water site, where you can go to collect water. There is a toilet facility there at the campgrounds. Spending time in the woods and surrounds of Panther Meadows was very peaceful.

For some reason this ranger had quite an aversion to Elijah. On my last day there I ended up doing a ceremony with two others. Bobby and a young lass. We kind of ended up in a powerful portal spot, the ranger had felt called to take us to. At one stage, as the energy was so powerful, I asked the young lass if I could hold her hand. The most energy I had ever felt went through me and it confused me. The ranger gave us crystals later for some reason.

24 Sept, Sheranda and I moved to another adventure higher up the mountain to the top car park. There was to be a gathering up there, with locals Sheranda knew. There was a beautiful sunset glow on the mountain that evening, for a full moon drum circle and potluck. I camped at Bunny flat that night. It was very peaceful there. There was a stillness people come up the mountain to feel again. I had set up my tent before we headed up the mountain when it was light.

At top car park 24/9

Spending time back there the next day, we waited for Elijah, to go on the hike with him and others. I helped edit some writings for Sheranda. There was a circle of people that formed not far from us. Mainly Native Americans, one man with a drum, and they opened the circle to whomever would like to join. Inviting people in, I eagerly joined. I felt honoured to be there. I cried because it was a powerful and appropriate ceremony. There was a talking stick that went around the circle and I spoke of how I was from New Zealand. Some of them spoke of their lives and were open and honest. I brought through a message in LL for the group too.

South Gate Meadows

It was getting later. Finally, Elijah was ready. Then we went for a big hike to South Gate Meadows. A gorgeous water stream flows at the arrival of the Meadows. It is a walk through many rocks, over round and through. Sheranda was tired and stopped just before we had made it. I kept going as I knew we were close. It was rest day the next day!

Then we camped at a quiet spot on the way back down. The camp sites are free. We saw a Bear cross the street in front of the car. This happened on the way back down the Mountain again. We both saw it and took this as a good sign.

Lemuria Rising – Mt Shasta

28 September, was the Lemuria Rising Group. A large group met in Mt Shasta, at venue called The Temple of Intention. Large windows offset the wonderful space with a view of the mountain. As the sun set, it was as if the mountain peered in and then said goodnight as night fell.

An evening circle with the guest presenters, Nina Kirby and Saranam. Nina I had met in 2013 at the Star Knowledge Conference. And Saranam, I had liked what I had heard of his sound healing online. I had contacted him to ask if he would like to be a guest, not realising they knew each other. And it turned out they used to be married, and hadn’t seen each other for a while. Funny how spirit works.

We felt a lovely stillness after a guided meditation with Nina. She brought through Light Language messages from a few Star Nations. Also with Sound Healing, we first experienced grounding in the meditation. Then, we floated in a tranquil sea of stillness and the everlasting expansion. The group worked with balancing and attuning the chakras, with some added voice and toning exercises together. With some wonderful sounds enticing the room, that sometimes merged and built together, especially with the Third Eye exercises.

Saranam, played the Didgeridoo, allowing for further depth of sound, integration and healing. The Lemurians nudged me that this was an important group. Thank you to those who were there. I appreciate you raising your hand to join the Mt Shasta anchor. New Foundations were laid and sent out through Mt Shasta. They spread across North America. It is time to release what has been protected and held safe for a long time.

Before I left I made these two recordings.

Puyallup Mt Rainer

30 September, from Dunsmuir, saying goodbye to Sheranda, I got the train upwards. Its about a fourteen hour trip, leaving early in the morning and arriving at 6.45 pm to Tacoma Station, and had an Uber taxi booked to take me to Melissa’s house in Puyallup. This town is located 35 miles south of Seattle.

On the train to Puyallup

I was to stay with Melissa Stone. A mutual friend, Joy White Peacock had connected us. She owned a groovy hairdressing business called Salon Rhu. I shouted her out for dinner one night. I rested a lot, and shared a Lemurian Healing with her to say thank you. Melissa was a great company and I think of her in very high regard.

It was a dull rainy day, and Melissa picked me up in her car after work at Sumner Station. I was in two minds whether we should even go, but she met me and said ‘we are going’. I had come to the area to be near Mt Rainier. It sits on the same energy line as Mt Shasta.

We buried a crystal pearl under a tree. We had found a clearing and both felt called to a certain spot. The last time I had been in this area was in 2013, when I was at Mt St Helens. So we did a small ceremony for Yosuke too. A rainbow appeared in the sky just after we did the burial. And a message came through from Yosuke, it was all very helpful and healing.

the clearing
Mt Rainer (Image from http://www.getyourguide.com)

‘Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. Mount Rainier, also known as Tacoma, is the highest mountain of the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest. It is the highest mountain in the state of Washington. Mount Rainier is an active volcano and has the most glaciated peak in the United States. It spawns five major rivers, and the top of the mountain is covered with snow all year round. When snow melts, water flows down in a large volume. This provides Rainier National Park with the best waterfalls, vast lakes, and lush green forests.’ (words courtesy of http://www.getyourguide.com)

3 October, Melissa kindly dropped me off at Seattle airport. We had so many great discussions and laughed a lot. It was a 9 am Hawaiian Airlines flight en route to Kauai, Hawaii.

Manchester and Liverpool 2018

I took two trips to Manchester that year, with hosting groups in Manchester and Liverpool. The Mancunians and the Liverpudlians really liked the Lemuria Rising groups.

Manchester

27 Feb, Sue Barnes kindly picked me up from the station at Altrincham. Sue is British and I had met her when she was living in Nelson, NZ. I was arriving in after a big day travelling, with the mega busses, from Somerset. I was a bit travel weary, and it was dark on arrival. In the morning, it was snowing!

View out window into Sues Backyard

Sue, had invited me to stay with her in Manchester, and she kindly hosted me at her place in Altrincham. A well to do suburb, with big houses belonging to footballers and their families. I took walks in the snow, in amongst these huge old estates.

Sue Barnes
Altrincham in the snow

We went to an Antarma concert at a venue called Heaven on Earth one evening.

Lemuria Rising – Manchester

10 March, from 3-6pm, the first group was at St Clements Church in Chorlton. Sue was a guest presenter for this group. Together with her Romanian friend Paulo Aleph. Sue led us on a meditation journey. Paulo brought many instruments, including crystal bowls and a didgeridoo. He provided a powerful sound healing. It was a large group that turned out. With a few friends Linda and Baz also coming. The venue worked really well, with the stained glass backdrop and really good acoustics.

St Clements in Chorlton

One evening I met an old friend of Sues, Cheryl. And we went to hear her friend Dennis Barnes channel, with his live show. And he brought through a message for me, it was right on point. He brings through the Council of Twelve.

Canal boat near Lymm
Lymm

Sue took me to different places around Manchester. We went to the Deer park one day which was not far from her house, where deer can roam around. And to Lymm. It all looked so beautiful in the snow.

Deer Park

Altrincham

I was grateful for a place to stay, as I was feeling quite fatigued after the Christmas housesit. I helped out with different things for Sue to say thankyou, and spent time in the parks near her house. I would go up to the library to write. But mostly I rested, as my energy was a bit low, so I was rebuilding. Sue went on a trip to Wales and I stayed behind then, it was really snowy out.

Sale

I walked along the canals near Sale. I also went to stay with Linda in Chorlton. I had met her in Guatemala.

20 March – The Seraphina Centre, at Ashton-under-Lyne, had been in contact to host a Lemuria Rising group. This was a lovely. Afterwards I explored Manchester City for the afternoon.

Manchester City

Lemuria Rising – Cheshire

There was also a small group in Knutsford, Cheshire, at Cheryl’s private residence. As was her invitation and welcome to her lovely house. The guest for this group was a friend whom was in town at the time, Barrie Griffin. This group was sold out. Barrie brought us on a peaceful meditation journey with sound healing and light language. Together with myself bringing through chakra balancing, with sound and light language.

I headed back down to Somerset at the end of March. In August, I came back up again, firstly to Liverpool.

Liverpool

22 Aug 2018, took a bus from Glastonbury to Bristol. From Bristol I took the bus to Birmingham, and was a few hours there. My Grandfather, Frank, was born there and this was my first time in Birmingham. So I thought of my ancestor as I walked around. Wondering if he would have seen some of the same buildings as a small boy. Before taking the long journey over to the other side of the world, to New Zealand with his family. They came on a ship called Ruapehu, and he never went back again.

Then a bus ride to Liverpool, I arrived at night, so got a taxi to Leeza’s flat. A new friend had connected us and Leeza warmly hosted me. I did a Lemurian healing session for her, and she came along to the group. She told me about Liverpool, as this was my first time visiting the place, with its strong Irish roots.

Leeza outside her Liverpool flat

Lemuria Rising – Liverpool

23 August, 7-9.15pm, at the Gregson Institute, on Garmoyle Road, Wavertree.

I went to Sefton Park next door during the day, river running through it. Grounding there before the group. That evening Leeza and I walked through this park to the venue. A really interesting venue that used to be a Museum. Catherine Odita was the guest for this group, and together with her partner, they manage the venue. She said it was unusual. Usually, the birds make a lot of sound on the roof. However, it was quiet.

Catherine played the Gong and Crystal Bowl, with the sounds emanating through the space. She had put water into the Crystal Bowl, which made a beautiful sound. We all had lots of blankets over us and it was a fun and lovely group. There were eleven of us altogether, where I really felt the Liverpudlian hospitality.

Then after the group, a storm kind of came in with strong winds and rain. Catherine gave us a lift home. She also generously wouldn’t let me give her any money for the hiring the space.

Manchester

24 August – I said goodbye and thank you to Leeza. In the afternoon, I set off on the bus to Manchester. My flight was booked to leave from there. I wanted to host another group because the response had been so good the first time. So this was my second time in Manchester that year.

Arriving at Madeehas house, was the gorgeous smell of spices, she was cooking Indian cuisine. As she was catering for a community event that evening. It was not far away. She invited me along and helped set up. I got to partake in a meal of her delicious curry. Madeeha Mubarak was also going to be playing that evening. She is a wonderful singer. I wanted to stay, but my eyes were drooping, so I went back to her house. A mutual friend had connected us. She lived in Old Trafford at the time.

She wasn’t feeling well when I stayed with her. She had been a bit sick. However, she was still incredibly lovely. I did a Lemurian healing session with her the next day. She played me some of her music, singing with the drum she had just brought. Her singing took me to other spaces, places, in eternal time. She is a star.

Then on the morning of the group. I had a ear suction appointment in central Manchester, (better for flying). I walked to the appointment and back again. The Pride March was forming in town. The atmosphere was electric with freedom to be. There was rainbow regalia, many different vibrant outfits, village people looks, and the black leather wearers. When my ears were wax free. I headed off into the cold air again. Thought about getting a bus and then walked on, stupidly, and tiring myself out a bit.

Lemuria Rising – Manchester

25 August, 3-6pm, St Clements, Chorlton.

Earlier in the year, I asked Kirsty Jackson if she would like to do a dance. The dance was with a Manchester group. She was keen. She brought a friend of hers who is a DJ. He set up the equipment like a pro. Kirsty led us through. It was again at St Clements Church, which is such a wonderful space. It was a large group who met again. We danced in this one under the reflections of the stained-glass window. I brought through the Light Language for the group.

We also went to a Kirtan night at St Clements on the Sunday evening. Which Madeeha and some of her friends were hosting. Some very interesting things seem to be taking shape in Manchester. On my last night I went to her Meditation group she had just started. It was in an old renovated factory with really high ceilings, I was happily heater hogging.

On the 28 August I flew to Girona, leaving very early in the morning. My new friend Madeeha actually got up just after five to say goodbye. Manchester hospitality for you.

This page is dedicated to the memory of Sue Barnes and Leeza Fabrezzy.

Somerset 2017

Time around Somerset, staying in Somerton, Bruton, Bristol, North Brewham and a festival in Devon.

Somerton

Went to stay with a friend Jane, at her lovely flat she was renting in Somerton. It is not far on the bus from Glastonbury. It was right on the square, Somerton is in the country really, so it was nice going for quiet walks. I was very tired, so rested a lot there.

Devon

7 – 9 July, went to Samphire festival in Devon, had won tickets to it, Hannamari couldn’t come to it. It was nice to be camping in the outdoors again. I got a lift there with some other people whom picked me up from Glastonbury on the Friday night. On the coast of Exmoor National Park, a small grassroots festival. I met Rachael, and did some light language in a small circle. I was introduced to Quinn, whom was heading back to Wells, so he gave me a lift back to Glastonbury.

Bruton

End of July, housesitting with a dog called Luna. I sat for this family many times, and enjoyed spending time with Luna. The family went to Glastonbury festival.

Luna at the Dovecote

Cley Hill Crop Circle

27 July, with a friend, Sahriskinah, we went to see the recent Cley Hill Crop Circle. This was my first time at Cley Hill, which is quite a powerful spot in itself, just near Frome. We climbed up the hill first. We saw it from above and spent time on Cley Hill. Then we headed down into it before it got dark. The sky was looking good that evening and there was a rainbow over the crop before we left.

aerial view of the crop circle – by crop circle connector
Rainbow over the crop as we left

Mid August, back staying in Bruton, as Caroline was away, and she kindly offered that I could stay there. No pets to mind this time. A friend Baz, came to stay in his van. We went up to the Dovecote and there was a rainbow popped in.

I did a cat sit in Bruton straight after that too. This year, I worked in Bruton while staying there. I was back ‘At the Chapel’, cleaning and filling in.

BRISTOL

2nd Nov, flew from Dublin (Ryanair, 12.30). I had been on a short journey hosting Lemuria Rising groups in Ibiza, London, and Ireland. Then, I traveled to Bristol to do one there. It was a good excuse to get to know Bristol, and with a tour guide called Michelle.

I had been in contact with a mutual friend Jane, whom had connected me with Michelle. I caught the Airport bus into town and then another closer, and she picked me up after work. It turns out she is also from Down Under, as she is Australian. Michelle teaches Kundalini Yoga. I did a healing session with her to say thankyou, and she attended the group. There was a double booking on the venue I had reserved. The next day was spent trying not to panic, but to find another venue at short notice. 

Lemuria Rising – Bristol

This group was on the 4th of November, from 3-6pm, with the full moon energy. I booked in with Hamilton House, the Mild West Room. There were two guests for this group, with Karolina Wysocka and Joe Newman.  Karolina was playing the Tibetan bowls. She also runs sound healing sessions in Bristol. Joe plays the hang drum like a master.  It was a good turnout, and the last group on this trip.

Michelle gave me a tour to the Clifton Suspension Bridge. It is a stunning bit of engineering finished in 1864.  And we went for a walk around the neighborhood of Clifton.

Michelle
Clifton Suspension Bridge
St Marys Church

North Brewham

Over the Christmas period at the end of the year. I was housesitting in North Brewham, in the countryside just outside of Bruton. Looking after the house and two dogs, Bo and Cass, for two months. It was a seventh century house.

Out walking in Wellies with the dogs/King Alfreds Tower walk
King Alfreds Tower

A new Central Heating system had just been put in. For some reason, the heating went, as there seemed to be a problem with the oil. The oil tank was empty. This happened not once but twice! It was all so mysterious as this should not have happened. So no central heating for 2 or 3 weeks. The neighbour actually, used to own the house. He came by to have a look. He also gave some advice. The owners of the house were in India. He said that after this, I would be able to join the SAS. As it was snowy cold weather whilst I was there. It was quite difficult sometimes, but made it through!

I borrowed my friend Caroline’s oil heater and I slept in the lounge. I did some writing, and watched films with the dogs and rested. With two hour long walks a day, rain or shine, those dogs were well looked after. I loved the big claw foot bath upstairs.

Friends came to stay, and also for Christmas. Met up with a friend Jane for a big walk to the Well too. As this well is the source water connected to the River Brue, which runs to Glastonbury.

Then it was back to Bruton after the sit, back to central heating!

Dublin 2017

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29 October, In the morning I shared a cab to Drogheda with an American man. As I had been to Newgrange the day before. There was some sort of big marathon in Dublin on this day. Many people wanted to get on the bus. He squished in because he had to get to the airport.  I took a later bus. I really didn’t want to push in. The journey ended up taking a long time. But I got to Dublin just in time, as I was hosting a group! Just in time to eat something, sit down and land.

Lemuria Rising – Dublin

And then found my way with my bag to Dublin Bikram Yoga Studios. The Lemuria Rising group was starting at 2pm, and I got to the venue just after 1.30. So it was a close call, and Fiona from the studio quickly showed me around.  The group was from 2-5 pm, and Dublin turned up and fully represented! There were fifteen people there, as the circle kept expanding.  On the bus I had realised what this group was to be. I was to bring through the Light Language for all of the main chakra’s. This was the first time I had done this in one group.

Caroline Flavin was the guest for the group. She brought her Sound bowls, and took us all on a sound journey.  This was also the first time I had met Caroline, as we had been in correspondence through a mutual friend. We worked with a few toning exercises at the end of the group. We also did a group meditation for the earth.  The group was slightly mickey mouse at the beginning. and people must have wondered. As I didn’t even have a candle to put in the middle of the room.  And as the traffic was so thick because of the marathon, Caroline a few others were late.  But there was such positive feedback at the end from many people. They said I should come back to Ireland again.

Afterwards I went out to dinner with Caroline and a few others.  Caroline then gave me a lift, as she was heading in the direction of Stillorgan. I was to be staying there with family friends, Tony and Margaret.

Enniskerry

Upon further conversing with Tony, I mentioned the group. It turns out Tony owns books about Lemuria. Lo and behold, he is interested in this subject.  He has many books about Spirituality, and we had lots to talk about.  I did a Sound Healing for them. Margaret said she slept really well after that. She had trouble sleeping at the time. They took me one day to the Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation, in Enniskerry, with a waterfall walk.

One day I went into the hustle and bustle of Dublin City. I visited the Book of Kells exhibition. I also went to the Trinity Library at Trinity College. The Book of Kells, is a famous medieval manuscript from the 9th century. This book is a richly decorated copy of the four Gospels of the life of Jesus.

St Stephens Green, Dublin

And then went to visit Caroline at Dervish, the crystal and holistic shop she part ran. We had lunch together.  It was Halloween, so we went to a shop to find something for her nephews. She ended up buying a spider head dress for herself. In all her fun, she walked down the street wearing it.   Another time I met with Bridie. She had attended groups in Glastonbury and Dublin. She was the bridge who connected me with Caroline.

Caroline and I
Caroline – It was Halloween

Glendalough

Glendalough

The last day in Ireland was sunny. Tony brought me along with two of his granddaughters to Glendalough. The name means valley of the two lakes. This is a magic spot. It was all in autumnal, with a tranquil lake high up in the Wicklow Mountains. It is over an hour’s drive south of Dublin.  Glendalough, is a glacial valley renowned for its early medieval monastic settlement founded in the 6th century by St Kevin.

The last night, I stayed closer in town for one night. I stayed at Carolin’s house on Church St East, East Wall. I had met her at the group. She is German, and was working for Google.

2nd November, up early to get to the airport, I flew to Bristol (Ryanair,12.30).

Newgrange 2017

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Boyne Valley

Sat 28 October – As I walked through Belfast in the early morning, the city was quiet and rising. Wheeling my bag to the bus station. It was two buses to Drogheda, normally there is a train, but for this weekend there was a bus. I was happy, I was on my way to Newgrange. At Drogheda, to the supermarket, and a taxi to the Newgrange Lodge, in Donore, Co. Meath. I got to the old farmhouse lodge, and left my bags, as I was early for check in. From there it was easy, I crossed over the road to Newgrange.

I stood in line there at the lBrú na Bóinne Visitors Centre. It seems you buy tour bus tickets to visit the Boyne Valley sites. Lovely building by the way, booked in to go to Knowth and Newgrange.  It was a cold and overcast Irish day and I went to Knowth first.   

Knowth

The mounds of Knowth, felt a bit like I was in tele tubbie land. The Great Mound at Knowth was built over 5,000 years ago, probably after the time of Newgrange. The Great Mound is similar in sizing to Newgrange and is surrounded by 18 smaller mounds. With two passageways, entered on opposite sides.

Newgrange

Then it was on the bus to Newgrange. Older than Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids of Giza, Newgrange was constructed about 5,200 years ago. A large circular mound, 85 m in diameter, 13.5 m high with a 19 meter stone passageway leading into a chamber with three alcoves. This passage and chamber are aligned with the mornings rising sun around the Winter Solstice. With many symbols engraved on the surrounding 97 large kerbstones.

Where I got to go into the chamber on one of the tours. Of course visitors only have a set amount of time and are brought in with a guide. I really wanted to tone there. At the end of the tour, we were all leaving. I asked the guide quietly if I could tone, as it was only him and I left in the space. He seemed to understand and agreed. After a quick tone, I was out again into the green countryside. Here is a short light language transmission: Video I took at Newgrange.

Later I found a pair of glasses on the path. I noticed some folks on my tour looking on the ground, so reunited.

29 October, In the morning I shared a cab to Drogheda with an older American man. He was a part-time archaeologist. It was good to talk to him about Newgrange while waiting for a bus to Dublin.  He said what I had felt, in that he had sensed more energy at Knowth.

Big Island, Hawaii 2016

This was my first visit to the Big Island. It was also the first time hosting groups in the Lemurian homeland of Hawaii. This felt like quite a thing! The first group was in Kona, on the west side, and the other in Pahoa, on the east side.

A local whom I had not met, called Ekahi. Had kindly put the net out in a face book posting to those he knew on the island. And sound healers and a venue popped up to join and take part. He was very supportive in helping the groups to come together Mahalo!

Kona

12 October, I flew in at 8.30 pm that night from San Diego, with United Airlines. The airport at Kona, in the Hawaiian way, is like being outside already. Waiting outside, a woman called Victoria came to pick me up. We had been connected online by Ekahi. I had not met her before, but I felt an instant connection. She was with her son and a German lass whom was doing a work away exchange with them. They were all fresh from the sea, as had just been surfing.

Arriving at Victoria’s house, the first thing I find is the amazing sound of the frogs. It was like a beautiful symphony, and not the normal sound of frog. Even though these are introduced frogs on the island, and they breed fast. Still the sound seemed to somehow suit being there. It happens all night. Then it is quiet again during the day. You go to sleep with this symphony resounding in your ears. Victoria’s daughter was away on Molokai, she let me stay in her room, which was good timing.

Sunset from Victorias.

The next morning I walked up the road to find a fruit stall. Victoria had given me directions to the stall. I thought I had found it. However, it was a café. I ended up having a big discussion about all things spiritual and esoteric with the two men there. One of them looked like Noah. It was how I imagined the man with the Arc looked. The other was the owner. He decided he wanted to cook me an eggs and bacon breakfast to share. They were Christians. They wanted to know my thoughts on God outright. Somewhere along the line, I ended up with some light language for them after breakfast.

He took me on his small golf cart to his section. He wanted to show me his land there and seemed to think he should take me. It was a bit scary in places, as the vehicle went down on quite an angle. But tightly holding on, we got to the designated spot he knew about. We did a short ceremony on the land. After I finished, this driver also did some light language. It was unexpected.

I hadn’t found the fruit place, but found the supermarket up the road. Victoria was wondering where I had got to, as I had been away a few hours. Turns out I had been at her neighbours. I did a Lemurian Healing for Victoria that day. The house was gorgeous. It has a large open plan design and kitchen. It sits up high in Captain Cook, overlooking out to sea. The sun goes a brilliant orange with the sunsets there.

Victoria said that the group could go ahead at her lovely house the next night. As there was a problem, in that the original venue had overbooked. This was good, as it meant that her partner and the German lass could also attend. It seemed as this first group was meant to be on this part of the Island, on this sacred land.

Kealakekua Bay

During the day I went down to Kealakekua Bay. Victoria kindly dropped me down in the morning, in the snorkeling and swimming place. I walked round a little bit of the walk and then lay in the sun and swam. Then later I walked back up to Kealakekua Bay. I stopped on the way at a clearing. LL energy was coming through at the clearing. Then at the Bay, I felt the energy very strongly around the ancestral site. I was there.

The bay there is where the Spinner dolphins come in most days. They are nocturnal. It is better to go swimming with them first thing in the morning. And eave them alone during the day to sleep. So I didn’t swim there. There was some locals with the doors open in their cars right beside where they sleep. They were playing very loud music, and my whole body was feeling what the dolphins were feeling. Only I suppose the dolphins have an even more sensory sound sense. So, I really felt it for the dolphins and made an exit myself.

A young local Hawaiian lass and her brother gave me a lift back up. They also picked up another sister. There were going to cook for their church group, so were off to the supermarket, and dropped me there. She told me about the Mongoose, and how they can steal your food if you are not looking!

And then back to Victoria’s, where she had been busy and had prepared the space for the group that evening. We put some candles around too. Kristin Aria Shaw arrived with a friend of hers, whom carried her large Harp up the stairs.

Lemuria Rising Group – Kona

14 October, 7.30-9pm, Coffee Drive, Captain Cook.

The door is open to the Lemurian energies, an allowance for the original innocence, purity and joy. These energies are now accessible again on the earth plane without interference. Let these sounds, vibrations and frequencies of the evening wash through you. The intention is for you to leave with a greater sense of harmony and balance.

Kristin Aria playing her Celtic harp for the group, was very soothing and healing. www.kristinaria.com. And I brought through light language attuning for the heart, solar plexus, and throat chakras. The feeling of harmony was strong and held in this group. Mahalo to everyone, there were seven of us for this first group in Hawaii. Which holds a reference to the Pleiades. So I couldn’t help but wonder that they were over lighting this first anchoring on the Big Island. Whatever was needing to be done, was done and significant for that group.

Kristin Aria Shaw


The next morning I was catching an early bus, to the other side of the Island. I walked to catch the bus at 6 am in the morning. It was dark as I walked down the road with my bag. The moon was up and full, and looked amazing. I was moving from one side of the island to the other on the full moon. It was the first of a series of three super moons, happening in succession in October, November, and December. What a way to finish this year and ‘up-grade’. Victoria came by in her car, she was worried I hadn’t got there so had driven down! It was so nice. We had a big hug. I was very thankful to her for her support. It was like it was written in the stars.

The bus came to $2 for a 4 or 5 hour bus ride (a lot cheaper than Iceland!) and it was a nice bus and bus ride too. I got to see the maunas, the mountains, which took my breath away. There are five volcanoes on the Big Island. Two main ones Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.

Hilo

I got off the bus in Hilo at about 11 am. The next bus to Puna was in about 3 hours. So, I had some time. When I arrived, two large Banyan trees stood before me, forming almost a gateway. I felt called to walk through them upon arrival. These beautiful trees seemed to hold some powerful energy. I felt this energy strongly as soon as I got off the bus. The rawness and energy were powerful around the area in the park. They were different from the other side of the Island. The energy was almost more potent.

I got some yummy Tapioca and food. With my bag, I sat in the park near the bus station to eat and re-group. There were some people around for the free meal that day. The band was playing overly cheesy Christian songs. A man came by whom was part of the Christian group offering the free food for the homeless. He saw I was a traveller and invited me to join for something to eat. I thanked him but said I had my lunch, talking further he said he was the pastor at the church. He said the land we were sitting on used to be buildings, and the Tsunami had wiped them out.

At the bus station, I met a Hawaiian man. His name was Hale. He said this was the name for heart in Hawaiian. He had a staff and a big beard and was about sixty or so, he held a powerful mana. I went to connect with one of the big trees in the park. I felt much better, after grounding in with this tree and light language. Like I had landed.

Before the bus came, I got to talk to Hale again. I said that I was a white woman bringing through an ancient language of this land. He spoke of how things might not be as they seem. He said a name that I didn’t understand, it was Hawaiian, the bus came, and we got on. His friend helped me put my bag up. We actually didn’t talk on the bus, but sat on seats parallel. It was like they were my chaperon’s to Puna. Hale had said he could sense my positivity. I sensed the same energy from him.

Puna District

Emily Button I had met in Maui. She had since moved to the Big Island, where she had bought an off grid house in Kapoho. She knew I was coming through, and had kindly offered that I could stay at her house. She was going to be away on Molokai.

I got off the bus at Pahoa. I had Emily’s directions written down. But I didn’t really have a hot clue as to how I was going to get there. I got a little bit stressed, but I guessed I should just roll with it. So I went into the garage and ask for advice. A man and his friends are getting something out of the fridge. They let me know some directions. I go up to where they say I should wait for a bus. I walk up the main street of Pahoa. This town is like stepping back in time, its like a cowboy town with wooden boardwalks. Strolling along raised wooden platform sidewalks with Victorian-style storefronts.

I see the same man again in his car. His friend is looking for me. They say, “We will give you a ride there!” He said he was given the message to take me. So these three angels, that may not look like angels, gave me a lift directly to Emily’s house. I give them my directions to the lady in front. Together, they make sense of it and we are rolling through towards Kapoho. I was sitting in the back with a butch kind of she. She was kind and full of information, and had been fixing the driver’s car. She had bought a cheap piece of land, and was building a house from scratch. Amazing! Railroad Ave. where Emily lives is a two-mile Dirt Road. They were happy to go down a road they have never been on before. It was a great adventure. I gave the driver $10 for his help, as I was very appreciative.


Kapoho

Emily Buttons place on Railroad Ave. They felt apprehensive dropping me off, as no one was there. I knew I would be fine, and I was in the right place. There was a lovely dog there, it let me past. Emily’s was open, it is always open. Many houses are in the Big Island. As there is no glass on the windows, just netting for mosquitoes. I went in and quietly made myself at home. I had some food with me. I felt the quiet and the land and I was happy for a sanctuary.

Emily’s good friend Marty, came back later, as he also lives in a building on site too. And is also kind of like a caretaker. He was helpful and kind to me. He had just had a birthday party there the night before. I was glad I had arrived on a quieter night.

Her place is off the grid, as a lot of places on the island are. I guess it easier in a warm climate all year round. It had all you needed, including Wi-Fi. Large windows look out to ferns, greenery, coconut trees and Hawaiian foliage. The windows in her room also looked to the two goats, so you could see their comings and goings. One had a bell on, which was reassuring in a way that I was with company.

Puna anti-social club.

Emily is American, and so is Marty, whom seems to be resourceful and talented at building. He told me he had an epiphany one day as a software engineer, always working indoors. That he wanted to do something new, something else, thus he moved to Hawaii, a cowboy making things. He attended many burning man festivals, and built many structures. Marty helped with the fire side of things because he likes fire. One of Marty’s other loves is playing 80s hits, locked in, loudly in the car. He must have found me very annoying. As Cyndi Lauper was resounding through my ears I asked him to turn her on down. Marty has built an adorable side building, which was part of their enterprise. In that it was an air b n b set up. A sign saying, ‘Puna anti-social club’ sat proudly above its door.


On Monday he took me into town as he was going in. It was my first day out of the grounds. At the supermarket, I feel a tap on the shoulder. It’s the man who gave me a lift two days ago! Wow that is amazing, he tells me his name is Dusk. So I introduce him and we all chat for a while, I’m reeling on the synchronicity of it all.

On the Tuesday, I walk to the end of the drive, and my body is finally moving again. As I had been quite tired again, and had enjoyed the space and rest and meditation. Papayas, bananas, avocados are all free from the neighborhood. I walk down the road and pick up papaya and avocados. I take them if they are on the ground and look like they are not going to be used.

Warm Pools

Marty picks me up on the main road as arranged (Kapoha Road) and takes me to the Warm Pools. Which was lovely. I felt strongly the energy of the land beside it. The Hawaiians have claimed this land as Kings land. They are protecting it. Izzy was Marty’s dog, and he had got her from a shelter. You couldn’t help but fall in love with her. A woman came swimming by with bright blue eyes and she had remarked on the doggy waiting patiently. Patricia and her partner were house sitting nearby, and she had also been to Burning Man a few times.

They follow us back and came to see the place and I do some LL for them both. Which Patricia responds to well and is full of joy about. They leave before it gets dark, as there are no street lights down that there dirt road.

Kilauea

The next day I rest and get ready to go to Volcano National Park. It’s a rainy day, but Marty is still keen to go. He kindly offers to drop me off. I make some food to take. I was going to stay at Holo Holo Inn. So he drops me at the Hostel in Volcano to check in. The Japanese man whom owns it, Satoshi, he says ‘two minutes later and you would have missed me’. I put my bag in the room with one other young lass, and briefly chat to her. Then I head back out to the van. Where Marty and Lucy the dog, drive up to the see the Lava at night, to see the crater. From where he parked, it was a short walk up to the lookout. Up we go, its dark and I cant see where I am going, but we are on the Mountain. It was amazing to see it glowing red up the top. Some nice people offered their binoculars. I looked at it through them. Oh my goodness, it looks amazing seeing it through these lenses!


Volcano

Marty drops me back to the Holo Holo Inn Hostel in Volcano Village, and then heads off. The Hostel is next to the Old Japanese School. Thirty years ago, the very friendly owner Satoshi tells me, he came to the Big Island. He purchased the land and camped on the lawn, seems he built the hostel and is still running it. He has seen many changes, was well travelled, and had hitched his way around NZ. It was a great place to stay.

Kilauea

The next morning the weather has cleared, as the evening before was still drizzly. I meet a French couple in the kitchen, they were living in Tahiti. They were driving to the National Park. I asked if I could get a lift with them. They said yes.. We get there at about 9am, and the sun is shining bright. I am thankful, I am here. I walked past the sulphur pools firstly.

And then carried on up the walk around the crater to the lookout and the Museum. I was guided to lie on the ground at one stage, and I did some recordings on the way up. I spent some time with the energies of the rock at the first car park. Then, I buried an Ashtar Peace Pearl under it. I felt like I was just there to receive and reconnect with this place. Up at the Museum, with lots of interesting information and diagrams about the volcanoes on the Big Island.

After about an hour, I was about to leave. Suddenly, everyone started exclaiming loudly. There was a bit of a climax. The crater did a big explosion and a piece of rock must have fallen in (so people said). A whole lot of smoke rose into a ball in the air. A larger fiery glow appeared in the crater. It lasted for about 5 -10 minutes and then resumed to its ‘normal self’.

Descending, I felt activations coming through strongly at a certain part of the track. And I found myself shouting out the light language. Don’t know whether it was a remembrance of the land. I got a few lifts and a back bus to Emily’s place, slightly buzzing after the days adventures.

Kehena Beach

Next morning, Marty the tour guide takes me along to Kehena Beach. A place where Spinner dolphins sometimes come to swim early, so we went at about 7.30 in the morning. A narrow black sand beach, its off the beaten track really, with a small hike down. Its located on the east shore in Lower Puna, along the Red Road.

The sea is rough there with big rocks. They can kind of pull you out. So I decided against going in. As its better to be a strong swimmer to swim there. I paddled in the shallow and took photos of the rocky environs. I heard Marty swearing. He was trying to come into shore. So I sent good energy to help him. He made it in and said it was the best swim he had ever had in his life! – as he had gone right out and floated for a while.

Back to Emily’s. I started getting ready for leaving Emily’s lovely sanctuary the next day. I spent time meditating and getting myself prepared for the group. The next morning, it was goodbye and thankyou to Marty for being a brilliant tour guide. And then meeting up with Madhavi, at the end of Railway Road. I did a Lemurian Healing outside for her. And then we drove to Hawaiian Sanctuary for the group. Madhavi is from Estonia, and living in the Big Island. This was our first meeting, and she was a guest in the group.

Lemuria Rising Group – Pahoa

22 October, At Hawaiin Sanctuary, Kalapana, 2-5pm.

The Four Elements.

There were eleven in the circle for this group. Some of the staff from the Sanctuary were present. Terra, who was a host from Hawaiian Sanctuary, and Ekahi attended. One lady felt called to come. She did light language similar to mine, and we sung together at the end. Kristin had previously played harp in the other group in Kona. She drove all the way from Kona to take part again.

Kristin at Hawaiin Sanctuary, getting ready for the group.

The guest presenters, for this second group, were Madhavi Infinity, Kristin Aria Shaw and Jade Chen. There was a powerful anchoring that day by that group. Ekahi was the bridge for the event as well as Terra. At the end we all set the intention, to concentrate energy through Mauna Loa and then out to the world.

L to R – Ekahi, Jade, myself, Kristin, Madhavi and Zsoltima

Ekahis description of the group afterwards.

‘Nicola grounded the energies in the Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus and Heart chakras channelling and speaking in Lemurian Light language. She was representative of the EARTH element.

She had musical accompaniment from Kristin Aria Kristin Aria Shaw, (Celtic Harpist and composer playing harp from the Angelic realm!) representing the AIR element.

Madhavi Infinity (harmonium, ukulele, and vocals) represented the WATER element,

and Jade Rajbir Kaur (gongs, percussion, crystal bowls and tuning forks) represented the FIRE element. That was my intuitive perception of the musical energies!

During Madhavi’s segment! there was a huge down pouring of torrential rain! .Such profound Divine timing! Nothing was rehearsed! Everything was purely spontaneous! and perfect!

Closing ceremony were beautiful vocals with Nicola Gibbons and Ariya Lorenz. So grateful for everyone being present, for holding this high-vibrational sacred space for the Rising of Lemuria!

Thank you! Susan Bambara, Zsoltima Halda, Madhavi, Jade, Terra Ann, Kristin Aria, Robbie from Hawaiian Sanctuary, Nicola, Lyla Márquez, Ekahi Aloha.’

And also an artwork was made during the group. As artist Zsoltima, from Hungary had offered that he would like to do a live art drawing. www.mysticlinguistic.com

Madhavi Infinity

Afterwards, Jade and I went for dinner at a restaurant in Pahoa to celebrate. She had invited me to stay on her land for the next two nights. The first night staying on the land with lush vegetation, it seemed she owned the land. She was building on it. Because of this, she had about five woofers staying. One of the huts was available, and so I got to stay in the very cool tree house. I slept under a mosquito net, and like sleeping outside in the trees.

Jade in one the cool huts on her land.

Lava fields

The next morning, Jade came to fetch me. First, we went to the markets. Then she took me back to her other place (she rents out on air b n b as well). This house is on the lava fields. An eruption took over this part of the town. The lava rolled in. Then people could buy land on this and build on it. Walking on the lava fields was amazing. I went a bit mad taking photos. There were so many different patterns formed within the lava.

We rested and I gave Jade a Lemurian Healing in the afternoon. That night, she took me along the road. It was a beautiful drive. We stopped off at Bobs Place. She showed me the landing pad that has been placed there. And then picking up her son, and some food en route back to her house.

The next day, Jade and her son brought me to the airport in Hilo. I was flying back to New Zealand. 24 October, Flew at 10.52 am, with Hawaiian Airlines (12 hour flight – 2 hour stop over in Honolulu). Bumped into the same woman many times at the airport, and then she ended up sitting next to me. Flight was really good, watching some Hawaiian films. Arriving back in to Auckland, NZ, 25 October, at 10.30pm.

Scotland 2016

Arriving on a bus from Glastonbury, and stayed one night with Gina on Windmill Hill, in Bristol. It took bit longer than expected to get there! Was up late as chatting and gave her Lemurian Healing. It was very cool old house, complete with creaky floorboards. Even though I was being as quiet as a field mouse, I may have woken up her flatmate. As it was an early bird walk to the bus stop in Bristol.

Edinburgh

At 6.20 am, I was on the Megabus to Manchester, another to Glasgow. My old Scottish pal Gil, was there to meet me at St Andrews bus station at 7 pm. I hadn’t seen Gil for fifteen year, and it was wonderful to see her again. And like it is with certain friends, even though a lot of time had passed, it felt like only yesterday. She shared a flat with her partner Colin. We had a lovely meal of Tapas. I stayed for one night.

The next morning it was an early bus to Waverley Station for a train to Glasgow. Then another train arriving in Oban around 2 pm. I enjoyed eating some food sitting by the water and waited for the ferry. I had brought my ticket to Iona, its a double ferry booking. First, there is a ferry ride to Mull. Then it’s a lovely bus through the scenery of the island. Finally, you take the ferry to Iona.

Iona

I met John on the bus, an Irishman living in Boston. It was a short ride over. I met two women who had also read the book ‘Anna, Grandmother of Jesus’. Inspired, they were on their way to Iona. This book had also inspired my return to Glastonbury. They were keen to hear about Glastonbury as were also heading there.

The hostel was on the North side of the island, near a beach, I found my way there.

Iona

I was guided to a few spots outside on Iona, and also spent time in the churches. Enjoyed the acoustics in the churches singing when no one was about. Some of the days were chilly. A song kept coming to me when I was there, which I recorded later.

Song from Iona

Tobermory

I went to Mull on the way back. I hadn’t planned to, but I ended up staying there a night at the backpackers at Tobermory. As met a fellow traveller, and we travelled with a couple straight off the ferry from Iona. There was a Gaelic singing event on in the town that night. I went along and enjoyed listening to different groups singing. The ladies on the door let me sneak into the ceilidh for a quick dance. Afterward, I retreated back to the hostel completely knackered. Really enjoyed the art gallery there on Tobermory, and watching the boats over the sea, a magic place.

Baliscate

I went on a day walk to Standing Stones, Balliscate, after finding out about it from visiting Mull Museum. It is not far from town. You will find three standing stones of basalt here. They have been erected in moorland 390 m SW of Balliscate. I followed the map from the museum, through gates on farmland. I spend some time with these stones. The northern stone, is 1.7 m in height, a straight-sided monolith with a flattish top.

The stones have stood there for over 3000 years. They were erected during the Bronze Age. A dig in 2004 found fragments of quartz, which are a common find on ritual sites. There is also the remains an early Christian chapel nearby, the footings of a stone structure. The earliest chapel built there may date back to the time of St Columba of Iona in the 6th Century. The Time Team excavated the site in 2009. They suggested that it might lie at the heart of a monastic community.

Edinburgh

Back to Edinburgh, where I stayed again with Gillian and Colin, whom are both Printmakers. Gil was the screen printing technician at the Edinburgh Printmaking studios, where I had met her. I had lived in this town for four years in my late twenties. This was the first time I had been back.

I rested at Gills. And one day bussed into town, to wander and gander around the magical city. It was a trip down memory lane, spending time in the meadows. To feel the magic again, when you sit on a seat in Princes St gardens. And gaze up at the Old Town and the Edinburgh Castle. The city that had stolen my heart and kept me there for a good while.

Rosslyn Chapel

I was wanting to go to Rosslyn Chapel, it was not far from Gil’s flat. She was keen to go too, so we went out for lunch first. I had been there once before, on my last day of living in Edinburgh. On that day, I was advised by someone there to stand in a certain spot. And so I stood there, and felt a surge of energy through me. I had never felt this before, so came as a surprise. This was the first time I had felt a current. I was curious to find it again, and so I asked a staff member, whom showed me the hot spot. I didn’t feel it quite the same, but stood there all the while.

The chapel was founded in 1446, when it was begun to be built. It is full of intriguing carvings. There are carvings of plants too, like Aloe Vera, which grows in hotter places than there in bonny Scotland. There are panels which portray the seven deadly sins. It is also renowned for its many carvings of the Green Man, representing natures growth. As well as the birth of Christ,

The carvings everywhere in the chapel are elaborate, and it seems to be full of stories and depictions. There is even an angel playing bagpipes, celebrating Christs birth. There are many carvings in the chapel representing Masonic associations. And a symbol used by the Knights Templar, another of the many references to Christ, the lamb of god. Whose aim was to protect the pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land during the Crusades. There is a crypt, which is the oldest part of the chapel.

Gil and I had a nice time, and she help me bury one of the pearls in the garden. And she didn’t mind that I did some LL, for the ceremony, it seemed natural to her.

Manchester

13 Sept, it was saying goodbye to Gil, and an early bus to Glasgow, to get my ears suctioned. Then a Mega bus to Manchester, arriving at 5.30 pm. As was going to stay with Linda Paris, whom lived towards Altrincham.

It was like Armageddon when I arrived, with really heavy rain and large thunderstorms. The skies had opened, and I had never seen anything like it. The trams were stuck. It was a dark night, I asked a youngster for directions to the buses. Thank goodness, he said, ‘I’m going that way, so I will show you’. I found the bus, in the sideways rain, and arrived. I had not seen Linda since 2011, when we walked through the jungles of Guatemala together. We caught up if ever briefly, and I gave her a brief Lemurian Healing to say thank you.

14 September, in the morning, met a man at the stop, whom shared his taxi for free into town. My lucky stars were with me, getting to the Mega bus stop. As there was still an upheaval of transport from the rains the night before. Turns out he was a fellow print maker, and so we nattered about art and printmaking. Then got to the 9.20 am bus to Bristol, arriving at 1.45 pm. From there it was back in to Glastonbury to meet up with a friend Ian.

16 September, a few days later, I was heading to Iceland, on my way back to New Zealand.


England 2016

The Lemuria Rising groups begin, with a whisper in my ear.

London

In December 2015, I started a housesit in Walthamstow. It was for a friend of my sisters, Damien and Ashlie, whom were going to New Zealand. It was at 55 Century Road, nearest tube was Blackhorse Road. With two cats, Smokey a tabby cat, and Bandit a Black cat. I was thankful for this time to stop.

I rested, I did writing, I hibernated, I went deep into my women ‘cave’ went underground so to speak. I did volunteering at a Soup Kitchen nearby. There was a nice park nearby.

20 Jan, met up with Helen and Ramaji and their daughter Sophie, as they were in town.

24 Jan, went to a house concert, of Maria Luas, it was her birthday party, with music and shared food.

6 February, went to Musuem, for Science art free thing, was very enjoyable.

Bruton

After London, I went to do a house sit for a contact of Carolines in Bruton, Somerset. It was a fantastic opportunity to spend time in this picturesque town close to Glastonbury. An actress called Abigail Moore lived there with her son. I was to look after her two cats while she was touring. The Mill was a small community of buildings close to the main street. And I ended up house sitting at about four of the different houses in that cluster. I was there until May the 5th.

Bruton
Bruton
The Dovecote in Bruton

I had a part time job in the mornings cleaning At the Chapel, which was just a quick walk away. Cleaning from 5.45 to 7.45 in the morning, so my work was over by 8 in the morning. Seven days a week. I liked the well downstairs, and one of my tasks was to vacuum and mop in there every morning. I would also sing.

‘At the Chapel’ is a well known, stylish restaurant, bakery, venue and accommodation. It incorporates an 18th century congregational chapel and a stunning, south-facing terrace.

Funny story. In mid April, I did a short house sat for Matt there in Bruton. at 1 Providence Place. It was quite a ye olde stone cottage. He was a friend of Caroline’s. He had a cat named Bilbo. Since I am allergic to cats, I didn’t let the cat into the sleeping room. I had put coconut oil on my hair one time and woke up to a mouse nibbling on my hair! Traumatic so it was, I had to ask my dear friend Caroline for a hug afterwards!.

Bruton Dovecote

Bruton is about an hours drive from Glastonbury. I often bussed in between Glastonbury and Bruton, which was catching a few buses. I also repainted the interior of Juliette’s house for her. And so went to stay there a few days a week, whilst she was away. Also did housecleaning if needed for Healing Waters at the time.

I woke up one morning in Glastonbury. The words were very clear. ‘You are to organise a group called Lemuria Rising. And ask Michiel to do this with you’. And so I asked my friend Michiel Kroon and he said yes. And so the first groups were born. A couple and their baby had heard the clarion call and driven all the way from a good whiles away. And so there was a baby at the first group, this felt significant, like the original innocence.

The first two main groups, were the ones that Michiel joined me for. Two three hour groups. He would channel and bring through toning from the Pleiadeans. And I was doing light language and some readings/notes from Kryon. We really didn’t know how the groups were going to go, as we were in full trust. As Michiel had hosted groups before this really helped though.

People just knew they had to be there, to meet with that soul group again. And two larges groups came. I knew Michiel would move away too, which he did. And so the groups after then would be with other guest presenters. Until I later started doing them also on my own, which was a huge step.

The first Lemuria Rising groups!

Sun, 12 June 2016, 2-5pm, at the Isle of Avalon Foundation

An afternoon of Light Language, Channeling and Sound Healing… from the Pleiadians and the Lemurians.  Hosted by Michiel Kroon and Nicola Gibbons.

Tues, 21 June 2016, 7pm, at the Isle of Avalon Foundation

​A Solstice Ceremony of Light Language and song from Lemuria.  Hosted by Nicola and Guests, the ancient songs… the second half will be open for participation.

Sun, 26 June 2016, 2-5pm, at the Isle of Avalon Foundation

An afternoon of Light Language, Channeling and Sound Healing… from the Pleiadians and the Lemurians.  Hosted by Michiel Kroon and Nicola Gibbons.

Chalice Well head, dressed up for the Solstice occasion. I love being here at the Solstice Celebrations.

Crop Circle – Stonehenge

11 July, went to see aCrop Circle, just beside Stone Henge. This was my first ever Crop Circle visit. A magical experience with Leanne, Michiel and Hannamari.

Crop Circle with Stone Henge in the distance
Leanne

More Lemuria Rising Groups that year…

Lemuria Rising Bruton – July 16, 6.30 to 9, at Bruton Community Hall, with Samantha Surtees and Michiel Kroon.

Lemuria Rising Glastonbury – 2 August, 7 – 8.30pm, at the Isle of Avalon Foundation, with Leanne Blessed Journeys, and Ariana Heartsong. .

Lemuria Rising Bruton – Aug 10 7 – 8.30pm, at Bruton Community Hall, with Samantha Surtees. A voice and toning workshop, to open and attune the throat.

Lemuria Rising Glastonbury – 17 August, 7-8.30 pm at Isle of Avalon Foundation. With Hani from Israel. It was a large group of 26. We sung happy birthday to Ian. Hani brought a group of Israelis, as she was guiding a tour. Jessica Boles, brought through a Sound Healing journey.

20 August, I went to stay a few nights at the seaside. At Leannes place, in Westbay, Bridport. As I felt to be near the sea again, as it had been quite.

Dinder

Towards the end of August, I was house sitting in Dinder, the ‘Chocolate Box’ town. With Brodie the dog, for a woman called Angela in her house.

With Brodie in Dinder (Ians pic)

A friend Ian, came to visit. He is a photographer and a poet, and I had met him in Edinburgh many moons ago. We had kept in contact. He came to Glastonbury to visit because he felt the call. He bussed down from Scotland and has never left! He has set up his life and passions in Glastonbury. He took lots of photos around the chocolate box town.

On 26 August, Jane picked me up for a day trip to Glastonbury. We went to the Tor and found ourselves at the Egg Stone there. Brodie came along with us and had a great time. Jane loved Brodie. We buried a pearl there.

Up Glastonbury Tor

Solvana Pearls

A woman from Germany, her name is Alida, She had a project, with pearls to be anchored around the earth. She has written about the project here. As I was one of the people moving around a lot. A friend mentioned it, and she sent me lots of them, some Ashtar peace pearls, and some magnetic pearls. These I have been anchoring as part of the journeys, at many places around the earth. One went in opposite the White House, one went in Ground Zero. One went near the egg stone at Glastonbury Tor. Many have been buried that have not been recorded!

After Dinder, I went for a short trip up to Scotland, and then back briefly to Glastonbury for two days.

16 Sept, saying goodbye to Glastonbury, bussed to Bristol airport, for a midday flight to Keflavik, Iceland, with Wow Airlines. As it was time to journey back to Aotearoa via a few places!

Te Kohanga 2013

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I planned to go to Te Kohanga, otherwise known as Castle Hill for the Matariki new moon. This was my first visit to this sacred place, that is about an hour out of Christchurch.

Christchurch

June 8, Flying from Auckland to Christchurch, arriving at 1.45pm.  Firstly went to stay with a fellow artist, Robyn Webster, and her partner, a sculptor, the late Llew Summers.  Llew had built the house in Mt Pleasant, where they were living, and it is a beautiful art piece in itself.  The house, is also called ‘Castle in the Sky’, is built over seven levels.  It was good to spend some time with them, and in their house full of art. They happened to be hosting a house concert that evening, so I didn’t have to go far to hear some eclectic local music by candlelight.

June 9, on the next part of the journey to see and hear the teachings of the Dalai Lama at CBS Arena, at 10am. I don’t know what happened in there, but afterwards I felt really good. And was practically skipping along the street with my travel bag. I noticed the audience afterwards felt considerably ‘lighter’. It was in a big stadium and you could see him sitting with the other monks who travel with him, and then there was a big screen behind him. An Explanation of the Four Noble Truths and a Public Talk.

Springfield

Then I caught a bus to Springfield, and stayed at the YHA Springfield, the staff were very friendly.  The fire was going there, as it was a cold wintry evening. There is a large donut sculpture sitting in the town, as the Simpsons producers send one to all the Springfield towns around the world! I was on my way the next day to Te Kohanga.

Te Kohanga

10 June  –  A New Moon with Matariki – beautiful day – I was there for five hours.

The next morning I was booked in for an early pick up from Springfield. A shuttle van got me to the area of Flock Hill, the driver dropped me off on the roadside and Castle Hill was before me.

When I arrived there was a blanket of fog, looked amazing, my first views of Te Kohanga. It was quiet and still, no one else around, and also quite cold. I looked like I was in the movie Vigil when I arrived as I was all rugged up. The fog lifted later and the sun came out to visit, so it got really warm.

In 2002, the Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, visited. He described this unique place as ‘the Spiritual centre of the Universe’. He reportedly at the time, didn’t resonate with the energy of Christchurch, and was drawn instead to the boulder field at Castle Hill.

If your not a fan of rocks then look away, as there are lot here…

The Waitaha called the area ‘Te Kohanga’ or ‘birthplace of the Gods’. It had astronomical significance as a key ‘observatory’ for the coming weather predictions. Many of the population migrated from the coast in summer. Supporting this role, and tending the sacred vegetable of the kumara. The limestone geology was seen as ancestors, and sacred due to the eons of creatures whose remains had built up the rock since ancient times.

“Within these high mountain ramparts stood the greatest school of learning in the land and maybe in the world. Here, the old lore, the most sacred knowledge of all, was taught and stored. Here Waitaha placed their cosmology, their understanding of creation, for all who visited to see and record.”

‘In Search of the Southern Serpent’
by Hamish Miller & Barry Brailsford

The light language is now flowing out, and there were lots of songs too. As I had started speaking it that year, with singing in my everyday when I walk down the street. With LL coming forth in certain places, I also spent a lot of time in the sun with different rocks, and really felt the energy there. Lying on these rocks, felt like a recharging in a way and I felt somewhat energised after my time spent surrounded by these sacred rocks and tones they hold.

There was one rock on the left hand side entering, that I could sense quite strongly – the same size as all the others really. And then the clearing later – with rocks in a circle – lots of mahi around the outside – bringing voice/toning, and sitting and standing in certain areas.

The energy at Castle Hill is what I would imagine Lemurian energy to feel like. On my travels there have been two other places that I have felt this same energy, Castle Lake at Mt Shasta, and Amaru Muru in Peru. For some reason these three places, held the same energy for me. It is a peaceful energy.

Before going to Castle Hill I had read ‘Sunshine before the Dawn’ by Judy Satori, also in this book is written about Lemuria and the significance of Te Kohanga.   Gary Cook speaks about it on facebook here

Stayed the night at Springfield Backpackers again, by the fire. A bird flew ahead of me for ages walking along the road when I was walking afterwards. It was beautiful, it was an amazing day, and I only saw two or three people from afar all day.

Christchurch

The next day I bussed back to Christchurch, and stayed the night at Dorset Backpackers. The next day with a walk around Christchurch city, a city that was shaken by an earthquake on Feb 22, 2011. Spaces that are being reclaimed. A city that has felt so much. Reconstruction and remembrance in the form of art. There was interesting types of construction happening, one such remembrance in the form of a cardboard cathedral.

 

12 June, 14.45 with a flight back to Auckland and the North Island.