Advice from a tree
By Ilan Shamir
Dear Friend,
Stand Tall and Proud
Sink your roots deeply into the Earth
Reflect the light of a greater source
Think long term
Go out on a limb
Remember your place among all living beings
Embrace with joy the changing seasons
For each yields its own abundance
The Energy and Birth of Spring
The Growth and Contentment of Summer
The Wisdom to let go of leaves in the Fall
The Rest and Quiet Renewal of Winter
Feel the wind and the sun
And delight in their presence
Look up at the moon that shines down upon you
And the mystery of the stars at night.
Seek nourishment from the good things in life
Simple pleasures
Earth, fresh air, light
Be content with your natural beauty
Drink plenty of water
Let your limbs sway and dance in the breezes
Be flexible
Remember your roots
Enjoy the view!
You will find this cache at the intersection of 3 paths, forming a neat triangle of magnificent Wild Almond trees Brabejum stellatifolium. The cache, an easy find, is hidden in the arms of one of these giants which grow as much horizontally as they do vertically (and hard to believe, Wild Almond is a member of the Protea family). We stand humbled in your presence.
The area can be accessed via Newlands Forest or Cecilia Forest. A shorter route is through Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens where an entrance fee is required.
Sparse tree canopy makes GPS coordinates reasonably accurate.