"The
Spider Learning Indaba"
Mothar Mountain Rock Pools once again echoed to the sounds of 22
Indabans.
We began with a leisurely morning tea as always, with lots of laughter, joking and
chatter. Brett then called us together and explained a little about the significance
of this place and the aboriginal "Spider Legends"
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Morning tea
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Some of the group
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Brett explained.... |
On Guard |
We made our way to the "teaching place" leaving Gail to guard
our gear. Along the way we stopped for a short ceremony at a pool in the creek to ask for
permission to enter. At the teaching place Brett told of the initiation levels and some of
the teaching methods. He then gave us the known info on the American "Moth Man"
story, before relating the aboriginal legend of the "Moth - Man - Bat".
We all sat enthralled, mentally tallying the similarities as a huge wedge-tailed
eagle circled lazily overhead.
At the "teaching place" |
Listening..... |
Lunch |
We made our way back in dribs and drabs to enjoy lunch, some stimulating
discussion, and just drink in the beauty of this place.
Eventually it was time to depart, and with hugs all round, we went our separate ways, with
new and old ideas to ponder, and memories of a wonderful day.
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