wet summer solstice

Today was a wet and cold day,

only now, in the early evening,

the sun is shining through the clouds.

(I hope all the people who are celebrating summer solstice

do catch that bright spell)

This last week I was very busy preparing things for yesterday

festive headdresses

and finishing off the last of my rainbow pots.

Yesterday, 

however rather cold for this time of year,

daughter and I were at a small summer festival in Nijmegen.

(to celebrate the 25th aniversary

of the Jungian Institute over there)

We were invited to come with are felted items

and give a few workshops.

It was cold, but dry all day !

All's ready to go !

Though it wasn't a very crowded feast

there were lovely people who really took great interest

in all we had made.

There was music, many other activities, but I didn't take any pictures

except of this spectacular fire-eater !

(uhmmm ... don't try this at home ...)

It all ended in the early evening with a ceremonial fire

that was build earlier in the day 

(by one of the fire-masters of daughter's course)

The fire is lighted traditionally with flint and tinder

in half a minute !

More music and dance at end the party

and a special little visitor ...

We had a wonderful warm day

not warmed by the sun but by the people !

Happy Solstice to you all