Free spirit

A quick trip into Bantry to get some bird food and mince pies - a spot of weather was also coming in!  The Customs and Excise boat was already sheltering in the bay. More lively weather forecast over the next few days by the look of it.
A sad afternoon at a memorial service for J who died unexpectedly and  on her own terms, two weeks ago. The service was warm and compassionate, the church as full as it was allowed to be. I didn't know her that well but everyone spoke of her wild, free spirit and how she lived life to the full, curious and interested in everyone and everything. She was in her early 80s and until lockdown, would take herself off and just go exploring - seriously exploring. Her last trip was to Chile where she  travelled around as she felt like, couch surfing and hostelling. A remarkable spirit.