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Red Robin's avatar

So beautifully evocative. I could feel the quiet creep of the canoe, the stillness and see the creatures through your eyes. Thank you

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Jessica Groenendijk's avatar

Thank you, Red Robin! I'm glad I could bring you with me :-)

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Swarnali Mukherjee's avatar

What an evocative essay! The forest seemed to be speaking through you. ❤️

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Jessica Groenendijk's avatar

That's a lovely thing to say. Thank you, Swarnali!

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Susanna Musser's avatar

Gorgeous words and images!

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Jessica Groenendijk's avatar

Thank you, Susanna!

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rebecca hooper's avatar

Oh I loved this! What beautiful writing - it was an embodied experience, as if I was back in the forest myself. Thank you for this!

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Jessica Groenendijk's avatar

I take that as a huge compliment, coming from you, Rebecca. Your writing is gorgeous, I absolutely love it.

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rebecca hooper's avatar

❤️ thank you Jessica!

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Mary Lee Hillenbrand's avatar

Dear Jessica. A treat for sure. I want to bottle this beauty and give it to everyone I meet. A refreshing pause for our weary worn world. May you be blessed in every way for sharing a piece of your soul.

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Jessica Groenendijk's avatar

Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, Mary.

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A Life Half Wild's avatar

Thank you Jessica for inviting us along the river with you—your words shine as always.

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Jessica Groenendijk's avatar

Thank you, Donna! <3

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John Moore's avatar

Nature at its most stunning beautifully captured in prose and images. Thank you for sharing this unforgettable experience. So happy the intriguing Hoatzin featured!

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Jessica Groenendijk's avatar

Thank you, John, for your kind words. I'll be writing more about the hoatzin soon!

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Dreamhorse's avatar

What a treat! I almost felt like I was right there with you. Gorgeous photos too.

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Jessica Groenendijk's avatar

So glad you enjoyed it!

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