Tea bath

We ariived at Bakers Creek amid the dust and vehicles and were directed into a field that was a temporary parking lot.I saw a spot under an oak tree and we came to rest in the shade,and sat still enjoying the light breeze.We opened the picnic basket and had a little lunch,a small glass of wine.At the gate we waited to get in,it was very crowded this year.....it had become a success.The sound of bluegrass drifted across the field and we strolled toward it.Suddenly Brigette and I are standing infront of a booth containing an amazing love seat,made from tree limbs and planks.We were told it came from South Dakota,an artist had made it.We wanted to think about it,and walked to one side....our gaze landed on an old German Tub from the 1800's,it was made from galvanised tin,perfectly shaped and in excellent condition.....Our eyes drifted back to the love seat,we looked at the tub and then at each other,smiles...we were dealing with the lady at the booth,both pieces for a substantial discount,we agreed at a price.....We would be back to pick them up later.........................All the beautiful plants were on display and it was hard not to want one of everything.After our initial splurge,thank you B,we were frugal and only bought some must have plants.(pineapple tomato,litchi tomato,oriental melons,exotic beans...)It dawned on me that there was no way we were going to transport the love seat and tub in the Subaru.....at that moment we saw Cindy and John,neigbours,who were going home in an empty truck,well our stuff was soon in the back of that truck and headed home..........good kharma..............Once the tub was set up next to the Sauna house,I set off into the woods to gather the herbs to create the tea bath for B.To the wild herbs I added dried ones from the previous years,also I added orange peel and other fun scents.I put all into an old sock and brewed 18 quarts of tea.............As the light was changing just before sunset,I filled the tub with the tea and 15 gallons of hot water and called Brigitte,she slid gracefully into the tub,AAHHHHH,(a common sound at Waterjourneys)the tub fit like a glove,the scent was divine.......and the sensation incredible,I kept the herb list secret,but it worked like a charm.From the tub,as it cooled she slipped into the hot tub,and I stepped into the tub,the tea was great,the tub was German style,comfortable....AAHHHH.....dinner on the deck sitting on the love seat.........love was seating itself in our lives......more tea?