The Forest of Dreams is an ancient coastal rain forest, bursting with life in the form of every imaginable flora and fauna. The nearby sounds of birds and the brushing of branches, play against the more distant calls of larger beasts, declaring their dominance over territory or appealing to some potential mate. The colors, the scents and aromas, and the feel of the Forest heighten my awareness as I walk under the jungle canopy. The mist and the dampness of the air, the richness and the oxygen, bring strength with every breath I take. There is comfort here, life abounds!! The world is flourishing and nature is in harmony. The long established heirarchy of life is as true as it ever was. The plants and animals know their place, from the insects, rodents, fungi and moss of the Forest floor, to the primates, birds and vines that leap skyward. All things are finding what they need to survive here. Every turn in the path brings new wonders! I have seen a river that is aquamarine turquoise, brilliant like a liquid gemstone, flowing over tiers of small waterfalls that are encrusted with mineral flows. I have seen the heavy jungle suddenly open into wide, sunlit meadows rimmed in huge flowers of red, yellow and pink. There are giant ferns and Philodendron, with leaves so large they can serve as an umbella for a grown man. There are trees so tall that they defy common sight to reach their hoary heights, butterflies that seem to float on Sapphire wings. Once, being very quiet and very still, I watched as a family of small monkeys cavorted in the vines and low trees surrounding a pool of cool, clear water. They laughed, literally laughed, as their children tugged and rolled and tumbled from the bank with a splash into the pond. When you come here, bring that child within you, keep your eyes and ears open, and be ready to soak up nature's world, in all it's perfection.