Sorry for not continuing it earlier. Been sick since the last two days.Am running a fever and feel shitty but otherwise okay. There's a lot happening and all is important at this juncture (both at work and personal fronts; Meno- might need your suggestions soon.;) )It is frustrating to be unwell at this point of time but nothing can be done except wait for the meds to kick in so I am working from the 'home-office".
To continue with the trip to the mountains:

I read the book again today but my mind seems to be wandering. I seem to be in a "don't think" phase of mind, unable to hold on to a single thought.
All I want to do today is to sit and gaze at the beauty I'm surrounded with; the music notes emerging from the flowing river, the cry of the birds soaring above me, the wind wooing the trees, every single rain-drop on the ground glittering like a diamond under the gentle rays of the sun who's been playing hide and seek with the clouds since this morning. Warmth surrounds me in this chilly weather while I watch the river water glistening in the sun, turning silver.
The mountains beckon, ask me to reach out to them. Alas! it has snowed up there and the roads are blocked. They will open once the snow melts suffciently. But by then, I shall be gone. The eagles scream, swooshing down in the river quickly and moving up again with their food in their mouth. I see all this, with my mind-content.
A smile begins at the corner of my mouth and I wish I could sit here for a lifetime, in this moment. I wish I was an artist who could write a poem or sketch for my friends to see what I see. As such, I must be content with the words I find to explain how I feel at the moment.
After all, one must make the best of one's assets, isn't it? ;)
Time for another refreshing dip in the river before I head back to the meditation centre.