Sitting one day at Palazzo Barbarini - a wonderful hotel in the heart of Rome - I decided to take a walk to a local Italian trattoria for lunch.
With a cold chianti in hand I ordered a meal of lightly grilled salmon with a wonderful rich Italian sauce.
In an instant" I recalled a story my friend Rohan Skea had told me. Whilst I am unable to recount the poetry of his words I remember he told me this:
“It is a rare privilege to share the beauty of our wilderness. Our environment is so fragile, so beautiful. I recall the day that I was involved in a tagging process for Native fish" it was an important expedition to watch the migratory patterns of the fish so that future generations could ensure their protection.
The glacial lakes were spectacular in their beauty that day. It was crisp and clear…the sunlight touched the water like a thousand sparkling diamonds, and across the water…nervous in anticipation of our presence, the native deer came to the lakes edge to drink. It was as if they were kissing the heart of natures well.
It was a scene of rare and profound beauty. Something that we must all strive to ensure that is preserved for generations to come.â€
As my salmon was served to me…it invoked the memory of Skea’s words. How little it takes to be respectful of that which we share this wonderful planet with, and what a difference we could make if we shared some of Skea’s values.
About the Author
Rohan Skea has been an active community member in Perth all his life, and after studying Law at Monash University Rohan Skea has worked with some high profile law firms, and specialized in corporate law and M&A.
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