The parable of the cuckoo
George and I are tired. We sit in silence and finish the wine. It’s time for us to conclude our business and leave.
‘George, you know I’m making this big trip to South America?’
He nods.
‘I’m wondering whether I should use an inflatable boat powered by an outboard motor or paddle a canoe?’
‘Paddle a canoe,’ he says without hesitation. ‘If you take an inflatable boat you’ll drown. Same as you did last time. Same as you always do.’
It’s going to be wonderful to see flocks of macaws again flying among the big trees. Can’t wait to get started.