A traveller story!!!

-What is it?

A lucky seed. I’ve never thought about what it is actually called until now – but apparently it is from Ormosia coutinhoi, or red horse eye bean. I don’t much like the sound of that name, so I’m sticking with Lucky Seed for now. It was really tricky to take a picture of – it’s much more orangey red and beautiful than it is in the picture!!!

-Where is it from?

Guyana, South America

-How did you come to have it?

I found it on an excursion to the rainforest and was told it was a lucky seed. I was quite young at the time and I just remember them seeming so magical and unlike anything I had seen before.

-Why is it important?

Partly because it reminds me of my heritage, my family and partly just because it is pretty and nice to hold in times of trouble. And maybe I do believe it’s lucky….

- Where do you keep it?

I keep it in my purse, so that it is with me all the time. It’s really nice and smooth, so it’s nice to hold in your hand!