Walkabout
‘Few things are commonplace in themselves. It’s our reaction to them that grows dull.’
Arthur Gordon
The moment has come when the seemingly-endless-settling-in-process has finally come to an end and the transition, which began in June, is done. Time to come out of my stupor, hoping to not take for granted the park-like setting in which I live. Hmmm….have my reactions grown dull? Eek, hope not! Sure, the cold and rainy days hold us prisoners, but perhaps it’s time to break free and see that which is not commonplace.
One of the many things I love about Ireland is the way it wears its natural history…like a familiar cardigan, a little frayed around the edges, but comfortable and timeless. A picture album of today’s stroll down the lane to the back fields, quietly reveals evidence of…
…iron treasures around stone corners…
…previous residents…
…gates to nowhere…
…stone steps where many a foot have trod…
…and secret gardens.
My goodness. Do you live in Ireland? It’s so beautiful. I’ve always wanted to go there. I have a lot of Irish in my heritage - my grandpa is full blood Irish. I Irish danced as a kid (BEFORE the Riverdance craze, hehe)
Thank you for the beautiful pictures.
14 Dec 2007 at 8:35 am
Good Morning to you! What a pleasant journey this morning to join you on your walkabout. ‘Stone steps where many a foot has trod.’ You have no idea the number of times I have taken a walk through our woods and thought of the many feet that has stepped where I have stepped. Being 1/4 native american I have even wondered were some of those foot falls my ancestors. I am also a wee bit Irish (Riley being my maiden name) perhaps some of those footfalls on your stone steps were those of my ancestors as well.
I do so enjoy your posts.
14 Dec 2007 at 11:05 am
Wonderful! I’ve always wanted to see Ireland and that is just what I expected it would look like.(:
14 Dec 2007 at 7:42 pm
Thank you for the lovely photos and commentary. Living *in* history…how awe-inspiring and wonderful.
15 Dec 2007 at 2:11 am
very nice strolling landscape. lucky you!
15 Dec 2007 at 2:24 am
Isn’t it wonderful when you stop and look at the simple beauty that surrounds you–the beauty that you take for granted every day? Thank you for showing us your corner of the world.
15 Dec 2007 at 3:56 am
Beautiful! I especially like the “secret garden.”
15 Dec 2007 at 7:14 am
Awe-inspiring! Thank you for sharing.
16 Dec 2007 at 5:33 am
Thank you for sharing. I love those pic.
And I can smell the wet forest floor.
19 Dec 2007 at 5:15 pm
I believe you have the most beautiful pictures on your blog. Well done. I enjoy looking at these so much.
19 Dec 2007 at 5:59 pm