Let me introduce you to the lovely town of Inverness and the beginning of our trip through the Scottish Highlands.
This is the B & B we stayed in, dating back to the 18th century.
One of the more mystical spots on our journey. Cairns are piles of stones. These are Clava Cairns, Bronze Age burial cairns from 2,000 BC. That means they are 4,000 years old.
When the Sun hits a certain stone, it reveals whether it is Beltane or some other Celtic festival day.
This is a Garron, a Highland pony. He's magnificent, isn't he?
Another Scottish Highland resident, the red deer.
As I assimilate the things I saw and how they made me feel, I realize how much animals and nature connect me with Spirit. Another gentle reminder for me about how to remain more connected when I'm not traveling.
Blessings,
Karen
14 comments:
Iagree with you Karen about the animals and how they help us connect to our souls.
One of my favorite books is Animal Speak, by Ted Andrews. When a animal comes into my life I always go to that books as reference to what message they bring to me. I looked up deer and it reads "Gentleness and Innocence--Gentle luring to new adventure. When deer shows up in your life it is time to be gentle with yourself and others. Are you trying to force things? Are others? Are you being too critical and uncaring of yourself? when deer shows up there is an opportunity to express gentle love that will open new doors to adventure for you."
What a wonderful journey, physically and spiritually. You've taken so much to enrich life and your words. I love how the sunlight hitting the stone reveals which festival day it might be. Talk about ancient communications! Wow.
That pony is precious. And you're right...I get a whole different vibe with my writing when I'm outdoors. Great reminder!
Elizabeth
Mystery Writing is Murder
Mmmm - loved the pics. And I too am a nature guy, the plants and animals all talk to me - when I LISTEN.
The Old Silly
I hope that Bed and Breakfast was as great to stay in as it looks. Cool pics. The rocks are fascinating.
Helen
Straight From Hel
Wonderful pictures; beautiful country!
Elspeth
I am so enjoying viewing these sites! The allure of so much history is fascinating, isn't it? It truly does somehow enable one to "connect" with their inner selves on a different level...
BTW - you're now networked on FB - and rated! Congratulations! You did it!
(And thanks again!)
I envy you. I need a vacation soon :)
Amazing pics! Really helpful in ways I can't even explain!
The shots of nature are pretty...that's for sure, but, the B&B dating back to the 18th century is very intriquing. You could use it as the setting for a story.
Best Regards, Galen
Beautiful pics. So green. Nothing like where I live at the moment :) We are DRY!
Beautiful scenery! Thanks for sharing more pictures with us!
Some really beautiful photos, Karen!
Hi Karen, I just dropped by to let you know Hallie Ephron stopped by my blog and answered your question: http://patriciastoltey.blogspot.com/2009/10/sinc-into-great-writing.html
I'll be back after Bouchercon to read about your travels and look at all these great photos.
Patricia
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