Another archival re-post; this from when Mara was visiting from Norway...
"Echo the great beasts that work among us
bridled in this kingdom between canal and firth
here to harness the river carry each weary traveller
Bow down your strong heads to taste the water
Stretch up your long necks to face the sun"
John Carruth
That up there is Stirling Castle. Drive-by shooting against a glaring and cloudy sky.
The Mac-clan, well half anyway...
Then the Clydesdales demanded attention...
"Echo the great beasts that work among us
bridled in this kingdom between canal and firth
here to harness the river carry each weary traveller
Bow down your strong heads to taste the water
Stretch up your long necks to face the sun"
John Carruth
Beautiful memories and the horse statutes amazing.
ReplyDeleteIs that your bother and sister with Dad?
Hugs Cecilia
Hari OM
DeleteYes, sister Mac2 and brother Mac3! Yxx
I've never come across anyone who has seen the Kelpies and been disappointed. Simply awesome!
ReplyDeleteThose are amazing structures!!!
ReplyDeleteThe horses are so cool.
ReplyDeleteWow! Fantastic photos of an awesome place and those Clydesdales are awesome ~ double Wow!
ReplyDeleteBe Safe, Be Well,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
What beautiful moments captured forever!
ReplyDeleteAlways worth another look.
ReplyDeleteHow long ago was this visit?
ReplyDeleteHari OM
DeleteGood question... and I had to look it up. Was shocked to find this was (almost to the day) six years ago!!! Yxx
Wow amazing pics.
ReplyDeleteThe horse sculptures are simply glorious! <3
ReplyDeleteoh what a wonderful memory... to eet someone in person the first time is a little like magic... we know that this peeps actually exist ;O)
ReplyDeleteStirling Castle is just gorgeous and the Clydesdales are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThese photos are well-worth posting. I love them!
ReplyDeleteI loved your comment! man oh man oh!!! It is that.
Wow, those Clydesdale constructions are incredible! So lovely to see your photos.
ReplyDeleteBoth Clydesdale statues are absolutely stunning
ReplyDeleteI spy Miss Mara. Beautiful sculptures. namaste, janice xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place to visit. Thanks for taking us back there again.
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