Abbey Of Astoend: Bodmin Moor

Wednesday, 1 July 2009

Bodmin Moor

4 comments:

Lily said...: where do the stones come from???

where they there naturally or are they remains of old buildings? Or some art perhaps?

the tower reminds me of a tower close by - from a time when Denmark and Sweden were at war... long time ago and really stupid - one brother against another...!; 2 July 2009 at 07:07
Unknown said...: Hello again Sarah.

I believe they are a natural rock found in the vicinity of the Moor.
It is believed they are part of a Late Neolithic or early Bronze Age stone temple.
Locally they are known as The Hurlers and tradition says that they are men and women turned to stone for *hurling the ball on the sabbath*

The tower is part of the copper mine workings that are scattered around the district.; 2 July 2009 at 13:32
Lily said...: intersest! and very likely.
the sunset below where is that? it's very beautiful, too.

actually keith (my husband) and i have been looking at houses on the westost... all very, very expensive...; 2 July 2009 at 22:24
The Watcher said...: The sunset was taken at Pentire which is close to the world famous and Europes finest surfing venue...Fistral Beach Newquay in Cornwall.

Houses in the South West are a lot more expensive than most of the UK.
People like to retire down here. also; 4 July 2009 at 10:26

Li Po

(Li Bai Li Po)

Drinking Alone with the Moon

A pot of wine among the flowers.

I drink alone, no friend with me.

I raise a cup to invite the moon.

He and my shadow and I make three.

The moon does not know how to drink;

My shadow mimes my capering;

But I'll make merry with them both-

And soon enough it will be Spring.

I sing- the moon moves to and fro.

I dance- my shadow leaps and sways.

Still sober, we exchange our joys.

Drunk- and we'll go our separate ways.

Let's pledge- beyond human ties- to be friends,

And meet where the Silver River ends.