Abbey Of Astoend: Village Church

Monday, 25 January 2010

Village Church

6 comments:

Lily said...: my husband really likes those boats because he used to go on holiday there...; 26 January 2010 at 16:08
Unknown said...: Hi Sarah.

It is something I have never done taken a canal boat through the heart of England. What a peaceful experience giving a certain degree of good weather. I believe it is very expensive though...maybe not if a large family travels together.; 27 January 2010 at 14:03
GYPSYWOMAN said...: how wonderful to see such sights from so far away, trevor - you make possible such wonderful virtual travel vacations! and i'd no idea of being able to take a canal boat through the heart of england!!!; 29 January 2010 at 07:24
matron said...: I know these scenes well as I was raised in the cotswolds,and I think you have captured the river and boats just as I remember them from years ago.Thanks for the memory.; 1 February 2010 at 05:08
Unknown said...: It must be a very relaxing holiday if the weather is kind and once you are out of the *lock every hundred yards area*. Drinking, Fishing or just sunbathing as the shades of green just trickle by.; 2 February 2010 at 13:17
Unknown said...: Hi Matron.

A beautiful place to have spent your early years. The villages and hamlets of the Cotswolds take some surpassing for their sheer beauty.
"Cider with Rosie"; 2 February 2010 at 13:20

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.