On a walk the other day I came across a lovely little woodland, Calais Muir, believed to be 120 years old, it had three way marked nature trails, of various distances. At the entrance of this woodland stood two very nice sculptures of wooden deer, apparently there are roe deer around and hopefully I will catch sight of one before my trip ends. There were also upright poles one of which had inscribed on it "Fairies, Goona, hags and Giants
During my walk I looked for a buzzard's nest which apparently sits high on a tree, unfortunately, I was unable to find this, perhaps another day like the deer I hope to see.
I was amazed at the number of dogs that I encountered, all shapes and sizes and all perfectly behaved, so very relaxing and very nice to see. I do miss my own dogs when I am away, however, to see and be able to approach a strange dog to have a pat is always a bonus.
I am off to Paris with my sister for seven days to enjoy once again the sights we visited three years ago, namely the canals through Notre Dame and to Montmartre to once again find and listen to the Whistling Lady, a real treat, and of course to visit and sample the French patisseries with their delicious food. There are many sights and places to see, however, we enjoy the hospitality of the locals in the little village where we will be staying.
A tale to describe a "Hag"
An "ambivalent" character in Scottish myths was the "hag", the Goddess, the Gaelic Cailleach and the Giantess, a divine being who is harmful. The hag is also considered a "healer" and helpful during childbirth and is divine and said to have "long ancestry and incredible longevity". She is also known as "at once creator and destroyer, gentle and fierce, mother and nurturer"
Until next time," Au Revoir", when I may have some tales of my time in Paris.
Enjoy your day
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