This weekend Gorbio, a medieval village 7 kilometres from Menton, holds its Fête Patronale de la Saint Barthélémy. I love Gorbio, but then I would, 'cos it's my village.This morning, the animals gathered in the village square - around the old elm tree that was planted in 1713. The priests walked down from the church for the Blessing of the Animals. Here you see Gorbio's newest resident - Manon, the baby donkey.
Tomorrow - the Blessing.
Isn't he delightful...I'd be happy to adopt him, or presumably her if she's called Manon
ReplyDeleteHow lovely that the farm animals get a blessing too. Here it's usually dogs and cats. Lovely endearing photo of the gentle boy patting teh adaorable donkey.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the blessing of the animals. This burro looks like he's enjoying the young boy's attention.
ReplyDeleteHey, a year has passed so quickly. I remember your photo from last year of this blessing. What a great idea to be so inclusive. St Francis smiles no doubt.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking the same thing as coltrane, that a year has gone by so quickly. I too remember this festival last year.
ReplyDeleteThose dogs on the left are just so beautiful!
I love the blessing of the animals. They do it at the catholic grade school here.
ReplyDeleteI'm a sucker for those brown eyes. What a sweet photo.
ReplyDeleteNothing beats baby animals - this donkey is adorable.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to tomorrow...that baby donkey is adorable.
ReplyDeleteThe donkey you have catch is so cute.
ReplyDeletei love this donkey
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