Copyright 2009 Menton Daily Photo. All rights reserved.The Blessing of the Animals takes place every year in Gorbio village. This year was unusual in that there were more horses and less dogs - here are just a few of the horses (there were many more) lined up under the old elm tree, which was planted in 1713.
Listening to the clatter of horses' hooves on cobblestones melts the centuries away.
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ReplyDeleteI think this type of event is so cool!
ReplyDeleteWhat a charming tradition, and I can hear the clip-clop, clip-clop...
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures of the horses and their riders! Bon weekend!
ReplyDeleteWho does the blessing?
ReplyDeleteI would have surely enjoyed seeing it. Lovely photo.
ReplyDeleteWe have the 'blessing of the boats' around here.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tradition! Seems like a magical place, your Menton.
ReplyDeleteAnd lots of cowgirls, too. These things are fun. For the second year, I've been invited to shoot the annual blessing of the animals at our local Episcopal cathedral. Last time, the only horse was under a policeman out front.
ReplyDeleteI like the strange poses of the owners...
ReplyDeleteNice tradition and the tree is gorgeous.