tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post4731698492411715642..comments2024-03-29T09:27:50.094-04:00Comments on Georgia Girl With An English Heart: Arabia Mountain, Panola Mountain AND The Monastery- PATH Trails!Kay G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-31007898991863636142014-06-19T21:22:25.926-04:002014-06-19T21:22:25.926-04:00Looks a lovely varied trail system and an asset to...Looks a lovely varied trail system and an asset to the area. Good to see a map of the district as well. Great snake photograph. I've not tried archery but I loved kayaking when I had one.blueskyscotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-53700716970656791572014-06-19T14:01:39.505-04:002014-06-19T14:01:39.505-04:00These trails really are wonderful, but my heart wi...These trails really are wonderful, but my heart will always be in climbing the local monadnocks here, Stone Mountain, Arabia Mountain and Panola Mountain, they are not very big but walking on the ancient stone is amazing in itself, not to mention the fantastic wildflowers! <br />Thanks very much for your comment!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-58279080344840999512014-06-19T11:29:36.386-04:002014-06-19T11:29:36.386-04:00Wow this looks like an incredible trail. A nature ...Wow this looks like an incredible trail. A nature lover's paradise that's for certain. I must add this place to my domestic bucket list Kay :)Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-60745391269432904232014-06-19T06:56:42.863-04:002014-06-19T06:56:42.863-04:00Hey Sue!
And what is even funnier, my first name b...Hey Sue!<br />And what is even funnier, my first name begins with "S", so I will put that name with the shooting part of the day! S. can shoot! HA!<br />You would LOVE the trails, I think it would be a biker's paradise, especially if you like hills with lots of trees!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-17314634610165756222014-06-18T21:43:01.442-04:002014-06-18T21:43:01.442-04:00Kay can kayak AND shoot a straight arrow! What a l...Kay can kayak AND shoot a straight arrow! What a lovely set of trails, and those fire pinks are really beautiful. :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-83389512838591469612014-06-18T21:01:54.810-04:002014-06-18T21:01:54.810-04:00You would love the trail, I know you would!
And th...You would love the trail, I know you would!<br />And the Monastery! You would never guess, but the walls are really made of white CONCRETE, that the monks made themselves! The windows are blue and purple and when the bright sun shines through, it give everything that lovely blue tinge. The front windows are yellow and orange, so the altar is always bathed in that wondrous golden light. Truly an awesome sight.Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-44712084773421314462014-06-18T20:59:39.932-04:002014-06-18T20:59:39.932-04:00Thank you, Susie! It's just a wonderful thing...Thank you, Susie! It's just a wonderful thing, that now all the trails are all connected! And that pretty flower, such an intense color, just growing wild for all to see ! xxKay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-73125525596251391562014-06-18T20:58:29.694-04:002014-06-18T20:58:29.694-04:00Yes, Graham, you are absolutely correct, the Monas...Yes, Graham, you are absolutely correct, the Monastery is well known for their retreats.<br />The snake is a king snake. It is interesting, it will eat other snakes, even the poisonous ones, like the Copperhead. This snake is the same kind that I saw back in November at Panola Mountain, but that one, the stripes were not as visible, but it is the same type of snake, or I believe it to be so. I am NOT an expert on snakes! :-)Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-65677723744331134992014-06-18T20:51:42.637-04:002014-06-18T20:51:42.637-04:00Hey Julie!
Yes! And you know that you will see the...Hey Julie!<br />Yes! And you know that you will see the trails again, over and over and over...HA! <br />I have fond memories of seeing the targets set up for archery at Michelham Priory near Polegate.Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-46032242338417444052014-06-18T20:48:36.072-04:002014-06-18T20:48:36.072-04:00Hmmm...maybe I CAN do more things than I think I c...Hmmm...maybe I CAN do more things than I think I can. One thing, I am not a great swimmer and am a bit afraid of the water because of it, so it was kind of a big thing for me to try the kayak, but hey, I did it!<br />We all must aim for the bulls eye in life, even if we don't always make it!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-57895774560429206672014-06-18T20:46:49.189-04:002014-06-18T20:46:49.189-04:00Thanks! :-)Thanks! :-)Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-34606066819202380022014-06-18T20:44:20.072-04:002014-06-18T20:44:20.072-04:00Hey Debra!
How nice to see your comment here! I k...Hey Debra! <br />How nice to see your comment here! I know you would love the Monastery, there is a peacefulness about the place that is undeniable.Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-52618512346904796772014-06-18T20:43:08.909-04:002014-06-18T20:43:08.909-04:00Ha! I suppose all those years of housework must ha...Ha! I suppose all those years of housework must have given me some good upper body strength! LOL.Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-2989919238745995632014-06-18T20:42:23.144-04:002014-06-18T20:42:23.144-04:00You would truly love the Monastery! And that red F...You would truly love the Monastery! And that red Fire pink just captures my heart!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-43754300455911550492014-06-18T20:41:07.133-04:002014-06-18T20:41:07.133-04:00This area is a "National Heritage Area"....This area is a "National Heritage Area". The following is from the Arabia Alliance website...<br />"National Heritage Areas are places where history, cultural and natural wonders intersect with everyday places where people live and work. An NHA is a region that may cross state and county boundaries that has been recognized by Congress for its unique contribution to the nation’s history. NHA’s are guided by the National Park Service but they are run by local organizations and partnerships interested in promoting and preserving unique resources. In short, the NHA’s tell America’s story. The Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area is one of 49 around the country."<br /><br />It WAS a wonderful day, I just wish it could have been more than 24 hours!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-26911966142696242042014-06-18T17:40:08.678-04:002014-06-18T17:40:08.678-04:00What a fabulous trail! So inviting.
I love those ...What a fabulous trail! So inviting.<br />I love those fire pinks, and the blue of the Monastery.Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944121836337072178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-56150111567955484952014-06-17T17:57:08.880-04:002014-06-17T17:57:08.880-04:00Kay, I loved all your pictures. That is going to b...Kay, I loved all your pictures. That is going to be a nice trail. I have never seen or heard of that flower, it sure is pretty. Take care, xoxo,SusieSusiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425051654313691986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-62272270392706410652014-06-17T14:51:38.396-04:002014-06-17T14:51:38.396-04:00The Monastery looks like a beautiful place for a r...The Monastery looks like a beautiful place for a retreat. What sort of snake is it?Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-81457554255557707522014-06-17T13:15:33.553-04:002014-06-17T13:15:33.553-04:00Sounds like a great event and I know you'll be...Sounds like a great event and I know you'll be walking the trails over and over. Well done on the bulls eye - I've had a go at archery at fetes and it's great fun. xJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08755261709412075078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-63329095429280556552014-06-17T12:57:56.944-04:002014-06-17T12:57:56.944-04:00Beautiful! And of course you can kayak -- you can...Beautiful! And of course you can kayak -- you can hike long trails and are so active, i'm sure you can do many outdoors things you just haven't had time to try yet.<br /><br />Congratulations on the bull's eyes! messymimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649529601786689712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-84203642933499207682014-06-17T10:22:53.913-04:002014-06-17T10:22:53.913-04:00Lovely, lovely, lovely!!!!Lovely, lovely, lovely!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-62910226631082248642014-06-17T08:41:09.134-04:002014-06-17T08:41:09.134-04:00I have a thing for monasteries. I'd love to vi...I have a thing for monasteries. I'd love to visit your local one -- how beautiful it looks!Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-22934914742218185112014-06-17T03:18:17.499-04:002014-06-17T03:18:17.499-04:00And wow! Are you ever incredible at archery. I l...And wow! Are you ever incredible at archery. I literally wouldn't be able to hit the side of a barn.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-67808341698685637782014-06-17T03:17:06.194-04:002014-06-17T03:17:06.194-04:00That photo of the monastery is really amazing! It...That photo of the monastery is really amazing! It really captures the atmosphere. And I really love that strikingly RED wildflower. I'd want to take one and press it to keep forever. What a gorgeous area!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-66216372164729137292014-06-17T00:45:39.860-04:002014-06-17T00:45:39.860-04:00Kay, your enthusiasm and love for the beautiful ar...Kay, your enthusiasm and love for the beautiful areas the trail goes through is really infectuous! It is what in England would be called "Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty" (as some of the Yorkshire Dales are officially called, and given grants from government funds to better preserve that beauty).<br />With all the activities you mentioned, I wonder if that Saturday did not have many more than just the usual 24 hours - but then again, you did start early!Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.com