Off Through the Woods
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Luckily there was no Big Bad Wolf ...
Just for Michael
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I saw this little handmade sticker and just stared for a moment ... "Do I or don't I?? Ummmm ... Michael!!!"
Michael ambled his way back and I pointed it out - he loved it! And butted in front of me to take a photo himself. Oh those darned photo walkers!! ;p
Vote for Pedro
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Even if he's the prickly sort ...
Beauty and BS
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Love the burgundy colour of these leaves.
Sporty Mural
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I really had to take this one since our fearless photo walk leader is a badminton lover. Just for Paul! :)
Many Respects
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I do not have a lot of knowledge about Jewish custom and culture. My friend Michael explained the significance of the stones on the grave markers to me on this walk:
The Origins of Leaving A Visitation Stone
"One of the most common Jewish cemetery customs is to leave a small stone at the grave of a loved one after saying Kaddish or visiting. Its origins are rooted in ancient times and throughout the centuries the tradition of leaving a visitation stone has become part of the act of remembrance.
The origin of this custom began long ago, when the deceased was not placed in a casket, but rather the body was prepared, washed, and wrapped in a burial shroud, or for a male, in his tallis (prayer shawl). Then the body would be placed in the ground, covered with dirt and then large stones would be placed atop the gravesite, preventing wild animals from digging up the remains. Over time, individuals would go back to the gravesite and continue to place stones, ensuring the security of the site and as a way to build up the “memory” of the loved one.
As time passed on, and carved monuments became the preferred memorial, the custom of leaving a visitation stone became a symbolic gesture–a way for the visitor to say to the loved one, “I remember you…..”
Reflections and Respect
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I noticed the stones on the grave marker first but then the reflections of the branches caught my attention and I focused there instead.