An Unlikely Solace

I’m going to share with you, my BeLoved Reader, one of my favourite places to visit in the Mendocino County area in which I’m visiting. While there are many Gorgeous examples of Wondrous Beauty around me to appreciate, it is actually the cemetery where I find my great solace. It is here where I can take a Lovely stroll, feelings of Divine peace and harmony surrounding and dwelling in me. It isn’t necessarily the most extraordinary of cemeteries, but, with the Magnificent mountains sweeping its borders, vineyard to the side of it, and many wildlife visitors and inhabitants, it is a Wonderful place to walk and be.

Upon arrival, one is often greeted by the many deer, who’ll stand on the vast, green expanse of grass at the graveyard’s front entrance. So accustomed to locals, these deer didn’t take much notice of me as they happily grazed.

As one might expect, there are sweet angels watching over the property.

With its many trees, it is often an interesting juxtapositioning of light and dark throughout the grounds. I Love the way the Sun filters in through the tree branches, the cacophony of woodpeckers and chirping squirrels drifting on the frequent breezes.

Oh, ho ho, who’s that over there?

I Love the moss-covered trees throughout the grounds…

Can you see the young deer in the middle of this pic?

Awww! Cuteness! This little squirrel was kind enough to allow me to capture his snack time!

Of course there is also plenty of religious symbology as well; something I always find quite fascinating, admittedly.

Most of the crosses are traditional Christian crosses, like the one below. Also known as the Latin cross or crux ordinaria, it is the most common symbol of Christianity, intended to represent the death of Jesus when he was crucified on the ‘True Cross’ and his resurrection in the New Testament.

While it intuitively seems Latin in design, my research found a few Celtic crosses which resemble the one below, though none as simplified.
Many thanks to anyone who can tell me the name of this cross..

No mistaking this very impressive Latin cross…

On the other side of the graveyard, another family of deer! Oh, yes, it is Spring!

With their red bark, I Love the Manzanita trees! Aren’t they Beautiful?

One of my favourites on the grounds…

Just look at the Spectacular mountains surrounding the area…

A reminder of what matters most… yes, solidarity…

For in the circle of Life, we are all ONE, regardless of when this is recognized.
Thank you, Dear Reader, for sharing with me a place I find very special indeed.
Where have you found unexpected solace?

Love and Blessings,
Antonia