A look back up the slope at the gardens and the house here at the Mackenzie King Estate.
Half buried here is another oddity- what appears to be the mantle of an old fireplace, now serving as a bench.
The next large folly is the Arc de Triomphe, taken from a building demolished in the 1930s and transplanted here.
The path leads on to the Abbey Ruins, a combination of pieces from various buildings that evoke the feeling of an ancient ruin.
Another quote by King alongside the path as we close in on the Abbey.
You enjoyed fine weather during your visit. 🌞
ReplyDeleteThat gate would have seemed so scary at night. Like a recent horror movie I watched
ReplyDeleteThe ruins are very interesting. And all so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThose follies are great.
ReplyDeletePrecioso reportaje, me han gustado mucho todas las fotos. Enhorabuena William, un abrazo desde el norte de España.
ReplyDeleteI have only visited when snow was on the ground. Quite a different look.
ReplyDelete...I remember the Abbey Ruins well.
ReplyDeleteGostei de ver estas belas fotografias.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e bom fim-de-semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
Livros-Autografados
You've captured a rainbow.
ReplyDeleteInteresting odd bits and pieces.
ReplyDelete@Italiafinlandia: I did.
ReplyDelete@roentare: less so in day.
@Iris: it's quite a place.
@Jan: they are indeed.
@German: thank you.
@David: very different.
ReplyDelete@Tom: you would!
@Francisco: thanks!
@Sandi: so it appears!
@anvilcloud: definitely.
I like those bits of ruins scattered about.
ReplyDeleteMe too.
DeleteBeautiful park with bits of ruins scattered around!
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteKing was a totally different human. It's good thing there are individualists in this world.
ReplyDeleteI quite agree.
DeleteWonderful historical ruins and photos of them ~ thanks,
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
You're welcome.
DeleteThat garden is quite a treasure!
ReplyDeleteI think so too.
DeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteLooks like a pretty place to visit, nice tour of the gardens. Have a great weekend.
It is.
DeleteOh my this is quite the place, and it appears it's an amazing day as well. He sounds like quite the man too! History is so valuable and interesting to uncover!
ReplyDeleteHe left a big legacy.
DeleteWhat a great place to explore.
ReplyDeleteIt is.
DeleteBeautiful place and I like those ruins. Very nice indeed!
ReplyDeleteI do too.
DeleteHow nice it would be to go walking there.
ReplyDeleteIt is.
DeleteA wonderland indeed.
ReplyDeleteVery much so.
DeleteI wouldn't mind a walk there!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so nice.
All the best Jan
It is!
DeleteLooks like it would take quite some time to see everything.
ReplyDeleteOne does take their time here.
DeleteI love the idea of a folly. They're just fun.
ReplyDeleteThey are.
DeleteVery interesting place.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
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