In 2009 I went on a trip to Peru with G adventures and it was there that I met Marilyn from Canada; Lisa from London and Mark and Carole from West Sussex. We enjoyed one another's company so much that we have remained in touch and have been on other tours and trips together but not all of us at the same time until this last week when we all met up for a trip to Berlin. For the 4 of us from the UK this was no big deal but Marilyn had travelled from Edmonton in Canada for a few days so that she could join us for our 3 day trip!
Despite the cold it was a fun few days. This photo was taken in the Tiergarten which had the feel of mid-winter as there was no sign of any new life on the trees yet.
Just next to where we were standing was The Global Stone Project which consists of 10 stones. Five stones are placed in the continent of their origin and the other five are here in Berlin. Once a year on the 21st June the light of the sun connects all 10 stones by reflecting the light beams. The viewer is invited to participate in the global awareness of peace by joining the invisible 5 straight lines with his imagination to create a circle as a symbol of united mankind.
This rock had the word 'hope' engraved on it in many different languages.
Just next to where we were standing was The Global Stone Project which consists of 10 stones. Five stones are placed in the continent of their origin and the other five are here in Berlin. Once a year on the 21st June the light of the sun connects all 10 stones by reflecting the light beams. The viewer is invited to participate in the global awareness of peace by joining the invisible 5 straight lines with his imagination to create a circle as a symbol of united mankind.
Sort of like Stonehenge, isn't it? On a much smaller scale, of course. :-)
ReplyDeleteNice to hear about your friendship. And keeping it alive. :)
ReplyDeleteHow nice that you have made these lasting friendships. It is great that the Canadian journeyed so far to join the rest of you. Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to find friends in far-flung places! Love the info on the rocks.
ReplyDeleteThat is just fabulous about those rocks, although I can't quite wrap my head around how it works!
ReplyDeleteHowever, I do understand how great it is to make friends while traveling. Terrific that you could all get together again!
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How lovely to find the same wavelengths with unknown people and stick to them, really find ways to be with each other. I can imagine your group went there purposely to join a cause, reminding me of our meditations visualizing healing of the earth and places which need them most. Who knows maybe you were not able to do that earlier in your past lives, and you have the group karma to heal yourselves now, and move on! What a fantastic activity.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great adventure. You have a big heart for life.
ReplyDeleteThe stones sound brilliant. I am sure everyone anxiously watches the weather forecast for the day.
ReplyDeleteMy the last time I was in Birlin the wall had just come down.
ReplyDeleteThe words don't show up on your blog very well but it may be my PC at work.
Oh, you were in Berlin ! How wonderful ! Imagine I have never been in the German capital. My father before starting in the Commun Market in Brussels, worked in Bonn for the government as it was the capital until the wall fell. I have to go there once, it's on my list anyway !
ReplyDeleteBerlin is still on my list to visit. What a nice project with the stones.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to be able to get together with friends for a new trip! And I hear Berlin is a fabulous place! Some day I'll make it over... Those rocks sure had a fascinating story!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun for me that one of your friends is from Edmonton... that's where my grandmother was from! :o)
Wonderful shots of the place. Nice reunion.
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