The Village Fête - Manon
This weekend Gorbio, a medieval village 7 kilometres from Menton, holds its Fête Patronale de la Saint Barthélémy. I love Gorbio, but then I would, 'cos it's my village.This morning, the animals gathered in the village square - around the old elm tree that was planted in 1713. The priests walked down from the church for the Blessing of the Animals. Here you see Gorbio's newest resident - Manon, the baby donkey.
Tomorrow - the Blessing.
11 comments:
Isn't he delightful...I'd be happy to adopt him, or presumably her if she's called Manon
How lovely that the farm animals get a blessing too. Here it's usually dogs and cats. Lovely endearing photo of the gentle boy patting teh adaorable donkey.
I LOVE the blessing of the animals. This burro looks like he's enjoying the young boy's attention.
Hey, a year has passed so quickly. I remember your photo from last year of this blessing. What a great idea to be so inclusive. St Francis smiles no doubt.
I was thinking the same thing as coltrane, that a year has gone by so quickly. I too remember this festival last year.
Those dogs on the left are just so beautiful!
I love the blessing of the animals. They do it at the catholic grade school here.
I'm a sucker for those brown eyes. What a sweet photo.
Nothing beats baby animals - this donkey is adorable.
I look forward to tomorrow...that baby donkey is adorable.
The donkey you have catch is so cute.
i love this donkey
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