A to Z Challenge - Favourite Books - Susan Cooper
reenwich, the third book of The Dark is Rising series by Susan Cooper.
I've visited Cornwall because of Greenwich, and went all the way to Aberdyfi, Wales, just to visit the places mentioned in the last two books of the series. I even saw King Arthur's horse's hoofprint in the place where he fought the afanc.
"On the day of the dead, when the year too dies,
Must the youngest open the oldest hills
Through the door of the birds, where the breeze breaks.
There fire shall fly from the raven boy,
And the silver eyes that see the wind,
And the light shall have the harp of gold.
By the pleasant lake the Sleepers lie,
On Cadfan’s Way where the kestrels call;
Though grim from the Grey King shadows fall,
Yet singing the golden harp shall guide
To break their sleep and bid them ride.
When light from the lost land shall return,
Six Sleepers shall ride, six Signs shall burn,
And where the midsummer tree grows tall
By Pendragon’s sword the Dark shall fall.
Y maent yr mynyddoedd yn canu [the mountains are singing,
ac y mae’r arglwyddes yn dod [and the lady comes]."
I've visited Cornwall because of Greenwich, and went all the way to Aberdyfi, Wales, just to visit the places mentioned in the last two books of the series. I even saw King Arthur's horse's hoofprint in the place where he fought the afanc.
(photo by Sue Wolfe)
How far have you travelled because of a book?
Comments
I haven't traveled that far, but L.G. Smith just got back from Wales doing her own research there, and her A-Z posts have all been about it.
Jamie
Fellow A-Z bloggy buddy
Mithril Wisdom
Deniz I have finally got around to reading your section of Yikici's Tapestry Challenge - it was really great and I must apologize for my lateness! You will find my reasons in the comment on that post!
Hope you are enjoying the A-Z Challenge.
CarolynBrown-Books
May have to add a few places to my vacation list from the books I've read. Love your choices Deniz. Have actually downloaded one of the so far. :)
Melanie
Isn't it lovely, Zan Marie?
You sound like me, Jamie :-)
I still want to visit Cuba, Em, all because of Hemingway.
Me too, Angela! New Zealand's definitely on my list.
Me too, Theresa! Michale's photos made me jealous!
Aww, thanks for making the effort to find my post C. M.!
It's an interesting legend, Tina!
Oh my yes, I'd love to see all the Outlander spots, Melanie! So far I've been to London and Edinburgh. Maybe Inverness next time?
Cheers Hilary
Ooh, I've chased bands, too, Trisha!