Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Theory of gargoyles

A natural formation that looks like a sculptured - by - man gargoyle

Gargoyles are carved stone grotesques with a spout used to convey water away from a roof and away from the side of a building. I connect gargoyles mainly with churches, maybe there's a bit of unnatural erieness connected to both?

I think kayaking has a gargoyle quality to it, not the grotesque part but the part about diverting water away from buildings. Instead of water, kayaking gargoyles divert worries and everyday concerns. Being on the water on sunny peaceful day has that same ability to take me away from things that may be on my mind and everything is good with the world.

Tony :-)

There something serene about paddling a kayak when you have time to stop, look and take it all in.

2 comments:

Stan Mac Kenzie said...

If kayaking isn't the right hand of "god" whoever god is, it's the left hand! Nice post Tony.


Stan

Tony said...

Being left handed, I'll opt for the left hand. Left handed people after all are in their right mind!

Its all good.

Tony :-)