Rest and be Thankful   7.8.13 by filsie65

Rest and be Thankful 7.8.13

A little junction/car park at the top of the A83 in the Trossachs, with a wonderful view down the valley. The road is the little line to the left of the shot, the curvy grey line slightly lower the original road. (Thanks IQ!)
Wikipedia says:- "The section is so named as the climb out of Glen Croe is so long and steep at the end that it was traditional for travellers to rest at the top, and be thankful for having reached the highest point."
I was very happy to rest awhile and be thankful for the opportunity for such an adventure with the kids and some potential mummy-cred..!
Thank you for stopping by :)
beautiful photo and Landscape Phil Fav
August 13th, 2013  
I know the scene well Phil, having stayed in Arrochar a few times in recen years. You've done it justice!
August 13th, 2013  
Great pic!!!
August 13th, 2013  
Wonderful to fin such beautiful nature. You captured it so well.
August 13th, 2013  
Wow...looks like a scene from the "Sound of Music" LOL
August 13th, 2013  
Bob
Great valley shot.
August 13th, 2013  
To infinity and beyond! This is an amazing view, although that road is a bit bendy for me:0)
August 13th, 2013  
Amazing shot. Perfect for,
"Be still, and know that I am God." Psalms 46:10
August 13th, 2013  
FAV.
I love the idea to rest and be thankful. On our trip to the Rockies I found myself offering up that prayer constantly that I was blessed to experience all that was around me. To be "in the moment."
Enjoy - and allow me to enjoy with you.
August 13th, 2013  
@traceyhn That is the perfect verse for this!
August 13th, 2013  
how absolutely breathtaking
August 13th, 2013  
Putting me to shame visiting places I rarely venture to despite them being on my doorstep. The grey curvy bit is the original road which has been made passable to use as a diversion if the main road is blocked by a landslide again :)
August 13th, 2013  
A stunningly beautiful shot.
August 13th, 2013  
Fantastic beautiful capture. That valley looks idyllic
August 14th, 2013  
Gorgeous!
August 14th, 2013  
Oh I'll have to send you a link to Gemma's 365. The photos are so similar :o) xx
August 14th, 2013  
http://365project.org/clumsylawyer/365/2011-07-08

They're all in the same month in her album. I'd love to go myself. We had our honeymoon in Oban and the scenery was fabulous xx
August 14th, 2013  
Bev
Gorgeous shot, Phil! Fav! I love the view! I can see a car on the road you were talking about. It's so far away it looks like a white dot. Great job on capturing such beauty :)
August 15th, 2013  
Great view, well shot, neat place to be.
August 22nd, 2013  
Wonderful sweep of sheer beauty - I love the way the land falls away to open the vista.
August 31st, 2013  
Beautiful shot of a beautiful landscape.
September 1st, 2013  
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