Tarot for places :)))

Yes, I'm doing this! :))) The day hasn't become better and I need something to remind me why I do what I do - because I love stories. They come in all forms to me. Some are told by remarkable writers, others by a deck of cards. Here is my experiment today. I draw a card for each of these places and then read it as I would if it was a one card reading. The deck is Robin Wood, all rights reserved of course, you can find the images on http://taroteca.multiply.com/ or click the links below.

The Loire Valley is Four of Cups http://taroteca.multiply.com/photos/album/77/Robin_Wood#photo=107.jpg - what I see first is the lush green. So typical, so emblematic for the place. The old trees covered with ivy, the amazingly green grass, it is spring as the tree is not blossoming yet but it's coming, even the clouds are Loire clouds - puffy and white, still allowing the sun to peek through. What bothers me a little is this man - nice looking guy, no doubt. Willful chin, blond hair, determined sight. White shirt, undone buttons - very sexy. The pants are a daring fashion statement, I love them - military mixed with fisherman style with light Gypsy elements. ;) However, he looks so... not paying attention to the lush green around. "Hey," I want to shout, "I'm giving away a kingdom to be at your place!" Which, of course, is the whole point - he has had so much wine of these fantastic vineyards in the area that he totally lost vision of the beauty surrounding him. And another glass is offered to him! So tempting, so perfect... "Don't!" I should rather shout, "you will miss the summer!" :)))) So, what place is the Loire Valley - dangerous! Too many too good things offered! Watch out! :))

Chinon is Eight of Pentacles
http://taroteca.multiply.com/photos/album/77/Robin_Wood##photo=59.jpg - one has to be blind to not see the river here, no? The card is spot on again - the Loire is there, the castle in the distance peeking from behind the wall of the boy's chamber, the lush green banks of the river are screaming "summer" and the so-well-known to me fluffy clouds are chasing each other. It is a warm day, the boy has opened the window and the early morning sun has not reached the shutter yet. It smells like fresh cut grass, warm croissants, cafe-au-lait, and wood. Because the boy is a creator. Someone who loves what he is doing. Then what place is Chinon - an inspirational place where all things are possible. :) A place to pursue a dream or two. May be the boy is learning how to grow the vines and let the wine rest in the caves around the town or he may be writing another Chinon Parchment - whatever it is, he is content - the simple secret of being happy is hidden in Chinon, folks! :)))

Enough for today, I'm exhausted. If you wish to see your dream place as a Tarot card, let me know. :)))