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These photos were taken in Kinderdijk, near the windmills.The name Kinderdijk is Dutch for "Child's Dike". In 1421 during the Saint Elizabeth flood of 1421, the Grote Hollandse Waard flooded, but the Alblasserwaard polder remained dry. It is said that when the terrible storm had subsided, someone went on to the dike between these two areas, to see what could be saved. He saw in the distance a wooden cradle floating. There was no hope that anything would be alive in it, but when the cradle came nearer, someone saw that a cat was in the cradle trying to keep it in balance by jumping back and forth so that no water could come into it. When the cradle eventually came near the dike, someone took it out and saw that a baby was sleeping in it undisturbed and dry. In some of the stories the cat kept it balanced and afloat. This folktale and legend has been published as "The Cat and the Cradle" in English.
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28 comments:
Reading that And almost cried.
Too touching event. Thanks for sharing.
What a beautyful story!and windmills are soooo dutch! I love them! I came yesterday to see if you had posted new benches. i did not find them, but saw your beautyful sunsets, and the spiderwebs;So I had a great time while visiting! Have a nice week-end!
Wonderful photos of windmills and canals. Is that a sand sculpture in the top one? Also love the cat and the cradle story.
Beautiful reflections. Your header is stunning!
Beautiful photos! I also like your header photos!
What beautiful, touching story, Wil! I love it! And the windmills are indeed so Dutch and I love them, too! Together with your delightful photos they make such a wonderful post for the day. Love your header! Enjoy your weekend!
Sylvia
Beautiful reflections and a wonderful story.
Thank you for sharing.
" Regina "
A lovely story! And beautiful pictures, as always!
loved these nature images or reflections!
have a fun day!
Hello sweet friend!
Wonderful set of reflections, I'm delighted by your pictures.The header is magnificent!
Happy weekend
Léia (Bonjour Luxembourg) and little Luna - We love Luna
All these reflections are stunning. That water is so still and looks like a mirror. Your story was so interesting. Thanks for passing it along.
I love your photo just below the header -such a typically Dutch scene:)
A touching story thanks for sharing. Happy weekend!
SWF~Tell me~
Ja mooie foto's Wil. Kinderdijk is zo mooi. Wij gaan er binnenkort ook weer eens heen. OP een mooie dag is het genieten. Fijn weekend
Thank you for a very interesting legend and some beautiful reflections. I like the windmills as well.
Even a reflected dog and laundry! Fun.
This is a heartwarming story to be sure. Thank you so much.
What a lovely tale indeed.
Dutch windmills always remind me of Rembrandt.
My Dad went to Holland when he was in university in England. Holland was very meaningful to him because he was taught by Dutch priests and brothers when he was a boy.
This looks an idyllic spot - I love to be near water so this area would suit me! The story of the cradle is beautiful.
Une autre version de Moïse sauvé des eaux ?
Des photos très paisibles et une bannière très typique, j'aimais bien aussi la précédente qui me faisait penser à un ou des tableaux de l'école hollandaise.
Such a touching story, it goes to show how caring animals are. Great shots.
What a truly interesting and heartwarming story. I had so idea. Nobody explained any of this when we were there. These photos bring back such lovely memories.
Lovely reflections! And I like the windmills in your header.
Wow! Gorgeous reflections! The Netherlands is such a beautiful place.
Nice series. I like the first and third best.
Love windmills and those reflections along the canals!
Lucid and beautiful capture for such a lovely place like yours.
Been a long time, I haven't visited you. Hope you are well.
I espied yours in Ann's blog. :)
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