Tina asks us to post on the classic Aesop fable ”City Mouse/Country Mouse”. If you’re unfamiliar with the story, its moral is that no matter how appealing someone else’s life may seem, there really is no place like home. (That is what Dorothy, in The Wizard of Oz, famously said too)
I love visiting interesting big cities with all their possibilities for
culture
and architecture,
and thriving technology, like the Shinkansen in Japan.
But – as much as I love this, there are always crowds, all these busy people that never let you sit alone and contemplate. Each single person can make a wonderful meeting – but crowds…
So, after every trip to a big city, I am completely happy with coming home. Musing in my own little corner of the world. I guess this is what most of us feel. Balance is the word.
Crowds of flowers are OK with me – a morning in my garden makes my heart melt. The simple things are the best.
And a walk with Milo a silent Autumn evening, like today’s (exactly this minute when I am posting) Autumnal Equinox, has my heart as well.
Then, about the mouse… I could not find one, but maybe two very good mice catchers might do?
We hope you’ll join us this week, remembering to link to Tina’s post in addition to using the Lens-Artists Tag to help us find you. Many thanks to all who participated in last week’s Longing challenge, by Egidio. We enjoyed all of your creative and very varied responses. Now we are excited to announce next week’s guest-host: Joanne of Joanne Mason Photography, we hope you’ll join us again then. Until then, stay safe and be kind.
Leya 
I love your post Ann-Christine, I so get what you are saying about travelling. I’m always happy to get home when I go away. I love your home. It is beautiful.
Thank you ever so much, Leanne! You have a lovely garden and home too!
Crowds of flowers any day for me! Wonderful images
♥ Thank you!
Beautiful images! I love your cats!
They are so much fun!
Thank you, Marina – they are great fun!
Ann-Christine, your corner of the world is inviting. I like cities, but in my mind, smaller cities are better… much easier to visit the nearby countryside.
And I can only agree! I live in a small town and everything is close and I can walk to the forest.
I’m with you on this one, Ann-Christine. And although your city photos are beautiful, your little corner of the world definitely has your soul.
Thank you, Sophia – yes, it has, and I am glad it shines through!
Great gallery, your autumn photo is my favourite.
Thank you, Alison!
Your satisfaction with, and love of, your country home is clear to see. I love the way you’ve contrasted the umbrella carrying city crowd with those beautiful backlit poppies!
No idea why my comment appeared twice – sorry 🙂
It made me double happy!
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Your satisfaction with, and love of, your country home is clear to see. I love the way you’ve contrasted the umbrella carrying city crowd with those beautiful backlit poppies!
Thank you, Sarah! I am glad it shines through!
Home sweet home after a trip to a city. Love your neck of the woods. The umberra shot is great. my fav this week
Thank you, Ritva! I had some trouble in finding a place to take photos from – had to be above the street…
Well you did well 😀
I know your quiet corner is your Happy Place, and you showcase it so convincingly, but you also show the exhilaration of city life. A lovey post.
Thank you, Margaret. And your happy life continues in England!
Nothing like home
Exactly!
I love your country mouse surroundings!
Thank you, Nora! I am happy as long as we can live here and don’t have to move.
Yes as much as I love travel, coming home is always the perfect end. Interesting photos
Thank you – and you have travelled so much in your life! So many perfect endings you must have had!
Hahaha, the last section made me laugh. Thank goodness for kitties. I loved your post. You know I always do. And while I found myself loving your angles and culture of city life, I found myself take a deep breath when I scrolled and you let my heart melt too. We had a rain last night. I was so happy to play around the garden until my heart was content. I love stirring up the soil transplanting plants, searching for bugs, and ya…those simple things you speak of are the best. Happy Autumn, AC.
Haha, well, I could have guessed about what you did in the rain…! You are such a lovely person, and if it were possible, I would have loved to live closer to you!
Me too.
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As always Ann-Christine, I loved your post. That first city image is amazing – where is it?? And the image with so many umbrellas is my favorite this week. Japan??? Terrific response. I’m with you – a return home would be the best part of the journey!
Thank you, Tina – and yes, it is Japan, and Tokyo seen from the tower. You know, when I see a city from above like that, I can´t help thinking of all the little creatures that lie smashed under the buildings and streets…and what the land once looked like. Crazy.
Beautiful gallery, Ann-Christine. The cityscapes are beautiful, but it is your ”little corner of the world” that wins my heart. Gorgeous!
Thank you, Egidio! And your little corner of the world is also a heart winning place from what I have seen!
The autumn scene is beautiful and I am totally with you on crowds of flowers 💐
♥ I thought you might be with me there, Jude….
Ann-Christine, your city images are beautiful but I agree with you about the crowds. Your country images show there is no place like home. I love the mouse catchers.
Thank you! Yes, and I love those two cats belonging to a dear friend of mine! Glad you liked them!
Wonderful story book tour of cities, adventure, and the simple joys of home.
Thank you, Brad – a simple life is the most pleasant and rewarding.
Agreed.
Lovely post, beautiful pictures. Well done!
Thank you, Joanne! Looking forward to Saturday!