In the Iliad, she is described as the loveliest of the daughters of Priam (King of Troy), and gifted with prophecy. The god Apollo loved her, but she spurned him. As a punishment, he decreed that no one would ever believe her. So when she told her fellow Trojans that the Greeks were hiding inside the wooden horse...well, you know what happened.
Lovely ... I admire your initiative for getting up before dawn and getting out the canoe. The birds must have been fun to listen to!
Posted by: Peter | July 17, 2011 at 11:09 AM
How awful for you that you have to be in such a miserably unattractive place!
;D
Posted by: NT | July 17, 2011 at 12:08 PM
Glorious.
Posted by: Rachel Barenblat | July 17, 2011 at 02:22 PM
Miraculous sky, truly awe-inspiring.
Posted by: Natalie | July 18, 2011 at 08:07 PM
Is that your lake near Earlville? I'm so glad you came to see me, you and Jonathan!
Posted by: marly youmans | July 19, 2011 at 02:24 PM
Wow! So beautiful!
Posted by: Leslee | July 21, 2011 at 05:57 PM