Diana's Althorp..And Mine...

These are bits and pieces from around the house and stable block..Places maybe..You might not have seen before..On my other journeys..I had tons of pictures of the island and the oval..This journey is about the beauty of the land..Where Diana's body rests..

Althorp House

The Spencer Coach..The placque said it carried Spencers for generations to coronations..Including Elizabeth's..and to other special events..

Spencer Crest on side of coach..

My Diana friend Laurien..With her flowers for Diana..

Can't you just see..Diana dancing here.. On pointe..balanced..so graceful..There is a small graveled area here.. Almost looks like a stage..Yes..She would have danced here..

Diana Dancing

I looked into the warm dark night The stars were glowing there... I saw Diana dancing... On feet as light as air... The moon was softly glowing... The clouds had just passed by... I saw Diana dancing... In God�s celestial sky... Her feet danced to the music... A heart alone could hear... I saw Diana dancing... I felt Diana near... Her face was filled with wonder... Her smile lit up the sky... I saw Diana dancing... I felt her spirit fly... Six long years I've missed her... But now I realize... Forever she is dancing... On wings in Paradise... Maria Lindberg Copyright 2002

A beautiful sundial..Graces the center of the little garden area..Near the vase where she once danced.. Time is passing..Or is it catching up..Or is it standing still..In this lovely place..It is hard to say..Maybe all these and more..

The tree planted by Nelson MandelaThe only non family memberAllowed on the island... Since she was buried..

Dedication plaque..

A small fountain..A lions head..Where water flows into a small basinPeople toss coins in here..Perhaps to make a wish..I once caught some water..In a little bottle here.. To take to a Diana friend..I wish she was here with me..To share this day..I wish Diana was still alive..Sigh...But then...That is the question..Would I be here then..In England..At Althorp House?...No I would not..So I close my eyes..and... I wish..I wish..God Speed..Dear Diana.. And toss my coin..

A cameo.. So like the last picture.. Diana: A Celebration

A bench of Flowers..Perhaps this day...If I look close enough..She is sitting there..Watching the ducks swim in the pond..Watching the people who leave flowers for her..Watching over me... As I journey to her final resting place..

Reflections..In the lake...

Surounded by the water..She rests in easy peace...

Pieces of her life..

Tiny toys upon her bed.. Pieces of the life she led.. Little shoes..that last she wore.. Dancing on...a checkered floor.. Letters from..A girl and wife.. Pieces of..Diana�s life.. Wedding dress..Fit for a queen.. Young girls hopes..A nation�s dream.. Checkered aisle..She made a vow.. Just a dream..It's all gone now.. All that�s left..are memories.. Of how it all..once used to be.. Checkered aisle..A world in grief.. Her candle gone..her life so brief.. Pieces of..the life she led.. Now roses pillow..her fair head.. Pieces of..A little girl.. Toys she used..a baby curl.. Pictures of..A mum and wife.. Pieces of..Diana�s life.. Maria Lindberg Copyright 2003

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