I already told recently that I like candles and oil lamps. And I indeed do. And so one of my neighbours asked me some time ago why I often, when the weather allows it, have in the lantern on my balcony a candle burning.
Well, first of all it is a nice sight from inside of the apartment.
But there is more to it. A long time ago I heard the story that people in the past placed a candle or lantern outside the house to guide travellers safely on the way home. In that time people were convinced that this would protect befriended travellers against evil creatures from the dark.
As you may know, Marion is travelling a lot for her work. And of course I always wish that her travels go without any real problems. So with this lantern on my balcony I wish for her safe coming home. And no, I don’t believe in evil creatures. It is the thought that counts here and not what people may have believed in the past. A well meant symbol for a beloved one!
And who said Rob isn’t romantic? He is! Very much even!