Saturday, September 29, 2018

Outside Once More

This is one of two lions belonging to the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) that were for many years outside in the Chinese Garden along Bloor St but were then moved inside when  the garden was taken over by the Daniel Libeskind Crystal addition. After living indoors for several years they have now been placed out in the fresh air beside the newly reopened entrance along University Ave. Apparently they have special coats in the winter to protect them from the elements - I'll have to check that out.  
Taking part in Saturday's Critters. Click HERE to see more creatures from around the world.
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12 comments:

  1. eileeninmdSeptember 29, 2018 at 9:29 AM

    Hello, Great critter and a cool welcome to the museum. I am glad they are well cared for. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your day and weekend.

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  2. Taken For GrantedSeptember 29, 2018 at 10:06 AM

    Good to know these fine looking Chinese lions are well cared for. They are a great addition to the entrance to the Museum.

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  3. William KendallSeptember 29, 2018 at 10:41 AM

    Quite formidable!

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  4. SharonSeptember 29, 2018 at 11:01 AM

    They do look like they belong outside but, I'd love to see those special coats they wear.

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  5. BillSeptember 29, 2018 at 1:16 PM

    Pretty impressive. They're better outside so more people can enjoy seeing them especially photographers. :)

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  6. Anne Hagman-NiilolaSeptember 29, 2018 at 2:51 PM

    Awesome statue. Have a nice weekend

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  7. CloudiaSeptember 29, 2018 at 4:25 PM

    good one!

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  8. CatalystSeptember 29, 2018 at 9:57 PM

    Looks like the weather hasn't been too good to him.

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  9. KaySeptember 29, 2018 at 11:50 PM

    How nice that they can be outdoors again. I've seen a variety of statues of these sorts of lions but this one looks more detailed and ornate than most, particularly his pedestal.

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  10. 21 WitsSeptember 30, 2018 at 5:22 PM

    Lovely critter!

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  11. Laura. MSeptember 30, 2018 at 5:44 PM

    Fuera será más admirado. Gran león!!

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  12. JennOctober 3, 2018 at 12:25 AM

    I like those lions! Calgary has lions statues that 'come alive at night an look for food in China Town'.

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