Ah, the timeless pleasures of mounting your wooden steed, going round in circles to the tinny calliope music, ever more determined to catch the brass ring. The carousel enjoyed its heydey in the late 1800s and early 1900s, especially in America, where Old World craftsmen let their imaginations soar, with vivid depictions of animals in motion, manes tossing, eyes dancing. A merry-go-round ride is a delight for a child, with the anticipation of picking out the prettiest horse, and the freedom of motion. For the adults, it is a chance to recapture the splendor of youth, with a shared smile between the generations. My favorite carousels are the Looff carousel in Spokane, Washington and the one at the base of the Eiffel Tower. But the one I'd really like to find is the one Mary Poppins rode...
One of my favorite places to take the Grandkids in Spokane! It is as real treasure! Gw
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