Taize. What will we find?

Well we’re at Taize. I don’t know how good the signal is or how long power will last so this … Continue reading Taize. What will we find?

Do we need a building?

At breakfast this morning looking at the view you see for this blog entry we began to discuss about a … Continue reading Do we need a building?

Carcasonne. I must admit that when Jan said she wanted to include Carcasonne on this trip I assumed it was … Continue reading Religion, wars and Kate Mosse books

Today’s visit was to Girona, a walled town who’s spiritual past dates back to Roman times. I have never been … Continue reading Serious spirituality or Game of Thrones

Part of our planned journey was a break for a rest in Sant Feliu de Guixols, and welcome it was. … Continue reading A little gem

No cheating, but I’m interested to know what your first impression of this painting is? You may know my view … Continue reading First impression?

Set at 1,236m this monastery is higher than anything in England and Wales, and most of Scotland, and perched on … Continue reading Pilgrim, tourist or writer? Montserrat place of awe.

You may never have heard of The CistercianTriangle; I know I hadn’t. Three monasteries: El Poblet, Santes Creus and Vallbona … Continue reading A tale of three monasteries

The prospect of another large Roman Catholic Cathedral didn’t, at first, appeal. Having been to one in Madrid last year, … Continue reading Tarragona – a Cathedral and a Chapel

Our travels next took us to Montblanc, no not in France, but a beautiful walled 12 century town to the … Continue reading Sparse, simple holiness