Strange feel – and maybe a reason why
Basingwerk Abbey on the North Wales coast just outside Holywell, a 12th century Cistercian Monastery that now lies in ruins.… Continue reading Strange feel – and maybe a reason why
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Holy, deeply moving, spiritual, special
I have said in a previous blog that we all have special places, well this one is up there with… Continue reading Holy, deeply moving, spiritual, special
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Hidden beauty and unexpected discovery
I’ve been to Alicante many times and have felt, as cities go, it is a very picturesque water front place,… Continue reading Hidden beauty and unexpected discovery
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Historical and Holy
The City of Cuenca can claim to be both historical and holy. Built in the 8th century by the Muslim… Continue reading Historical and Holy
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We all have special places
I think that title must be true. Whether it is a holiday place, meeting a partner, wedding, birth of a… Continue reading We all have special places
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Multi-faith, multi-culture. An ancient example for us all.
Toledo, a walled city, the ancient capital of the Visigoth Kingdom that reigned in South West France and the Iberian… Continue reading Multi-faith, multi-culture. An ancient example for us all.
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Strange feelings in The Valley of the Fallen
To all intense and purposes this is an amazing construction dedicated to God and worship of Him. Yes it remembers… Continue reading Strange feelings in The Valley of the Fallen
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A Palace fit for a King
This is a palace fit for a King, in fact it is where the Monarchs of Spain have had a… Continue reading A Palace fit for a King
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Quiet, spiritual history
To visit a place where a saint was born is special, visiting the birth place of two saints who are… Continue reading Quiet, spiritual history
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Rome and faith
We left the ‘pilgrim trail’ and a part of me was sad. We had only journeyed a very short distance… Continue reading Rome and faith
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Size is not everything
I must admit that having traveled through fields full of vines and barley, over mountains and across plains with views… Continue reading Size is not everything
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I stand in awe at the foot of the cross
Yes, I can confirm that, in Spain the rain, it falls in the plain, and I can tell you the… Continue reading I stand in awe at the foot of the cross
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Pamplona – mixed feelings
I was hoping for more from Pamplona. The narrow streets, busy shops and cafe’s, the large Cathedral and even larger… Continue reading Pamplona – mixed feelings
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On the trail of pilgrims
We’re all on a journey. Doesn’t matter if you believe in heaven, or a supreme power, of life after death… Continue reading On the trail of pilgrims
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Lourdes – a city of two tales
Arriving late in the afternoon at Lourdes (later than we wanted), in the pouring rain, having driven through some downpours… Continue reading Lourdes – a city of two tales
Keep readingCommercialism or Sacred Place
We arrived at Lourdes having driven through some torrential rain. The sat nav led us down narrow streets filled with… Continue reading Commercialism or Sacred Place
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An unexpected stop, and what a delight
Cahors. We were due to stop here for a quick overnighter, then on to Lourdes, but thankfully our wonderful hosts… Continue reading An unexpected stop, and what a delight
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Taize discovery
For me the thing about Taize is the daily routine of prayer three time a day, something I have said… Continue reading Taize discovery
Keep readingThe rhythm of life
A quick update from Taize. Sorry no pictures until I have a better signal or Wi-Fi and my laptop. Uncertainty… Continue reading The rhythm of life
Keep readingConfusion, language barriers, different worship style
Having been here a couple of days now I have decided to comment on the experience of Taize so far.… Continue reading Confusion, language barriers, different worship style
Keep readingTaize. 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?
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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?
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Religion, wars and Kate Mosse books
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
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Serious spirituality or Game of Thrones
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
Keep readingA little gem
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
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First impression?
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?
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Pilgrim, tourist or writer? Montserrat place of awe.
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.
Keep readingA tale of three monasteries
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
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Tarragona – a Cathedral and a Chapel
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
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Sparse, simple holiness
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
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Holy Places - a journey of discovery 