tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82783493110069502002024-03-05T15:02:07.820-08:00Wandering and WonderingJoin me as I wander around the Diocese of Los Angeles.Obispa Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09635531765543363366noreply@blogger.comBlogger256125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278349311006950200.post-6349677233117599542020-02-12T23:04:00.000-08:002020-02-13T12:14:38.930-08:00Full Day One in the Diocese of Seoul<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It is always life-giving and eye opening to be back in the Province of Korea, and today was no exception.<br />
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Breakfast with the Reverend Peter Jun-Gi Choi, Provincial Secretary, and the Rev. Kyrie Kim, former Interim Provincial Secretary who is transitioning to work in New York with Trinity Wall Street. I met Kyrie on my first trip to Korea in 2011 and am grateful for the many times I have been able to visit with her on my trips to Korea. We talked about changing demographics in the US and the need for culturally competent clergy as well as the challenges of this work. We also talked about the work of the Provincial Secretary.<br />
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No trip to Seoul is complete without a stop at Grace Cafe for hot citron tea! Cafe Grace — a ministry of the Women’s Mission for the Province of Korea. This ministry was started by the Girls Friendly Society, if memory (and my cup!) serves. It was designed to help women who have come from North Korea as refugees build skills and new lives. I remember meeting with the GFS group in the old cathedral office building in 2011 — where they introduced me to Cafe Grace. Turns out my next trip of the day was to the Women’s Mission Center — the women who, through GFS developed Cafe Grace. You can read about it here:<br />
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We were taken over to the Women’s Mission Center just a few kilometer’s away from the Cathedral. This Women’s center was opened in 2016. This project began in 1993 when Ruth YangSoon Choi started the committee. In 1995 the committee organized to fundraisers for the money to build the center. The Women’s Mission Center is the headquarters of women’s ministry for the Province. Their focus is on education and leadership for women. Also there are educational opportunities for couples. They are expanding to work with all ages from teenagers thru retired women. The Center advocates for gender equality and gender justice, especially among women who are most vulnerable to injustice and inequality. The Rev. Hannah Hahn is the Chaplain and Program Director. Ruth YangSoon Choi is the Executive Director. The Center also offers opportunities for retreats and programming for women.<br />
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As has been my custom since my first trip to Korea, I spend time with the women clergy. In the Diocese of Seoul (and actually throughout the Province), because this is the week of “switches” — where clergy are moved from one position to another, those being moved to different posts were in the process of moving — literally. They finished wherever they were formerly deployed last Sunday and this Sunday they start in a new location. This often requires a physical move! I was able to have lunch with Hannah (who isn’t being switched!) and Elizabeth WooWhee Nahm who finished serving at St. Francis — a church which has a strong ministry to migrant workers (I had the privilege of visiting that parish and talking with some of the migrant workers on one of my earlier trips to the Province of Korea). Elizabeth will begin working at the Church of Korea Publishing Company. <br />
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Before she became a priest Elizabeth was a book editor. It was a joy to speak with the two of them, catch up with what they are up to, and to talk about the challenges of being a woman priest.<br />
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After a short rest we met with the Rt. Rev. Peter Lee, Bishop of Seoul, and the Dean of the Cathedral, Joseph Joo. We spent time talking about challenges of ministry in the Diocese of Seoul. There are 60 churches in the diocese, which keeps the Bishop busy. The Cathedral congregation is growing, with a larger number of young people attending. The Bishop was very thankful for the program we have offered in terms of training of clergy in Clinical Pastoral Education — it has born fruit in the Diocese of Seoul. After our meeting we went and had dinner together, and of course I forgot to take a photo of us all together! Ugh.<br />
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Obispa Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09635531765543363366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278349311006950200.post-64377847439751868062016-11-03T13:55:00.002-07:002016-11-05T15:37:19.218-07:00Diocese of DaeJeon<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Started out early on the train to DaeJeon. It's nice to be back on a train again, traveling through the countryside!<br>
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We were met by members of the clergy including the Bishop at the train station. It was a sea of collars as we came up from the platform.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Debbie David, Bishop Moses, Aidan Koh and a few members of the Diocesan clergy went to talk to two sets of school officials for the day. <br>
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Ron David and I headed over with some of the clergy to the Cathedral Center for the diocese. There we addressed members of the clergy for a talk. Here is Ada, who was one of our CPE program clergy, translating for Ron.<br>
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There is a marked contract between the Diocese of Seoul and the Diocese of DaeJeon. While both do incredible work, DaeJeon has fewer resources than Seoul. </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on">Bishop Moses began two "sharing houses" -- one for boys, one for girls. The boys and girls live in them for any where from 3 months to a year, possibly more. These are school for children that have had a family crisis at home and have "given up" or are having problems attending regular school. Some have been bullied. Regardless, there is a warm atmosphere in these two houses. Approximately 15 students live in each one at any given time. They range in age from 13 to 18 years old. 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Now -- to figure out how we can help the Diocese of DaeJeon....</div></div>
Obispa Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09635531765543363366noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278349311006950200.post-40383109130387989822016-09-02T15:39:00.000-07:002016-09-02T15:55:20.268-07:00Nuevo Amanecer<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I've spent the past week in North Carolina -- the purpose of my
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1. To see my good friend from the Church Pension Group Board
Martha Alexander in Charlotte and go to church with her before heading out to
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2. To work with the most talented group of people on a project
which will result in a book (we refer to ourselves as the "dream
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3. To attend <i>Nuevo Amanecer</i> -- a biennial gathering of
Episcopalians and members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA),
both lay and ordained, who work in/live in/love Hispanic/Latino ministry. <o:p></o:p></div>
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It seemed that one thing flowed so beautifully and naturally into
the other. It was as if I had planned it that way (although I didn't) -- that
it would be as wonderful and life giving as it was and will be as I continue to
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It began by flying into Charlotte on Saturday between storms.
Yes, really. We made it to the gate right before they stopped planes from landing
and taking off until the thunder storm passed. I rented a car and then the real
fun began. I hadn't driven in the combination of heavy thunderstorms and very
high temperatures which cause your windshield to fog up badly enough that you
can't see in quite a while. It was over 90 out, and I quickly discovered that
having the air conditioning on during a bad thunder storm was, well, not smart.
I made it to the hotel in Charlotte after white-knuckling it over there and
settled in for a night of reading and writing. What a great gift that time was
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The next day I attended the 8:30 service at Christ Church in
Charlotte. They were on their summer schedule. It is a beautiful church which
during the non-summer months offers 6 services each Sunday. I got there early, sat in the back and enjoyed the quiet time to pray before people began coming into the sanctuary. I rarely have this kind of time in a church any more. I used to go into the sanctuary of St. Clement's when I was rector there just to sit and pray -- it was a beatutiful, peaceful time. So was Sunday Morning!<br />
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told me after services that the number of members is about 4,000. I can
understand why. The church is connected to the community. It is reflected in
their buildings and in the welcome you receive. They have many and varied
educational and group offerings, catered to all ages and walks of life. After
the services the clergy and laity (assigned greeters) welcomed newcomers and
showed them around the buildings and talked to them for quite a while. I was
impressed! The buildings and grounds are beautiful -- but more, the work done
there is gospel work. Martha years ago started a bookstore/gift shop at the
church which has grown over the years. I met one of the managers as I walked
through the gift shop -- they donate 100% of their profit each year to local
social service agencies in Charlotte -- which totaled $109,000 last year. What
a gift! And yes, they have Pokemon there!<o:p></o:p></div>
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I hugged my friend Martha goodbye after she treated me to lunch
and a tour or Charlotte (talk about Southern hospitality), and I headed to
Hendersonville. Part of the reason I fly into Charlotte and drive over to
Kanuga (about 1 1/2 hour drive) is that it is cheaper to fly into there than to
Asheville, they have more direct and varied flights than Asheville and
Greenville, and the drive itself (BEAUTIFUL!) helps me "separate"
from the rush of my life in the diocese and transition to a peace-filled
center. I found the one NPR station I can listen to while driving all the way
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I met up with the "dream team" Sunday afternoon and we started our work on our project. I
won't reveal the content, but let me say that as a bishop who oversees
multicultural ministry, I am excited by this work and by the care and commitment
of this talented group! Here we are with Nancy Frausto taking group selfie.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The next day we spent most of the day continuing the work we
began the night before -- listening to the work we have each undertaken over
the last few months. I am so impressed by the members of this "dream
team"! The depth of their life experience, combined with their research
and theological reflection is rich and is a gift to our church. I hope when our
work is done you will think so as well. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Monday evening we all headed over to Kanuga to "sign
in" for the gathering. There were over <b><u>460 </u></b>brothers and sisters in Christ
who gathered for this event! Yes, you read that right. Most were from the Episcopal Church, the rest from the ELCA.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The opening welcome and Eucharist were wonderful. This was made
especially great because five bishops attended the opening evening: myself,
Porter Taylor, Marianne Budde, Rob Skirving and Allen Shin. Two years ago three
bishops attended. This year, five. Perhaps in 2018 there will be ten? Okay --
that's my pitch. This is a life-giving, love-sharing, gospel-message-driven
gathering of the faithful involved in this ministry. Let's support it!<o:p></o:p></div>
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The plenary sessions and workshops were chock-full of helpful
information. People were energized! Our clergy and laity who came commented
enthusiastically about the gathering, the offerings, the networking -- it was a
boost for them and their ministries. Here's our own Nancy Frausto leading a workshop! I heard from members of the "team" from Los Angeles who came that the workshops were extremely worthwhile and diverse enough that they were able to split up and learn, then come back together and share what they had learned. Exactly what I hoped and prayed for!</div>
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I had the great honor and privilege of being on a panel: LGBTQ+ people and the Church. The depth of sharing from all the members and the conversation we were able to have was remarkable in the short amount of time we had to present (about an hour and fifteen minutes). Two priests, one seminarian, a lay person and me. Humbling yet much-needed work, indeed.<br />
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I was especially proud of the members of the Diocese of Los
Angeles who attended. The Diocese of New York sent 30 -- we were represented by
14 (Anthony Guillén being the "jefe extraordinaire). Part of the problem
is the cost of the airfare and getting all that time off of work for the laity.
We gathered for an LA group photo, but alas Anthony was "directing
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I'm humbled by the work God has given me to do. I'm more humbled
by the commitment and hard work of our clergy and laity. We are very blessed to
have them in our diocese!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Last but not least, I want to thank the Rev. Anthony Guillén for
work as The Episcopal Church Missioner for Hispanic/Latino ministry. He
assembled a team of people among which work was distributed -- for as large as
this gathering was, he was present and pastoral throughout the event -- as were every member of the
team. Job well done!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Obispa Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09635531765543363366noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278349311006950200.post-21013278779109693732016-05-13T22:35:00.001-07:002016-05-13T23:08:28.586-07:00Day 47: Back to EdinburghWoke to a cold and wet morning in Durham. During the night I could hear the clock at either the cathedral or the castle -- I'm not sure which -- chime. Beautiful!<div><br></div><div>We had a hot, delicious breakfast which warmed us up and got us ready for our trip back to Edinburgh. 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Matt is an Episcopal church staff person who resides in Edinburgh with his family. He is kind and is a wealth of knowledge -- he gave us a wonderful suggestion for dinner! He also is a really nice man. It was great to spend some time with him.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We headed out again and continued our walk in the city: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYByMm89xleOlLxlMKYLkGEoGtIxtNOTtcsUhD_n5C6c8lAvquR86xWk4LNXlAiYR_3GUdBHi4j-OBkaQHwWBvgaQfkSM8N6Z3rwkcYSrc6I1YdIQa8OkMa60W7lp7S7FfC0Cqr9Ov92JP/s640/blogger-image-2132859402.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYByMm89xleOlLxlMKYLkGEoGtIxtNOTtcsUhD_n5C6c8lAvquR86xWk4LNXlAiYR_3GUdBHi4j-OBkaQHwWBvgaQfkSM8N6Z3rwkcYSrc6I1YdIQa8OkMa60W7lp7S7FfC0Cqr9Ov92JP/s640/blogger-image-2132859402.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg53S3ltR5loQbV3eMBK8b-tJ1YjgcU5g-RE_EZLr7nWRepMarpTfHSIymwx_VpIDBvNm0H1nmKkSz2-vgtAK4UxUjGJqQ-OMM3Yd2eDXhWwO95gMSH8FKQ3E4QATfqk42y9V4I3S81fic8/s640/blogger-image--2056332757.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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And re-packing!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I can't believe it's about to be over but at the same time I'm happy to be heading home.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Total steps: 14,083. 5.45 miles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div></div>Obispa Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09635531765543363366noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278349311006950200.post-33128067540397738432016-05-13T02:38:00.001-07:002016-05-13T22:21:32.357-07:00Day 46: Durham -- Cuthbert and Bede and Matt -- oh Yeah!A beautiful morning on the island! After another winderful breakfast prepared by our host Jaime. Lorene Mitchell, the priest from Canada and I took a long walk after breakfast and talked about Celtic Spirituality which is the focus of his sabbatical. It was beautiful out there! Went to take one last picture of St. Cuthbert's retreat island:<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnVm1n8bv8JlPirOaVQGy2anbAJemiTnpaV35BxeeMtQB-CdfyoCSQGI_WR3Uh5Si0IPeqW8AwncbJy4ifO9TRHpqmpBMxArug4suTfz3g1TA3I2F2qwiCcCOvP0ymKMiNzP3nsPvuoPVt/s640/blogger-image--193534320.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnVm1n8bv8JlPirOaVQGy2anbAJemiTnpaV35BxeeMtQB-CdfyoCSQGI_WR3Uh5Si0IPeqW8AwncbJy4ifO9TRHpqmpBMxArug4suTfz3g1TA3I2F2qwiCcCOvP0ymKMiNzP3nsPvuoPVt/s640/blogger-image--193534320.jpg"></a></div> </div><div>I can't believe how much I'm already missing the morning and evening quiet in the Holy Isle -- I think my soul has been longing for it.</div><div> </div><div>We were picked up by our cab 1/2 hour earlier than we expected -- we had a very lovely ride down to Durham. He is the man who started Carry Lite the baggage transfer company and now has expanded to private cab. Perfect! He told us how he started the company and how it has grown.</div><div><br></div><div>We arrived a little after noon and Anne at Castle View B and B greeted us warmly even though we were over an hour early for our early check in! She showed us to room 4 -- the only guest room with a view of the castle and the cathedral! Anne told us that while the train station that we will be going out of us quite near we wouldn't want to walk -- too many hills with luggage (indeed all of Durham appears to be that way!). She arranged for a cab to take us there tomorrow morning.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX4mMuDDvYGFj0lmBRQ0BuTwN2bhouKAb06w4aWC5o4M2Q-33MC_xVKlckaYFjnybNFsDwx2yyBDpWqfi3uY-uIHPGUHdwKuF8WtpGZ5LaZlCkm3lVvWS7LBI4pq6m76LdEbXYfM9iZQEV/s640/blogger-image--183140742.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX4mMuDDvYGFj0lmBRQ0BuTwN2bhouKAb06w4aWC5o4M2Q-33MC_xVKlckaYFjnybNFsDwx2yyBDpWqfi3uY-uIHPGUHdwKuF8WtpGZ5LaZlCkm3lVvWS7LBI4pq6m76LdEbXYfM9iZQEV/s640/blogger-image--183140742.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I didn't realize (or maybe I did when I booked this last November) how close we were to the cathedral and castle! </div><div><br></div><div>We freshened up a bit and headed out. There is a 12th century church right next to the B and B:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7nr6xrEgOauCA7I_Bbs5nE_RLT0S6XPJvMDQDUtF_4QHkIiqP14IcYPO3vz2rsMnz0_kqqUhw2zFPqpmoZFmQhTl2RniILjHFCplnOcYUEZRqb4oiL3IaBQGurMpjHMRtIvU6-MLvJOUb/s640/blogger-image-913142013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7nr6xrEgOauCA7I_Bbs5nE_RLT0S6XPJvMDQDUtF_4QHkIiqP14IcYPO3vz2rsMnz0_kqqUhw2zFPqpmoZFmQhTl2RniILjHFCplnOcYUEZRqb4oiL3IaBQGurMpjHMRtIvU6-MLvJOUb/s640/blogger-image-913142013.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4BrowY1z5-yxauYh4ooeVXhc64uf0746ajuBzcMV06fZ2Nv0JqmOtQwjFx2N6qeaNbXEIiXoajsWCvZPUmzrc64PsnzaeKvatxHnD_eGRDYy9mRloXdsQPKXjKsN94FAu-kkCr1syj8ti/s640/blogger-image--994985800.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4BrowY1z5-yxauYh4ooeVXhc64uf0746ajuBzcMV06fZ2Nv0JqmOtQwjFx2N6qeaNbXEIiXoajsWCvZPUmzrc64PsnzaeKvatxHnD_eGRDYy9mRloXdsQPKXjKsN94FAu-kkCr1syj8ti/s640/blogger-image--994985800.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We crossed the bridge and headed toward the cathedral and castle. We were earlier than we expected and knew we'd be meeting Matt at around 3 so we headed in down there.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfoX50l91_9Brh41MAbQsjl4ljy3ognFGQ5nVZAD-kCJF322BrOjUfdB5BHyJMk95Ct5OwfpM8oLzZIFY3DvN-uETDgFcS3IIbr32UNglRJzffaxYegpAKt66biB3sH20mefnWud6NaVT8/s640/blogger-image-707651464.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfoX50l91_9Brh41MAbQsjl4ljy3ognFGQ5nVZAD-kCJF322BrOjUfdB5BHyJMk95Ct5OwfpM8oLzZIFY3DvN-uETDgFcS3IIbr32UNglRJzffaxYegpAKt66biB3sH20mefnWud6NaVT8/s640/blogger-image-707651464.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyhpFkYrEHGuGdaxyS7TAwRncOV6QCoIbjHf3g-zpHl-O8U2MBfzsAkLG9asljWopBrkhs1WnGV-7nAeOBWYp6NFtprABARxRZ52kTCAYLk_C3ziXAkIgWqEQwtmecG8L3zDAGJS00Sg6Y/s640/blogger-image-1657389624.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I spent a good bit of time at St. Cuthbert's tomb praying.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We grabbed a quick bite to eat downstairs in the cathedral cafe and the headed back outside to walk through the Cloister:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikhouKXZvxQVm-62yA5DlW4QUJFMaC6M8NPqOc3IgMsCYlNwIuC7N7iBabeUa7P1t6D8No-nL9LDshr66G1VAI0uQ85atcH3ffsqSHDsC9FhyF2ZkfoUB2kq1yD1r4TdrrdaqMHm1S96VT/s640/blogger-image-399005360.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikhouKXZvxQVm-62yA5DlW4QUJFMaC6M8NPqOc3IgMsCYlNwIuC7N7iBabeUa7P1t6D8No-nL9LDshr66G1VAI0uQ85atcH3ffsqSHDsC9FhyF2ZkfoUB2kq1yD1r4TdrrdaqMHm1S96VT/s640/blogger-image-399005360.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidjo1N_8oPKA6rQWcv0WfU_zDbrsJiVDn_P6PBTm0LnXZKaRPLauzi6B1A9tfgdJjoTdtqc6P2r7nlPapKQj9hc0i7oxWoo8VAHZkQQbj9R3QXWtsWRY39eP7vZ5x_udCpXibSdFfVBHYI/s640/blogger-image--429381896.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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The white building next to it is where we stayed-- the window you see facing the church was our window. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFBcFr3HlsxC8Ig07l0Gi1E1ZbgD5WsPs0ZV5bk6pvYkNC1-WCW2WwHG2AJCe8QBjh2UpZj0MlEWaxU5MdErbtvEYgpQmxjDC2ZHQuw7iTlZ8yEM6utOIYoy_IvXqrg7ov6zVzdgC6ckRL/s640/blogger-image--381723554.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFBcFr3HlsxC8Ig07l0Gi1E1ZbgD5WsPs0ZV5bk6pvYkNC1-WCW2WwHG2AJCe8QBjh2UpZj0MlEWaxU5MdErbtvEYgpQmxjDC2ZHQuw7iTlZ8yEM6utOIYoy_IvXqrg7ov6zVzdgC6ckRL/s640/blogger-image--381723554.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu-_AqLolACud2qSXVZAd3sEJcsbVnqDfgl-bg8g1VJBQpiOEB0TvrAZOuYioMPnFBaTJlme7wiTHOTEFsNsUneSYX64nIT8bmj9GW57yVJNPFG4zXJD1I6MVfRFK9vglZ4AxJhIWC9NDM/s640/blogger-image--1818475176.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu-_AqLolACud2qSXVZAd3sEJcsbVnqDfgl-bg8g1VJBQpiOEB0TvrAZOuYioMPnFBaTJlme7wiTHOTEFsNsUneSYX64nIT8bmj9GW57yVJNPFG4zXJD1I6MVfRFK9vglZ4AxJhIWC9NDM/s640/blogger-image--1818475176.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqISW02_0MSTXUscrmgqayBswRC4xg1sJ6rWa3YHCKk0MO9JA_1_J1_zlMx0oPApYRJwnDWQirFDVBe7FNE6q3mULeveoU2sTOvjXXLj54DN-eVuHf547sCpP2gcT4MnOrR-FThBRcSr7W/s640/blogger-image-13333066.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqISW02_0MSTXUscrmgqayBswRC4xg1sJ6rWa3YHCKk0MO9JA_1_J1_zlMx0oPApYRJwnDWQirFDVBe7FNE6q3mULeveoU2sTOvjXXLj54DN-eVuHf547sCpP2gcT4MnOrR-FThBRcSr7W/s640/blogger-image-13333066.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8EMLR4q4IGtcO5a_-U-BYXoF-JsqKH-pfWtPpPWY4n9p6sueIeGUs9TQ3imlZnabFjI2Bk4Wf07OB_EJDLB5WytehQxVUfGJffHRkrn2KlaNWLd5RYETT4y_AM8qoDD8y6AdAWBDpe8l5/s640/blogger-image--1301433186.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8EMLR4q4IGtcO5a_-U-BYXoF-JsqKH-pfWtPpPWY4n9p6sueIeGUs9TQ3imlZnabFjI2Bk4Wf07OB_EJDLB5WytehQxVUfGJffHRkrn2KlaNWLd5RYETT4y_AM8qoDD8y6AdAWBDpe8l5/s640/blogger-image--1301433186.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It was great to welcome Matt to Durham! We went back in and toured the Cathedral. It reminded me of the parts of the Abbey on the Holy Isle that I so adore!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We went over to the castle and got on the last tour of the day. The castle was converted into a University centuries ago. A student was our guide. As with the cathedral we were not allowed to take pictures inside, only outside:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_W0ei_qp-0u7T7orpga3rZEWo9VSgsOCzEdQz_7-JHwW7KkyEeDuiKJUEnwqFIasmjN48SrQCMHEYd0r5nmA9WFb4BB8LTOAGks4sFNasjLRS4QQsZw9QoCn_vZDn3xDDP7n0Mz3d657X/s640/blogger-image--1405175579.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_W0ei_qp-0u7T7orpga3rZEWo9VSgsOCzEdQz_7-JHwW7KkyEeDuiKJUEnwqFIasmjN48SrQCMHEYd0r5nmA9WFb4BB8LTOAGks4sFNasjLRS4QQsZw9QoCn_vZDn3xDDP7n0Mz3d657X/s640/blogger-image--1405175579.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU2xDQx4orUC3CsYo5gAsRkUopuWYt5WFKTWJJ-Lf58a9cpng9SDhPYn-YoklpwBpgbFDRuIVd4KRS0irEQRwCKOZHYHtAPcR1Gi5Dl4o0jjPAmyr6TZJTZmer3CO-5VmjMYwH3y_jAJ_B/s640/blogger-image--351560524.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU2xDQx4orUC3CsYo5gAsRkUopuWYt5WFKTWJJ-Lf58a9cpng9SDhPYn-YoklpwBpgbFDRuIVd4KRS0irEQRwCKOZHYHtAPcR1Gi5Dl4o0jjPAmyr6TZJTZmer3CO-5VmjMYwH3y_jAJ_B/s640/blogger-image--351560524.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYisgnNL6tVdq4GRmeMwoKxwOCw5UDlV_afONd91Pu1U1rh2DlvprLFcTAP8Beoe57lzZ_2pG73VqPNc3Fn5d9rb-5a6KNbsy6XKx0781XY_iMf6d2EL2s_NHcbfI1t6ogSPj9UVIzqJgC/s640/blogger-image-726866829.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYisgnNL6tVdq4GRmeMwoKxwOCw5UDlV_afONd91Pu1U1rh2DlvprLFcTAP8Beoe57lzZ_2pG73VqPNc3Fn5d9rb-5a6KNbsy6XKx0781XY_iMf6d2EL2s_NHcbfI1t6ogSPj9UVIzqJgC/s640/blogger-image-726866829.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOmDuzNDRJufp5sYLbY3OJgGJhdYv49jXj7qKfNK8El23dI_aJbtgSb6XKEuBjW3VI37r_V8wmZWq84v7LTrKCzpvfVFjSZTs9VKlr7D-jGdH6cKOGrCBYr8jqDzFZrO92psikjAQ63Wvg/s640/blogger-image-136979915.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOmDuzNDRJufp5sYLbY3OJgGJhdYv49jXj7qKfNK8El23dI_aJbtgSb6XKEuBjW3VI37r_V8wmZWq84v7LTrKCzpvfVFjSZTs9VKlr7D-jGdH6cKOGrCBYr8jqDzFZrO92psikjAQ63Wvg/s640/blogger-image-136979915.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It was very interesting walking the halls of the castle. The gallery leading to the chapel had a Norman doorway completely intact because it was plastered over and sealed off centuries ago. Same with an old Norman chapel almost directly underneath the chapel that has been used for hundreds of years.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We were able to go back to the cathedral and go to Evensong. Beautiful!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We took Matt to dinner and caught up with this amazing young man! He is working on his PhD -- we loved catching up with him, and he was so kind to come on the train, as he is studying over 45 minutes away, to see us!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPEPcZNcwu2jBxHXxuUtY1e_rk-mWgY6bjAztclzdweki9VhPhZDc7J-tyZAqzpvvtJLnGqexxwp0qpaZXQdgPssXPCsFINzuFCsqWMpUwaEOQuBZIpNF43qChiTHOItiRpGeZTTPG3a-P/s640/blogger-image-2048747673.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPEPcZNcwu2jBxHXxuUtY1e_rk-mWgY6bjAztclzdweki9VhPhZDc7J-tyZAqzpvvtJLnGqexxwp0qpaZXQdgPssXPCsFINzuFCsqWMpUwaEOQuBZIpNF43qChiTHOItiRpGeZTTPG3a-P/s640/blogger-image-2048747673.jpg"></a></div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The night ended too soon -- we sent Matt back to his school and headed back to the B and B. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">What an amazing end to our walk! The pieces keep falling into place!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Total steps walked today: 14,145 -- 5.44 miles.</div>Obispa Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09635531765543363366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278349311006950200.post-85577308104766585212016-05-11T08:09:00.001-07:002016-05-11T22:42:16.416-07:00Day 45: Full Day on the Holy Isle<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Woke up to another beautiful morning -- the birds singing and the sun shining! It is slightly cooler than yesterday, but still wonderful weather.</span></div></div><div><br></div><div>We had breakfast and met a couple from Scotland that have been here a few days -- he loves St. Cuthbert history and told us to go out to St. Cuthbert's island -- where he lived away from the Priory (which is VERY close!). He told us the tide would be lowest at about 1 today -- obviously he was "plugged into" the right times to go over there. He had been twice already.</div><div><br></div><div>A man came in late to breakfast -- he apologized to Jaime, our host, and told him he had been at the service at the church. I knew he meant St. Mary's. He had a beautiful Celtic cross on and I asked him if he got it here -- he told me he had gotten it elsewhere. I remember seeing him yesterday at the Priory after the crowds had gone back to the mainland before the tide came in for the night. He told me he was an Anglican Priest from Canada at the start of his 3 month sabbatical. We exchanged stories of interest and the other couple, also interested in Cuthbert, said that given who he and I were they felt they couldn't add anything to the conversation. We assured them that that wasn't true -- and we all talked about Cuthbert and Celtic Spirituality. It was joyous!</div><div><br></div><div>I told the Canadian priest -- his name is Lorene from Stafford -- about the former Episcopal Franciscan working at the Ship Inn -- Jaime chimed in with, "oh, you mean Robert -- it's hard not to call him Brother Robert anymore." Okay, now I've got his name! Yes, that's exactly who I meant.</div><div><br></div><div>After a delicious breakfast (the sausage was the best I've ever had!) Jaime told us about the tower by the Priory -- a great look out point. We also talked with Jaime about all the rabbits we saw yesterday. He told us that actually there used to be many, many more -- the rabbits have been decimated by a disease. I thought there were lots of them, though!</div><div><br></div><div>Steve and I headed to the tower and climbed up -- it was impossible to take pictures due to the glare through the windows. It was beautiful, though!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaz9VC29zc2zzymnxnSq4SuabeuM2DZ2DmlC7BZujFQnSo9Ex0bxvDphr144ABXNvrIx3pR8ore1-EyZZDrDWkWS_Wk5Jg7Zdk3XCvfDwhknvsqkIcQVOKcS09Wq2P52zPRTk6t-Rog5K3/s640/blogger-image--763562799.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaz9VC29zc2zzymnxnSq4SuabeuM2DZ2DmlC7BZujFQnSo9Ex0bxvDphr144ABXNvrIx3pR8ore1-EyZZDrDWkWS_Wk5Jg7Zdk3XCvfDwhknvsqkIcQVOKcS09Wq2P52zPRTk6t-Rog5K3/s640/blogger-image--763562799.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>St. Cuthbert's island surrounded by water:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1uenW649WrKVvMb4V3kjsslHCYEJqptHgVz_VnoZuX-BqshkhrflggdjdD4Ap3hHjoq2GsH6Moja0HDD8-Vda0rnSpqYSuX-AheIASW9IzBfSanFGM_xleXQCKfFhjhYTdl6wlUmILaXt/s640/blogger-image--623356666.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1uenW649WrKVvMb4V3kjsslHCYEJqptHgVz_VnoZuX-BqshkhrflggdjdD4Ap3hHjoq2GsH6Moja0HDD8-Vda0rnSpqYSuX-AheIASW9IzBfSanFGM_xleXQCKfFhjhYTdl6wlUmILaXt/s640/blogger-image--623356666.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVtTVRLa1e5Mu1TLqTAG8QMqDfa4Z51eqd3mjZHKtlM0Wc3mOLP8cjIPpSZ7BnY8-VPAn3R2xAUBCRoUtRLU8YHJjqHedsi18pbDvQdG-jGvamSQ0t9WrGSqRAmEaFUtDmIzFCeBfsnlda/s640/blogger-image--1321702581.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVtTVRLa1e5Mu1TLqTAG8QMqDfa4Z51eqd3mjZHKtlM0Wc3mOLP8cjIPpSZ7BnY8-VPAn3R2xAUBCRoUtRLU8YHJjqHedsi18pbDvQdG-jGvamSQ0t9WrGSqRAmEaFUtDmIzFCeBfsnlda/s640/blogger-image--1321702581.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRCkr-8lhhWrnpDiNmyI6-aCKk7JHmu_XQqbVSu7Rmtkiisnrps341aNNTVuSHcb8jz__cUDnmXaun14nWYMusZmvmFsZd_DTlbaj3XZPkxx1iV94401_v3OEAmG14hRkkTjPX4Sir7vaB/s640/blogger-image-1642656898.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRCkr-8lhhWrnpDiNmyI6-aCKk7JHmu_XQqbVSu7Rmtkiisnrps341aNNTVuSHcb8jz__cUDnmXaun14nWYMusZmvmFsZd_DTlbaj3XZPkxx1iV94401_v3OEAmG14hRkkTjPX4Sir7vaB/s640/blogger-image-1642656898.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCqTKZSCKk_ztQQyzzw4koH-9Z4WHHS8mLIepNHQBQSnN7mqJm_N7zQ3AXqc8c-NWtqUs1nUmmBTA2ApzRSbvlAjYX8i3ZuknqnvhQ5o7aLcIrwQeI_WTrfyNeJTqQpGABnNDr287UODZc/s640/blogger-image-1459256558.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCqTKZSCKk_ztQQyzzw4koH-9Z4WHHS8mLIepNHQBQSnN7mqJm_N7zQ3AXqc8c-NWtqUs1nUmmBTA2ApzRSbvlAjYX8i3ZuknqnvhQ5o7aLcIrwQeI_WTrfyNeJTqQpGABnNDr287UODZc/s640/blogger-image-1459256558.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>We went over to the Priory and bought tickets so that we could come and go throughout the day -- it's like a "fix" -- a bit of it, and a bit of it again. It is such a beautiful set of ruins, but yet it somehow feels so alive there!</div><div><br></div><div>Next was the hike up to the Castle. It opened at 11 so we queued up to buy tickets and get in line to go up. First, we looked at the Lime Kilns -- really interesting! </div><div><br></div><div>As it turned out the castle was more interesting than I thought it would be. Although re-made into a home, it was surprising how "homey" it was. 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I was able to see them, which made my heart happy. I had read a lot about them seals -- apparently this was just a small crop there due to people walking on the island around them, but still, it was good to see them (again, I thought there were lots of them!).</div><div><br></div><div>We left the castle and went for a bite of lunch at the Pilgrim's Coffeehouse -- a delicious panini sandwich (which we split) and we split a scone. We love the Fentimen's drinks -- I had ginger beer and Steve had Dandelion and Burdock.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLOH8fawEgfAH0hV0fCWJUsfbIeRYulbDMBHRjSMaZHV_aJL4zXEhF3Vml89NSL4hiKuFuz2XXH6JUg2YdBo_-B-TC5e-NF-fIGEjoKj5UuLbbu0xubdsf8Ut0zRc3U3LnFbmHhcvizAjW/s640/blogger-image-1781792576.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLOH8fawEgfAH0hV0fCWJUsfbIeRYulbDMBHRjSMaZHV_aJL4zXEhF3Vml89NSL4hiKuFuz2XXH6JUg2YdBo_-B-TC5e-NF-fIGEjoKj5UuLbbu0xubdsf8Ut0zRc3U3LnFbmHhcvizAjW/s640/blogger-image-1781792576.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Over to the Priory to see the exhibit -- which is very well done. It gives the history of the priory with some relics as well as information on Aidan and Cuthbert. I love St.Cuthbert's cross -- they had a picture of it there. We had our eyes peeled for that symbol all during the walk!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi88to0FuKDd4OiJnOiPR-RT1fChtSeq3giX49cyznC80nmsHeM1yaZ1u4xKoiaRYf-R05Yii4K8QNJiVnZQb0DKg-VTHZBGjaCXM_eKKx_prDnq5x626ZCNHcUppy9SlHt5yYfVYwZjsNi/s640/blogger-image--1534724993.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi88to0FuKDd4OiJnOiPR-RT1fChtSeq3giX49cyznC80nmsHeM1yaZ1u4xKoiaRYf-R05Yii4K8QNJiVnZQb0DKg-VTHZBGjaCXM_eKKx_prDnq5x626ZCNHcUppy9SlHt5yYfVYwZjsNi/s640/blogger-image--1534724993.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwFQ1o2j_YjU_lQbK_kvznTtjaqHEk5sSMmMtnlJoFJkro4YaojbfvmjLiekRGLkAXTT8AmMmkxne0NrJ_NOm_xuFL1h2R5Gdv90qlJKJGpO-_BlOE9N1QBlgygoPuRHBHYc9UvUsPcKd-/s640/blogger-image--1423286416.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwFQ1o2j_YjU_lQbK_kvznTtjaqHEk5sSMmMtnlJoFJkro4YaojbfvmjLiekRGLkAXTT8AmMmkxne0NrJ_NOm_xuFL1h2R5Gdv90qlJKJGpO-_BlOE9N1QBlgygoPuRHBHYc9UvUsPcKd-/s640/blogger-image--1423286416.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>As it was nearing 1:00 we headed over to the shore to see about crossing over to the island. I was unsure about going on sand, but the sand was hard and wet, and didn't give way (I didn't sink in it). There were lots of shells and sea life that we tried to skirt around. We managed to cross mostly on the rocks, not really getting into much water.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO2Q2PnnM6CJ_x2BPlsgSwOUOTep5alufEM9EqTMtPAPQTzG-OJQtX1vn0PYteZDwoLq5Ly1EjJO1_D2EubPCdRVraq7FJ5vd10e3oKMmDo0SGIGSblzgUhOVD1zRC8aw9olRiwL8h_dy7/s640/blogger-image--875195570.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO2Q2PnnM6CJ_x2BPlsgSwOUOTep5alufEM9EqTMtPAPQTzG-OJQtX1vn0PYteZDwoLq5Ly1EjJO1_D2EubPCdRVraq7FJ5vd10e3oKMmDo0SGIGSblzgUhOVD1zRC8aw9olRiwL8h_dy7/s640/blogger-image--875195570.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCYvfYeb-EujxDjLXHNiN5CPfeBcfudc31QpJyfpMb2Mwc7VUvXT3aAbgPE3xcDj5zkToKzYvNPhE7Ys8utr8cM12sfeqGGmL4V7P8zpSbWFjQzBQkGNcH8NSL3iEK9Fie9YZ1U-JQ2Umw/s640/blogger-image-1979188534.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCYvfYeb-EujxDjLXHNiN5CPfeBcfudc31QpJyfpMb2Mwc7VUvXT3aAbgPE3xcDj5zkToKzYvNPhE7Ys8utr8cM12sfeqGGmL4V7P8zpSbWFjQzBQkGNcH8NSL3iEK9Fie9YZ1U-JQ2Umw/s640/blogger-image-1979188534.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>It was very cold and windy over on the island -- it was hard to believe Cuthbert stayed out there by himself! I have heard the stories of his hermitage on the island, but just as hearing about the Garden of Gethsemane and the House of Pontius Pilate and then seeing how close those actually are/were to each other, the same feeling struck me about the distance between the Priory and Cuthbert's hermitage on this island -- really close!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYZettaqaqwWs13CDRMQvg7a-cFJqk8MeyPPDRkfCMvneMtzF3PD1qwaau8S3J4b-_ZNEbe7Pe0PPbgJyL6p3Af9fGFDpz06C4z02iuD8-FX7lzHx9bEI9prF0JzLV7oR71_R8lNS-miSw/s640/blogger-image-1039513809.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYZettaqaqwWs13CDRMQvg7a-cFJqk8MeyPPDRkfCMvneMtzF3PD1qwaau8S3J4b-_ZNEbe7Pe0PPbgJyL6p3Af9fGFDpz06C4z02iuD8-FX7lzHx9bEI9prF0JzLV7oR71_R8lNS-miSw/s640/blogger-image-1039513809.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Eaavk5lcYXBCFdcFvJ9lKBkkFByAhRCUlPFn_m5ItnxJCLU0HJryRFEWpEhZEvZjIe5Ato7AwlRu8lpXdC06z26lr_B3VdsDN_WKpq6E2QiHinVLNbn3ajJlF_fMglSfCQQbgsDsoZU9/s640/blogger-image--1431736571.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Eaavk5lcYXBCFdcFvJ9lKBkkFByAhRCUlPFn_m5ItnxJCLU0HJryRFEWpEhZEvZjIe5Ato7AwlRu8lpXdC06z26lr_B3VdsDN_WKpq6E2QiHinVLNbn3ajJlF_fMglSfCQQbgsDsoZU9/s640/blogger-image--1431736571.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5nXJzRPkucIwLwzLXYlhCxSJ8qxAFATS57cFDFeGKGeXIC6fE1oPl8lKffrxldcqb1EcefOiHrf8qUcBr74lnYmDHuU2rS2XOnG9Nr4LbVTCV0ECoAyasT26J8QGCAVyWN91UA6C4U3HM/s640/blogger-image-510135403.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5nXJzRPkucIwLwzLXYlhCxSJ8qxAFATS57cFDFeGKGeXIC6fE1oPl8lKffrxldcqb1EcefOiHrf8qUcBr74lnYmDHuU2rS2XOnG9Nr4LbVTCV0ECoAyasT26J8QGCAVyWN91UA6C4U3HM/s640/blogger-image-510135403.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmimthfvx5Hh2kWk0UK5Cz70SFCKFv4-YCWm8uLLV057witrIFdIL6kG2bcwO97j9nijXzBvQyUodF6he_BjPrcisQGjWG2TdqXoh8EFpFVBvgLDo9jZ5Yl7uz1fm5k0_HDDaXmBIMsIRj/s640/blogger-image-907801256.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmimthfvx5Hh2kWk0UK5Cz70SFCKFv4-YCWm8uLLV057witrIFdIL6kG2bcwO97j9nijXzBvQyUodF6he_BjPrcisQGjWG2TdqXoh8EFpFVBvgLDo9jZ5Yl7uz1fm5k0_HDDaXmBIMsIRj/s640/blogger-image-907801256.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUN6jyeMFI4XhXJbqCGqTuupjFfgdzZjuWatsjBwN2iEoWGMOrwpdAoANb_wQg9fAY8y7GYGNKG91_fQzmYzb9MB5vHkpoRq5FR-3glHjHW4NiS2PpO9yGHQwl0VfqX5l6BL12H5vqcJRq/s640/blogger-image-660651167.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUN6jyeMFI4XhXJbqCGqTuupjFfgdzZjuWatsjBwN2iEoWGMOrwpdAoANb_wQg9fAY8y7GYGNKG91_fQzmYzb9MB5vHkpoRq5FR-3glHjHW4NiS2PpO9yGHQwl0VfqX5l6BL12H5vqcJRq/s640/blogger-image-660651167.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVGyfgtUBg4jGIqWxcKpDJuuz2f35DAU_RpfKhO9TIeSg0sSLsV_QMJzjjksNLUS0H4vpuWC7Ex4GIZ2qXfk_kggSMcuTQa7Jn2KGboAHa2flcHdpuCb2tixa2WxGgymOJCIdncylwaRpb/s640/blogger-image--1683720331.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVGyfgtUBg4jGIqWxcKpDJuuz2f35DAU_RpfKhO9TIeSg0sSLsV_QMJzjjksNLUS0H4vpuWC7Ex4GIZ2qXfk_kggSMcuTQa7Jn2KGboAHa2flcHdpuCb2tixa2WxGgymOJCIdncylwaRpb/s640/blogger-image--1683720331.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>And then looking back over at it when we crossed back:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuDm1jeMZhknEO5fJk6TbkiZtfCG_tR8Hanzj0xiTYYe1I9B4gGKIuDP8xYzSem73PlOSMbRab5_g-U0sHyEdIXgcF8hqd0hNsBJgxTXYBV1_X7ReF3YVZXKjp_u9x4eUAq8Y1RYITBpM0/s640/blogger-image-1515690750.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuDm1jeMZhknEO5fJk6TbkiZtfCG_tR8Hanzj0xiTYYe1I9B4gGKIuDP8xYzSem73PlOSMbRab5_g-U0sHyEdIXgcF8hqd0hNsBJgxTXYBV1_X7ReF3YVZXKjp_u9x4eUAq8Y1RYITBpM0/s640/blogger-image-1515690750.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I had wanted to pop into the scriptorium, the Celtic shop, the Lindisfarne Heritage Center, and, at some point, get a Doddington ice cream. I did finally get the ice cream -- double ginger! Quite often when we have been out it is Doddington's that served -- it is delicious!</div><div><br></div><div>I couldn't help but take a picture of St. Aidan's Roman Catholic Church -- I found their choice of door color interesting:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcwZjRIAIV6fy1veOXYaodoc7uckQdf-Owj4LxUf4SWnGdFXjHfM5DbC3XSo7toFpWkbryKrluMSmNwWQzwITpRqEM7N_OSmKBgDHzf2sS1joXr7N6NZBZGFUsC77jgpnQ4hAlZ2E32BBJ/s640/blogger-image--1289385106.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcwZjRIAIV6fy1veOXYaodoc7uckQdf-Owj4LxUf4SWnGdFXjHfM5DbC3XSo7toFpWkbryKrluMSmNwWQzwITpRqEM7N_OSmKBgDHzf2sS1joXr7N6NZBZGFUsC77jgpnQ4hAlZ2E32BBJ/s640/blogger-image--1289385106.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO35VBKsDQxMtJDTyiubj1YL9mTieEmYhwQyyG7AL2mie_4vARved3e_aEoLV0M09pX0QQXJvpDbOaGmoURFL1D7Sxa4tkMA3iQbl7YW3WrdET6reaLtm8G1VyZrnqdMlWofSdz_vnU2DN/s640/blogger-image-1321181723.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO35VBKsDQxMtJDTyiubj1YL9mTieEmYhwQyyG7AL2mie_4vARved3e_aEoLV0M09pX0QQXJvpDbOaGmoURFL1D7Sxa4tkMA3iQbl7YW3WrdET6reaLtm8G1VyZrnqdMlWofSdz_vnU2DN/s640/blogger-image-1321181723.jpg"></a></div></div><div>We also stopped by the Lindisfarne Mead store, where we found interesting kinds of names of drinks:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvObUSFK-kH2NpcBs7TeIIiMKcQlWVgSJHQMGmRMP0miaEvspTJOwE_su2r1DdPqsDO9JHIeAv0VK7njIYlWecAtMgejgGHHY7U9Jal42e2yH0BgAtM6emxpAJItQsU9BQxI5Uxm7lMGbv/s640/blogger-image--1657055182.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvObUSFK-kH2NpcBs7TeIIiMKcQlWVgSJHQMGmRMP0miaEvspTJOwE_su2r1DdPqsDO9JHIeAv0VK7njIYlWecAtMgejgGHHY7U9Jal42e2yH0BgAtM6emxpAJItQsU9BQxI5Uxm7lMGbv/s640/blogger-image--1657055182.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>We went back to relax at the B and B and let the tourists leave the island (listen to me -- as though I'm not a tourist. Well, actually I'm not -- I'm a pilgrim!). </div><div><br></div><div>A coffee in the late afternoon is usually never a good idea for me, but somehow here it works!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgceexIdvVSck_XnU2dz5buuiD14s2AG7R03WnaQe-Of_pixIxxX5CbGegtonNslIJJrs9VfgFRCGJhD57mY2LC-d9tVNqzeg3TwXEfKWcgm5oIxRKtLfqyrgWiFUWRojyUJHbb3yz8nH0k/s640/blogger-image--1950765101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgceexIdvVSck_XnU2dz5buuiD14s2AG7R03WnaQe-Of_pixIxxX5CbGegtonNslIJJrs9VfgFRCGJhD57mY2LC-d9tVNqzeg3TwXEfKWcgm5oIxRKtLfqyrgWiFUWRojyUJHbb3yz8nH0k/s640/blogger-image--1950765101.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>Another walk through the Priory -- I can't get enough of it. It is a thin place for me, as is St. Mary's Church.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWb6tjSKfmzFjElWiwThOEb0DfZoA9S3Xl60hi-7CRjA6FA4Q83tC9LB0y38vj4TuW40EtshSasrLjCRSIsr_QOr6sQD600PPJ4CNkLMGrd73_95ZFVS1f5hyKayUe11al314KGocguB7J/s640/blogger-image-369707617.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWb6tjSKfmzFjElWiwThOEb0DfZoA9S3Xl60hi-7CRjA6FA4Q83tC9LB0y38vj4TuW40EtshSasrLjCRSIsr_QOr6sQD600PPJ4CNkLMGrd73_95ZFVS1f5hyKayUe11al314KGocguB7J/s640/blogger-image-369707617.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvAisFZKy5vk6-ZTuGwIDFhXnGTzCbdSamdpdU46R0qKnq9cX4n_fIHZErEoYmjMmf7zcB80DgEIMwRIbLfk9zC16bN-BHzP05R7YSaVHbed1dQF_Q8ZWY811jBfZx1Td9FMCXV6zfNzci/s640/blogger-image-810324497.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvAisFZKy5vk6-ZTuGwIDFhXnGTzCbdSamdpdU46R0qKnq9cX4n_fIHZErEoYmjMmf7zcB80DgEIMwRIbLfk9zC16bN-BHzP05R7YSaVHbed1dQF_Q8ZWY811jBfZx1Td9FMCXV6zfNzci/s640/blogger-image-810324497.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU1BzJ8phMshd8gK62EgTN2PoU45_AsqjCSVMXywUEvIiOasQpIXDA07mMWSOldr_3TUq7dRnxC1bYcjRzaS3tCyjjQI5WTrw6gIRtTMcRiIc2FvY0vGEZ-7z2ommhGWXj4pTSP4zs7aFK/s640/blogger-image-1747833287.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU1BzJ8phMshd8gK62EgTN2PoU45_AsqjCSVMXywUEvIiOasQpIXDA07mMWSOldr_3TUq7dRnxC1bYcjRzaS3tCyjjQI5WTrw6gIRtTMcRiIc2FvY0vGEZ-7z2ommhGWXj4pTSP4zs7aFK/s640/blogger-image-1747833287.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgETIQtFPDwpscNjCZKkWTIKELgSYKPn92qclgpN7VKdgIv0QHPCJRyt_E2cBmv2k7og1775y4og-KeKgzWTNtc9WDGg52ut-qRULGokSEycSbhZsROcudPuupAcsSHlB1BIrk0oNh9QsWv/s640/blogger-image-95742195.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgETIQtFPDwpscNjCZKkWTIKELgSYKPn92qclgpN7VKdgIv0QHPCJRyt_E2cBmv2k7og1775y4og-KeKgzWTNtc9WDGg52ut-qRULGokSEycSbhZsROcudPuupAcsSHlB1BIrk0oNh9QsWv/s640/blogger-image-95742195.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMwqidm6byqCg84N_ffXgQl6hNSqiBVsRGuw21kfnvzS4oB6aYuaooeZ35KfIsGHARfmQK1apYiCk9uR3Foaes8KU0SMaleFaOjVKtCJ6rBQygW1GvsfjZ_JC7nlSNlcNUWc4ORulLIs28/s640/blogger-image-475586358.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMwqidm6byqCg84N_ffXgQl6hNSqiBVsRGuw21kfnvzS4oB6aYuaooeZ35KfIsGHARfmQK1apYiCk9uR3Foaes8KU0SMaleFaOjVKtCJ6rBQygW1GvsfjZ_JC7nlSNlcNUWc4ORulLIs28/s640/blogger-image-475586358.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSG0hkvLO1noYMHi42lVe5_JCxHXKrkXPuY86u7T9ajEbTAsdJWpttKyHQdqQUbj4lLQ3KbA8Pa-XQYH_xMmwP9QdM0A2U9RGAlh8nD_EasTWhMiH8zgEM0E5lbN4KVK9psQowJ39HO4SV/s640/blogger-image--1398157155.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSG0hkvLO1noYMHi42lVe5_JCxHXKrkXPuY86u7T9ajEbTAsdJWpttKyHQdqQUbj4lLQ3KbA8Pa-XQYH_xMmwP9QdM0A2U9RGAlh8nD_EasTWhMiH8zgEM0E5lbN4KVK9psQowJ39HO4SV/s640/blogger-image--1398157155.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyXPGTtztfI9EN7zTLU7FHUgjLhdNCAF0xxvTJtXtUqoyjo-Bs7duXI4-C3bOzB_3xw934OaRAUVWkudCsoiVN5GtwuYSjbnrKNYkaPgBQhXuT4OAlC-HgefbGM6Z8f1cgQvEkdHCNTwzH/s640/blogger-image--255025193.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyXPGTtztfI9EN7zTLU7FHUgjLhdNCAF0xxvTJtXtUqoyjo-Bs7duXI4-C3bOzB_3xw934OaRAUVWkudCsoiVN5GtwuYSjbnrKNYkaPgBQhXuT4OAlC-HgefbGM6Z8f1cgQvEkdHCNTwzH/s640/blogger-image--255025193.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Dinner at The Ship's Inn was wonderful -- I had the pan fried pork chop with apples and celery onion mashed potatoes. Yum!</div><div><br></div><div>We ended the evening as we did last evening, taking along walk on the island -- this time looking at the Gertrude Jekyll garden at the Lindisfarne Castle.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7HqBVm8qsh388ys3imP7cPlxNWxax_4J1pBmVQDm1WRLe73Sr6Tr1Bc92YehwOx65sXnNVTmOnUOKWte2OCQx7UuQMu7z_EfDdMNJX2OPRtpCh1qmKg6ax8cul1s61U4rHIpog9V1_zWo/s640/blogger-image--97387575.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7HqBVm8qsh388ys3imP7cPlxNWxax_4J1pBmVQDm1WRLe73Sr6Tr1Bc92YehwOx65sXnNVTmOnUOKWte2OCQx7UuQMu7z_EfDdMNJX2OPRtpCh1qmKg6ax8cul1s61U4rHIpog9V1_zWo/s640/blogger-image--97387575.jpg"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZOGdC96rECwjpyt8UULwoTidFX2QJ6vde-sz9brZGdu81wJmXqMZ-vvsKAdpFrOiRCWLXK1xClBfizpx4VD7s9H-6ku9RLoAcPQo14FZpiy0LMG9ZIbWCC7h8xzJlVjATA8TMpBUFEgyN/s640/blogger-image--1492649199.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZOGdC96rECwjpyt8UULwoTidFX2QJ6vde-sz9brZGdu81wJmXqMZ-vvsKAdpFrOiRCWLXK1xClBfizpx4VD7s9H-6ku9RLoAcPQo14FZpiy0LMG9ZIbWCC7h8xzJlVjATA8TMpBUFEgyN/s640/blogger-image--1492649199.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div> We walked through the sheep one last time.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7pTZvCB2jxd6yd9IAgf8s9aIOjkdxeEtwf4UXII6hHqQiI52wgMquFdLdXHa_o0VPUZJjsrsUf-GU-S38KQuUXPb6IYPkS0E22GXk4LAag-Kb-KY7C-BvnvIJ0n1-NdA50byL1kX5-Bov/s640/blogger-image-867400368.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7pTZvCB2jxd6yd9IAgf8s9aIOjkdxeEtwf4UXII6hHqQiI52wgMquFdLdXHa_o0VPUZJjsrsUf-GU-S38KQuUXPb6IYPkS0E22GXk4LAag-Kb-KY7C-BvnvIJ0n1-NdA50byL1kX5-Bov/s640/blogger-image-867400368.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We walked back and saw where we had walked over to St. Cuthbert's retreat island now covered in water as the tide came back in:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUXJfOSZGEMMLph99O6yojtyL6duIDCa5ptq5257XaI5wPfGh1lh5kRWgNBaQ8W55WTkvsrBWThEio6yCLGsrxB-KMb1HSAnFna9SH9BAsU4cVdOmfZGL0v33mqgSWikqL5osCPUydgl-o/s640/blogger-image-1671491247.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUXJfOSZGEMMLph99O6yojtyL6duIDCa5ptq5257XaI5wPfGh1lh5kRWgNBaQ8W55WTkvsrBWThEio6yCLGsrxB-KMb1HSAnFna9SH9BAsU4cVdOmfZGL0v33mqgSWikqL5osCPUydgl-o/s640/blogger-image-1671491247.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>It was a beautiful day in a place with many thin places. I feel a deep sense of peace here.</div><div><br></div><div>I remembered as we were walking around today various conversations I had with our inn keepers and others who live in this area. When I referred to this island as Lindisfarne they would correct me: "We call it the Holy Isle." It certainly is!</div><div><br></div><div>Although we weren't hiking today we still were able to get walking in:</div><div>Total steps: 20,304. 7.89 miles!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Obispa Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09635531765543363366noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278349311006950200.post-41406375725195442002016-05-10T22:44:00.001-07:002016-05-11T03:59:50.720-07:00Day 44 -- the Holy Isle<div>We woke to a beautiful morning. The lambs were playing in the field across the street from the B and B we were staying at, and the birds were singing -- so many birds! Here's a view from out our window -- sheep on the hill -- the lambs were playing!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX7zSVhl8Fvy901yR_CdfrTPV6aIBtlzarbLLoDgHp8kSlt6c08k0tsZmwNFnrfHRKY-X4aZ5jxftefH5CoJCNE1AEz3NL-9QT3mE8lPiSiNxdGWqgA6sf9ct3q3Z1Jf-ObTfcspjaHEng/s640/blogger-image--1516973183.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX7zSVhl8Fvy901yR_CdfrTPV6aIBtlzarbLLoDgHp8kSlt6c08k0tsZmwNFnrfHRKY-X4aZ5jxftefH5CoJCNE1AEz3NL-9QT3mE8lPiSiNxdGWqgA6sf9ct3q3Z1Jf-ObTfcspjaHEng/s640/blogger-image--1516973183.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>A nice breakfast set us up well for the next few hours heading to Lindisfarne.</div><div><br></div><div>Steve and I reflected as we headed off -- crossing the A1, that we started out on May 3 on the first leg of the walk, having arrived at Melrose and touring Melrose Abbey the day before. We will end today on May 10 at Lindisfarne -- having walked in the steps of shepherds, sinners and saints. It seemed surreal!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ImCrPetL2UoXMY_Nzj0a6f5xYVfOBzAtGqodHV12LFui5q_VbHDVoiKQzAKEW-Oy_XRCxjW_PvyowuOo-OHyPJtPvvmVPaJP8koqh7NmkLg6qbZXknWfpwl8YfpKMRKMBk7puc0byu3t/s640/blogger-image--1623760295.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ImCrPetL2UoXMY_Nzj0a6f5xYVfOBzAtGqodHV12LFui5q_VbHDVoiKQzAKEW-Oy_XRCxjW_PvyowuOo-OHyPJtPvvmVPaJP8koqh7NmkLg6qbZXknWfpwl8YfpKMRKMBk7puc0byu3t/s640/blogger-image--1623760295.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>We passed an old abandoned granary:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivUmfTqKRReNMSo9o0KrlZn75ri2Rn8W6xECstv4CVg9u3uWOqIkoZgoOwNe1JOdR1QgPfL6v8LiQ6zYG-SoFLkUwT8Xym1vKmt99HXUpN2C-D1J1TI_1A6AiVJR8I5TwfxbkdQN7PsYd6/s640/blogger-image--243048510.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivUmfTqKRReNMSo9o0KrlZn75ri2Rn8W6xECstv4CVg9u3uWOqIkoZgoOwNe1JOdR1QgPfL6v8LiQ6zYG-SoFLkUwT8Xym1vKmt99HXUpN2C-D1J1TI_1A6AiVJR8I5TwfxbkdQN7PsYd6/s640/blogger-image--243048510.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We didn't know the week before we started this walk if we could do it -- Steve's back went out so badly that I thought for certain it was over before it began. We prayed and he did what the doctors told him to do -- and by the time we got here he was back to feeling good!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU_sDgJclTHuIANOAGQ3vLvJgxNkaAZdh_JIAoWpexRRtWo2Pz3fnfj9hI_YMS9Y72wKJsK-wSxe4YcpsYCQ4tIvRs0S1UvEWTPiYtVWqrzwLf8P1-YXwaevFbXb5mRzsOcQB2OvyUaD2A/s640/blogger-image-855866562.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU_sDgJclTHuIANOAGQ3vLvJgxNkaAZdh_JIAoWpexRRtWo2Pz3fnfj9hI_YMS9Y72wKJsK-wSxe4YcpsYCQ4tIvRs0S1UvEWTPiYtVWqrzwLf8P1-YXwaevFbXb5mRzsOcQB2OvyUaD2A/s640/blogger-image-855866562.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>When we got to the top we had our first good look over to the island:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgqihC4eSnE3Iir_0dn4oFpj9GeGjCGqzoAa9Xi20lBKyvjTRx6el7jcbKMBnts62idVAqOtleP7VTOPzPrghV8Yjv51lzkyW4QSZCPRgt6za1_rntWCIggKmlvK8aU925p-a00Rhej_4R/s640/blogger-image--566893042.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgqihC4eSnE3Iir_0dn4oFpj9GeGjCGqzoAa9Xi20lBKyvjTRx6el7jcbKMBnts62idVAqOtleP7VTOPzPrghV8Yjv51lzkyW4QSZCPRgt6za1_rntWCIggKmlvK8aU925p-a00Rhej_4R/s640/blogger-image--566893042.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>As we turned from the road onto the field we saw our "friend" from Belgium. He was crossing this morning and walking back this afternoon -- as the tide comes back in at 4 he had to hurry. We wished him well on his journey!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><div>There was our last bit of sheep fold walking -- we lamented that it may be the last time we are able to walk among these beautiful creatures of God. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_jtvFPoXqFJLPb0xQCET7ZEHcS6VMo_2SlBC1jSpCRBApWGpvQhrv1WEat8lpXy7fXhz8EakzYVk57M8rQRz_rYI3LN2PU3ui8Vvc6LtA74l87Yx4rwFb79VNt2KxNiWbyQIFqqaVXjKm/s640/blogger-image-714371018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_jtvFPoXqFJLPb0xQCET7ZEHcS6VMo_2SlBC1jSpCRBApWGpvQhrv1WEat8lpXy7fXhz8EakzYVk57M8rQRz_rYI3LN2PU3ui8Vvc6LtA74l87Yx4rwFb79VNt2KxNiWbyQIFqqaVXjKm/s640/blogger-image-714371018.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>We crossed the railroad tracks and made our way to the Causeway. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJZbKy-yxvFnx1Y1ztrtKBIr5lquTaFVdIGuEP0TuCaYZ0W9qYFlmcx2mEY7EUGskAQW_rAoE97PnsZOE6Gb50bkFoPxPTmutBb2EOITdE-d2QCEuOT4ItoqJPbURHxBqTCduKVj69jctE/s640/blogger-image-1315383778.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJZbKy-yxvFnx1Y1ztrtKBIr5lquTaFVdIGuEP0TuCaYZ0W9qYFlmcx2mEY7EUGskAQW_rAoE97PnsZOE6Gb50bkFoPxPTmutBb2EOITdE-d2QCEuOT4ItoqJPbURHxBqTCduKVj69jctE/s640/blogger-image-1315383778.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We decided not to go on the Pilgrim's Path, as it is across sand and mud. The Pilgrim's Path is 1 mile shorter than the Causeway route, but it is much more difficult -- and given the fact that I've made it this far on my knee and sand is a "no no" for my knee, we decided the extra mile was worth it. It turned out, from others we had met along the route (the two English women), we made a wise decision -- one went in up to her knee in mud and really hurt herself. We had been warned at breakfast that morning by three very experienced walkers that going across the Pilgrim's Path is extremely difficult.</div><div><br></div><div>We got to the Causeway and realized a few things:</div><div>It is very long.</div><div>It is wet -- after all the water just receded from it.</div><div>There isn't a side walk -- we have to walk on a fairly narrow road with lots of cars.</div><div><br></div><div>Okay -- we were off.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg31SDb5c8r5QtT-vhrPdtBG89ya1OAZ7ksFhYLKKP8rMsq_sMeI5K_LKyeL7JGfGduDKTII6BPL2ZrhnEFrDnrlILkdu4ndkrLHMUJIG-VTT8yWjQtI8MEEJtL8n4byr0EmtG3UMeN6Lot/s640/blogger-image--411391398.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg31SDb5c8r5QtT-vhrPdtBG89ya1OAZ7ksFhYLKKP8rMsq_sMeI5K_LKyeL7JGfGduDKTII6BPL2ZrhnEFrDnrlILkdu4ndkrLHMUJIG-VTT8yWjQtI8MEEJtL8n4byr0EmtG3UMeN6Lot/s640/blogger-image--411391398.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>It was all pavement -- so it was hard on our joints. By far this was the roughest walk, albeit a short one (6 miles from our start in Fenwick to arriving at Lindisfarne). The majority of it, even coming out of Fenwick, was on pavement). It was a nailbiter as cars passed us!</div><div><br></div><div>We made it!</div><div><br></div><div>We both looked at each other, and sat on a rock before we entered the village. I wanted to cry. In my life I never thought I'd ever do anything like this, especially given the state of my left knee and left foot. And to do this with the man I love and do so prayerfully was, well, life-altering.</div><div><br></div><div>We headed up into the village past the car park where visitors park -- it was pretty full at 11:30! There were many visitors on the island today.</div><div><br></div><div>We went to lunch at the Ship restaurant -- I immediately made reservations for dinner the following night (I had made reservations for dinner tonight months ago at the Manor Restaurant). There was a very helpful man who took our reservation and our order at the Ship restaurant. He looked at my credit card and asked me if I was from the west coast of California. He told me he used to live in San Francisco -- turns out he was an Episcopal Franciscan -- he left about 10 years ago. He had come to Lindisfarne to be Assistant Vicar -- and met and married his now wife. He was very kind!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkTM99hFQ1vMPTQEByqdkkSLCsa9dsAzJJ5mdRiaLn-tcpBk4yJyb-tboYNK5XWCEBbK_2YXvwHdDK65APwOQlafyry4lPzJOFIVZO6DnG9CIunvfr2uOSWEkgN5Pp4PdjwJzqLQvozPs1/s640/blogger-image--1539512110.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkTM99hFQ1vMPTQEByqdkkSLCsa9dsAzJJ5mdRiaLn-tcpBk4yJyb-tboYNK5XWCEBbK_2YXvwHdDK65APwOQlafyry4lPzJOFIVZO6DnG9CIunvfr2uOSWEkgN5Pp4PdjwJzqLQvozPs1/s640/blogger-image--1539512110.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>Lunch was great and I was exhausted -- you may be able to see that in my eyes. I don't know if it was because we had walked so long over so many days, or if it was because I was relieved to finally get there, or ....??? All I know is that I felt bone tired! We still had time until our check in time at the Bamburg View (between 2 and 4) -- so we went to get our stamps in our books at the Post Office (it's a combination coffee shop and post office -- very interesting!). We did! We got our books stamped! I nearly cried then too!</div><div><br></div><div>We stopped at a place called Pilgrim Coffee (how appropriate!) for a cup of coffee to relax a bit before checking in. Who should come in for something to drink? Pierre -- our friend from Belgium! We invited him to sit with us. He was the one who told us about the English women -- the one sinking in the mud crossing the Pilgrim's Path. We talked about his life and his family -- he is 65 and has done many walks all over the world. He thought this one was quite difficult (thank you, Pierre -- vindicated again!). He recommended others to us -- we will be checking them out. We bid him once again a good journey -- we knew this would truly be the last time we saw him.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiugICjzg3fpN1kPMP9oKPVdR3uxbNfQp55HlT5brfhPIbW1Bs03-I5y9WYjH8dPUvyI0UKJVs2OoaFXAFZHfzDlQ72k19sD_q4ukyUJTLapRzpoccYgmINeIEXx6G3LVeXdUyL-TUSMSIe/s640/blogger-image--1712126217.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiugICjzg3fpN1kPMP9oKPVdR3uxbNfQp55HlT5brfhPIbW1Bs03-I5y9WYjH8dPUvyI0UKJVs2OoaFXAFZHfzDlQ72k19sD_q4ukyUJTLapRzpoccYgmINeIEXx6G3LVeXdUyL-TUSMSIe/s640/blogger-image--1712126217.jpg"></a></div></div></div><div><br></div><div>We checked into the B and B -- it is very comfortable and spacious, and the owners are kind. It is close to everything (well, there isn't much that's far in Lindisfarne except perhaps the castle!).</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqfWY83ho5TJ1m-qKgqfcQCQOQW1-lYvV-rmOVtZfXOcpdJ4XqfDLzVpIxu4hZvad3-LLGkVUfpoNihhR0KHFs0-nNqObNh0c9gS7MNVw1vzgAcANTFT4E7aMjoAP-bdP6Xb0k8MMzGDzT/s640/blogger-image-1798984053.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqfWY83ho5TJ1m-qKgqfcQCQOQW1-lYvV-rmOVtZfXOcpdJ4XqfDLzVpIxu4hZvad3-LLGkVUfpoNihhR0KHFs0-nNqObNh0c9gS7MNVw1vzgAcANTFT4E7aMjoAP-bdP6Xb0k8MMzGDzT/s640/blogger-image-1798984053.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>We unpacked and took showers -- whew! We're human beings again! I made the shift by putting all my hiking clothes at the bottom of the suitcase and the clean, street clothes at the top -- this shift of the luggage hit me hard. It's over -- the eight days of walking and praying on St. Cuthbert's Way are over -- we are here. I wanted to cry. Yes, there are more moving moments ahead, but I didn't think this one would hit me this hard.</div><div><br></div><div>I didn't think we had enough time to see the Priory so I suggested we see St. Mary's Anglican Church. It is built on the site that they believe the original Priory was built on. It was, for me entering it, a very "thin" place. From the moment I stepped on the grounds of the church yard, which shares space with the Priory ruins, I could feel and sense centuries of worship, pain, joy, gratitude, lament and prayer. I couldn't speak for a bit -- it was overwhelming. </div><div><br></div><div>The beauty of the building speaks for itself:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFg2wAdTWRLxxKmAT7zC40Gr6FrfeHh2FS8nasMtyaXa4XfRFqMlWOlk1PnJj80Mk_M8jORUBnhXQzMniAVEI3S9_BfnsJZTN7P53hxRNIOvpNS-WAyUYfPlFTyGu6XoWGZShKU5cQbRwA/s640/blogger-image--994397008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFg2wAdTWRLxxKmAT7zC40Gr6FrfeHh2FS8nasMtyaXa4XfRFqMlWOlk1PnJj80Mk_M8jORUBnhXQzMniAVEI3S9_BfnsJZTN7P53hxRNIOvpNS-WAyUYfPlFTyGu6XoWGZShKU5cQbRwA/s640/blogger-image--994397008.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD_yECZz4pATkdbBOFPRXZ2OCOaWXTHRYDzDTzyiJ4jd0cj4zQML-oCwk2wRqSP0pn7f3DTdb1RagY_LuPa0nmAAjIvFHOLPndRikJdgwD9SL_bqkyLdOKD-COzxfKdCc2sv5xzy3PFm8i/s640/blogger-image-1777856114.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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She cares for the flowers and other things that need tending to. She told us that in WWI over 110 men went to the war from the Island, with many not returning. "In the last war most of our men went, and many didn't return" -- she was talking about WWII. There were placques on the walls honoring some of the young men who didn't return. The island isn't very big, so I wondered how so many could leave from there. She told us that back then families were large -- 10 or 12 children or more per family -- so the numbers were greater. She also told us that the congregation is small but faithful. They have a Vicar who is currently ill, and a Curate who care for the congregation and the visitors who come to the Island.</div><div><br></div><div>We had a bit of time so we headed over to the Priory -- turns out we had enough time to tour it today, and will come back again tomorrow. The nice woman at the Priory told us where to find St. Cuthbert. We knew we had to go and see him, and to walk the grounds of the Priory. We loved it as much as we did Melrose!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8m_PXtPDDM86K4Xt6XjIcabsH28OgTXEDVoU3vdKsPVLLkCaTHMTPVK2PAwrpC0QzxslhYFzlw3D-hhAhK8180HQLtIk_0xEV53e7EhJr0t6C-NQi3lK_t4gcQlrcLo6Pj6kEUuNZpV1H/s640/blogger-image--1504263178.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8m_PXtPDDM86K4Xt6XjIcabsH28OgTXEDVoU3vdKsPVLLkCaTHMTPVK2PAwrpC0QzxslhYFzlw3D-hhAhK8180HQLtIk_0xEV53e7EhJr0t6C-NQi3lK_t4gcQlrcLo6Pj6kEUuNZpV1H/s640/blogger-image--1504263178.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtbbCO9UTak5RjsOnKhVHvE3kuRcaPMkCIbYm5vAeGfOBQ4hcGjPLFDzRWbRwB3sZxg-3Mc8aoadtv3jQGVviLRJK6UtxjA6jMjmeFVmcHmU-BZzFSJJeDoiDxSbpmesglxMDGiwnOwQgj/s640/blogger-image-1135579880.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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We went. It was lay lead -- there were 3 members of the congregation there and 22 visitors. Yes, 25 for Evening Prayer! It was a lovely service. I loved the opening prayer:</div><div><i>Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation,</i></div><div><i>To you be glory and praise for ever.</i></div><div><i>Raised to your right hand on high</i></div><div><i>The ascended Christ shows us the prints of love</i></div><div><i>And bestows on us the gifts of grace.</i></div><div><i>As your Spirit renews the face of the earth,</i></div><div><i>May we bring forth the fruit of the Spirit</i></div><div><i>And reveal your glory in all the world.</i></div><div><i>Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.</i></div><div><i>Blessed be God for ever. </i></div><div><br></div><div>I also loved, near the end, the prayer dedicated to St. Aidan:</div><div><i>Holy loving God,</i></div><div><i>You called the gentle bishop Aidan</i></div><div><i>To proclaim the Gospel from this island;</i></div><div><i>Give us the same heart for the Gospel,</i></div><div><i>That we too may seek your kingdom of justice, love and peace; </i></div><div><i>Through Jesus Christ. Your Son our Lord, </i></div><div><i>Who is alive and reigns with you,</i></div><div><i>In the unity of the Holy Spirit, </i></div><div><i>One God, now and for ever. Amen. </i></div><div><br></div><div>Just in time we made it to our dinner reservation at the Manor Inn and Restaurant. I remembered that Mark Weitzel stayed here last year while he was on the island. We were seated at the window looking out at the castle. We couldn't ask for anything better and felt blessed.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4g0FI9XKcXsvIKjWSmkd1BjbMbSDtCdmmKi_GRdo4FJqckDexeVVGaWdn0MLbwVgM6VEZMknwAaN6EA-SESM1MHPMZp8JUHpiWiBEGG7NniDjy7sD__EjX8WbjMws46N0jee1y2Zxanae/s640/blogger-image-1559067249.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4g0FI9XKcXsvIKjWSmkd1BjbMbSDtCdmmKi_GRdo4FJqckDexeVVGaWdn0MLbwVgM6VEZMknwAaN6EA-SESM1MHPMZp8JUHpiWiBEGG7NniDjy7sD__EjX8WbjMws46N0jee1y2Zxanae/s640/blogger-image-1559067249.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>After dinner we took a long walk out to the castle. On the way we ran into the nice man from the Ship restaurant who used to be an Episcopal Franciscan. He knows Brother Ambrose, Br. Jude, etc. -- but I forgot to get his name! </div><div><br></div><div>We went on up towards the castle on our walk and to our delight we were once again among the sheep. It made my heart sing to be out there, look out over the Sea, look up at the castle, and be in nature. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsUhoIT7RrL9Oh426Vy2oEMTSaluVKb5u9NNrQADu3A9rCzYNhZ7CeVl6C7mJeERNt7vbESvdRK52axmGd7MG2Nky6c_XT6QrJ-kBZGQMJkBb0dYj9KTDvO5JSp1ERSbpL-9k_ix0Mn90f/s640/blogger-image-1073188129.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsUhoIT7RrL9Oh426Vy2oEMTSaluVKb5u9NNrQADu3A9rCzYNhZ7CeVl6C7mJeERNt7vbESvdRK52axmGd7MG2Nky6c_XT6QrJ-kBZGQMJkBb0dYj9KTDvO5JSp1ERSbpL-9k_ix0Mn90f/s640/blogger-image-1073188129.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI-IhspjcDmrVaHNmJiBrbOFV4WkMvLlkMoJv0Rby3Wt3cMoViaBnE6kC7Wl8-4pIRAgaTmDI7ajTKN0I8JgYOcfv73f2lm6s5d1B4tDRNzEsqWp-Fe1D_XUjNSezlkiLKzMl9oqjYfeyH/s640/blogger-image--1282021369.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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You can't really see them in the picture -- but all the holes in that hill had rabbits in them.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJWtBjzTGHmHQMcK6iU9yJgGmHB_IY4uJ1dFnsQWBEigVXKrxD9Srd3qiyfm7nuHdZYYbI9zfjJinM_AEZz17891-z22P-PSermyuf9DZbaWzhLK0E_rBztjkEi-8Fjz1awrm8ppPkbNuq/s640/blogger-image-632504555.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJWtBjzTGHmHQMcK6iU9yJgGmHB_IY4uJ1dFnsQWBEigVXKrxD9Srd3qiyfm7nuHdZYYbI9zfjJinM_AEZz17891-z22P-PSermyuf9DZbaWzhLK0E_rBztjkEi-8Fjz1awrm8ppPkbNuq/s640/blogger-image-632504555.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Walking back we both reflected on how quiet the island was when all the day visitors left. It was only people who live on the island or those staying in B and Bs or inns that were here, and it wasn't the large crowds we encountered this morning and afternoon. It was quiet. The birds were singing -- lots of birds. It was peaceful and peace-filled -- and that's the way I felt. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSvydvzOLa4AlfspcUumL-jY1VT98V1OXSGMJ_WV2KoeiIju5KgKK6P0Ax0IcgU-VvYdQ4HH-wAkX4TnAXU0DyX0-xEIHb4Q_bTpmUfLj58mY693fvm7rslIN8IO_7af9vzTSq14lv47ex/s640/blogger-image--1165651265.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSvydvzOLa4AlfspcUumL-jY1VT98V1OXSGMJ_WV2KoeiIju5KgKK6P0Ax0IcgU-VvYdQ4HH-wAkX4TnAXU0DyX0-xEIHb4Q_bTpmUfLj58mY693fvm7rslIN8IO_7af9vzTSq14lv47ex/s640/blogger-image--1165651265.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZdyd8CAUc4P1_kKOm_-WUk7D_w5EZdfNs2fRXW8F3J7g5RhJHi0Y37WzeBd_PtNO3W3pBetrKEQHUaJfJP6nf-gb2jL36pTaC6z54X6Xj9VOkMKYMV_Blvv7eqN7QCuN2Kd9xgK6adHU6/s640/blogger-image-1803432574.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZdyd8CAUc4P1_kKOm_-WUk7D_w5EZdfNs2fRXW8F3J7g5RhJHi0Y37WzeBd_PtNO3W3pBetrKEQHUaJfJP6nf-gb2jL36pTaC6z54X6Xj9VOkMKYMV_Blvv7eqN7QCuN2Kd9xgK6adHU6/s640/blogger-image-1803432574.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSxHTE2i63093vDeAn3qN3j5L0Pjxnm2nv_stef5C61EEmhwEkrkuRM8C2Z2BgcVj0KBgk7klK2pMi1WNtss3e6bRemC5e6Gnm71_SRM0icuzJDDPnVjuC-EERV9IwKhy4gVTTyr1KrC_i/s640/blogger-image-1829135326.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSxHTE2i63093vDeAn3qN3j5L0Pjxnm2nv_stef5C61EEmhwEkrkuRM8C2Z2BgcVj0KBgk7klK2pMi1WNtss3e6bRemC5e6Gnm71_SRM0icuzJDDPnVjuC-EERV9IwKhy4gVTTyr1KrC_i/s640/blogger-image-1829135326.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglUfFMh4b4hrzQBdqZ9aa7dH9VgLI-XV08fchcmieD98F0WAYWFyOdqt5N87_TiqlDN4wSMk72GmbQLTD-M-tOIc55sFjnI7QVMH-eRgb5ZTKrBMUvDi9uu0GkFJkhdgg4UDvG9teNqQWj/s640/blogger-image-1994661494.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglUfFMh4b4hrzQBdqZ9aa7dH9VgLI-XV08fchcmieD98F0WAYWFyOdqt5N87_TiqlDN4wSMk72GmbQLTD-M-tOIc55sFjnI7QVMH-eRgb5ZTKrBMUvDi9uu0GkFJkhdgg4UDvG9teNqQWj/s640/blogger-image-1994661494.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Peaceful and peace-filled. I <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">loved this prayer I saw at the entrance of St. Mary's:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9x8YeKJlnaNaOMH0Y_UejuN3Oh6JbI8KGp4xo-qWiHE-qwfr3m-uIsX1hITDFjMLEqecrBSFRwVnwMLTKYlflLaVu8BVCtaWojg1tESAg8SlrMYP6a8_adu6d3-5B6VxmOFV6gqGfg1sE/s640/blogger-image--1397811179.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9x8YeKJlnaNaOMH0Y_UejuN3Oh6JbI8KGp4xo-qWiHE-qwfr3m-uIsX1hITDFjMLEqecrBSFRwVnwMLTKYlflLaVu8BVCtaWojg1tESAg8SlrMYP6a8_adu6d3-5B6VxmOFV6gqGfg1sE/s640/blogger-image--1397811179.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><br></div><div>This has been a journey I've longed to make -- and here I am. I know processing this will take time. I'm ready to take that time. </div><div><br></div><div>Total steps today: 27,012. 10.84 miles (6.39 to Lindisfarne, the rest walking around Lindisfarne). </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Obispa Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09635531765543363366noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278349311006950200.post-77268336162067889082016-05-09T22:45:00.001-07:002016-05-10T00:13:41.962-07:00Day 43: St. Cuthbert's Cave: Wooler to Fenwick<div>Woke to a beautiful, warm morning. It was the first day that we didn't start out with wool caps, scarves and our jackets!</div><div><br></div><div>We met the man who has been picking up our luggage-- here is the company van:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGrcVjyyNAiIku_2QiaY1DS_D-2HEyDtssPkShL1NXHKm8_M6nVZk39niv1m-LDL5FiuOJVcibTdupcdWDjd_uQPph4ebffklMRRtlaGr4aId7r7LGwolzho5TNiBcgV8-Xz6PVZtTaUCZ/s640/blogger-image--118455672.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGrcVjyyNAiIku_2QiaY1DS_D-2HEyDtssPkShL1NXHKm8_M6nVZk39niv1m-LDL5FiuOJVcibTdupcdWDjd_uQPph4ebffklMRRtlaGr4aId7r7LGwolzho5TNiBcgV8-Xz6PVZtTaUCZ/s640/blogger-image--118455672.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We said goodbye to Wooler after buying our lunch at Cheviot Bakery.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyvKi3Ym8aWcmS5KYhpnr12uW0Rv6B3-EtNDwOdVuyKBr46oKrmmT9t0AH-BlTZFZ1cgLsVtU-RyXu1OP8qTWcZjqQytbgm7sAltF0ze2y6Rd_61tyut1AP7qXw5StUCo3SFAvynHCbFRr/s640/blogger-image-955582231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyvKi3Ym8aWcmS5KYhpnr12uW0Rv6B3-EtNDwOdVuyKBr46oKrmmT9t0AH-BlTZFZ1cgLsVtU-RyXu1OP8qTWcZjqQytbgm7sAltF0ze2y6Rd_61tyut1AP7qXw5StUCo3SFAvynHCbFRr/s640/blogger-image-955582231.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ1iYIRFMkREOiZ13gIf23VlF420nDArIWGG6f8gwWivISvFphpcShUbrjSgPZU1p4Eu4EVet1fQkq-osN3TeLTVy1uYYsASc5HL-egRovzSBtF-IlJmnXXkZmb7RqyUv8exVYu4LXLvPB/s640/blogger-image--1095698986.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ1iYIRFMkREOiZ13gIf23VlF420nDArIWGG6f8gwWivISvFphpcShUbrjSgPZU1p4Eu4EVet1fQkq-osN3TeLTVy1uYYsASc5HL-egRovzSBtF-IlJmnXXkZmb7RqyUv8exVYu4LXLvPB/s640/blogger-image--1095698986.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The statues that are carved on top of the posts at the front of this elementary school were carved by Italian prisoners of war during WWII-- the site of the school was the internment camp:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRPtcj31AtuVxXhRwoCxbvoFE77FZA3AcZsnJThpfSHMwaWqYlsEQWoXIMWNohTqioS_4K-X0Oowb6kUU_-SqLW3MTMRQCJWrLIo_1WE4UzHQNbuZIZP355zRyysxYgQ2zQmKSCKSysS06/s640/blogger-image--2115854132.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRPtcj31AtuVxXhRwoCxbvoFE77FZA3AcZsnJThpfSHMwaWqYlsEQWoXIMWNohTqioS_4K-X0Oowb6kUU_-SqLW3MTMRQCJWrLIo_1WE4UzHQNbuZIZP355zRyysxYgQ2zQmKSCKSysS06/s640/blogger-image--2115854132.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>I thought I was being a lazy person as we left Wooler and got on the Way -- it was all paves streets for almost 2 miles including this last long rise:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcr07DqAsJ2l6TwAxuw7O7_9x7VU1EmZPqnjGycD8p-jD6eIZplu2Xl5kmnV2CTcukTeks03pN8afHPuk9c4lhP6T2gn1hXYMSWwGh9X5RZWul0PzkLgjka7PsW_w1HwokpZt2MoUTaPUm/s640/blogger-image-205212199.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcr07DqAsJ2l6TwAxuw7O7_9x7VU1EmZPqnjGycD8p-jD6eIZplu2Xl5kmnV2CTcukTeks03pN8afHPuk9c4lhP6T2gn1hXYMSWwGh9X5RZWul0PzkLgjka7PsW_w1HwokpZt2MoUTaPUm/s640/blogger-image-205212199.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>It kept on getting steeper:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPV63ZKv2heqeFxEtTWnshT6mdjNzq7f_6cdJzLkVZ5HUm3ioWhoH_8btsLX2_fONzTy3R7bMrqCnf5aQB1ZTJJNp8O70mrhLgxwQVZhRyw2hSem2hyphenhyphenE08wKtLhj-_OWhyphenhyphenp4BUgbnqUZvZ/s640/blogger-image--1910201674.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPV63ZKv2heqeFxEtTWnshT6mdjNzq7f_6cdJzLkVZ5HUm3ioWhoH_8btsLX2_fONzTy3R7bMrqCnf5aQB1ZTJJNp8O70mrhLgxwQVZhRyw2hSem2hyphenhyphenE08wKtLhj-_OWhyphenhyphenp4BUgbnqUZvZ/s640/blogger-image--1910201674.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>When we finally got to the 'flat top' while the view was amazing it was a lot of work getting there! The nice English gentleman we met yesterday passed us again but stopped to talk. He is trying to make it to Lindisfarne today but was upset and slowed down by the 'lie' told in the book-- it wasnanhard climb up. Okay, I felt vindicated!</div><div><br></div><div>The day was spent walking in either open sheep fields with lots of sheep or through small wooded areas. Regardless there were lots of ascents and descents -- some tougher than others. I kept thinking to myself, "you are determined to get to St. Cuthbert's Cave, but don't skip paying attention to the beauty around you". My prayer was for patience and presence. My prayer was answered!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjny8oVe3X2TWHnF0ZUIAChwtjA5KvKdYVcLuL1I9jt3Qb7OyEfMIfZuwPoWqQ4cmDVickxdgpIPEplSLAVkpCxMhMlW8Eh84OpUlnD_pvRnB5n3tQotbQ-A6UH7jwe8Vh_I9nKiWxt9gAM/s640/blogger-image--385029917.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjny8oVe3X2TWHnF0ZUIAChwtjA5KvKdYVcLuL1I9jt3Qb7OyEfMIfZuwPoWqQ4cmDVickxdgpIPEplSLAVkpCxMhMlW8Eh84OpUlnD_pvRnB5n3tQotbQ-A6UH7jwe8Vh_I9nKiWxt9gAM/s640/blogger-image--385029917.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_PmFbKzti_Asel-IjBoQAW0H44oJ1YexxQMINtUsH_4WfMK89uPtaCLIlFfPsSaWvyLJigHzq3VQyRmgMTrXsx0DPkXyhyr5oF1rgXCeoTTkoSkjGZe7rzu-voJxi-5b03E5DTgN_s3tT/s640/blogger-image-311536605.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_PmFbKzti_Asel-IjBoQAW0H44oJ1YexxQMINtUsH_4WfMK89uPtaCLIlFfPsSaWvyLJigHzq3VQyRmgMTrXsx0DPkXyhyr5oF1rgXCeoTTkoSkjGZe7rzu-voJxi-5b03E5DTgN_s3tT/s640/blogger-image-311536605.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyD_BZ5oErLPP2t6ytfaKKzj2wHqTRYyfzZqGjfcrxMpkYhw0vTOO1M_TNIgH7L79ogG_oGe6OB73v31ttUN6L2CcWxx7nPPOVoWWO5xsD-GlzMaELX-dEyJTOJemMVBafWHE_msZc2hu6/s640/blogger-image-1693001619.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyD_BZ5oErLPP2t6ytfaKKzj2wHqTRYyfzZqGjfcrxMpkYhw0vTOO1M_TNIgH7L79ogG_oGe6OB73v31ttUN6L2CcWxx7nPPOVoWWO5xsD-GlzMaELX-dEyJTOJemMVBafWHE_msZc2hu6/s640/blogger-image-1693001619.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkKZ2rTUhiLDLJCSvpEsHQ0hYVhjNToKTiqzb14F3eoQzntnXMrjubSiM2aFtzWfxnK2dqDW2OdWA7xoxXaKjG3fMLhdCpiozIIuObeMQ9aUL8cd-mJlch_mz3at0r2qlsuSkZ4o5kBKDj/s640/blogger-image-531952426.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkKZ2rTUhiLDLJCSvpEsHQ0hYVhjNToKTiqzb14F3eoQzntnXMrjubSiM2aFtzWfxnK2dqDW2OdWA7xoxXaKjG3fMLhdCpiozIIuObeMQ9aUL8cd-mJlch_mz3at0r2qlsuSkZ4o5kBKDj/s640/blogger-image-531952426.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrBCOAXEg0OnPCohoOoXnKqabMkPQtMaMzE8ZHAttZaNoU8EoNzqG5J5Wo9d5_yopQe5JL-zmT9GXIeEWK1MgC7Y07XqFmRDCITZ47z76r_ret1LcnCtomNpp3mw2JdmsU2S7vR3kJYfGs/s640/blogger-image-743607894.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrBCOAXEg0OnPCohoOoXnKqabMkPQtMaMzE8ZHAttZaNoU8EoNzqG5J5Wo9d5_yopQe5JL-zmT9GXIeEWK1MgC7Y07XqFmRDCITZ47z76r_ret1LcnCtomNpp3mw2JdmsU2S7vR3kJYfGs/s640/blogger-image-743607894.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvEmav199lmSC8yRZcY5aOlj7xtOhDMJUb3I_Z2Lm6YbI6ydZuncYhEHwOWMujSZBrVmA1TBf3aCQCHryOHdI5fEMP4TqeuUTeKW8ilwk61u26VzywEgsfYkEhhDd9Yje_pKbMcnjNFoJ3/s640/blogger-image-736540289.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvEmav199lmSC8yRZcY5aOlj7xtOhDMJUb3I_Z2Lm6YbI6ydZuncYhEHwOWMujSZBrVmA1TBf3aCQCHryOHdI5fEMP4TqeuUTeKW8ilwk61u26VzywEgsfYkEhhDd9Yje_pKbMcnjNFoJ3/s640/blogger-image-736540289.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We kept walking and walking. Steve and I have the same rhythm while we walk when it comes to going up steep inclines-- walk 50 feet and stop and look around. I climbed Croagh Patrick in Ireland in 2007 the same way! We also have an easy way of being together including collaborating easily on which was to go-- whether crossing a boggy mess or determining which path is really THE path. I hummed, sang and prayed my way along the path.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzvYzb1e8mwtMWncQanWWkiWQP8BFDUbeBNnh0QUF9N5gSp8-iFo5Uh2rS3ilTE_f3xoJwKCTkSU6RUJoWrN2IfRuT903tNmZ1Y8jSfCrIxYS0VBBe_i1fUahjLd7kancbP-TNJmEUS0AO/s640/blogger-image-1332028097.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzvYzb1e8mwtMWncQanWWkiWQP8BFDUbeBNnh0QUF9N5gSp8-iFo5Uh2rS3ilTE_f3xoJwKCTkSU6RUJoWrN2IfRuT903tNmZ1Y8jSfCrIxYS0VBBe_i1fUahjLd7kancbP-TNJmEUS0AO/s640/blogger-image-1332028097.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih7RL5ty2VMDJwDLhgUe-VVExJ2wCdqoDOQCmUsBxIGbb2b5kkbwSbegueF9U3Dj9w94-eFr85X0BaS36bkgZRXsgkrns84zUqDl0KD8ty2gspmbi6a7fQVJXyUjM1h8zdbB9zQuJ7XlK3/s640/blogger-image--346047870.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih7RL5ty2VMDJwDLhgUe-VVExJ2wCdqoDOQCmUsBxIGbb2b5kkbwSbegueF9U3Dj9w94-eFr85X0BaS36bkgZRXsgkrns84zUqDl0KD8ty2gspmbi6a7fQVJXyUjM1h8zdbB9zQuJ7XlK3/s640/blogger-image--346047870.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9yBbsLR0o1FwQnRNCdOrw1-wyZt5EmxXNRh0uyQknH4B7jnYVRiYeJkxFfkVF7Ev6V_6wuzBrf4uOoMNn-l_J18Hn-pAIW6LE_zCLkNVp7uYKyrhhVLcb3sb73fPyrUlmWqHuEW_te1MC/s640/blogger-image-456975712.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9yBbsLR0o1FwQnRNCdOrw1-wyZt5EmxXNRh0uyQknH4B7jnYVRiYeJkxFfkVF7Ev6V_6wuzBrf4uOoMNn-l_J18Hn-pAIW6LE_zCLkNVp7uYKyrhhVLcb3sb73fPyrUlmWqHuEW_te1MC/s640/blogger-image-456975712.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We crossed a beautiful old bridge:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK6WcBWVj0IZPEhrEpN9yDG0JPiMckH7yUxLuOZHlo6RpfsZM4zM-Pe-MBs-MrWtrZ0mypivZWPfYYS7E_cWer8UvAc1KcVG3h16dfzjJEkRykvJ23gwlJavGaN2sUgAsKBnXVC1IP6RW_/s640/blogger-image--1268811063.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK6WcBWVj0IZPEhrEpN9yDG0JPiMckH7yUxLuOZHlo6RpfsZM4zM-Pe-MBs-MrWtrZ0mypivZWPfYYS7E_cWer8UvAc1KcVG3h16dfzjJEkRykvJ23gwlJavGaN2sUgAsKBnXVC1IP6RW_/s640/blogger-image--1268811063.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSIyG7bz0b3sr1dkLO6jupd5ismPaJApGyxlU0UV43VBgy-EJLNglBBKbUnXDCOcohz5rX2ndG9ujXyvdOU1h7XWW6RKk_nP-GJD9WLBCS3E2AXesR6LcgjxkSJahWTSBJ5eFRnK8IgeBS/s640/blogger-image--50795046.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSIyG7bz0b3sr1dkLO6jupd5ismPaJApGyxlU0UV43VBgy-EJLNglBBKbUnXDCOcohz5rX2ndG9ujXyvdOU1h7XWW6RKk_nP-GJD9WLBCS3E2AXesR6LcgjxkSJahWTSBJ5eFRnK8IgeBS/s640/blogger-image--50795046.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>At one point we were in an area where it is believed that Cuthbert tended sheep.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgESZPCt3ZA1E521zJbnHp3bro4__6x2G3vuWbRigvuFIJn75FkfzNn3jzW4yI6BMgKRuyCZBNK8eO8FHWiXeCcSqq-YrlkncRYyR3q8ChjZysB23yPyyslvkQPGfYFSt4-YYoqwLlAM8qi/s640/blogger-image-929815612.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgESZPCt3ZA1E521zJbnHp3bro4__6x2G3vuWbRigvuFIJn75FkfzNn3jzW4yI6BMgKRuyCZBNK8eO8FHWiXeCcSqq-YrlkncRYyR3q8ChjZysB23yPyyslvkQPGfYFSt4-YYoqwLlAM8qi/s640/blogger-image-929815612.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Regardless as to whether or not Cuthbert actually tended sheep there, it was humbling to be in a place where just walking along some ancient paths and across fields you can feel the lives of the people currently living there but also feel the history all around you-- from Iron Age forts to Cairns to ruins of homes, churches and castles. I was overwhelmed at times. As I was in Italy, with walking through this history. I thought about all the lives, loves, feuds, wars, work, prayers, changes -- you can't help but think of those things during the hours of walking in silence.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We stopped in Horton, sat on a fence near at cattle farm, and ate a snack/lunch. It was good to sit in the shade and get off of our feet for a few minutes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We headed up another steep incline (yes, really!) and headed in our way.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj64QZuLbKAqYNjI5P0HFFtzVGJblOas-RkvgVWdTx1BPTebDDTOii0ExCGU79R-OGMuatXW2ticAKisDKS7J3Tts6gydDd0XLxL4tEn0e_G0MeYQpgHjNIDXKyiEdAFqc4pAwLJMqbXvTG/s640/blogger-image-416287562.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj64QZuLbKAqYNjI5P0HFFtzVGJblOas-RkvgVWdTx1BPTebDDTOii0ExCGU79R-OGMuatXW2ticAKisDKS7J3Tts6gydDd0XLxL4tEn0e_G0MeYQpgHjNIDXKyiEdAFqc4pAwLJMqbXvTG/s640/blogger-image-416287562.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPb0zN5RdPVa0R6APzrRtExYVG2_qYcT7UBOv8k1QqFCFBAs-rva3u3EbjJOhAKiwJIrxAOPkuA_-3VLkOLUp6iK6EQ9915mTm5MWsumn7slt8iCSWwCsesHjQAwGrlCyTGS5Tu5j4iFyJ/s640/blogger-image-624562529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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As with other Holy Sites that can't be identified 100% -- does not matter? No. It is enough to know the story and to feel a bit closer to it in this space.</div><div><br></div><div>My only sadness here was that irbid literally the only place along the entire route that had graffiti!</div><div><br></div><div>Steve and I stopped here for a while -- we were the only ones there. Steve offered a beautiful prayer. We sat and ate a snack and took it all in. How did they know about this place? How much has the topography changed in over 1,200 years? 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Though we walked the longest distance yet, we weren't tired. I think walking this part of the Way was in some ways exhilarating for us. Let's see what tomorrow at Lindisfarne brings!</div><div><br></div><div>Total steps: 36.154. 13.97 miles </div>Obispa Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09635531765543363366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278349311006950200.post-85191551371864981082016-05-08T12:40:00.003-07:002016-05-08T12:40:51.402-07:00Day 42: Here comes the Sun -- and More Steep Ascents: Herhpool to Wooler<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue light" , , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">A good night's sleep and a "Happy Mother's Day" from Steve, and a card Jardine gave to Steve to give to me today made this a start to a nice day.</span></div>
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It felt great not to have to get everything packed up to go to the next B and B -- we are staying here again tonight. The bad news is that because we were out of our routine we forgot the sunscreen for Steve and for me! I ended up with sunburned hands from holding the poles.</div>
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We were picked up by Ron's Taxi at 9:30 -- the same nice man who picked us up at Hethpool yesterday. A quick drive back to where he picked picked us up and we were out again on the trail.</div>
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It was foggy out but it lifted as we walked. In fact for a few hours we were out in the sun with no chance of shade and no breeze -- it was toasty out there!</div>
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A series of ascents with beautiful views!</div>
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There were quite a few sections walking among the sheep -- I loved it!</div>
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We met two nice men from England who stopped and talked with us. It was becoming much warmer and the mist had burned off.</div>
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We met a School teacher and his daughter who were leading young men and women on a two day one night hike to prep for a bigger hike. They had hiked up to the top of two hill forts with one teacher with the teacher we were speaking with bringing up the rear. He was very kind and talked fondly and with knowledge about the area. The young people and teachers hiked to the top of these two hill forts:</div>
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We met a nice couple who have been hiking for over 30 years. They told us they walked the St. Cuthbert walk when it first opened -- they told us at the time it was very poorly signed and there were very few accommodations to stay in along the way. They also told us there are more sheep in Northumberland than there are people!</div>
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We saw a red grouse, Hawks, heard all kinds of birds, and saw hares and of course sheep!</div>
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The walk continued on -- long open stretches on top of a ridge. We met a Blegian man who was by himself and quite in a hurry. We met two English women who also didn't stop long to chat.</div>
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Obispa Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09635531765543363366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278349311006950200.post-68372092284400376692016-05-08T09:03:00.001-07:002016-05-08T12:13:22.779-07:00Day 42: Here comes the Sun -- and More Steep Ascents: Hethpool to Wooler<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">A good night's sleep and a "Happy Mother's Day" from Steve, and a card Jardine gave to Steve to give to me today made this a start to a nice day.</span></div></div><div><br></div><div>It felt great not to have to get everything packed up to go to the next B and B -- we are staying here again tonight. The bad news is that because we were out of our routine we forgot the sunscreen for Steve and for me! I ended up with sunburned hands from holding the poles.</div><div><br></div><div>We were picked up by Ron's Taxi at 9:30 -- the same nice man who picked us up at Hethpool yesterday. A quick drive back to where he picked picked us up and we were out again on the trail.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz-gjM-GKqhu335tswDcgcOcbISmh5O8sX_RjG3gjHpftZozyRRNCy3sMnjM3u7gvTaGdZnvNCxPra5Yk4ypFYQxD8UGInRLBtglQM-xb2mnlhVmReTJDqbuW9KpZWkZyF-3F0pzdq0CbH/s640/blogger-image--364054062.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz-gjM-GKqhu335tswDcgcOcbISmh5O8sX_RjG3gjHpftZozyRRNCy3sMnjM3u7gvTaGdZnvNCxPra5Yk4ypFYQxD8UGInRLBtglQM-xb2mnlhVmReTJDqbuW9KpZWkZyF-3F0pzdq0CbH/s640/blogger-image--364054062.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGCnszzbMTaocJkI4g5qdR9jyNNwFL3N_R0tJYPazaOe2tPUm8lbNqy-1mMq9sQYIX7SIjAkErI1jm0RPfzh7fexS6-qyM96BWbKrNv7BkOj6-fv6ZX3LF1FBsihci7yB8d1oGCR3H-JhO/s640/blogger-image--1482919228.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGCnszzbMTaocJkI4g5qdR9jyNNwFL3N_R0tJYPazaOe2tPUm8lbNqy-1mMq9sQYIX7SIjAkErI1jm0RPfzh7fexS6-qyM96BWbKrNv7BkOj6-fv6ZX3LF1FBsihci7yB8d1oGCR3H-JhO/s640/blogger-image--1482919228.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>It was foggy out but it lifted as we walked. In fact for a few hours we were out in the sun with no chance of shade and no breeze -- it was toasty out there!</div><div><br></div><div>A series of ascents with beautiful views!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-UUwFQE4ztfQcOgr1QALA19gp78mKPOIYclzEDDRjCqtx2marqSqlx7vNJNmOTjaL3xS1Hc5NRS1iODYY2OEoq-Io5S-S4VHKt5ZUyb5858FN3hZy_iqFKdOSh2MobDD90Vj_9XL7eyrM/s640/blogger-image-2086532252.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-UUwFQE4ztfQcOgr1QALA19gp78mKPOIYclzEDDRjCqtx2marqSqlx7vNJNmOTjaL3xS1Hc5NRS1iODYY2OEoq-Io5S-S4VHKt5ZUyb5858FN3hZy_iqFKdOSh2MobDD90Vj_9XL7eyrM/s640/blogger-image-2086532252.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJrtwuEfhc8opY-LPYaI_qQI3OndJxjGOjqO8KRkf__jA1ApkBnrEYuc7iYFeaM7_fxRFGSzv4_mVtQZTu90w40Of9tBazb3fyclxjfwXgk534PsXbbeaEnOa8K7TM3JW9LTt8l0wmKI7g/s640/blogger-image--1191228023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJrtwuEfhc8opY-LPYaI_qQI3OndJxjGOjqO8KRkf__jA1ApkBnrEYuc7iYFeaM7_fxRFGSzv4_mVtQZTu90w40Of9tBazb3fyclxjfwXgk534PsXbbeaEnOa8K7TM3JW9LTt8l0wmKI7g/s640/blogger-image--1191228023.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg49aFdDXWes9S2ZiHZMensk2JN0G3495CS4Grpfbul1-CDVlRkdJ0-etDJfIu2WzbOod_WhP8K4Qw5U95GG9tGLH2x-myFWJ9ZD1DsWfxdwOe-ARcGydp9RoxYDjjHuUrtA1eViNqRCblu/s640/blogger-image--1228341239.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg49aFdDXWes9S2ZiHZMensk2JN0G3495CS4Grpfbul1-CDVlRkdJ0-etDJfIu2WzbOod_WhP8K4Qw5U95GG9tGLH2x-myFWJ9ZD1DsWfxdwOe-ARcGydp9RoxYDjjHuUrtA1eViNqRCblu/s640/blogger-image--1228341239.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpDl-ymUby1ReBItl9pVMdamymHszd85Kw8ySOcOFZ3CDO3sA7gC8tN2otWIFUpT3zpzrQKZ0HZEjnjFVFUIQwT4C6Jh-ToocBK8FSAkl9PomDKl9OeVbK1-cbNblbRTd3dfGrqRSkGm9v/s640/blogger-image--1640422606.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpDl-ymUby1ReBItl9pVMdamymHszd85Kw8ySOcOFZ3CDO3sA7gC8tN2otWIFUpT3zpzrQKZ0HZEjnjFVFUIQwT4C6Jh-ToocBK8FSAkl9PomDKl9OeVbK1-cbNblbRTd3dfGrqRSkGm9v/s640/blogger-image--1640422606.jpg"></a></div>There were quite a few sections among the sheep -- I loved it!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU1JAF47P1Y8SpODv2pZ7oYtj7rF-mS2Pn8Bdm1oM1FZSpNEwrUdxcMTNbFVF_p2RE5EyWHdhO3oSdx2sGwbhdEaPcXEadHMbkXf26evt00kAdJ4mPT639awfoadyC2MJD9U8k8-HL6OXh/s640/blogger-image-690758901.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU1JAF47P1Y8SpODv2pZ7oYtj7rF-mS2Pn8Bdm1oM1FZSpNEwrUdxcMTNbFVF_p2RE5EyWHdhO3oSdx2sGwbhdEaPcXEadHMbkXf26evt00kAdJ4mPT639awfoadyC2MJD9U8k8-HL6OXh/s640/blogger-image-690758901.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We stopped and had a snack -- bananas and coffee -- it hit the spot!</div><div><br></div><div>We met two nice men from England who stopped and talked with us. It was becoming much warmer and the mist had burned off.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI7gxDnxMQyJAhmXWmqcFRUY4Z_qOnfkUFFEARDroWZGT3adCWNIkH1Z2ScqfGVQfxMWJfOyE110DPXmhvQs4bozlDT0-e8TINNQ7rue20J5xAq6WsbWQviMBqOSPrOYP7xOR0CGqZR-b8/s640/blogger-image--70833931.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI7gxDnxMQyJAhmXWmqcFRUY4Z_qOnfkUFFEARDroWZGT3adCWNIkH1Z2ScqfGVQfxMWJfOyE110DPXmhvQs4bozlDT0-e8TINNQ7rue20J5xAq6WsbWQviMBqOSPrOYP7xOR0CGqZR-b8/s640/blogger-image--70833931.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqXAZqsdwGUcpkM01qEcVVvbtKtkUm_9t2cLM6OQ-EepXiFLhNDz9AGLJ7aJ3gb1bRlrDsgecQuggXTARMsCDs3TvMDXqLPq3TZ1maSq3h43smtiZf_KjUAFXmbKfZCUk3WA9VEaI2FyKz/s640/blogger-image-484095452.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqXAZqsdwGUcpkM01qEcVVvbtKtkUm_9t2cLM6OQ-EepXiFLhNDz9AGLJ7aJ3gb1bRlrDsgecQuggXTARMsCDs3TvMDXqLPq3TZ1maSq3h43smtiZf_KjUAFXmbKfZCUk3WA9VEaI2FyKz/s640/blogger-image-484095452.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu7HszDonhGeHgCHMqx4gZhQW2DKwNQ9fsLGZ2TFNFL83NIzF91tXGExcDP4n6UkSd7axcWMoiIZ93a_aYvabYla8Yg7aAhr7exeLYJDMC2nTyB1IvScvZM5XZ1U_kH8bSn27-kuNRV-P3/s640/blogger-image--507000010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu7HszDonhGeHgCHMqx4gZhQW2DKwNQ9fsLGZ2TFNFL83NIzF91tXGExcDP4n6UkSd7axcWMoiIZ93a_aYvabYla8Yg7aAhr7exeLYJDMC2nTyB1IvScvZM5XZ1U_kH8bSn27-kuNRV-P3/s640/blogger-image--507000010.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZkvuAsAqAONhI4W6uCYcnVdDZd2YItkZOQiE7QfCCEwKoGfYctTEdFzxfS8xMqlZ1WcINdqYeHBzwB6wsBTV7qtfIA5quYtLo31uVoY7tD_DmY9viA4S7Gyffv-7AR3l1mg-FfonblCl3/s640/blogger-image-1237267051.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZkvuAsAqAONhI4W6uCYcnVdDZd2YItkZOQiE7QfCCEwKoGfYctTEdFzxfS8xMqlZ1WcINdqYeHBzwB6wsBTV7qtfIA5quYtLo31uVoY7tD_DmY9viA4S7Gyffv-7AR3l1mg-FfonblCl3/s640/blogger-image-1237267051.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>We met a School teacher and his daughter -- who were leading young men and women on a two day one night hike to prep for a bigger hike. They had hiked up to the top of two hill forts with one teacher with the teacher we were speaking with bringing up the rear. He was very kind and talked fondly and with knowledge about the area. The young people and teachers hiked to the top of these two hill forts:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFIfdUWWaeUdgJYqJijZyKPSiQzlJiQ379hWVXIDBD0WvN-DDbveo43NUBPlyhVw5liRANnPCMDUbc_85r0Uh58XgbidNZKbqwGJYEcza-yA5K5hF7prnhxbLqd5_GW3rRSJ7GsG3_uRvA/s640/blogger-image-1093454387.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFIfdUWWaeUdgJYqJijZyKPSiQzlJiQ379hWVXIDBD0WvN-DDbveo43NUBPlyhVw5liRANnPCMDUbc_85r0Uh58XgbidNZKbqwGJYEcza-yA5K5hF7prnhxbLqd5_GW3rRSJ7GsG3_uRvA/s640/blogger-image-1093454387.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We met a nice couple who have been hiking for over 30 years. They told us they walked the St. Cuthbert's walk when it first opened -- they told us at the time it was very poorly signed and there were very few accommodations to stay in along the way. They also told us there are more sheep in Northumberland than there are people!</div><div><br></div><div>We saw a red grouse, Hawks, heard all kinds of birds, and saw hares and of course sheep! The birds singing made me not want to sing but to pray -- and I did! Steve and I also prayed together -- very moving as we couldn't get to church today.</div><div><br></div><div>The walk continued on -- long open stretches on top of a ridge. We met a Belgian man who was by himself and quite in a hurry. We met two English women who also didn't stop long to chat.</div><div><br></div><div>More pictures from the walk:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkw_0IXv0laNXIusmDCE_eqh_vzBQIPRl3oNSa-Oo3vFTJM4FFFKq407Cxe_LmvpdKFl1X4lUjZJGfzZdmrrkg7XxzvcflqfQ63qMWlweiOdObmSPxZbQkWtm1dathyRds2gbApfvHz2r3/s640/blogger-image-945760134.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkw_0IXv0laNXIusmDCE_eqh_vzBQIPRl3oNSa-Oo3vFTJM4FFFKq407Cxe_LmvpdKFl1X4lUjZJGfzZdmrrkg7XxzvcflqfQ63qMWlweiOdObmSPxZbQkWtm1dathyRds2gbApfvHz2r3/s640/blogger-image-945760134.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCZWF6fOBP4E0ffIgQDOXBPyyuvQopoSOGYOKQ3TQjPEn30mXZdoF_bgFGSoV2RAnj75v5F0gNrWZHK_jIhAkjCHCcbDLh2hYOH14dYEQyW9LFZs3tZpvrSeAvFnNHBnUt5tRdP9tlh6HL/s640/blogger-image-1343022949.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Dinner down at the inn at the bottom of the hill -- Glendale beef and Yorkshire pudding for me this Mother's Day! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ck9qslqAifO_HIX8tsHrl-1m95bwCLZeSRbj_txflmXVxGPEooz1HKKmREvFirlxUEUsIqlk6vNe8b-53AXNATgTpNXlhGFX2gP08gxjVJrQNNnE_-yzvPnPXAID3CXyMhTsvaZebaYO/s640/blogger-image--1094343928.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ck9qslqAifO_HIX8tsHrl-1m95bwCLZeSRbj_txflmXVxGPEooz1HKKmREvFirlxUEUsIqlk6vNe8b-53AXNATgTpNXlhGFX2gP08gxjVJrQNNnE_-yzvPnPXAID3CXyMhTsvaZebaYO/s640/blogger-image--1094343928.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Mother's Day here is celebrated during Lent so I didn't have to worry about special menus or menu pricing! The wonderful woman running the place we are staying at made the reservation for us -- we had a great table!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Total steps today: 28,212 -- 10.85 mikes with many boggy spots!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Obispa Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09635531765543363366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278349311006950200.post-60848010090420166602016-05-07T07:55:00.001-07:002016-05-08T09:14:03.317-07:00Day 41: Mist and Mud and Hills oh my! Kirk Yetholm to Hethpool<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We started out the day with another great breakfast and headed out.</div>
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It was misty and very foggy -- it was hard to see anything. We did, however, witness the introduction of one new cow into the group below -- lots of dancing around by the cows and calves when that happened! We had to stop and watch -- such joy!:</div>
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And the sheep were playing as well -- after the lambs were done staring at us!</div>
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We had another good ascent and it was still very misty -- </div>
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We met some of the people we had seen at the inn as well as new people on the trail. Almost everyone stops and talks to each other. It is interesting the amount of instant bonding you have with people who are doing these walks!</div>
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There were some people coming down from the Pennine Way. One couple with their dog were on their way to where we just came from-- the Border Hotel in Kirk Yetholm is where they go for their free half pints and to 'sign the book' that they made it the whole way! I saw three people come in yesterday. It is amazing to me the number of people doing these treks with their dogs!</div>
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St. Cuthbert's way out of Kirk Yetholm ran in tandem with the Pennine Way trail before it broke off. Interesting markers on the trail too!</div>
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We arrived at the Scottish/English border. We learned later from a shepherd that we missed quite a wonderful 360 degree view. Oh well! I was happy we made it on the trail in the mist and mud!</div>
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At one point we came to a planted forest of pine trees and had a quick sandwich. </div>
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Some very nice ladies from Edinburgh were making the trek as well. We talked with them as they waited for their friends to catch up with them. </div>
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One of the men who started out with us but went ahead quickly also came by us as we were talking to the ladies -- he was with another lady who, in the thickness of the mist/fog lost her way as he did. They made it back to the trail and joined us for a bit before they took off again.</div>
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On the way down we met the shepherd of the pasture we were walking through. He was very kind and spoke to us for quite a while. There were originally 9 shepherds on these farms with 4 extra during lambing. Now there re only 2 but they can do it using the 3 wheeled motor bikes -- it used to be they had to walk the entire area which is why they needed so many. He loves the area and was happy we stopped and talked with him and appreciated the beauty around us. He said on any weekend there may be 200 who walk on his farm (which is allowed here and part of the trail system). He told us it makes him sad to watch the ones who literally just have their heads down, going fast and are "getting through" the trail instead of really enjoying the beauty all around them.</div>
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At Heathpool where we were supposed to call the cab company we had no cell service. Neither did the postal worker we stopped. He suggested we ring at the back of either the first, second or fourth house -- he especially recommended the first house. We did. The lady was lovely and phoned the taxi and the B and B for us. Whew. The postal worker swung back around after his deliveries to make sure we were okay.</div>
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We were picked up by the taxi and taken to Tilldale House -- the owner is lovely. </div>
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A walk around the town (yes, really) and we had to stop for tea and a scone. And of course take some pictures:</div>
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Steve had to stop here -- and was like the preverbial kid in a candy store:</div>
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Off to dinner at the Milan restaurant and we were back early to rest up for tomorrow's walk.</div>
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I didn't write this earlier in this post but there was something wonderfully freeing about walking with limited visibility. I was never scared and I never thought we'd be lost. Without being able to see in the distance we had to navigate, well, blindly. Uou couldn't see upcoming twists and turns until you were almost upon them. I think the reason I wasn't afraid is that I prayed and just knew we'd be safe -- and when two seasoned hikers found themselves lost -- I thought to myself that they needed to slow down and just BE in that mist -- to understand that they couldn't rely on the senses they usually relied on to guide them. I rested in God's hands.</div>
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Total steps walked today: 18,481 7.14 muddy miles.</div>
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Another nice breakfast and we were off!<br />
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Knowing this was going to be difficult walk I had to psyche myself up for it -- not so much the going up but the coming down -- when you have bad knees that's the part that hurts.</div>
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We started out our walk on a long stretch of paved road -- not my favorite. </div>
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I loved seeing the silhouette of a lone cow on a hilltop:</div>
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And nearby as we walked along the road a rooster greeted us:</div>
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While walking along the road we heard a lamb crying. She was stuck between two fences and we didn't know what to do. Her Mom was close by and looking at us. We flagged down a man crossing over the other side of the road and pointed out the problem. "It's not my land but I'll see what I can do". We watched from afar as he apparently loosed the lamb from her predicament. Whew!</div>
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I came upon this sign and paused -- there is a small period after ass which means it's an abbreviation for association. Not clear as you are driving or even walking.</div>
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The good news is that there was very little mud and the winds were calm. The bad news is the ascent and descent were at times very steep. NOT good for bad knees!</div>
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Ruins along the initial part of the walk were beautiful!</div>
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Three horses and and their riders came down from the top here is a picture of one of them who came right up to me as if to say, "don't you have a carrot for me?"</div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue light" , , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">It is hard to believe that exactly one week ago this hilltop was covered in snow!</span><br />
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Aa we were getting closer we were walking next to a wetland and were supposed to go through a fenced area where we discovered cows and calves -- we realized we couldn't walk around them on the path so we went the long way round through the wetland. We caught up with the cows on the other side of the fence -- here are two of them/</div>
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A few reflections before I start in on the happenings of today's portion of the pilgrimage along St. Cuthbert's Way:<br>
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1. This is absolutely the most beautiful part of the world I've been in -- both Steve and I feel a deep connection here not only to the beauty around us, but to the people as well.<br>
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2. The hours of walking in silence is a great blessing. Being with my partner for more than 34 years is a also great blessing -- and being able to be present to each other yet not speak is a great gift we have shared from the beginning of our dating until now. We are very comfortable in our silence, yet it is surprising how often our thoughts or feelings parallel each other not only at home but on this trip.</div>
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3. This walk is physically grueling -- but it is worth every step. While I may have done as many steps in a day in Italy, the mud, the climbing and ascending, all take their toll.</div>
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4. I was never so excited as to get a stamp in my book for how far I've come. The young lady at the Visitor Center Desk in Harestanes coudn't have been more helpful and encouraging! It was also unbelievably rewarding to see how far we had come while walking, looking back at the Eildon Hills (this one from yesterday):<br>
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5. Things I need to focus on keep coming to me in pray and reflection during the long walks. These are important and at times I stop and make notes on my iPhone to make sure I capture the thought or idea.</div>
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It started out a happy walk because both of us were fed and cared for well at Allerton House at Jedburgh. That is definitely the place to stay there!</div>
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We loved the initial walk and I kept on wanting to take pictures of wildflowers.</div>
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And then there was the only tea shop on the route:</div>
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Thank goodness -- a bathroom!</div>
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Near the end of our time on the dirt/grass trail we went through a farmer's field. The farmer was in the field on a large piece of equipment -- the yellow plants are a source of oil -- which comes from their seeds. There were fields and fields of them as we walked.<br>
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The last few miles were travelled on paved roads which is much worse on the knees and feet, so by the time we walked into the hotel we were staying at, I was done. Thankfully the room as comfortable (not as nice as the one last night, but clean and comfortable). I immediately took a shower and felt somewhat revived -- at least revived enough to put my shoes back on.<br>
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Steve and I went down to dinner -- I had gammon for the first time -- it was on the specials board. I didn't know what that was. Basically it is a big slice of ham, but unlike ham, it is raw when purchased, and then cooked at home. It was delicious! I had the choice of having a fried egg over the top or pineapple. Anyone who knows me knows that the fried egg wouldn't be my choice! It also came with peas and "chips" (French fries).<br>
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A very sweet local couple sat next to us. They were "second timers" as they told us, between them they have 6 children of their own and 2 foster children. Her 19 year old daughter came home from the city for a few days so they took advantage of her being home and went on a date night -- and here they were next to us eating one of the other specials of the night -- lasagne. They talked to us about Scotland and our trip so far. They were encouraging about our walk tomorrow.<br>
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We took a walk after dinner (yes, really!). The town of Morebattle is very pretty -- small, but very quiet. Here are a few pictures -- in the first you can see our shadows:</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXumG4AI1YrLsBcQJ5pWaDb2RBS4Qq02BkkHDnA-alrvHB5fdI-MLBwlJafSR3UZEd2UKMtTDJPxldxfDuvo3duLGenTunCHuv-i2u-ly-KivPh0qgvRkk6m6u8H9XLU2go4pmNeJbjhSc/s640/blogger-image-1147775900.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXumG4AI1YrLsBcQJ5pWaDb2RBS4Qq02BkkHDnA-alrvHB5fdI-MLBwlJafSR3UZEd2UKMtTDJPxldxfDuvo3duLGenTunCHuv-i2u-ly-KivPh0qgvRkk6m6u8H9XLU2go4pmNeJbjhSc/s640/blogger-image-1147775900.jpg"></a></div></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFFmNPipwR0glGxVWneUtH3Ph8n7kH7tbEhIZPs56sma_vL7zrf49G66P-4hrSb1m5Fq6M4_tnVxIdTTKPcq9T8kdxPFbXUkgju8XVUKPpI_HGvwG8dllDwv98TpOZbNRmqnPa0UIgTsGe/s640/blogger-image--775829253.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFFmNPipwR0glGxVWneUtH3Ph8n7kH7tbEhIZPs56sma_vL7zrf49G66P-4hrSb1m5Fq6M4_tnVxIdTTKPcq9T8kdxPFbXUkgju8XVUKPpI_HGvwG8dllDwv98TpOZbNRmqnPa0UIgTsGe/s640/blogger-image--775829253.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhn_sjg5Q0xSYvkVNEkUq86PY1J3KWitxrUqCUdRk5toHg7qrNrMXDAH9_vXPsHeRk5g8i8JIDmTjMXm_7iUBxmEXbZ413EoFr0qYGLGBwPW1BM2OAY1byBSaUeuSX42xShyi_sghTxFeq/s640/blogger-image-447278702.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhn_sjg5Q0xSYvkVNEkUq86PY1J3KWitxrUqCUdRk5toHg7qrNrMXDAH9_vXPsHeRk5g8i8JIDmTjMXm_7iUBxmEXbZ413EoFr0qYGLGBwPW1BM2OAY1byBSaUeuSX42xShyi_sghTxFeq/s640/blogger-image-447278702.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">And here is where we stayed:</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ewsP4LiwmxWrNYpZvtvahG1zfVyzTIRzLZUREYszc7-9GfjNc99SQ2VNaI_Sed5BXYnJnNhrIeTc-mC1OiplCZfhIskCf7YkQY5iZ99gFhEcEyy9t4dAub9egB67_l8SHw4_yxwAOxph/s640/blogger-image--2138140086.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ewsP4LiwmxWrNYpZvtvahG1zfVyzTIRzLZUREYszc7-9GfjNc99SQ2VNaI_Sed5BXYnJnNhrIeTc-mC1OiplCZfhIskCf7YkQY5iZ99gFhEcEyy9t4dAub9egB67_l8SHw4_yxwAOxph/s640/blogger-image--2138140086.jpg"></a></div></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">We met a sweet dog who was walking with her owner (off leash). He asked us if we were walking and we said yes. "You gotta go up the hill, you know. It's not that bad. View is great". Okay, another grand recommendation for our day tomorrow.<br><br>
Total steps waked: 36,189. 13.92 miles</div>
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Obispa Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09635531765543363366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278349311006950200.post-24039433635663431102016-05-04T09:30:00.001-07:002016-05-04T12:58:29.977-07:00Day 38: St. Boswells to HarstanesIt was overcast when I woke up this morning and it stayed that way almost all day. Thankfully there was no rain.<div><br></div><div>A lovely breakfast at the hotel and then we were off after we picked up our packed lunches -- cheese, fruit and crackers. We didn't have lunch yesterday and that was a big mistake!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgosgBmfzhxYBmO0l8mVc7V7D6pBFarotVGOPciKhSY_z5_OcbhcaQw-NCRa8P7p55TelLYhiWbZ2vp6vmyD9q2C1Wsz0KnapyHzhW6xUhLNDcxvUvCrTUXqJDczUdozGgvXCGVdpBo62MV/s640/blogger-image-340729934.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgosgBmfzhxYBmO0l8mVc7V7D6pBFarotVGOPciKhSY_z5_OcbhcaQw-NCRa8P7p55TelLYhiWbZ2vp6vmyD9q2C1Wsz0KnapyHzhW6xUhLNDcxvUvCrTUXqJDczUdozGgvXCGVdpBo62MV/s640/blogger-image-340729934.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx3DApMUhpWkW2BpO2v6bqzNb_My4zLDu9MwQ1UEGdN3Jb993F0_JCNf8YwLHYLUi2OSfjI9cgp5eMv7acH52j2qB9C9YYXJ8RrGDnbpE8aanU9dcAKdaTyKoE9yG2Ev5h-VS-asjRq6hC/s640/blogger-image--202388008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx3DApMUhpWkW2BpO2v6bqzNb_My4zLDu9MwQ1UEGdN3Jb993F0_JCNf8YwLHYLUi2OSfjI9cgp5eMv7acH52j2qB9C9YYXJ8RrGDnbpE8aanU9dcAKdaTyKoE9yG2Ev5h-VS-asjRq6hC/s640/blogger-image--202388008.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>We passed by the fountain near the church which the book pointed out with the "off putting saying" -- okay, it was the words of Jesus -- very off putting guy.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwpRPCnuhxVtr7paiPxWoo3gZ6lGEY_pEyUmTS-NfbpLj3qwm0CSw7dO8mQh02eQvouWeZl8A5LRiyJ1QG13wvSgRGo72Lq-Tl8oIiBiDDJ1Zf9TN5v-eKuJi03jFdgt75b_-yin29rd8B/s640/blogger-image-737444075.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwpRPCnuhxVtr7paiPxWoo3gZ6lGEY_pEyUmTS-NfbpLj3qwm0CSw7dO8mQh02eQvouWeZl8A5LRiyJ1QG13wvSgRGo72Lq-Tl8oIiBiDDJ1Zf9TN5v-eKuJi03jFdgt75b_-yin29rd8B/s640/blogger-image-737444075.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>And of course the church:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGECeYSTxqdLdAzI0cziHp7I9wm3WZkelnfNRQzxQjQJSLjsxFuaDRiSXuwKrdpi49rJz4O5tXjdmNwZGGOb5hRkrfE9nG1GAvoMVrUFqPn1PS7blO6mlos2pf0hS5EZmZsrbQmoT5IMN6/s640/blogger-image-762775944.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGECeYSTxqdLdAzI0cziHp7I9wm3WZkelnfNRQzxQjQJSLjsxFuaDRiSXuwKrdpi49rJz4O5tXjdmNwZGGOb5hRkrfE9nG1GAvoMVrUFqPn1PS7blO6mlos2pf0hS5EZmZsrbQmoT5IMN6/s640/blogger-image-762775944.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div> Soon after we started out we were 'diverted' due to a washed out section of the trail. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiyJAlxInmnM3l0_5pV-Infi3eOeIC9sWsiIbkRrbR45PMgzPKxcbW8hvUQJXQU7L-Ce7HeMfrkQ76PwHzUH7bisUqrMIWxyFKpRFoFj5xH3mwLjg2MawRW_ITCya7RB2SZrQg_RWzrRB7/s640/blogger-image--1225403020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiyJAlxInmnM3l0_5pV-Infi3eOeIC9sWsiIbkRrbR45PMgzPKxcbW8hvUQJXQU7L-Ce7HeMfrkQ76PwHzUH7bisUqrMIWxyFKpRFoFj5xH3mwLjg2MawRW_ITCya7RB2SZrQg_RWzrRB7/s640/blogger-image--1225403020.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Initially we were both disappointed as this meant we wouldn't be walking along the Tweed and we wouldn't see a bridge we were looking forward to seeing -- Steve thought we should take the original route anyway -- I pushed for the diversion and I was glad I did -- it was beautiful!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEJkShDLrMbHmM97DAR-bFuu2Nso5HI6IvYx2TIeLj6GjnylALfPqmCDRy_fUuizO8lXaZV9DmzDaeMk-c6oCBM0aRMGTChehxKlRnQ_ePQ8UOztvjhe-D5ECS_9Is3l3_tOCOWGDbI-9q/s640/blogger-image-1469763267.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht370HEXf-4ChYD_nD7nx0OL5pJuT5NbCKFbtHRZzJS97ncALs0Dk4wCLRflUuRjXU7lRWXB48Af0mmN_bt0s2REfDv4Bgmn7YJgMFEmaVzbTuUGOD4go9GrkVT0DJs3iB8XtZ3U5HnSKV/s640/blogger-image--1177783185.jpg"></a></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I had the Beatles song going through my head -- Steve did too:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-weight: 700; text-align: center; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>While My Guitar Gently Weeps</i></span></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i><br style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center;"></i></span><div style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>I look at you all see the love there that's sleeping</i></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>While my guitar gently weeps</i></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>I look at the floor and I see it needs sweeping</i></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>Still my guitar gently weeps</i></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I <i>don't know why nobody told you</i></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>How to unfold your love</i></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>I don't know how someone controlled you</i></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>They bought and sold you</i></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i><br></i></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>I look at the world and I notice it's turning</i></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>While my guitar gently weeps</i></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>With every mistake we must surely be learning</i></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>Still my guitar gently weeps</i></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i><br></i></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>Well...</i></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i><br></i></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>I don't know how you were <b>diverted</b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>You were perverted too</i></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>I don't know how you were inverted</i></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>No one alerted you</i></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i><br></i></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>I look at you all see the love there that's sleeping</i></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>While my guitar gently weeps</i></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>Look at you all</i></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>Still my guitar gently weeps.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i><br></i></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I thought about being pissed off at being diverted in past times in my life -- and in silent reflection while walking recalled how they had been great blessings.</span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I thought about convergence -- of how sometimes what we don't expect comes in a way that is such a blessing -- and then as I was thinking and praying about this we came upon this:</span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmDx5wbJJRkPgqKkoihY6oS0wjqvW1J7QGV8CLf7kwj76vQymXwB4b6N7cDHzvG5bOoOCnRY3q0EY5KJn6Rs4rG8x5D9wc8l09g8DXj-YcK9hVCQW-8uIXpR25d1jv_7uISTO2LS5rHYxX/s640/blogger-image-991430370.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmDx5wbJJRkPgqKkoihY6oS0wjqvW1J7QGV8CLf7kwj76vQymXwB4b6N7cDHzvG5bOoOCnRY3q0EY5KJn6Rs4rG8x5D9wc8l09g8DXj-YcK9hVCQW-8uIXpR25d1jv_7uISTO2LS5rHYxX/s640/blogger-image-991430370.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Hmmm. More to think and pray about -- and I did, and I will.</span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">We met up with the 'undiverted' path --and we </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">continued on . . .</span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><br></div></div></div><div>The walk wasn't as muddy or as strenuous in terms of incline and descent -- although the unevenness of the path was wearing on us.</div><div><br></div><div>A highlight was passing by the only church dedicated to St. Cuthbert on the walk:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR6-8l5YCua2RP3e3ISQdgEvSdbRlDABeqGXYE2gBEPyY4fi4doTK70daA623lGHwlPe1ZDPOxJb7P8G46fgtxQB3iKoCfPjRT7iWT-9S-mSObxnYVkSb-2fK4BhG7I26CST5cOi3f3hyN/s640/blogger-image-1425149620.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR6-8l5YCua2RP3e3ISQdgEvSdbRlDABeqGXYE2gBEPyY4fi4doTK70daA623lGHwlPe1ZDPOxJb7P8G46fgtxQB3iKoCfPjRT7iWT-9S-mSObxnYVkSb-2fK4BhG7I26CST5cOi3f3hyN/s640/blogger-image-1425149620.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin2evtckxW_wv49el_ijt9AoWpXcZwBrFeNpVtgu_XjeFTlyTIMHbC2rMWzKsneOl0NKUhZYYfSQ8EqoqxzVBoWSufjqM83PMDoeeCvkgDIVj7ezS5vvDJDlLsQhQcRv0I7tOC8sAAEAWd/s640/blogger-image--363543071.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin2evtckxW_wv49el_ijt9AoWpXcZwBrFeNpVtgu_XjeFTlyTIMHbC2rMWzKsneOl0NKUhZYYfSQ8EqoqxzVBoWSufjqM83PMDoeeCvkgDIVj7ezS5vvDJDlLsQhQcRv0I7tOC8sAAEAWd/s640/blogger-image--363543071.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjocKwnX5q61LWP5P1daLoBSHsMUbEyjKs-Hy_g_YAR78qyYiptgLqNFBqcTbjyvvuPMdJp6CFUpdDo3pA4PVGnHgV76nuU9IPWTGu4l4B0RxCuszC4slRK7GxX3dPwkk4ooEqeQ5S7wAPl/s640/blogger-image-2058095578.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjocKwnX5q61LWP5P1daLoBSHsMUbEyjKs-Hy_g_YAR78qyYiptgLqNFBqcTbjyvvuPMdJp6CFUpdDo3pA4PVGnHgV76nuU9IPWTGu4l4B0RxCuszC4slRK7GxX3dPwkk4ooEqeQ5S7wAPl/s640/blogger-image-2058095578.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>The biggest difference between yesterday and today was the amount of cold wind -- especially on the long stretches we were on through open fields -- BRRR! I was so grateful for my new hat, gloves and scarf -- I was toasty warm!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPr5gVDcYQFhDnQPQBvQ5jo_h5Z8nI7uMN_Wu2CHb83j4hVrcTLMlSFKC_gHCsKmhh483zhKukYYx5Wub28pBz8ZeVPOvvU5yA8lJaX_RZEhj_c94nhwtKv2XerR2wKYmIY9BegDt87vGu/s640/blogger-image-528827906.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPr5gVDcYQFhDnQPQBvQ5jo_h5Z8nI7uMN_Wu2CHb83j4hVrcTLMlSFKC_gHCsKmhh483zhKukYYx5Wub28pBz8ZeVPOvvU5yA8lJaX_RZEhj_c94nhwtKv2XerR2wKYmIY9BegDt87vGu/s640/blogger-image-528827906.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>We had to cross many more -- umm -- I don't know what to call them -- pasture passers? Shepherd's steps? Cattleperson's crossing? At any rate, with short legs and a bad knee they (yes there was more than one!) were killer to clear the barbed wire:</div><div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwSUfjpiSJsKUz-tkw_6bO_KLWVE8KLpvrGNp0D0r33gNG1PYkzutF7zBt_u7pixw1cItYzYrO7-liKXztFD7wQyXvGbKet2hON6XuG9W3NtS_D5UfCQKgsj3g7USWSM6zshwBPQlNA7uG/s640/blogger-image--1514982797.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwSUfjpiSJsKUz-tkw_6bO_KLWVE8KLpvrGNp0D0r33gNG1PYkzutF7zBt_u7pixw1cItYzYrO7-liKXztFD7wQyXvGbKet2hON6XuG9W3NtS_D5UfCQKgsj3g7USWSM6zshwBPQlNA7uG/s640/blogger-image--1514982797.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglW4afM5BFDsxp3onvZNEkDkZkpTuqIZBjPe2M7tK-h119ttv7USwk_yvyDXrFIbN40pSu9g6d1Tdx97pjU7UwockpvkUiGWNBq5JZ9uPV3QQ7NzUHNA5n90vOxgKEV64twJmSdZkC9fpf/s640/blogger-image-24021310.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglW4afM5BFDsxp3onvZNEkDkZkpTuqIZBjPe2M7tK-h119ttv7USwk_yvyDXrFIbN40pSu9g6d1Tdx97pjU7UwockpvkUiGWNBq5JZ9uPV3QQ7NzUHNA5n90vOxgKEV64twJmSdZkC9fpf/s640/blogger-image-24021310.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>Steve was hoping I would be as good as a sheep whisperer as I am a cow whisperer -- apparently I don't have that talent because while I did get a few pictures in two of the times I was close to them, the minute I opened my mouth and spoke to them they ran!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMsr1M6pCUh9WqNWEHXs4v3xR7iTWbWGMHGMZ1zcu1wN54ilYFw9-rz_RQsLX3N6qt3XLwqaj2Vqr_d-IEl8f0FmUum6erObww9dypi0ZUmxnjzRj5uDt_3y9nAYb392iKpPkINtJNep6o/s640/blogger-image--1620702990.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMsr1M6pCUh9WqNWEHXs4v3xR7iTWbWGMHGMZ1zcu1wN54ilYFw9-rz_RQsLX3N6qt3XLwqaj2Vqr_d-IEl8f0FmUum6erObww9dypi0ZUmxnjzRj5uDt_3y9nAYb392iKpPkINtJNep6o/s640/blogger-image--1620702990.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiACVKVru1TGjpOqamJ37LUP98DE3xKV1NAFqDMFmzuQJWZGpe_jd8lypFjSFsNXwFhiw7r_zQPFMteBntNh5f166wAmI5Ko2nBNw_Gh_vyRK1zyPdIWxYvVuigMf89I_oFI9Cym0eoqNbc/s640/blogger-image--1293620549.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiACVKVru1TGjpOqamJ37LUP98DE3xKV1NAFqDMFmzuQJWZGpe_jd8lypFjSFsNXwFhiw7r_zQPFMteBntNh5f166wAmI5Ko2nBNw_Gh_vyRK1zyPdIWxYvVuigMf89I_oFI9Cym0eoqNbc/s640/blogger-image--1293620549.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>A highlight for me was walking along an old Roman road (a larger path now) that surely was known by Curhbert. I imagined as I walked along the number of monks -- including Cuthbert -- who walked and prayed along this path. The helmet is the indication of that road.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKgpi5G87BMwFeZfCJRFlIMxQpF0is1UgDOdXCsJrtcC-6AXuyQT-YpYrvaZtW3S7CKuoHh_ZXrgjAOMTRD35XRmHH_dRXh5Jn5oi6qNMnafTJ1ucJzmd59YpMsnX8HOQQmt1P1fb5vQiL/s640/blogger-image-873793449.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKgpi5G87BMwFeZfCJRFlIMxQpF0is1UgDOdXCsJrtcC-6AXuyQT-YpYrvaZtW3S7CKuoHh_ZXrgjAOMTRD35XRmHH_dRXh5Jn5oi6qNMnafTJ1ucJzmd59YpMsnX8HOQQmt1P1fb5vQiL/s640/blogger-image-873793449.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>I very much appreciated this sign near the start of our entering the Roman road --</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJqKVq5XKOIbhFwJeAmI6sXixyO0OrlOus-TojiDa4Yr8kRCeVMconq-h32ZJNWuXS7nmLHN_qMwVUrNXC87RXmPNCQBwYiyIooGgdxAtfmkmuj8zgc-66A7s8GL734TRuK3kum3_VBTco/s640/blogger-image--1725627677.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJqKVq5XKOIbhFwJeAmI6sXixyO0OrlOus-TojiDa4Yr8kRCeVMconq-h32ZJNWuXS7nmLHN_qMwVUrNXC87RXmPNCQBwYiyIooGgdxAtfmkmuj8zgc-66A7s8GL734TRuK3kum3_VBTco/s640/blogger-image--1725627677.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>What am I supposed to be giving way to? Hmmm.</div><div><br></div><div>We continued to make our way along towards Hartanes. Not hurriedly, but taking our time. Couple rushed past us. Two hours later 3 men practically ran past us, lifting their heads to look for a way marker. I kept thinking to myself, 'this is so beautiful! Why aren't you slowing down to see it and breath it all in!' Uh -- wow -- that could be me.</div><div><br></div><div>More to think and pray about!</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We did get to see Lady Lilliard's Stone:<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_MEbXDT0U1BP2r715jXHIpRtdQrnTS72EnN22ds1a3RM5ih8_1DrokrX-Mz7wKERiegmz3Vsat1L9TZfMv49P2Q8UcDNZwAU8gDh55TfPgv3Mp4WgIb63_gOlN3oZbeZA4ZhCjtxeHzTo/s640/blogger-image--391504974.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_MEbXDT0U1BP2r715jXHIpRtdQrnTS72EnN22ds1a3RM5ih8_1DrokrX-Mz7wKERiegmz3Vsat1L9TZfMv49P2Q8UcDNZwAU8gDh55TfPgv3Mp4WgIb63_gOlN3oZbeZA4ZhCjtxeHzTo/s640/blogger-image--391504974.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBQcY25xEwPr4SHnw2PfvvvFc20pauoZc1731INS3_GHuPGkFc06PX-CDGREp9wequqLa9HXP1iGpJvN3l_G_7YkF-JKs6abqRGOkLdbUW4inNK1VBweRt4K0YkqMEEGxzwbVHX27iWp7p/s640/blogger-image-1944693605.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBQcY25xEwPr4SHnw2PfvvvFc20pauoZc1731INS3_GHuPGkFc06PX-CDGREp9wequqLa9HXP1iGpJvN3l_G_7YkF-JKs6abqRGOkLdbUW4inNK1VBweRt4K0YkqMEEGxzwbVHX27iWp7p/s640/blogger-image-1944693605.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyThd9cDB_RmrOqVF1U6FgeWTTHDIXYh7qj1fxEstoCy_gXpME6xn3-tHSK45aTb01ic-v3ThpHFY6rwwan-3ZMHT_zBmPTzF9KYLAR5YHaaAwJsUPNNkUghRxG_BPFdmVysTN5FBXgXLy/s640/blogger-image--739535820.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyThd9cDB_RmrOqVF1U6FgeWTTHDIXYh7qj1fxEstoCy_gXpME6xn3-tHSK45aTb01ic-v3ThpHFY6rwwan-3ZMHT_zBmPTzF9KYLAR5YHaaAwJsUPNNkUghRxG_BPFdmVysTN5FBXgXLy/s640/blogger-image--739535820.jpg"></a></div></span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibFHJXJS0sJM6qF3uk2xs97mPhakEnqOTNymDa2t3M8m4dg4Pt_FX4QFCGXKFaObW4srW7MFOCRAQLTjWv7bTKHx3Fbw0_QK5RmTZu7RzLZiwbRzqTZeQPXIq-BBEC9LRZTR_KgCcUADzg/s640/blogger-image--923592218.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibFHJXJS0sJM6qF3uk2xs97mPhakEnqOTNymDa2t3M8m4dg4Pt_FX4QFCGXKFaObW4srW7MFOCRAQLTjWv7bTKHx3Fbw0_QK5RmTZu7RzLZiwbRzqTZeQPXIq-BBEC9LRZTR_KgCcUADzg/s640/blogger-image--923592218.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguVBnL1xPo46tGAQn7UV5EtscmZQSemuZ9eMIJ7S4UtNZN5odqGhoRybTxhXg0IUaNdJdwBsCeDnhunRv6QqQn2lguKNQ-RT4BLlqVYxctVbxT1NEpoJPajNv5VJxIrzvIleHf3z4YA9QY/s640/blogger-image-432803056.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguVBnL1xPo46tGAQn7UV5EtscmZQSemuZ9eMIJ7S4UtNZN5odqGhoRybTxhXg0IUaNdJdwBsCeDnhunRv6QqQn2lguKNQ-RT4BLlqVYxctVbxT1NEpoJPajNv5VJxIrzvIleHf3z4YA9QY/s640/blogger-image-432803056.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">We kept walking in silence.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS__adU4O6x_hyphenhyphenGqSucQdfvxqufPbD6RhGI_NP4TtVB63IZaxLVgfiQM7TkGaf7tOiYJeRV6DjhXj6X6FrLLRQWxrTa1Dq3vXKhNSD-zpEW7p0lG1h6WCSMs3ZBsJpa9KG0KfmI6H-O18V/s640/blogger-image-1511026322.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS__adU4O6x_hyphenhyphenGqSucQdfvxqufPbD6RhGI_NP4TtVB63IZaxLVgfiQM7TkGaf7tOiYJeRV6DjhXj6X6FrLLRQWxrTa1Dq3vXKhNSD-zpEW7p0lG1h6WCSMs3ZBsJpa9KG0KfmI6H-O18V/s640/blogger-image-1511026322.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">We met an older gentleman and his daughter's dog (he was in charge of walks) named Molly. He was born and raised in Jedburgh where we are spending the night -- we were to be picked up at the Visitor's center in Hartanes -- he was so kind! We told him where we were staying -- he approved. He also offered to drive us over there.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">We told him it wouldn't be necessary but thanked him all the same.</span></div></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We finally made it to Harestanes and went to the visitor center where we got our books stamped and got something to drink. The woman at the desk called the B and B for us and the owner come and picked us up. Our room looks out onto Jedburgh Abbey -- our next stop.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">It was an Augustinian Abbey:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlSVmvuye0gy-LiibCnzcg_WHwTKjRbvx7vixJ2C206WvOYM1zV-AWBkLgEVa0COgKxLxF4KwD0HP1UYfReJ77JTPzdBhvX10HoRfXvjCl3ICf7lWdLYNCu4SdZ2DeRuUbPOauWYP83tI6/s640/blogger-image-1630320598.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlSVmvuye0gy-LiibCnzcg_WHwTKjRbvx7vixJ2C206WvOYM1zV-AWBkLgEVa0COgKxLxF4KwD0HP1UYfReJ77JTPzdBhvX10HoRfXvjCl3ICf7lWdLYNCu4SdZ2DeRuUbPOauWYP83tI6/s640/blogger-image-1630320598.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQSb3fb_dVm-NE47bXZzmcSME5Tl9-lggRIDaVQmz643S6QoeV-O7gWzCwYswq5jJQrwMNP_KD7hsw-GKPz9rGlTvFcqxhbcimWSmy8zlSAnSVQyt-4IxH811MPstoLN8vxujxvPHHylkX/s640/blogger-image--2082150023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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We are exhilarated but exhausted. </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Heading to bed -- </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">27,295 steps walked today -- 10.5 uneven miles!</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><br></div>Obispa Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09635531765543363366noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278349311006950200.post-16799470637876728362016-05-03T12:11:00.001-07:002016-05-03T23:25:02.116-07:00Day 37: Melrose to St. Boswells Woke up to a day that threatened rain -- which it did give us a bit of during our walk but it didn't stop us nor did it slow us down.<div><br></div><div>We started out at 9 am -- 7.5 miles? No problem! Steve thought we be there by noon the latest. We walked up to the hotel at 4!</div><div><br></div><div>It started out innocently enough -- we were so excited to start our walk on St. Cuthbert's Way. We saw two women also looking like they were heading our way. Lucky we saw them because they noticed where we were supoosed to turn which we almost missed! Mark Weitzel warned me about this. It was magical once we find it!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiajBfbs5STbKvwv_qqIK-DZfFlDTSwSXSFGUDnQSgcrkpBwPcCHgeSiG0FM94qQmGccQlgoc6DsXyTFtn_NoRLYvhaC59fBEYV8ljW2hNNWR2TiwvcHxqO3XrOrD8L7VXfRXUmG64ZaLXG/s640/blogger-image-56919676.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiajBfbs5STbKvwv_qqIK-DZfFlDTSwSXSFGUDnQSgcrkpBwPcCHgeSiG0FM94qQmGccQlgoc6DsXyTFtn_NoRLYvhaC59fBEYV8ljW2hNNWR2TiwvcHxqO3XrOrD8L7VXfRXUmG64ZaLXG/s640/blogger-image-56919676.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYsH30HTpx2eDxn9ncEyDH6AjYJcd5pawWK1u2iqhzFIxkw4U9lido14MuQCJx8ytIEh4NELkfxGh5hEoRN6_2cKRhzCl1Ichs8ITBsh1YbEFJXrMOzlHPnfEBs2NAyhb_sUc6owrSQxnB/s640/blogger-image--378120906.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYsH30HTpx2eDxn9ncEyDH6AjYJcd5pawWK1u2iqhzFIxkw4U9lido14MuQCJx8ytIEh4NELkfxGh5hEoRN6_2cKRhzCl1Ichs8ITBsh1YbEFJXrMOzlHPnfEBs2NAyhb_sUc6owrSQxnB/s640/blogger-image--378120906.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Tu7aMXUO-drwevp5xljSLOhon3ESz0mxK_8GQLZkNnfgHJFCtPE4mnQlR6ffMXWKFeiYjkcTZG23hlX_6TjFkfx18wNcBg-0SwlYIJw6ufVr_FLAdEJ10DdHYj0raVhWY1eANPddqNnR/s640/blogger-image-2000221246.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Tu7aMXUO-drwevp5xljSLOhon3ESz0mxK_8GQLZkNnfgHJFCtPE4mnQlR6ffMXWKFeiYjkcTZG23hlX_6TjFkfx18wNcBg-0SwlYIJw6ufVr_FLAdEJ10DdHYj0raVhWY1eANPddqNnR/s640/blogger-image-2000221246.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Beautiful rainbows filled the sky:</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYAbDb7PsuluERLN3pzKgqWoiTa4ESVxurRZtjsFFBxMp3kVf21uHCrIV8fnGUc7fAtbT-welj6uWhS_deW7GBbz0RpwcDtIGN-YaljHpVNFGrpbd9FtugX-Vi9CpRuBBoYYTLKhyphenhyphenfUkHQ/s640/blogger-image-1957015126.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYAbDb7PsuluERLN3pzKgqWoiTa4ESVxurRZtjsFFBxMp3kVf21uHCrIV8fnGUc7fAtbT-welj6uWhS_deW7GBbz0RpwcDtIGN-YaljHpVNFGrpbd9FtugX-Vi9CpRuBBoYYTLKhyphenhyphenfUkHQ/s640/blogger-image-1957015126.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We caught up with the two ladies -- one of them is a priest from South Africa on sabbatical -- she's the one wearing purple:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeSDJKtL0Fh0FP0v2wHC2NBifynh2eTAv_HwxJVjFDHriy30NgXGGsb674hbmRJrslloKTXapdsWIEY3xIv3SsMddzaz_KayvLQoFdIC2w6SLUW4xt0-ECBj_LUciQWElpJUAny2bAdhjW/s640/blogger-image-2024111639.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeSDJKtL0Fh0FP0v2wHC2NBifynh2eTAv_HwxJVjFDHriy30NgXGGsb674hbmRJrslloKTXapdsWIEY3xIv3SsMddzaz_KayvLQoFdIC2w6SLUW4xt0-ECBj_LUciQWElpJUAny2bAdhjW/s640/blogger-image-2024111639.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We did stop quite often to admire the beauty of God's creation! We never did see the two ladies again -- they were in a hurry -- we thought we had all the time in the world! Frankly we saw very few people -- when we were closer to towns we saw people walking their dogs but for the most part we were by ourselves.</div><div><br></div><div>The initial climb was steep and at times very <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">muddy (that was true throughout the trip) -- and I have the boots and pants to prove it! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We kept walking and when we got to the saddle of the Eildon hills I thought of the stories I've read recently that there are fairy kingdoms under each one and couldn't help but smile! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBc1jMW5GXZzM4ajostN7VNx17f1Kym1paVpGuKzbFRzgSilk3SO2qsVi2lR5lFRi4P_LgejWU_iOo3rMvQmCnzTX-PT-bO-szcQA5oj2g1XLpiLGxUivdoYDjRYM779evFWkcrK_2MSuf/s640/blogger-image-1082714358.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBc1jMW5GXZzM4ajostN7VNx17f1Kym1paVpGuKzbFRzgSilk3SO2qsVi2lR5lFRi4P_LgejWU_iOo3rMvQmCnzTX-PT-bO-szcQA5oj2g1XLpiLGxUivdoYDjRYM779evFWkcrK_2MSuf/s640/blogger-image-1082714358.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzOyuZv4KL6eB6slGKSoNdG5y8RJKBDcuguaQ_pFUJXAKGPpzK46asg4MEpUOOZ1gR6W1vGZd6CX89Gmp62RyBvHC6YU9sbwg40Ui01vkmSaY8P9OtZcAwbZmCdUdXRMrZZsHLc0p3qc7h/s640/blogger-image-672002371.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzOyuZv4KL6eB6slGKSoNdG5y8RJKBDcuguaQ_pFUJXAKGPpzK46asg4MEpUOOZ1gR6W1vGZd6CX89Gmp62RyBvHC6YU9sbwg40Ui01vkmSaY8P9OtZcAwbZmCdUdXRMrZZsHLc0p3qc7h/s640/blogger-image-672002371.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Glad we didn't want to climb up there!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I was so glad to have trekking poles with me and even happier I had expert Kelli Grace Kurtz teach Steve and me how to use them! We both literally would have fallen in the mud multiple times without them!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We walked silently along the path, being reflective and praying for those we are both carrying on our hearts. It was a profound time of peace.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsny9BPbRE5XXR71qn0rpujIbbDg9NNwLCoRGVR41l6pkgObA9U5EccXCUmh1dwX2u1l-1gICSGUazbd_klEM9fiDh6I9j3Uku4Xt0XDYH_uJZGaeAfFy9M39igE1yOMqjC6FTK5fN8phm/s640/blogger-image-1602127611.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsny9BPbRE5XXR71qn0rpujIbbDg9NNwLCoRGVR41l6pkgObA9U5EccXCUmh1dwX2u1l-1gICSGUazbd_klEM9fiDh6I9j3Uku4Xt0XDYH_uJZGaeAfFy9M39igE1yOMqjC6FTK5fN8phm/s640/blogger-image-1602127611.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2v5sY5GJh_KYgJLbK2aQnKWwEV-UNKbbyrDn0SgzU_nxZ4bJqqdyf0P6ofTEGhkKFj3pYwE1B4nF9MccT7gsI4d1NHdcl2uUVQAzMDelj8Jx7FEb_EPWQ9DXIKthmL2iCGXGEY8eK3_e4/s640/blogger-image--2110608228.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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We were both tired but we really wanted to see this -- and I'm glad we did.</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Back over the Tweed we continued on the path. It is well marked which helped greatly!</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxDHs_CcCz-JeiCyDOVxFAqUhHBXqQmfKWD_f6F7zVOI3wDmdF5k3Ojn47J1BKpjZ3w7mkFgPuFHA5hH_dZXJrkWFVTRYjMmLOjs49b1py_RoFWZEFJ-0f00-5Fu04ry2Qwz-XvmN_7xE1/s640/blogger-image--419322624.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxDHs_CcCz-JeiCyDOVxFAqUhHBXqQmfKWD_f6F7zVOI3wDmdF5k3Ojn47J1BKpjZ3w7mkFgPuFHA5hH_dZXJrkWFVTRYjMmLOjs49b1py_RoFWZEFJ-0f00-5Fu04ry2Qwz-XvmN_7xE1/s640/blogger-image--419322624.jpg"></a></div><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6mohW8g_WuHs_nC_lznxp-RMtT0KJ885TgrWG37nOilNiGS1kvjCMTm2ETF4hXy7dZj25P21s_3WMsxnR14FZCAllCj00KSawCiThx70THHmx_SIFnLlHstsrRVL0_TJfqwKiOTx3zvzB/s640/blogger-image--637809731.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6mohW8g_WuHs_nC_lznxp-RMtT0KJ885TgrWG37nOilNiGS1kvjCMTm2ETF4hXy7dZj25P21s_3WMsxnR14FZCAllCj00KSawCiThx70THHmx_SIFnLlHstsrRVL0_TJfqwKiOTx3zvzB/s640/blogger-image--637809731.jpg"></a></div><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">When we finally arrived at St. Boswells we headed right to the hotel -- the Buccleuch Arms. A man on the street directed us and his parting words about it were, "good grub". </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Our luggage was there and we took off our muddy boots before checking in. </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Well, thank goodness I made a reservation in advance to eat at the restaurant. Neither Steve not I brought an extra pair of shoes and as both of our sets of boots were wet we went to dinner downstairs in our socks!</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">We are both tired but grateful, very grateful for this time.</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Total steps walked: 27,133 -- 10.44 miles</span></div>Obispa Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09635531765543363366noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278349311006950200.post-22634737419683414952016-05-02T07:34:00.001-07:002016-05-02T23:42:59.730-07:00Day 36: Melrose<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It was a beautiful ride along the countryside. It was difficult to take pictures out the window, but I will say that the tune "sheep shall safely graze" kept coming to mind!</div>
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We arrived at the train station and as promised Neil's Cab was waiting there to pick us up and take us to Melrose. We stayed at Burt's hotel which, again, had been prearranged and paid for by Celtic Trails -- the company we used to book this pilgrimage walk portion of the trip. </div>
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Melrose is such a pretty spot!</div>
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We went to Hogarth's and bought scottish wool scarves and gloves -- and in my case a hat. Lucky thing we did because I needed them at the Abbey! <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">It's cold here! And windy! </span></div>
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Ahhh -- the Abbey! <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Pictures can't do it justice!</span></div>
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Steve and I climbed to the top of a tower--</div>
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Some more pictures from the Abbey:</div>
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In the picture above the different stones going up to what looks like a window were actually the night stairs going up to a doorway for the monks to come down to do their night prayers.</div>
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Mary was essential to Cistercian worship -- hence her presence in the statuary of the church and worship of the monks. A statue of Mary and Baby Jesus is on the section near the roof on the outside of the building that separates the lay monks worship area from the monks worship area:</div>
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One of if not the most famous gargoyles in Scotland -- pig playing a bagpipe which is actually quite near the statue of Mary:</div>
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I loved the various gargoyles:</div>
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We walked silently, pausing the audio guide to stop and take it all in. This place has been sacked and rebuilt a number of times. It was in the middle of nowhere--yet this is where the Cistercians wanted to live and work -- they raised sheep. "Sheep shall safely graze" kept playing through my head as I prayed the 23 Psalm over and over again.</div>
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Cuthbert walked here. Well, in all fairness it is believed he joined the abbey -- the old Abbey -- about 4km from the abbey we walked through. But it was close -- close enough to make me feel close to him.</div>
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We then toured the Abbey museum and headed after over to Harmony Garden. It is hard to believe all these flowers came up and survived the cold and wind!</div>
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We are about to walk the way of St. Cuthbert -- a hero of mine. One thing I know for certain is that there will be silence and prayer a great deal of the way. </div><div><br></div><div>Total steps: 10,020 -- 3.85 miles. Good two days rest now for the walk Italy helped prepare us for!</div>
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Obispa Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09635531765543363366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278349311006950200.post-43303186997093047502016-05-01T23:14:00.001-07:002016-05-01T23:24:56.616-07:00Day 35 -- transitioning from Italy to Scotland.Woke up early (why do I keep thinking I'll sleep in!). Finished packing and headed out to make a small donation to the Church on the Piazza Ognissanti. The brother there who cares for the church is so kind -- we have been there quite frequently to pray. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfDdHyFiBEpvwybXJgEP8M9Zsd1TbEoavmi-H2VkiNKhwXmEV9jBtq9urHVu6O5DyfsitrxqKMFQY9pFCrFZ0nkICr2q2hGMtnBC5yuMxa2wZMX-kvZIzHS4VbTtD-upwarcKv99qNJM4t/s640/blogger-image--2123893794.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfDdHyFiBEpvwybXJgEP8M9Zsd1TbEoavmi-H2VkiNKhwXmEV9jBtq9urHVu6O5DyfsitrxqKMFQY9pFCrFZ0nkICr2q2hGMtnBC5yuMxa2wZMX-kvZIzHS4VbTtD-upwarcKv99qNJM4t/s640/blogger-image--2123893794.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>There was a Florence to Siena vintage car rally that was being staged to start in the same Piazza:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi48zrmW5Qd0KTViHJUbaOMWvxO3hv1D0diFj5DB6aEAR-ISb3Eyk-ryutLd07gAd7BpPSuH3F6L13mL56Y_04-mHuvIdReuGZZVxBeQ9Jh66U4l_yUFPXj485q6qExQNwleY7lAt5g47Wt/s640/blogger-image--143895923.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi48zrmW5Qd0KTViHJUbaOMWvxO3hv1D0diFj5DB6aEAR-ISb3Eyk-ryutLd07gAd7BpPSuH3F6L13mL56Y_04-mHuvIdReuGZZVxBeQ9Jh66U4l_yUFPXj485q6qExQNwleY7lAt5g47Wt/s640/blogger-image--143895923.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Back to the townhouse. Edgardo helped us with arranging firms cab and getting our bags down. Now to the airport! Luckily we thought to turn our three VAT forms in here. Whew!</div><div><br></div><div>Our flight to Edinburgh took us through Frankfurt --it was delayed by 20 minutes and we only had 1 hour to get to the next gate and get through passport control in Frankfurt. The pilot made up a bit of time and when we landed in Edinburgh Steve and I ended up first in the passport line there.</div><div><br></div><div>We gathered our luggage (it made it!), jumped in a cab and headed to Kew House -- 1 Kew Terrace, I took these pictures as we came back after dinner:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh57rLylLAldkgDLBJa3Y7p2FQn37BWxkYG_PPoCg-UD-HdySKsXNDdnkD4lcdvwWer8l23uTGXHCHzEGH7IDZiiMB7HcJegKIg8w5uN7CINZ3fKRUPLi9JUpIbInyurXQmmD9cEXHiSJOG/s640/blogger-image--129000154.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh57rLylLAldkgDLBJa3Y7p2FQn37BWxkYG_PPoCg-UD-HdySKsXNDdnkD4lcdvwWer8l23uTGXHCHzEGH7IDZiiMB7HcJegKIg8w5uN7CINZ3fKRUPLi9JUpIbInyurXQmmD9cEXHiSJOG/s640/blogger-image--129000154.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhGM2cwqruAP3P2wONjVBWzSifAwTrY2HfCqOAgepZpmxk66xLwdGxQ_nD_RohhjGW_A1MkZY8uMaISkwQJZjV0RafGtkI2eIUIX_HmzOLqo2Yb7hJHXPxbjhCi5una7EMOu7LHhOLz4lW/s640/blogger-image-1395267775.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhGM2cwqruAP3P2wONjVBWzSifAwTrY2HfCqOAgepZpmxk66xLwdGxQ_nD_RohhjGW_A1MkZY8uMaISkwQJZjV0RafGtkI2eIUIX_HmzOLqo2Yb7hJHXPxbjhCi5una7EMOu7LHhOLz4lW/s640/blogger-image-1395267775.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I took this one before we left for dinner from inside our room -- you have to love a place that puts fresh flowers in your room!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCWBeFliJEiKTuI2g0gLdhzKFA73iNYHxLbfBpz_bYR2lSPgVPL39IHZhHwDwnrm1X1uFAMYneXhU-tUp5VJ3lrYFOe4SGb5N2SDO705Ygpk2GWcmBbPGAS5TKD5iX8BhLvma6g9kFdcpb/s640/blogger-image-1619350050.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCWBeFliJEiKTuI2g0gLdhzKFA73iNYHxLbfBpz_bYR2lSPgVPL39IHZhHwDwnrm1X1uFAMYneXhU-tUp5VJ3lrYFOe4SGb5N2SDO705Ygpk2GWcmBbPGAS5TKD5iX8BhLvma6g9kFdcpb/s640/blogger-image-1619350050.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>This will be the first and last place we stay on this journey--we will be back here again at the end on our way home. The innkeepers months ago when image these reservations were kind enough to agree to hold our big suitcase </div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">for us until we return here so that we not have smaller bags to carry with us.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The in keepers recommended Iris -- a Scottish fusion restaurant. They made a reservation for us and called us a cab.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Both the cabby from the airport and the cabby to dinner were chatty and very friendly.</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Dinner was excellent!</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP-MUJQekA75Vvbrla16FGgtsf4mFKVWPVvf29DYTIlcawDvrz7y8rAD2iTdFbCrySby_mLxmsyBo8AGGJNt2-Kp8nsycaqwUQlQVOAjqhhInc7idoSLdw5wz597_haRZXP9vfDPHu4_6G/s640/blogger-image-1661219788.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP-MUJQekA75Vvbrla16FGgtsf4mFKVWPVvf29DYTIlcawDvrz7y8rAD2iTdFbCrySby_mLxmsyBo8AGGJNt2-Kp8nsycaqwUQlQVOAjqhhInc7idoSLdw5wz597_haRZXP9vfDPHu4_6G/s640/blogger-image-1661219788.jpg"></a></div>Yes, more meat.</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">We took a walk and took in Edinburgh. 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I think most of the steps came from going from one gate to another in frankfurt!</font></div>Obispa Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09635531765543363366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278349311006950200.post-18837435145873247592016-04-29T22:51:00.001-07:002016-04-30T23:55:33.482-07:00Day 34: Cinque Terre<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It was a beautiful drive. We passed through areas where the beauty was breathtaking -- especially looking up at the mountains. We were able to see some of the mountains which were/are sources of marble for artists such as Michelangelo!</div>
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In 1997 the Cinque Terre became a world heritage site. In the years before the early 1950s when the roads were built the only way to get to the area was by boat.</div>
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Between all the villages the population hovers at about 5,000 inhabitants.</div>
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The key products produced on the terraces hills of the cinque Terre are olive oil and white wine.</div>
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From wine-searcher.com:</div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>The classic Cinque Terre wine is a dry, aromatic white made of <a href="http://m.wine-searcher.com/grape-856-bosco" style="outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" target="_self" title="Bosco Wine Grape Variety">Bosco</a>, <a href="http://m.wine-searcher.com/grape-695-albarola" style="outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" target="_self" title="Albarola Wine Grape Variety">Albarola</a> and <a href="http://m.wine-searcher.com/grape-525-vermentino" style="outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" target="_self" title="Vermentino Wine Grape Variety">Vermentino</a>. It is characterized by crisp acidity and a delicate bouquet of hay, citrus and green apples. A salty whiff of minerality sometimes serves as a reminder of the vineyards' coastal situation.</i></span></div>
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We first stopped at Manarola -- beautiful!</div>
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I found a the church and went in, lit a candle and said a prayer:</div>
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I thought about Sheri Lewis and Lambchop as I saw this on the church:</div>
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We were able to walk around, get coffee and enjoy the views before the boat came to take us to Vernazza. </div>
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The area by where the boat came in was being dredged of rocks -- really fascinating to watch.</div>
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Mattia got us a reservation at Belforte -- we had a beautiful table overlooking the water!</div>
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We met Mattia up by the post office -- thank goodness! Vernazza was very busy by the time lunch was over. Here are some pictures along the way:</div>
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Mattia drove us over to Corniglia -- the only town in Cinque Terre that doesn't have a port. We walked down from where we parked into the town -- beautiful!</div>
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We also stopped for gelato!</div>
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What was a bit scary was driving on the roads to and from Corniglia -- very narrow and winding -- Mattia did an excellent job navigating the roads.</div>
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On the way back we were able see this -- that isn't snow -- it's marble:</div>
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Although I didn't walk as far today the walk was rougher -- hills!</div>
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Obispa Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09635531765543363366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278349311006950200.post-46582517237458581362016-04-29T08:13:00.001-07:002016-04-29T23:53:01.613-07:00Day 33: Another see-you-soon and a series of surprisesSteve and I started out our last full day here in Florence (tomorrow we are going to Cinque Terre) doing something we have become accustomed to here -- laundry! We are doing our last bit before our trip to Scotland on Sunday -- and of course we put the laundry in and went next door for coffee:<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBl9K4nGJ-NOLJDBy82X-953CpU91qV85Egx5dV42ZcdwdWQRd6eoR_Z22xMQ7sH0dufjgJg6FKeLrYtpBBXurSvbco8nz7r0a2IxtXs_DbDmUCyghzH88T78S_tmsw4UGp7SgJzo5T5ur/s640/blogger-image--376002930.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBl9K4nGJ-NOLJDBy82X-953CpU91qV85Egx5dV42ZcdwdWQRd6eoR_Z22xMQ7sH0dufjgJg6FKeLrYtpBBXurSvbco8nz7r0a2IxtXs_DbDmUCyghzH88T78S_tmsw4UGp7SgJzo5T5ur/s640/blogger-image--376002930.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We went back to the townhouse when we were done and dropped off the laundry. We picked up our family to have an early lunch before they went to the bus. What did we eat? Pizza!</div><div><br></div><div>We didn't go with them to the bus as we were interested in going to the Museo Bargello -- which the museum website said closed at 1:40 pm. We got there only to find out it is open until 4:00 pm. No! We could've been with them a few minutes longer! Ugh!</div><div><br></div><div>Well, in retrospect I'm glad we had a bit more time to explore this gem of a museum! </div><div><br></div><div>A surprise was seeing the other crucifix attributed to Michelangelo (similar to the one hanging in Santo Spirito which we couldn't take a picture of), but we could take a picture of this one:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLawwvPgUqL4UQholVHNUggL2FdOdXKO9Ynf7JEevgogv3jTiQLo2Dgb-CE57NMAqUhGRAnfvHSL2CQGGGcW1swQpyelcnLiZXkSQbKf0z4xsVqMiLmYnMfOjuqrOaWKujooUm2uMkjX74/s640/blogger-image--1587393089.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLawwvPgUqL4UQholVHNUggL2FdOdXKO9Ynf7JEevgogv3jTiQLo2Dgb-CE57NMAqUhGRAnfvHSL2CQGGGcW1swQpyelcnLiZXkSQbKf0z4xsVqMiLmYnMfOjuqrOaWKujooUm2uMkjX74/s640/blogger-image--1587393089.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMHP__6__fZDnvgaJPsbaUL5gj024vCcN8w18gtmEqH2t3wgKD1wykDJNjtGExA6ICpRoACVlQ3LdglaWEPfioXTvw2e96vB_mlgJL403lqIySnkFdhTEEDNbemBiUHsTmq1kutWEwt0KN/s640/blogger-image-503069975.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMHP__6__fZDnvgaJPsbaUL5gj024vCcN8w18gtmEqH2t3wgKD1wykDJNjtGExA6ICpRoACVlQ3LdglaWEPfioXTvw2e96vB_mlgJL403lqIySnkFdhTEEDNbemBiUHsTmq1kutWEwt0KN/s640/blogger-image-503069975.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgOQRof_0UP530p-e9oXQKUSShG8U52tBirn95x03z2wwXH9Fw_eY-cSBeM7vQmGgv4MV5to9yqD4DFXWyIvQ6uvC4Fl1smFFPjib6qVhloDHKcUbx533DWTI9ZXe2ZSgmUq4gBY-d0xiW/s640/blogger-image-493733904.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgOQRof_0UP530p-e9oXQKUSShG8U52tBirn95x03z2wwXH9Fw_eY-cSBeM7vQmGgv4MV5to9yqD4DFXWyIvQ6uvC4Fl1smFFPjib6qVhloDHKcUbx533DWTI9ZXe2ZSgmUq4gBY-d0xiW/s640/blogger-image-493733904.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Another surprise was a whole room dedicated to Kufic art -- we had a long discussion about this art form with Max just a few days ago. I had never heard of it before but here it was:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSZo1Q5tdZ6oWF9osRrgg6EHcO26sxG2JchGwz90aByKYRP06KhmLOS2qAgP-Oftjyn_RVL24m6joO5yNkcjaaksQBNmy3pCZ8SEe2hIJtZEylRbNPCoCBxsqxBvvU_WyD9Rpwt661Bwsd/s640/blogger-image--1264496801.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSZo1Q5tdZ6oWF9osRrgg6EHcO26sxG2JchGwz90aByKYRP06KhmLOS2qAgP-Oftjyn_RVL24m6joO5yNkcjaaksQBNmy3pCZ8SEe2hIJtZEylRbNPCoCBxsqxBvvU_WyD9Rpwt661Bwsd/s640/blogger-image--1264496801.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">One of my favorite finds -- which I was looking for, was the battle to be the artist who produced the doors of the Baptistry between Brunelleschi and Ghiberti. 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I noticed a man and a woman sitting and talking on the next bench. The man was making notes Ina book-- I heard his voice and thought to myself, 'I know him'. He turned and looked at me and I recognized him -- I blurted out <i>I love you </i>to which he responded <i>I love you too!</i> -- it was Rick Steves!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKnZOHg1BcyUObidRcO0joFRmsKys4978GtyqEYHkWGCRCf4a-hEtxXxxm58yR4EMPsCBz-28gX7pqNQvnIqeaEej8h1WcPeKcYbwiIjxvcQdUhF5sXG5_XjnOz23Jc8IGL0GJYLnF_koh/s640/blogger-image-119674775.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKnZOHg1BcyUObidRcO0joFRmsKys4978GtyqEYHkWGCRCf4a-hEtxXxxm58yR4EMPsCBz-28gX7pqNQvnIqeaEej8h1WcPeKcYbwiIjxvcQdUhF5sXG5_XjnOz23Jc8IGL0GJYLnF_koh/s640/blogger-image-119674775.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">He took this selfie with my phone. Obviously he's a pro at selfies! What a nice man!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I took over 60 pictures in the museum but have posted only a few -- I'm so glad we went there! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We decided to head to one more place we hadn't seen before -- the piazza of the Annunciation. It was by far the most run down of all the piazzas and areas we have been to in Florence, but it looks as though parts of it are undergoing renovation:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuMW1roToaUAQqSOFEzW8a_56AZ9lDvb3c4kCDF11ESkPvVY4EOceZalsC0Sd-EUAZKEGN4RB6DqE9IfsXXr1DLPXn4MkyZdC90xj-mnjDWeuqeIRdP8mb9LY1d7l1sGteHDAPcmkRM5TP/s640/blogger-image-517438494.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuMW1roToaUAQqSOFEzW8a_56AZ9lDvb3c4kCDF11ESkPvVY4EOceZalsC0Sd-EUAZKEGN4RB6DqE9IfsXXr1DLPXn4MkyZdC90xj-mnjDWeuqeIRdP8mb9LY1d7l1sGteHDAPcmkRM5TP/s640/blogger-image-517438494.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvBXPHDpxXOq-nQbGjr2WHLwXTDKy91-r0E9Aum0Rt2dNAVvTdtrHbSC01Qf737wwusC-gBzvfIpaSl_cK9ASk2xByxs9w3G_Pntb_9Fu2_hUQythl9TZSvEF_RfrL4Dl9Vl1bL8HaKZcu/s640/blogger-image-2072399926.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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It too is undergoing refurbishment but they have a small exhibit you can visit:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlZ9oD5xIzyzvM-8HpZYwb-OTvb5Ew4gwhrNbmCZtb-wu3NcYkQbYRDDuAT5-hiIkf_XZ5gnOus4xoTsbFI2FHWbo9ICgvPfZhmtmtYJ5xwwBS7v5jHrwi5apq13YAGYyyO8BfOuOHcqm7/s640/blogger-image-899707251.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlZ9oD5xIzyzvM-8HpZYwb-OTvb5Ew4gwhrNbmCZtb-wu3NcYkQbYRDDuAT5-hiIkf_XZ5gnOus4xoTsbFI2FHWbo9ICgvPfZhmtmtYJ5xwwBS7v5jHrwi5apq13YAGYyyO8BfOuOHcqm7/s640/blogger-image-899707251.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMSxq_DFa5cOLx8H5A8-m8ExXjcEu9u-SQf-NUPBU8OE69lGqqGvnI7yhvM82e0DlQXeD3qeqKkSCzR0yiQ2AvrgXVvYfAHesCZqo0Mcw8y3hYlo4IATTUw0IJAsy6zzN2TvZRiY6IvZUp/s640/blogger-image-470479570.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMSxq_DFa5cOLx8H5A8-m8ExXjcEu9u-SQf-NUPBU8OE69lGqqGvnI7yhvM82e0DlQXeD3qeqKkSCzR0yiQ2AvrgXVvYfAHesCZqo0Mcw8y3hYlo4IATTUw0IJAsy6zzN2TvZRiY6IvZUp/s640/blogger-image-470479570.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlT80QwOlryDf-l0-3FS8rvZSqA6lqopXAOeKISueYJWNCBvVeIKTOBiVNrqNmWqu9p8Yq13xrdL7qyB4BH7oCqOZy6paspvaJlezx64uAlzuAzqLV2BESMa9yHRc1phB6CQ0kBFzxljmh/s640/blogger-image-858694777.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlT80QwOlryDf-l0-3FS8rvZSqA6lqopXAOeKISueYJWNCBvVeIKTOBiVNrqNmWqu9p8Yq13xrdL7qyB4BH7oCqOZy6paspvaJlezx64uAlzuAzqLV2BESMa9yHRc1phB6CQ0kBFzxljmh/s640/blogger-image-858694777.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj52HCPKuUsrz3d5Jbourfh-AU17driooPEvzHxSe64j4zLW4D2ryQxoGW8BWOyaH1Iq9S4rNEp0wkT8qKE95uNUIkbAncjWslAcjRZP3ho4VasZelLusogQ3Nk9JloCaUKz9WTRlSnb6gy/s640/blogger-image-151115736.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj52HCPKuUsrz3d5Jbourfh-AU17driooPEvzHxSe64j4zLW4D2ryQxoGW8BWOyaH1Iq9S4rNEp0wkT8qKE95uNUIkbAncjWslAcjRZP3ho4VasZelLusogQ3Nk9JloCaUKz9WTRlSnb6gy/s640/blogger-image-151115736.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We headed back to the townhouse to rest before Steve's physical therapy appointment.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">On the right is the small door Steve went through for his therapy -- Dr. Massimo Giontella was so kind! Plus the best view from a doctor's office!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlctmMTUHvBZHoiStCXh9G0iwQYX7v1k4JctYw-kDbxVfCJ5uYP5JMjVfTDNyb7lN8x8vxLUX_m5Ad9nG4Ew1pWAhD8Plw32GJkroY9K7EjXgTKLvDNPYVsKEGI9L-g2PHZqi-AZQqQjck/s640/blogger-image--1971256481.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlctmMTUHvBZHoiStCXh9G0iwQYX7v1k4JctYw-kDbxVfCJ5uYP5JMjVfTDNyb7lN8x8vxLUX_m5Ad9nG4Ew1pWAhD8Plw32GJkroY9K7EjXgTKLvDNPYVsKEGI9L-g2PHZqi-AZQqQjck/s640/blogger-image--1971256481.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Next was the long walk to dinner -- the restaurant, Perseus, was recommended by Dr. Giontella Steve said it was his favorite!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJq41Eb-xo42jD4T0qMrjdL6odKTuC5TbFOxv3OEfJMoz327T__T9OmlzW0JO_9zzxynVuFMPmXOo73FgiqQbIKBpIC6qIBrZ6uzirR0nL9QJkzYlEeYSLPDWBEUE6apwVgP36FByBIjJM/s640/blogger-image-641052030.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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On the way I did of course find more interesting things which caught my eye:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjarNPj7QOL0FV73Hi0x0mI0By435vC8z6Uasn75iv1-nfV9gH9TZ2Jbq7bksa3MA0q7V6MWrduNWNzT7XSuaDvUEdt6bYabbb1yDB96aKBbwXrDehWrgijCBA4VunoxRJ4CnAKZ0yYS3E9/s640/blogger-image-546254243.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjarNPj7QOL0FV73Hi0x0mI0By435vC8z6Uasn75iv1-nfV9gH9TZ2Jbq7bksa3MA0q7V6MWrduNWNzT7XSuaDvUEdt6bYabbb1yDB96aKBbwXrDehWrgijCBA4VunoxRJ4CnAKZ0yYS3E9/s640/blogger-image-546254243.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX4JYxQYSGnO9EMFy5aZvjdWuIt0Zgm_Apr1LEzJ1z8ep-0qfg-2ciMuu_eQzaClVn0TLxvipASOg0WN1U7eaSZq60b4xV0wMrVq6AQ6GNRlA9JKDpnjIgB5G6FR0gRD5a3FXUKIrnzK1M/s640/blogger-image--546241576.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX4JYxQYSGnO9EMFy5aZvjdWuIt0Zgm_Apr1LEzJ1z8ep-0qfg-2ciMuu_eQzaClVn0TLxvipASOg0WN1U7eaSZq60b4xV0wMrVq6AQ6GNRlA9JKDpnjIgB5G6FR0gRD5a3FXUKIrnzK1M/s640/blogger-image--546241576.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Packing -- when did I buy these things! What was I thinking! Yes, they are small but there are LOTS of them. Well, okay, not THAT many -- but it feels like a lot!</div><div><br></div><div>Steve and I did venture out again for his Physical Therapy appointment -- and yes, a gelato at Venchi. Steve got into a long conversation with the doctor -- what a blessing this doctor has been! </div><div><br></div><div>Back home for a quick dinner made by the other half of our family still here and then we were off to the Florence Opera!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ngz6CbGl6-S5BO4DeNFqgHhT1MQvf_T4jaoMSpOOqBnkFKXfl7gE2huE1C3ghgVXBo80Kz8AFpNtQYD5XqVBBs5n37s4owP9Es5GiQ-tmnUNAI1SKdiapU7Yt_y_lph487yKZCahXebr/s640/blogger-image-1226629860.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ngz6CbGl6-S5BO4DeNFqgHhT1MQvf_T4jaoMSpOOqBnkFKXfl7gE2huE1C3ghgVXBo80Kz8AFpNtQYD5XqVBBs5n37s4owP9Es5GiQ-tmnUNAI1SKdiapU7Yt_y_lph487yKZCahXebr/s640/blogger-image-1226629860.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg68Js6En8yTJrHRYmTHp9b4UYUX-uiQcwpUwPDfZ2Tpjj7LRPQbGIV_1kq_cTpnzegKiu4htdS4iLThrUQh7JEkMkeG50klMQXJbVuVnLgbWf93tTLZiRUl-5M8Vy749cfUovZQghMbRwB/s640/blogger-image-614299240.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg68Js6En8yTJrHRYmTHp9b4UYUX-uiQcwpUwPDfZ2Tpjj7LRPQbGIV_1kq_cTpnzegKiu4htdS4iLThrUQh7JEkMkeG50klMQXJbVuVnLgbWf93tTLZiRUl-5M8Vy749cfUovZQghMbRwB/s640/blogger-image-614299240.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We saw Iolanta by Tchaikovsky. It was a one act opera lasting 1 hour and 50 minutes. It was a beautiful story of a blind princess. What struck me was the large amount of religious imagery and language in it -- it was a perfect opera to watch and listen to as we wind down our time in this city where there is a religious SOMETHING on practically every block. The words of the opera voiced some of the prayers and things I've been feeling ever since I came here. Thank you Holy Spirit! <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">It was a wonderful way to be with members of my family on this part of my sabbatical. </span></div><div><br></div><div>18,777 steps today -- 7.23 miles.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Obispa Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09635531765543363366noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278349311006950200.post-44317373235400029262016-04-27T23:12:00.001-07:002016-04-28T01:36:33.225-07:00Day 31: Baptistery and more WalkingCouldn't sleep so I was up at 4:00 -- so quiet and peaceful! It is the time I usually wake up when I'm home (I've been getting up closer to 6 here when I hear the birds sing). I love being up this early -- time for prayers when everything is still.<div><br></div><div>At 5:55 am the Florence Sanitation department decided to break my beautiful silence by picking up the contents of the dumpster that has been sitting in front of the townhouse ever since we got here -- well at least I was entertained while they did it!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG8Ekzq1Fjpwunv9dhWpBG0x7nFE3xMHY7VDAtMK3G-eI9hYHruxQsiZMeQ8-xLG9nkIPOeM-6HfpEEyNeNA72smDEOv8zTntL-uBcPmf_yLfysHh70e30W2WZ2rzAK68sZVHeFWrvnjGB/s640/blogger-image-467774170.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG8Ekzq1Fjpwunv9dhWpBG0x7nFE3xMHY7VDAtMK3G-eI9hYHruxQsiZMeQ8-xLG9nkIPOeM-6HfpEEyNeNA72smDEOv8zTntL-uBcPmf_yLfysHh70e30W2WZ2rzAK68sZVHeFWrvnjGB/s640/blogger-image-467774170.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc2May4_Z7u_O9TCDoT5TYmK5yDDEroxEd0cwIZrKPioha3958heHVkc55nD8XAZikbQww9rV9AwGcopNSXYc_VeG5BCM7KCArmlF3oG3Ih-tKbsrbDYJeMmIo6wUq37_80wFt-0KGszDj/s640/blogger-image--594673403.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc2May4_Z7u_O9TCDoT5TYmK5yDDEroxEd0cwIZrKPioha3958heHVkc55nD8XAZikbQww9rV9AwGcopNSXYc_VeG5BCM7KCArmlF3oG3Ih-tKbsrbDYJeMmIo6wUq37_80wFt-0KGszDj/s640/blogger-image--594673403.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Everyone was on their own today -- 3 couples off on different adventures -- one set to Milan, the other to the hills of Florence, and Steve and me to the Baptistry!</div><div><br></div><div>Steve and I first went back into the Duomo (there was no one in the line!). We were hunting for some wooden angel candlesticks restored by one of my Facebook friends -- no luck. We did go down to the Duomo museum which we hadn't been in before. I didn't duplicate pictures from our first day here but here are some I took:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtkytEHFe2QnDlsMTG3Id2kEudY0VvC7P0UJ-t6UwWSR5fLvOC714w3CElbhJBs4azM0tSsgOfVzYzuT4aFxHHjlING2QG6gFKovx9QTyDBWQeYKByom_P0EStqD3ke7WrHWrGb_4dOB2P/s640/blogger-image-168680245.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtkytEHFe2QnDlsMTG3Id2kEudY0VvC7P0UJ-t6UwWSR5fLvOC714w3CElbhJBs4azM0tSsgOfVzYzuT4aFxHHjlING2QG6gFKovx9QTyDBWQeYKByom_P0EStqD3ke7WrHWrGb_4dOB2P/s640/blogger-image-168680245.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC2vaG5BECUuniovbpnLJ4EI-Z1GA_sBIOnv7epo_dX6MD7RGe_Lckw3aDTUZv_sgzj236lp0nZJHz9izHpOSLIlTBCWg9zOSl3Gf6UpWZeu1qJCq-LBkjEzYAhxASY6dJ8vDqLLTfCOVC/s640/blogger-image-1014225775.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC2vaG5BECUuniovbpnLJ4EI-Z1GA_sBIOnv7epo_dX6MD7RGe_Lckw3aDTUZv_sgzj236lp0nZJHz9izHpOSLIlTBCWg9zOSl3Gf6UpWZeu1qJCq-LBkjEzYAhxASY6dJ8vDqLLTfCOVC/s640/blogger-image-1014225775.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuZqOuDWellL8ikhEF13USQ2SkMH2tEL0PGax-q5MGJEoCUX19M8_gnBWK-6ELWOBXypxkr0z7evjP8mTN5pyqFft_B_au8xodvOSvgaqCSMq_V_8566moeJ3HC1OXcwcvw8w_l_fLXOSJ/s640/blogger-image--1868569458.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuZqOuDWellL8ikhEF13USQ2SkMH2tEL0PGax-q5MGJEoCUX19M8_gnBWK-6ELWOBXypxkr0z7evjP8mTN5pyqFft_B_au8xodvOSvgaqCSMq_V_8566moeJ3HC1OXcwcvw8w_l_fLXOSJ/s640/blogger-image--1868569458.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHNNLbRoKxKA1FD8gklsi7qkPwRATjbti2w9w95s3_Pkp9IC3fVaPHvHoTn8fZ5aXzGYvaLJBASPNUEl6t7rFamr2k0HswKLKp_1twHiQYg-ZMYqQjJ8t8vWRvL_oO-5nBHJ81A-5sEWkG/s640/blogger-image-1223233353.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHNNLbRoKxKA1FD8gklsi7qkPwRATjbti2w9w95s3_Pkp9IC3fVaPHvHoTn8fZ5aXzGYvaLJBASPNUEl6t7rFamr2k0HswKLKp_1twHiQYg-ZMYqQjJ8t8vWRvL_oO-5nBHJ81A-5sEWkG/s640/blogger-image-1223233353.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLCmSimkRbeyClU2Eoagt_iwM5jiyY8oXV6CTds3ZOC2P1kMFIfzKKSySvET3R84aLqmPtllcLjGGF42Fct6eN1i27SoyPvEyeO_H8mQWjwmJ7RnczCsrVJ1Ch_DkzFkvZ2yOE-TtG9tyw/s640/blogger-image-2057174173.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLCmSimkRbeyClU2Eoagt_iwM5jiyY8oXV6CTds3ZOC2P1kMFIfzKKSySvET3R84aLqmPtllcLjGGF42Fct6eN1i27SoyPvEyeO_H8mQWjwmJ7RnczCsrVJ1Ch_DkzFkvZ2yOE-TtG9tyw/s640/blogger-image-2057174173.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I love this picture -- the stairway to nowhere -- how many of us have taken it?</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibqszpVGblODPLn2dnEHM1Bz1o3okdG1Q_43fxzQOJPlUxwGAGPigcY4HflsWRjdkzj-1uJ9yKkCaqsJXzAl3cUDyEDHjUQL__OLY8K-zIjjVoxjhlJW74GZJzTi5lww6q-fgVjuZa3Rhg/s640/blogger-image--272423095.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibqszpVGblODPLn2dnEHM1Bz1o3okdG1Q_43fxzQOJPlUxwGAGPigcY4HflsWRjdkzj-1uJ9yKkCaqsJXzAl3cUDyEDHjUQL__OLY8K-zIjjVoxjhlJW74GZJzTi5lww6q-fgVjuZa3Rhg/s640/blogger-image--272423095.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The place I was looking forward to visiting was the Baptistry. We were 4th in line to enter as it opened this morning. I had taken pictures of the doors on the first day so I didn't bother today -- I focused on the inside after I caught my breath -- it is stunningly beautiful! The pictures I took can't do it justice. I prayed in that space for all who had been baptized there over the centuries and for all those around the world preparing for baptism. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCA3aAD_t_oe6JBqgZYjkWbrYdGaw7qekM8QQ5kwTOLl3tiQm46IJPJ3Mxm-xxn6lGTKqYB7Jk2pMURPh5ZSvIkOhBNiySsSXMnzqvTWdJzGrvfc3GMEB_pPZDrT7sdWG9mlvkimkWwWt4/s640/blogger-image-673050343.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCA3aAD_t_oe6JBqgZYjkWbrYdGaw7qekM8QQ5kwTOLl3tiQm46IJPJ3Mxm-xxn6lGTKqYB7Jk2pMURPh5ZSvIkOhBNiySsSXMnzqvTWdJzGrvfc3GMEB_pPZDrT7sdWG9mlvkimkWwWt4/s640/blogger-image-673050343.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGfynhBEQFaryTe33SFzYqVWZmH0lHjEzw2wdluk6jog4fd24iXU7LxFewtSBAxv_RRLyC41SGXZ8ytFuI_EhK0d9qwY_qe42zYTbMEWguwmmB8j2NXz_X0EIbqAPj51y-FaHC4xSko0dx/s640/blogger-image-1140658701.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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We were seated at a table with 4 people visiting Florence for the first time from Israel. Steve and I shared two dishes -- ribolitta and pasta:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_GDhI0lbUtwIePfg4u_RopTFK9XJH7WKf4gine7oUW-7nRjRwgeqp-hp5ZdFZ0YeoKxgCO9FjuyLYvVTr1a1Zau9oVBKFrCzrgKnzQMUU4VlCjTH87Yb0S3Gg8ptLvLGFqWCab4uaLcxT/s640/blogger-image--1353588569.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_GDhI0lbUtwIePfg4u_RopTFK9XJH7WKf4gine7oUW-7nRjRwgeqp-hp5ZdFZ0YeoKxgCO9FjuyLYvVTr1a1Zau9oVBKFrCzrgKnzQMUU4VlCjTH87Yb0S3Gg8ptLvLGFqWCab4uaLcxT/s640/blogger-image--1353588569.jpg"></a></div> </div><div>We headed back to the townhouse and rested for 2 hours and then went back out. Gelato at Grom and then a trip back to sit in Duomo square -- with a picture of Brunelleschi statue -- he's situated looking up at the dome he designed:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQzj-cgjnKml4qYukqzhgPPWWM2H2zvDQDSORROz5EEczBKBO73BCmrvmXUtMPqpQMtIKHA8g13NxOQNx-9PLfXEhYPKCCjuuxRIH7eHozYZ2zKzHCfII7WZX8_3Fibe5k5ZQNm99OwMD3/s640/blogger-image--1751539625.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQzj-cgjnKml4qYukqzhgPPWWM2H2zvDQDSORROz5EEczBKBO73BCmrvmXUtMPqpQMtIKHA8g13NxOQNx-9PLfXEhYPKCCjuuxRIH7eHozYZ2zKzHCfII7WZX8_3Fibe5k5ZQNm99OwMD3/s640/blogger-image--1751539625.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Next was Steve's physical therapy appointment and then dinner at 13 Gobbi:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrQcIBJkgZYk5eCGWLGNouw8mkLJ4PH3wxhnKypyhGbMiaEpI6mQPa7L4mfxYProAH-cH_CMaJPdWS9QDpxVIvnmbJdSPad75IjTB_kVU34I2m3dcMOCIyDYUYXxqmnD7XSZaQ7uSeMxrq/s640/blogger-image-970071307.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Thankfully a Facebook message to a new friend (thank you Erin!!) here in Florence resulted in two great recommendations for doctors. I called one -- who answered the phone as my friend said he would. It is a private clinic. I booked an appointment and we got ready to go over there.<div><br></div><div>We walked slowly to the doctor's office -- and as is my custom I continued to see 'new' things on the way:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy28NKgvxIL-vDVKHLcxijRsvfrWVlBnZaDwS6ORxJ8eMP85muLzPRp2oBUhBLIYaOBHDmqnCpXkW2s5ZxWpy6PmMEzv4i-EtzSxqL-xqfroY8tiIBQc4NpIqGOWuS7g1hb28fmlfSBcW5/s640/blogger-image--1213489736.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy28NKgvxIL-vDVKHLcxijRsvfrWVlBnZaDwS6ORxJ8eMP85muLzPRp2oBUhBLIYaOBHDmqnCpXkW2s5ZxWpy6PmMEzv4i-EtzSxqL-xqfroY8tiIBQc4NpIqGOWuS7g1hb28fmlfSBcW5/s640/blogger-image--1213489736.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3ney3Vw6G5hpUAHLUbDVIybm4r1ur2b3_3dmefxonDzyejBrvKn7XiHURne_WJcSecheIeCxhRyPYViNjVVNU1hBIkQssuHxJIbyjh5CGBjC1GHQv-RRpng3GZMPHNnGCOPr59yp7gBbr/s640/blogger-image--1681931226.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3ney3Vw6G5hpUAHLUbDVIybm4r1ur2b3_3dmefxonDzyejBrvKn7XiHURne_WJcSecheIeCxhRyPYViNjVVNU1hBIkQssuHxJIbyjh5CGBjC1GHQv-RRpng3GZMPHNnGCOPr59yp7gBbr/s640/blogger-image--1681931226.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAnpHwligjMGh8Vnh6T2QnKqqqozUaWpCLGQ8Eoe0fxPVTPJKkJWUIW3SHKiCbT1K8peY_QxPMz7unzZP66bIsl8LpGYEkLYa4NoZ4oF3n7vS6eJvSI9xf30puP1XkDQueN8juL6m2QHx7/s640/blogger-image--526394675.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAnpHwligjMGh8Vnh6T2QnKqqqozUaWpCLGQ8Eoe0fxPVTPJKkJWUIW3SHKiCbT1K8peY_QxPMz7unzZP66bIsl8LpGYEkLYa4NoZ4oF3n7vS6eJvSI9xf30puP1XkDQueN8juL6m2QHx7/s640/blogger-image--526394675.jpg"></a></div><br><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB_0dNe-9bc6ai_rT-p05G5QuccWPLH-Jl-GDlrOJv9VKIr4uR4LXlw5b713A8-KCQtl4g3r-Jn_zxdZNDSWDKIwoNUFD37FD6rFd41dR5A0cpe_pG6lqNZRSLYUp7pf88XFnQwX5zvfW_/s640/blogger-image--573435702.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB_0dNe-9bc6ai_rT-p05G5QuccWPLH-Jl-GDlrOJv9VKIr4uR4LXlw5b713A8-KCQtl4g3r-Jn_zxdZNDSWDKIwoNUFD37FD6rFd41dR5A0cpe_pG6lqNZRSLYUp7pf88XFnQwX5zvfW_/s640/blogger-image--573435702.jpg"></a></div></div><div><div><br></div><div>The doctor, from England, specializes in treating expats, study abroad students and English speaking travelers. Whew! We were grateful! <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Bottom line: the ancient streets and sidewalks here can and do injure backs, knees and feet -- a common ailment apparently of expats and travelers here. I've seen women wearing high heels here and wonder at how they do that without injuring themselves. Apparently if you are used to it you are used to it -- we aren't. My saving grace is my cane! It's like a shock absorber -- bearing the shock to my bad knee. My feet are a bit sore but thanks to good walking/hiking shoes I'm still plugging along well. The doctor gave Steve a prescription for some medicine to handle the pain and inflammation. He also suggested a bit of physical therapy with another doctor in his suite -- we went to see him and set up an appointment for that afternoon. A trip to the pharmacy to fill the prescription and a quick sandwich (Steve standing up to eat!) and we were on our way back to the townhouse.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">In the afternoon Steve rested his back and napped. I puttered around the townhouse and wrote -- it was quiet and serene. Edgardo the sexton at St. James dropped off some cleaning supplies for me -- I swiffered and dusted and in between I wrote on my iPad. I was happy Steve had been looked at and that he was being treated -- Scotland here we come (fingers crossed and prayers ascending!).</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We went back for the physical therapy appointment later in the afternoon -- wow -- what a difference! Okay, the drugs helped too, but afterwards Steve was improving -- that's what we care about.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">We met up with our family who had been out all day and had -- tada -- gelato of course!</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">We also stopped at a wonderful bakery:</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCu3wYiwxKSKrLvlcm0lk8NUfQ0JO9gf-wDjaSb_wcx2qs4AG6O_9ZGvMEuj42YnzIIGjfyI0-JANGm3fuQPg2LfbrzOZXKxI3NbZOQwYxnv39jKVPfl7caJvUU9sftVg_pfBMMcMgdubC/s640/blogger-image-198409678.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCu3wYiwxKSKrLvlcm0lk8NUfQ0JO9gf-wDjaSb_wcx2qs4AG6O_9ZGvMEuj42YnzIIGjfyI0-JANGm3fuQPg2LfbrzOZXKxI3NbZOQwYxnv39jKVPfl7caJvUU9sftVg_pfBMMcMgdubC/s640/blogger-image-198409678.jpg"></a></div><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">And found some great sidewalk chalk art:</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoN_1Hi70WOniwPKZbt1s4bLfKP7pSGCIDKBgAqapT-kH6TMdeT29q7hMz4vDXFtlVaeoZCXzH2bfJGTwcNML9jybhKc24AXR3rh496mxNZmjO1CRBpcBk-XtAwM_mH5MH2VsS6gFYDk_p/s640/blogger-image--247587715.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoN_1Hi70WOniwPKZbt1s4bLfKP7pSGCIDKBgAqapT-kH6TMdeT29q7hMz4vDXFtlVaeoZCXzH2bfJGTwcNML9jybhKc24AXR3rh496mxNZmjO1CRBpcBk-XtAwM_mH5MH2VsS6gFYDk_p/s640/blogger-image--247587715.jpg"></a></div><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">As well as another 'wine door':</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7sp5UxAbMShwhtYpOm_U_wOAsJK2hZghdEGXN2FPDysBU5KoOwiPOmSdYX960QvmEgxs9b3TgUmZFKVwbEkGWEyXP1vxRN9QzwfBgiC4Q2HjmahH-Fi5AbvvLpVfvA3wYL41MxHGmFVJV/s640/blogger-image--771614282.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7sp5UxAbMShwhtYpOm_U_wOAsJK2hZghdEGXN2FPDysBU5KoOwiPOmSdYX960QvmEgxs9b3TgUmZFKVwbEkGWEyXP1vxRN9QzwfBgiC4Q2HjmahH-Fi5AbvvLpVfvA3wYL41MxHGmFVJV/s640/blogger-image--771614282.jpg"></a></div>It's always an adventure walking the streets of Florence!</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Back to the townhouse to rest and then off to dinner. At the recommendation of Jeannie Johnson we went to Trattoria Armando -- Steve could sit without pain which was a great blessing! Dinner was delicious:</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8yVXOZzwpFokm-UinUH9WdtH_FcrK8yhkPfD8BR8OxPk_KY6GwRKXnPouxH7RLAmUW88Q9k2LYn2EzxMSVrDgA2P-TvS1IK2Bi0pfTJHQlPtFnf9t4NJlQacJC07Xua37TBQE9o9qAxnO/s640/blogger-image-902010760.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8yVXOZzwpFokm-UinUH9WdtH_FcrK8yhkPfD8BR8OxPk_KY6GwRKXnPouxH7RLAmUW88Q9k2LYn2EzxMSVrDgA2P-TvS1IK2Bi0pfTJHQlPtFnf9t4NJlQacJC07Xua37TBQE9o9qAxnO/s640/blogger-image-902010760.jpg"></a></div><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">I am grateful this day for the many blessings in my life, especially the gift of family and friends and of all the saints and angels I find around me all the time!</font></div><div><br></div><div>Total steps walked today: 20,017-- 7.71 miles.</div><div><br></div></div></div>Obispa Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09635531765543363366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278349311006950200.post-1450828878777891982016-04-25T09:26:00.001-07:002016-04-26T00:48:11.974-07:00Day 29: Liberation Day, Parades and Siena.<div>The revelers who kept me up Saturday into Sunday must have gotten it all out if their system because it was very quiet last night! Woke up and realized there wasn't any milk left so I made a run to my favorite neighirhood store:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7KQhh33-FxqT9u8IDTl-Ieqnh6QZ8z47ifyOBnn4uP9Da5GrvJfmajGpLRwLlw5pCqjsqZjNMovXFDLg4QEw3PpgB5ta0SVE5bOz0hAtLOYA6qxjs3MHyGQERTfCl6_9xQt_fOPuOHzvA/s640/blogger-image--1193266835.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7KQhh33-FxqT9u8IDTl-Ieqnh6QZ8z47ifyOBnn4uP9Da5GrvJfmajGpLRwLlw5pCqjsqZjNMovXFDLg4QEw3PpgB5ta0SVE5bOz0hAtLOYA6qxjs3MHyGQERTfCl6_9xQt_fOPuOHzvA/s640/blogger-image--1193266835.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>On the way I saw a building I hadn't noticed before:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF44haHrnScZWalIkzcbaoln5ImyuQWfk16G_ivwPaNAmx9t3BTiZo5lruXhTLHFRsroIFr_Gi1SE0wNT9ofACSJ4JJ0mRC3e4WSzBWKgyCfNoyy0MGfi2ti2UOMT0uBCwPpGgEx1WA7Bj/s640/blogger-image--1620376386.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF44haHrnScZWalIkzcbaoln5ImyuQWfk16G_ivwPaNAmx9t3BTiZo5lruXhTLHFRsroIFr_Gi1SE0wNT9ofACSJ4JJ0mRC3e4WSzBWKgyCfNoyy0MGfi2ti2UOMT0uBCwPpGgEx1WA7Bj/s640/blogger-image--1620376386.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>It had statues on it:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2EsD40zxCDCyWnAxDhBOb2Uz9NYvY9XRBx1u_cwmFyhvMCeabff3u6LIvjuPLJNdT-MgRn6P_Vpu_WG4mZgF4ZxuJak3Qy-byUUSFyAy73e_Sa0h0ociT_3VYE1dbnNKv5G7WQ0gJHIXX/s640/blogger-image--1724563184.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2EsD40zxCDCyWnAxDhBOb2Uz9NYvY9XRBx1u_cwmFyhvMCeabff3u6LIvjuPLJNdT-MgRn6P_Vpu_WG4mZgF4ZxuJak3Qy-byUUSFyAy73e_Sa0h0ociT_3VYE1dbnNKv5G7WQ0gJHIXX/s640/blogger-image--1724563184.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNujiW0-P9Gt19Z8Q-3A6M3X83pTZ9cMX2nfIvQJZ2DLOnx1d3YnoslKrHxvGR4vdi5dVzTJhY9APK9TqXxZoCorfqaY2f9Ahbta_iSLiw0xcEnSx1pvkKcbp7wVGgwPyuUZatPO69JAHd/s640/blogger-image--1417658737.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNujiW0-P9Gt19Z8Q-3A6M3X83pTZ9cMX2nfIvQJZ2DLOnx1d3YnoslKrHxvGR4vdi5dVzTJhY9APK9TqXxZoCorfqaY2f9Ahbta_iSLiw0xcEnSx1pvkKcbp7wVGgwPyuUZatPO69JAHd/s640/blogger-image--1417658737.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Well when I bought the train tickets to Siena on Saturday the woman who sold me the tickets assured me that there was a direct train to Siena every hour and coming back the same. I asked her again about Monday, knowing it was a holiday, and again she assured me that the schedule was the same. I got everyone up and out by 8:45 to catch the 9:10 train.<div><br></div><div>When we arrived at the station there wasn't any train at 9:10 to Siena! I went to ask the station attendant who informed me the next direct train to Siena was at 11:10 as it is a Holiday. Whoops!</div><div><br></div><div>So a trip for coffee out and back to the townhouse to book tickets for the Uffizi tomorrow and we were ready to head out again.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQrt7TI_M1xXrnhgvnj3Wb36cqeBPPfYsycU7mKDGTmcaxtNzs_Pewz2V3E_YdXxrlxiLGsP3zRedbHe__MJ20Pb_LTIMk9rDX_DopNqLNPco_SVv0VetSYV8ktQ7wO2fBk7-UZRsK5nGt/s640/blogger-image-931632702.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQrt7TI_M1xXrnhgvnj3Wb36cqeBPPfYsycU7mKDGTmcaxtNzs_Pewz2V3E_YdXxrlxiLGsP3zRedbHe__MJ20Pb_LTIMk9rDX_DopNqLNPco_SVv0VetSYV8ktQ7wO2fBk7-UZRsK5nGt/s640/blogger-image-931632702.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>And we ran into a Liberation Day Parade:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihyIEVeAHBM_FSQHhA1LQwn6Cl-P82AEWxmTQ4z-_J0k_TXRyeYLSM3hT9dsI9DRbS2slY8BmAB9r7o67aJcijuIrXwh1PZC_xeZmNvSHral6QvLnVvbiy3Hbck7yEJoiyf3SFKapFmWKQ/s640/blogger-image-2003601597.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Some of us had to sit outside and some inside which made it a bit difficult-- especially as it was a bit nippy outside. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRcoQjJcZvzeFc5SSaNYl1JxoRumF4bqlwNMrzDn-1SXdrs7fOPl8fyUqm9tn4qJg1hzE4QRtIM5INOhxKdGHd7yo4k9lhFpKMgQLGXgDnpEbWX2kXn4SgsWatxJuMV4EuN4GKknkA5oUX/s640/blogger-image--1319271224.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRcoQjJcZvzeFc5SSaNYl1JxoRumF4bqlwNMrzDn-1SXdrs7fOPl8fyUqm9tn4qJg1hzE4QRtIM5INOhxKdGHd7yo4k9lhFpKMgQLGXgDnpEbWX2kXn4SgsWatxJuMV4EuN4GKknkA5oUX/s640/blogger-image--1319271224.jpg"></a></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOuk3C2WpS831znsEN3L64bM0qad8tszQxJ4KMyWlScZJi1oVGZbINOrlrp3JOZ5dhHL7-U9GvL9HRwn1nH7okiFxtjQ4eB8DbNcD5RK5NX4r0rmWmCrNCAZAfjaXkxgGNc1BNYXHiwhL_/s640/blogger-image--787544910.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOuk3C2WpS831znsEN3L64bM0qad8tszQxJ4KMyWlScZJi1oVGZbINOrlrp3JOZ5dhHL7-U9GvL9HRwn1nH7okiFxtjQ4eB8DbNcD5RK5NX4r0rmWmCrNCAZAfjaXkxgGNc1BNYXHiwhL_/s640/blogger-image--787544910.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Lunch was delicious but it took quite awhile to have all of us served -- it was one of the finest pastas we had had:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_RI43dJ8jpi6AOwh8-zmrC-6NTSp6ds8o4EcMUvfmX4A2AL7ss0S8v1iseVvQas2NXfEFb718ME-hrvJyoYs3bDMJmUXtTAkeuB841GpJ-WgER1TDjCrB4_xnAJ6B6RPics-t2jdUIk42/s640/blogger-image--530324426.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_RI43dJ8jpi6AOwh8-zmrC-6NTSp6ds8o4EcMUvfmX4A2AL7ss0S8v1iseVvQas2NXfEFb718ME-hrvJyoYs3bDMJmUXtTAkeuB841GpJ-WgER1TDjCrB4_xnAJ6B6RPics-t2jdUIk42/s640/blogger-image--530324426.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We went over to San Domenic's church and then over to the Duomo -- beautiful! I didn't take pictures there as I had many from our first trip-- I'm more excited about 'seeing' thing in the streets that I hadn't seen before:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD0ytFiK5w7Ypw8hiObHKA3F74cQ0HibvUG7g4Vdy3R5aIlio43EO1SaCkRpY6RQE2qICiGq7Obx7RoA0V4-yxxCtRJZaZiK5Rd53Psrw2gtDPGLUWP9a4Y2siQxc6ueSEEwcwlOglhmzA/s640/blogger-image--1348598160.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD0ytFiK5w7Ypw8hiObHKA3F74cQ0HibvUG7g4Vdy3R5aIlio43EO1SaCkRpY6RQE2qICiGq7Obx7RoA0V4-yxxCtRJZaZiK5Rd53Psrw2gtDPGLUWP9a4Y2siQxc6ueSEEwcwlOglhmzA/s640/blogger-image--1348598160.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw8G0ZMYjn5b2qTnssY5wrOnEcEtnXj3PRj4hJUw6yS4EbGhuiiPZMyORwg_WJFitQKJeDsbUfHaZO1lJEzTXwjkmBXtQcixl6nEeaZiAa6hVhjt9o2RNGzQ9Szz2xOzPq1czH3gl7NBqh/s640/blogger-image-1338942886.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj28ClMP1QgU5gmo-FCCkE38ur-KKfoqhnerPWJs8-74_LfrR1JsicMQZ3LJj4OF1R6zW0zzhzTZ0GnFG73XebnYu-tH-mcv5lUAgxwFIQpwyJEPd7DhC6Xj5_3SiRdXC3UneuYXX_AQpKL/s640/blogger-image-1089501199.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We ran into yet another parade:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUazJv9xYogXlaMLlWt5PinqCKMtoT3R44rlQLwjNdMmQ1fZkiEAQT2Wv3nRauVYh_sKwbcpoLWwOWlmGp1X6cevYDHgtfKlwCkQg-igXj-cjgIb4dD0WKWtkQtP5FhJ6TMVNk_pFdq3QH/s640/blogger-image--1948652618.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUazJv9xYogXlaMLlWt5PinqCKMtoT3R44rlQLwjNdMmQ1fZkiEAQT2Wv3nRauVYh_sKwbcpoLWwOWlmGp1X6cevYDHgtfKlwCkQg-igXj-cjgIb4dD0WKWtkQtP5FhJ6TMVNk_pFdq3QH/s640/blogger-image--1948652618.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">What a day! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We got turned around and ended up at walking the long way backntonthebtrain station -- arriving just after our train left. We waited the hour for the next train. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We got back into town just before 8 -- got pizza and salad to go and everyone got to bed early.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">All in all a beautiful day -- made moreso by being together and experiencing the countryside!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Total steps walked today: 23,514 -- 9.07 miles</span></div>Obispa Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09635531765543363366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278349311006950200.post-72481809495496051422016-04-24T21:43:00.001-07:002016-04-24T22:20:25.328-07:00Day 28: More rain, church and cooking class #2!It rained most of the night but it didn't stop the partyers. The last time they woke me up (not that I slept a lot) was 3:30. Ugh! <div><br></div><div>It's Sunday so I headed next door to St. James for the 11:00 service.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVJ3g8uVXqDN5xgWuCOtEdYp1Kp2VCxg4Lh8VOyFRe-kd4K5GLyCEMIoGYYGnQ98krc-WrotQ20QG3ws77H87g4w4NAD4ckVQIFlkZ6nV3cfFGc4sDENm43lMdh1Lq26NJPq2ewTBdX7oM/s640/blogger-image--1935608626.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVJ3g8uVXqDN5xgWuCOtEdYp1Kp2VCxg4Lh8VOyFRe-kd4K5GLyCEMIoGYYGnQ98krc-WrotQ20QG3ws77H87g4w4NAD4ckVQIFlkZ6nV3cfFGc4sDENm43lMdh1Lq26NJPq2ewTBdX7oM/s640/blogger-image--1935608626.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Our friend Julia read the first lesson.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR0e0VAiFj0bnaAcjHPLxyYNCzDFHtbc9OD6Dzo9aDunZTlaOALjzKXG_4JqpRnkNhgaeHkFwoyqShaRDsu0VWFXtNz27K_OoRatYrE7V4ZFVwPQKcWYMR6eS3gBEe43kOa4PDslX8-L5Y/s640/blogger-image--1538788582.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR0e0VAiFj0bnaAcjHPLxyYNCzDFHtbc9OD6Dzo9aDunZTlaOALjzKXG_4JqpRnkNhgaeHkFwoyqShaRDsu0VWFXtNz27K_OoRatYrE7V4ZFVwPQKcWYMR6eS3gBEe43kOa4PDslX8-L5Y/s640/blogger-image--1538788582.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>The rector preached a wonderful sermon all around the theme of vision. He talked about his experience the days before at a Church Pension Group (CPG) Wellness program in Rome where the participants were asked to vision what various forms of wellness would look like for them. He quoted a member of CPG who said to the group, "a vision without action is only a dream". It is taken from a longer saying which I found later when I returned to the townhouse --</div><div>"<i>Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world."-- Joel A. Barker</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div>That is going to stick with me for the rest of my sabbatical and ministry-- you know how something really HITS you some days -- that hit me. Hard. Thank you Holy Spirit and Mark+!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_jXfCa5_-cRhppKRnkzdzNn3siq_dFrrD3aR0fcF9D6efHMGo1jf8F_d3I-mh8R1QXcPQAORJjq4-QgroFcGW74I2iW3Dclk_Z3logbj3pZVEJKHeqilNV7x5Dra-xm4jj10nRAmPCuV-/s640/blogger-image--664737529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_jXfCa5_-cRhppKRnkzdzNn3siq_dFrrD3aR0fcF9D6efHMGo1jf8F_d3I-mh8R1QXcPQAORJjq4-QgroFcGW74I2iW3Dclk_Z3logbj3pZVEJKHeqilNV7x5Dra-xm4jj10nRAmPCuV-/s640/blogger-image--664737529.jpg"></a></div>One very disconcerting thing happened during the service -- at the end of the Eucharistic prayer as the ushers were at the first pew ready to send people up for communion a woman came in with her dog, and walked up the aisle filming the church with her iPhone. She walked past the ushers and just stopped short of the altar and kept filming. She then went down a side aisle and walked around, continuing to film. This went on all during communion and she didn't stop or leave until during the post communion hymn. What the? Aargh! No one stopped her and when I asked the usher if this is normal here she told me she had not seen anything like it before and didn't know what to do about it.</div><div><br></div><div>We got off to a late start as a group as Steve threw his back out -- lunch at trattoria Baldini's in the neighborhood -- great tagatelle bolognese for me and a salad. Yum. </div><div><br></div><div>It's still raining so we didn't venture too far, but we did go for coffee after lunch in the neighborhood:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEK5q0k15mR0VA2J-qPbKOW1BLoMonW0M2HsiefJKnFFufeVGLTC7GYJBZJ9VLF-AAj8tFOm-OLrkythIce-JJ62P7R32F0k7eBLw311fZA7q0V-4cbYHOX2QajP1lYRkHF67t5gY1tPpA/s640/blogger-image-1611985173.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEK5q0k15mR0VA2J-qPbKOW1BLoMonW0M2HsiefJKnFFufeVGLTC7GYJBZJ9VLF-AAj8tFOm-OLrkythIce-JJ62P7R32F0k7eBLw311fZA7q0V-4cbYHOX2QajP1lYRkHF67t5gY1tPpA/s640/blogger-image-1611985173.jpg"></a></div></div><div>Then we were off to the Galileo museum -- but with a lovely albeit rainy walk next to the Arno:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2pmFqRXpBBeQCMfYrsyrgyoyLLX-bawI0CVY1iyVVQ29lp_GlCeUtFZusbIGSvTa0TsVtaIHufm8WfPpXDZsZr2LJYAG5GuahNUSKJQ_dcs-1uqHTwYipkxKmYerUYUTgBLerYznYtuS3/s640/blogger-image--1917390476.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2pmFqRXpBBeQCMfYrsyrgyoyLLX-bawI0CVY1iyVVQ29lp_GlCeUtFZusbIGSvTa0TsVtaIHufm8WfPpXDZsZr2LJYAG5GuahNUSKJQ_dcs-1uqHTwYipkxKmYerUYUTgBLerYznYtuS3/s640/blogger-image--1917390476.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRxH8Xires7wkn6qHQ6stA_z8QSCEOcBtCHY32ZLYSCb72X3alwq6VbWs3n2CaF3TDhYq5inxISRHpJypZwcHVxyYM1rLeLOBu9SS53uCmnf5G9VAKHLX0zRyu_Lz3qr5xoKikgVk9Io0h/s640/blogger-image--476036141.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRxH8Xires7wkn6qHQ6stA_z8QSCEOcBtCHY32ZLYSCb72X3alwq6VbWs3n2CaF3TDhYq5inxISRHpJypZwcHVxyYM1rLeLOBu9SS53uCmnf5G9VAKHLX0zRyu_Lz3qr5xoKikgVk9Io0h/s640/blogger-image--476036141.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhueeP3OAFkKURgsEtdmZ76XFEIopV-R_6HtHVNN0sMhFRTihp8ryrZorf7rkBf6VOOT1qkCfTVcOGdB3t-wxHPFv2Zwn_TR25UBxlc_OqlRT6VS8FTvOWjSDC_3HwmUB5o7E2OSd6eQ9eD/s640/blogger-image--281712493.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhueeP3OAFkKURgsEtdmZ76XFEIopV-R_6HtHVNN0sMhFRTihp8ryrZorf7rkBf6VOOT1qkCfTVcOGdB3t-wxHPFv2Zwn_TR25UBxlc_OqlRT6VS8FTvOWjSDC_3HwmUB5o7E2OSd6eQ9eD/s640/blogger-image--281712493.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ7WyfZCDIyb2obs6YaFLPNRtvhRPFBrB0GiScBU88gBVJrkHwXGD32bgVZ3Y0udTYi0ln22q5zL21heC6jL9TZEIKS1CK_P_-N-0asanep2oYYZymhYXww_5TZFpHmEiO1JJDJmsEvejm/s640/blogger-image-1700313631.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ7WyfZCDIyb2obs6YaFLPNRtvhRPFBrB0GiScBU88gBVJrkHwXGD32bgVZ3Y0udTYi0ln22q5zL21heC6jL9TZEIKS1CK_P_-N-0asanep2oYYZymhYXww_5TZFpHmEiO1JJDJmsEvejm/s640/blogger-image-1700313631.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8055fgRsYfUnaZ3aXRahjZM034Bi_dA0tDQck_-rGfIAXd73mC0aWHpA0vEpkcGFeQ5YaIBrppkEUE7tumj-l27YAfXZF9z3FM8_i-dstQBvfsan_ILEasMZrra1sRcKkp_s59lmW08dR/s640/blogger-image-206220606.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8055fgRsYfUnaZ3aXRahjZM034Bi_dA0tDQck_-rGfIAXd73mC0aWHpA0vEpkcGFeQ5YaIBrppkEUE7tumj-l27YAfXZF9z3FM8_i-dstQBvfsan_ILEasMZrra1sRcKkp_s59lmW08dR/s640/blogger-image-206220606.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The museum is dedicated to Galileo but has many more instruments, etc. in it. I did find a few of Galileo's pieces:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg_yRz7PccYKUXCL8nhBy57JAJuaQXRbYyiTWShROQBVo0lHZP5JAvAiBzJIrphn0EZsejhK0_iuA7wq5LE4Vrop1zhzVmX3pLWKHxIp9XcwlliLzi1jpst2wOP6iv4uNd_Tf-R0xBTm9N/s640/blogger-image-803360636.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg_yRz7PccYKUXCL8nhBy57JAJuaQXRbYyiTWShROQBVo0lHZP5JAvAiBzJIrphn0EZsejhK0_iuA7wq5LE4Vrop1zhzVmX3pLWKHxIp9XcwlliLzi1jpst2wOP6iv4uNd_Tf-R0xBTm9N/s640/blogger-image-803360636.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisR-M9cDfi3Q-PsC3KkjqwzRm7X2qs7_Bi3re1qNt-AulW8SWGZMXzIZJMYQdWmAudWFP0il0OYg2QBR9bsv64LAEya6xGYOPxCocIJiqpUR-w3nlU-1hTq5RT_jFrZf8Ee618yniYX58X/s640/blogger-image--872272847.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisR-M9cDfi3Q-PsC3KkjqwzRm7X2qs7_Bi3re1qNt-AulW8SWGZMXzIZJMYQdWmAudWFP0il0OYg2QBR9bsv64LAEya6xGYOPxCocIJiqpUR-w3nlU-1hTq5RT_jFrZf8Ee618yniYX58X/s640/blogger-image--872272847.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj15zkOaUMgXZJy06n3doi_9-IS_MKwYdPVpt3_x52zabdem4lPTvCyicEfQD8x3lo8n7hsuTdCxvUxg12pucXqfqF2-EbgmituEInRl-iE5qYJAHXZpM-7xk4XKkcqeyCU4m8bl-LnnS8g/s640/blogger-image-1855466319.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj15zkOaUMgXZJy06n3doi_9-IS_MKwYdPVpt3_x52zabdem4lPTvCyicEfQD8x3lo8n7hsuTdCxvUxg12pucXqfqF2-EbgmituEInRl-iE5qYJAHXZpM-7xk4XKkcqeyCU4m8bl-LnnS8g/s640/blogger-image-1855466319.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7hgFNiWGtNNpI5kqBJkAEUpWrEMBtrH5b5Wk9MqOBF_fCcZLmIxb9PBgGubcL9qSRRMmo1iqmiQSdxN_da6fYV66iO8tcdTc-zhVIU1Wrhxw9_Go5WWlRXSt6Nr_MPn8DGb_-upN2eYui/s640/blogger-image-453195577.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7hgFNiWGtNNpI5kqBJkAEUpWrEMBtrH5b5Wk9MqOBF_fCcZLmIxb9PBgGubcL9qSRRMmo1iqmiQSdxN_da6fYV66iO8tcdTc-zhVIU1Wrhxw9_Go5WWlRXSt6Nr_MPn8DGb_-upN2eYui/s640/blogger-image-453195577.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>What was very interesting was the ornate wood carvings and decorations on almost all the pieces -- they were used for science but they were aesthetically pleasing!</div><div><br></div><div>After the museum we went for more coffee and gelato. </div><div><br></div><div>Back to the townhouse to rest and then -- COOKING CLASS!</div><div><br></div><div>We had the same teachers as last time -- perfect! Here are a few pix of Steve and our finished product and some pix of the teachers:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYkl_-DvrxUP-3yyDNl_AwvNrsmhEY-5mE7e9yMVmmzluAWLlRkXBcMUUOH3nAntPBbNQVxC1r9XWtGoXWzMSsQ-reMOy3-aE8AKNRsBYY52jRaRut4sKGSsmyieVtSjdlRFAPLTN1sMHi/s640/blogger-image-1026110390.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYkl_-DvrxUP-3yyDNl_AwvNrsmhEY-5mE7e9yMVmmzluAWLlRkXBcMUUOH3nAntPBbNQVxC1r9XWtGoXWzMSsQ-reMOy3-aE8AKNRsBYY52jRaRut4sKGSsmyieVtSjdlRFAPLTN1sMHi/s640/blogger-image-1026110390.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPktze_GUlvlClvl5Vre49jTICT4ZXfOt7-ZK2cA_jLZkzaWogn8IS5jKYwlR5zHky6egaeo-P41RvVJ8mFV7Rgp4-a5-j3SsFj9R6RxdpeJWzJCMT-60_p29Qi2ZjqnZrT6CrjNWe0j4A/s640/blogger-image--1091848184.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div style="text-align: start;"><i>Have you ever noticed those<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"> small little windows</span> in the walls of the old palazzi in Florence—not really windows at all but more like <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Lilliputian doors</span>? <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Miniature copies of their full size counterparts</span>, the main entrances to each palazzo, these tiny doors are made of solid wood, sometimes decorated with carvings or iron studs, and even have their own little knocker. They come complete with jambs and Romanesque or Gothic style arches hewn in the local stone. Whatever were they for? Too high and far too small even for children, but also too low to be windows. </i>From <a href="http://www.ldmnews.it/little-windows/" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">http://www.ldmnews.it/little-windows/</a></div><div style="text-align: start;"><br></div><div style="text-align: start;">Steps today: 16,967 6.53 miles. Not bad in the rain!</div></span></div></div></div>Obispa Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09635531765543363366noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278349311006950200.post-86852579500021715372016-04-23T22:41:00.001-07:002016-04-23T23:41:07.437-07:00Day 27: Rainy Day and Donatello.Woke up to heavy rains and thunderstorms today -- happy to see it, not so happy to walk in it! It is much colder out as well.<div><br></div><div>Started the day with a 'spread' for breakfast -- salamis, cheeses, fresh bread, fruit, cereal, locally bought jams and jellies -- and of course coffee -- delicious! That's one way to gather at the table!</div><div><br></div><div>We headed toward the Basilica of San Lorenzo to see the old Sacristy (Steve and I saw the new Sacristy designed by Michelangelo last weekend -- today's adventure was to see the one designed by Brunelleschi and to see some works by Donatello including the pulpit.)</div><div><br></div><div>We got there through the rain -- bought our tickets and headed into the church. The first order of business was to light a candle and offer prayers for those I am carrying on my heart--</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFNmKLmknc_sEz5yL9ORoNkF8IBtbG_D14WhoownBQC2BnLkONFUg5zVKtREbrB5tqNV9Y2T2VDllK-rVlg7gYCXCevlNiX_xKlx5GeYjjpjstdzqX6G3vHHmNO4qBkKsZv_5blR8-riXj/s640/blogger-image--404189058.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFNmKLmknc_sEz5yL9ORoNkF8IBtbG_D14WhoownBQC2BnLkONFUg5zVKtREbrB5tqNV9Y2T2VDllK-rVlg7gYCXCevlNiX_xKlx5GeYjjpjstdzqX6G3vHHmNO4qBkKsZv_5blR8-riXj/s640/blogger-image--404189058.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwpVZr6ADcslMu9QSyNH20R-sXFV6KMpEdIFTic5vcttSzGhVO7qnq06imFPAQady0BBYOuKDvLBjuXRweVcoLQbS1FcrPpnISCQxv4r87FowsPXKnsZXr57a2sv7WplczlXCjWf3mUhIo/s640/blogger-image-1932919762.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwpVZr6ADcslMu9QSyNH20R-sXFV6KMpEdIFTic5vcttSzGhVO7qnq06imFPAQady0BBYOuKDvLBjuXRweVcoLQbS1FcrPpnISCQxv4r87FowsPXKnsZXr57a2sv7WplczlXCjWf3mUhIo/s640/blogger-image-1932919762.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Next was going to the Old Sacristy:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8s5FnJEFTfuqTcAH01nbCPi-BHFFxvelbGHZQMbXfiCSfuyEtP_L_d883WqlQOgE-CWRkswCG6l5e292cJY9HOfYI1LyHmGehFa_aw1xNRCwNdd_J7fOJf3mOpgWk6BgCotVh9v3QBitN/s640/blogger-image-1917359485.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8s5FnJEFTfuqTcAH01nbCPi-BHFFxvelbGHZQMbXfiCSfuyEtP_L_d883WqlQOgE-CWRkswCG6l5e292cJY9HOfYI1LyHmGehFa_aw1xNRCwNdd_J7fOJf3mOpgWk6BgCotVh9v3QBitN/s640/blogger-image-1917359485.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih0vp2ReGSNR78ZJA3iK95W2SFj1ZkI3VAvxWxtZEUni06c1yA_sa0ueu5FhVAkZDgJS0Rv-p4G3a5JhtaY26C_Es-Fzovko1zjOtUWZxXHfvvrWMp2NcrWvdbr1q4D2DzX5vBgZS7-dhQ/s640/blogger-image--935576624.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhLzlJquzjjmeHNlfFhKHHwV2RBHasrRsa17eMjkelWGnLoNkA2FATimzuNQ0oZJapxg2ZVx7DS3v82Uv6nFY8LV8TgvEEeJIPIJsBGXQ3ifZR3WVTLjNmKgMXYi3bqHn9DNaj1z87-zfc/s640/blogger-image-1067248783.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>It is beautiful! The cube shaped room with a sphere at the top was beautiful -- and the carvings over the door by Donatello were amazing. </div><div><br></div><div>Back in the Basilica I learned from the art historian there that Michaelangelo designed/made the reliquary above the main doors:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_uybOQxDkQc1-a_AzSCBnL8H-4BA8HClPpVZGTadjH40jjkocR3uHf2xhESSiuhzLNTixMA514c-7-7KyhST91Zh4evm9dzBQWI4J4PXz8o5-SkC7uCuRv2VIymG7wGMDfkdzFtCn-VmC/s640/blogger-image-1968701446.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_uybOQxDkQc1-a_AzSCBnL8H-4BA8HClPpVZGTadjH40jjkocR3uHf2xhESSiuhzLNTixMA514c-7-7KyhST91Zh4evm9dzBQWI4J4PXz8o5-SkC7uCuRv2VIymG7wGMDfkdzFtCn-VmC/s640/blogger-image-1968701446.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>And that the altar is made of marble -- stunningly beautiful!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0sv3ukhWlbbWTyuK89VojIvoqGlds8enQoL690vQuWupMdlZoLqqXmKLM-mEd7u9E7WnqIXywxqhaTxrEiSUBrYOr18ofgK584VdH6vLpAXa7WGopz1h1zXW4RuPvryrfW7O03LMMS4mn/s640/blogger-image--748341864.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0sv3ukhWlbbWTyuK89VojIvoqGlds8enQoL690vQuWupMdlZoLqqXmKLM-mEd7u9E7WnqIXywxqhaTxrEiSUBrYOr18ofgK584VdH6vLpAXa7WGopz1h1zXW4RuPvryrfW7O03LMMS4mn/s640/blogger-image--748341864.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk9PiBta3UuG_OmTCjcXoc4aajfvVCuHkoJ2FuLFlcQv3Efm5aDu19ziOr74lkczmtIOC2TR8cBK4jSLVBjIMclzwGy6V3DYojUTJNn4eMeE8ccY424sBE7_rfwBcKtK8kUTd48rw67oKj/s640/blogger-image-1086934762.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk9PiBta3UuG_OmTCjcXoc4aajfvVCuHkoJ2FuLFlcQv3Efm5aDu19ziOr74lkczmtIOC2TR8cBK4jSLVBjIMclzwGy6V3DYojUTJNn4eMeE8ccY424sBE7_rfwBcKtK8kUTd48rw67oKj/s640/blogger-image-1086934762.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4rMrVrwKVe3EftHfMkSO9JQvgDCNeg5dZMZrvG1gVczY0GjAYH2GK8qGc9kmTGH_dvvODpEA0f-jP6npo6XkWPlt2CHZwaPBGME_YjVOx0SyMG7Zd3GdcLYtzxk3ZFVVLXiG1Xy9Zenz-/s640/blogger-image-2133815505.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4rMrVrwKVe3EftHfMkSO9JQvgDCNeg5dZMZrvG1gVczY0GjAYH2GK8qGc9kmTGH_dvvODpEA0f-jP6npo6XkWPlt2CHZwaPBGME_YjVOx0SyMG7Zd3GdcLYtzxk3ZFVVLXiG1Xy9Zenz-/s640/blogger-image-2133815505.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The bronze pulpit by Donatello was covered as it is in the process of being refurbished. Drat!</div><div><br></div><div>Next was going down into the museum to see not only the treasures of the church but also the burial place of Donatello:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkn2niUsmRB2NXAEAO8va_hgzN52jxDWfTeBZNXk6qA2vjbAVGlr_5StMY9UjZYKW6wWqk3Jaq7DmOdCpfY0ILbm28XTh4fkZ7VcpBciuxHcnr5pE3hLyTH5wxm7iVpaZ_S2AOuVL_IxT0/s640/blogger-image-227463129.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkn2niUsmRB2NXAEAO8va_hgzN52jxDWfTeBZNXk6qA2vjbAVGlr_5StMY9UjZYKW6wWqk3Jaq7DmOdCpfY0ILbm28XTh4fkZ7VcpBciuxHcnr5pE3hLyTH5wxm7iVpaZ_S2AOuVL_IxT0/s640/blogger-image-227463129.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_0zNvoR3-uhA6hTTh2lw5gbqWksnJG-8rLTu2N3TyTIz9XF8CaTjSg9Gg2VKYz21kW99zKEyQOhgtIXcHlYS8hJU1ZP8LYbwHKytiMGlESZurBxEVdN3y_UMhkgPhAan9dEQnWomwpKOk/s640/blogger-image--121105302.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_0zNvoR3-uhA6hTTh2lw5gbqWksnJG-8rLTu2N3TyTIz9XF8CaTjSg9Gg2VKYz21kW99zKEyQOhgtIXcHlYS8hJU1ZP8LYbwHKytiMGlESZurBxEVdN3y_UMhkgPhAan9dEQnWomwpKOk/s640/blogger-image--121105302.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi12EiLRsxkbLYGvfcQRM6kR89CT7ihFYFR7p25n3pHLDZT0OwmuLX90jTbA8gjJZLRLZR_QVxu5ZbVIO8KR3p6oSWhiMCmgxH8wPjYrqAY02rE2SmLP2VPWaNsjZwObciTO9H3oTLddpYL/s640/blogger-image-302330287.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi12EiLRsxkbLYGvfcQRM6kR89CT7ihFYFR7p25n3pHLDZT0OwmuLX90jTbA8gjJZLRLZR_QVxu5ZbVIO8KR3p6oSWhiMCmgxH8wPjYrqAY02rE2SmLP2VPWaNsjZwObciTO9H3oTLddpYL/s640/blogger-image-302330287.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>And in the museum-- more reliquaries. 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As it was just he and his partner, Steve wrote his own retirement speech and presented himself with a watch (Max helped him with that part). Steve bought the watch with the help of my twin Deb in Venice.</div><div><br></div><div>It was wonderful to see Steve light up, acknowledge his accomplishments and be serious, happy and silly at the same time! 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It had stopped raining.</div><div><br></div><div>On our walk we noticed that there was a special truck we had never seen before dealing with the garbage. As there isn't regular garbage pickup and people bring their garbage to central areas in each neighborhood (we know where ours is!) -- we were able to see how they 'empty' these receptacles--</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgCi4ZP6IzGV4oIovNEZwX50I-IPttHFe_SRyRdMR8MMpSnO7ItIKxxuu2WzbEuNPRhHckDkg75iIuAT3dS5nqwFrArYsz-OkCUamB7Lzar7PHLQPz5zgThBai99x0ZZPKXUgdjZNIPZLx/s640/blogger-image-2068353112.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgCi4ZP6IzGV4oIovNEZwX50I-IPttHFe_SRyRdMR8MMpSnO7ItIKxxuu2WzbEuNPRhHckDkg75iIuAT3dS5nqwFrArYsz-OkCUamB7Lzar7PHLQPz5zgThBai99x0ZZPKXUgdjZNIPZLx/s640/blogger-image-2068353112.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC7u2muTbn_BRzfRreUcPs1APP8FXUJ4BCcrdzCgWSollRfuxVX_Ci7hAeY3fPkRfjwRcF3ckevMTa_1_LVo6dK4IPy30HkOL84du9QGdB38sPkV590FAfRdAgk5nv9G-p_BASgLlz9-BD/s640/blogger-image-1699874960.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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