Religion
Jesus talking:’ Be vigilant, you do not know when your LORD will come. But also remember that the good person of the house, if they had known, would not have allowed their house to be broken up. Therefore, be ready for in such a time as you think, not Jesus will come.
Blessed is the person who, as God’s servant, rules over their (nation) household to give food at the right time. If they are good, they will rule over all their goods. If they are evil and hit/ damage/ smite their fellow (servants) rulers and eat and drink with the drunken the LORD will come unexpectedly and cut them in pieces, and give them a place with the hypocrites : there will be weeping and grinding of teeth.’ This is Sandy’s understanding. Always read things for yourself. This was from Matthew 24 : 42 -51. Matthew was a tax collector,Jew, and then became a Christian as a disciple of Jesus. It is said he wrote in the Hebrew language and published it amongst the Hebrews.)
Travelling
The road was clear and good until there was a diversion that did not take into account our exit. Our sat-nav made for adjustments, and we found we were on unexpectedly narrow roads. They were good enough but had very few if any wide areas to wait and allow for ample passing. It then happened as it had in Norway. This time, gaffer tape was not enough. Our whole mirror and arm on the left came off.
It is impossible to drive safely without it, so we came into Bregança slowly, Roy located a dealer who could fix it the next morning, and we slept in a carpark as close as possible to the workshops.
We got to see the industrial area first, then the old city with its Military Fort and church.
Bragança lies on a branch of the Sabor River South of the Culebra Mountains 255 km northeast of Porto and 22km from the Spanish border.
Notice this neatly laid boardwalk.
This walkway takes one along the river where terraced homes and natural gardens are pleasant to see.
It is then to the top of a hill where campers are catered for in a safe, quiet spot with an easy walk to the Military Fort. A large group of Spanish people travelling together with their own vans were enjoying it, too. Look at the view.
Now for a little history picked up from the Fort. On 1st December 1640, the independence of Portugal was restored, allowing the 8th Duke of Braganza ( then military governor of Portugal) to be King John IV. From 1640 to 1910, the House of Braganza was responsible for providing Portugal its King’s and the two emperors of Brazil.
Let us see some of this Fort:
Then let’s look at how leaves fall. I guess I am still thinking about the artist Shimabuku’s observation that some lemons sink, some float and then others travel. I enjoyed looking at his installation.
Notice something in these three photographs.
It seems to me that there is more lemon colour than yellow. I am not asking why I am just curious to see. There is no third option unless staying connected to the tree and waiting to fall yellow side down/ lemon side down exists.
They are beautiful to see. Whatever you think.
Some very old music.
Thank you for being with us. I found this accident quite nerve-racking, but accidents happen, don’t they ? We just do our best. It is raining now with amazing clouds.
Take care,
Sandy 🙂
Ps
Here is a little journey with the word ‘accident.’
‘The ideal person bears the accidents of life with dignity and grace, making the best of circumstances.’
Aristotle
And
I don’t believe in accidents. There are only encounters in history. There are no accidents.
Pablo Picasso
What I love about watercolour is that a lot of happy accidents occur.
Jane Seymour. ( It will be nice to paint again soon . Sandy. )