These three are close to each other on The Ring of Kerry. This 179 km (111 mile) circular tourist route is around the Iveragh Peninsula in county Kerry Ireland. This post will look at two gardens in Sneem, a village where a river meets the sea, then the colourful stones of Waterville and views fromContinue reading “Sneem, Waterville and King’s Head”
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A cuas
A cuas is an Irish word for a small tidal inlet. They are found throughout southwest Ireland the plural is cuasa. We with others had the joy of being parked in the company of one. Here are three photographs and below each some words about what love is. Love suffers long, and is kind… LoveContinue reading “A cuas”
Bantry to Eyeries
Let us start the post with looking at what love is not. Paul makes a list of these and says: ‘ love doesn’t envy, boast, act arrogant, behave rudely, seek their own interests, become easily provoked/angry, keep a record of wrongs…’ A good reminder for a family travelling together. We start in this post onContinue reading “Bantry to Eyeries”
Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle
The Blarney stone from up high. The slot at the top where it has been carefully placed. This post travels from the writings of Moses in Midian to 1314 AD and then today in 2026. It is a warm day and we have climbed an internal tower staircase with a thick rope as a handContinue reading “Blarney”
Waterford
First a question from Job: ‘ Where will wisdom be found and where is the place of understanding?’ Then he continues: ‘ gold and crystal cannot equal it: and you can’t exchange it for jewels or fine gold.’ Then right at the end God speaks: ‘ Look the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom;Continue reading “Waterford”
Johnstown
This post looks at the walled garden with verses from Job then then a folly looking up at the sky. There will then be further information about Johnstosn Wexford, Ireland. Accepting tragedy Job says: ‘ Naked I came out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return there: the Lord gave, and the LordContinue reading “Johnstown”
Pembroke Wales
To continue our thoughts about Job. God answers Job’s demand for a courtroom trial by shifting debate to awe through questions. For example God exposes limits: ‘Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundations? Where are the foundations fastened?’ Job38 God shows care for creation: ‘Do you know when the mountain goats calve? WhoContinue reading
Cardiff bay
Continuing with Job in His pain and strained relationship with God. He is also visited by four ‘friends’ they sit quietly in his presence for days and then speak. Here are their names with their meanings and a summary of their many words. Eliphaz : God is fine gold. He argues that humans are inherentlyContinue reading “Cardiff bay”
The garden
Here is a summary of something I was reading from the book of Job. Job was a man from ancient times who lost everything while having a good relationship with God. It got so bad that while he was scraping the boils all over his body his wife said: ‘ Do you still hold fastContinue reading “The garden”
The jar and the basket
Two miricals: One involves Elisha the other Jesus, on two occasions. Let us start with Elisha. A widow is in desperate need and can’t pay her bills. A creditor is coming to take her two sons to work for him and this is the question Elisha asks: ‘ What do you have?’ The widow: ‘Continue reading “The jar and the basket”
Oxford botanical garden in July.
This is what I wanted to see, The Merton Borders. This area in early spring was made up of small green mounds of vegetation, today it was alive with insects and tall plants casting shadows on dry paths in the midday sun. The plants are densely packed as 85% of them were established by directlyContinue reading “Oxford botanical garden in July.”
A sabbath 5 mile walk at Newlands Corner
Newlands Corner got its name from a highwayman Robert Newlands. His name was found on a sign which states Newland slept here. This sign is at the Bull’s Head in West Clandon circa 1500. The area four miles from Guildford in the Surrey Hills is known for panoramic views and family walking trails. This postContinue reading “A sabbath 5 mile walk at Newlands Corner”