Category Archives: France and Spain (Spring 2022)

The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace. Numbers 6: 24-26 Thank you for being with us on parts of this journey and we hope you found this world a lovely placeContinue reading “Time to say goodbye France and our time in Spain.”

Can a woman forget the child she gave birth to? She might. ( but very unlikely) Well, God will never forget you.(Sandy’s wording) Isaiah 49: 15 Today we travelled in Bugzy all day from Poitier to Dieppe, with a break in Chateaudun.   Chateaudun was a very quiet town at 1pm,  painted in cream, grey orContinue reading “Poitier to Dieppe”

Jesus was asked if it was lawful to give tribute to Caesar. Jesus then asked for a penny and said: ” Whose is the image and superscription?” They said to him: “Caesar’s”. Jesus then said : “Give to Caesar what is Caesars and to God what is God’s.” Matthew 22: 18-21 (the law of GodContinue reading “Poitiers after time travelling from Igledo”

They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea. Isaiah 11: 9 This is a sophisticated sea side resort in the Basque region known for its shell – shaped bay, cobble – stoned old  town,Continue reading “Donostia-San Sebastian”

The Lord Himself will go before you. He will be with you ; He will not leave you or forget you. Don’t be afraid and don’t worry. Deuteronomy 31: 8 Today was a day of travel through landscape changes. Hot this morning and now cool near the coast. Toledo to Igledo. Toledo to Madrid ThenContinue reading “From Toledo to Igledo”

The story of the Last Supper on the night before Christ’s crucifixion is reported in four books of the new testament. Matthew 26: 17-29, Mark 14: 12-25, Luke22: 7-38, 1 Corinthians 11: 23-25 Our Sabbath cycle was hard going but the people we met were hospitable to us strangers. We felt well loved. Thank youContinue reading “A Sabbath cycle in Toledo”

Beloved , think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you: But rejoice , as you are sharing of Christ’s sufferings; that, when His glory shall be revealed, you may be glad also with exceeding joy. 1Peter 4: 12 and 13 ( ThisContinue reading “Toledo Cathedral”

The mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. Romans 8:6 The palace of Aranjuez Isobella but here is a link to Isobella’s room as an example of the type of furnishings inside this enormous Palace of Aranjuez. The garden Aranjuez is a fertile Valley watered by two rivers the Tagus and the Jarama.Continue reading “The road to Aranjuez then a Palace and a Garden of gardens.”

Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Hebrews 12: 15 It is an unexpected, off the street, a privately owned collection of art made available to the public to appreciate. The gallery was once a church, but now carefully changed to be a well organised andContinue reading “A visit to an art gallery in Cuenca”

Let not your heart be troubled: you believe in God, believe also in me.  In my Father’s house are many mansions:  if it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.  And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receiveContinue reading “Cuenca a stop after a journey.”

The Lord your God is in your midst , a mighty one who will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you by his love… Zephaniah 3 : 17 There is no night life in Spain. They stay up late but they get up late. That is not nightlife . ThatContinue reading “Tuejar in the county of Valencia”

John said to Jesus: “we saw someone casting out devil’s in your name, and he isn’t following us so we told him to stop it!! ” But Jesus said: “don’t tell him to stop it, for there is no man who can do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me.Continue reading “A memory of a change in camping style.”