Where are we? First this is called coral strand , Carraroe, county Galway a place of few rare coral and maerl strands in the county. I knew it was special when I saw it but secondly only really found out when I researched this unique place a few hours later. I knew the texture wasContinue reading “Cracking rocks and broken coral.”
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… the Shannon
The river Shannon is the major river on the island of Ireland and at 360km (224 miles) in length, is the longest river in the British Isles. It drains the Shannon River Basin, which has an area of 16,900km² approximately one fifth of the area of Ireland. Next to the River Shanon in Limerick isContinue reading “… the Shannon”
Tralee
I am going to start this post in St John’s Church, go to the river Lee, then cycle the green way between Tralee and Fenit and back again so we can spend time in the rose garden of Tralee. Let us look most careful at this newest of reconciliation stained glass windows by Britain’s mostContinue reading “Tralee”
Sneem, Waterville and King’s Head
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”
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”
Pond lily and buck moon.
Each year at about this time I feature our garden pond in a post. Today, Friday I will look at photographs I took of it this past week. Sunday at 13.17 Monday at 8.23 Tuesday Why this odd oil pastel? There is an answer here amidst an introduction for someone new reading my blog: I’mContinue reading