I’m first going to let some thoughts travel. They will be from John’s writings. The disciple who loved Jesus very much. Then, two other quotes from people close to our generation. Let us travel: Jesus speaking: ‘ If you love me, keep my commandments.’ John 14 : 15 Will Rogers: ‘ The minute a thingContinue reading “Religion and travel then Heulva”
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Jerez, Sendero and Sevilla
From Jerez we went to have a picnic where other Spanish people often enjoy the trees and landscape, 59km from the city. The trees were familiar. Were they the Syringa berry tree? Their leaves had mostly fallen but their yellow berries like beads clung on against the blue sky. They were! The tree has severalContinue reading “Jerez, Sendero and Sevilla”
A different type of travel
When reflecting upon a time, a memory from 25 years ago, which caused anxiety you let the common sense of age push some details aside or do you? I am going to let this event travel and write it as it comes. Roy and I had volunteered to spend two weeks in Cambodia. We hadContinue reading “A different type of travel”
Jerez
While we travel I still make time to pray and read the Bible. This is what I spent time on this morning. Here is a question from the Jews who thought what Jesus was saying was marvellous. This is the conversation as I understand it. Jews: ‘ How does this man understand God’s writings asContinue reading “Jerez”
Cádiz
‘A merry heart does good like medicine: but a bitter attitude dries the bones.’ Proverbs 17:22 (23 is interesting too says Sandy) From the Rock of Gibraltar to Càdiz is 76 miles, and we travelled these… Càdiz was founded by the Phoenicians as a trading post in the 7th Century BC and is one ofContinue reading “Cádiz”
Travel…then Gibraltar and we travel on…
From Ronda to Marbella is 61.6 km then from Marbella to Gibraltar is 80.1km. The road ahead when new is a road to experience, often not predicted nor researched by us, but allowed to unwind like a large ball of wool/string/rope. It was the pass through the Parque Nacional Sierra de las Nieves that hadContinue reading “Travel…then Gibraltar and we travel on…”
Sabbath sunsets
Here we will experience two sunsets and a Candelabra Aloe. These photographs will be separated with scripture. Observant Jews and Saturday Sabbatarians begin the Sabbath on Friday at sunset and end it on Saturday at sunset. The sunset on Friday evening. Candelabra aloe photographed at about 3pm on Sabbath. We had met with our groupContinue reading “Sabbath sunsets”
Seville continued…
and so there is a ring. It is said 77% of Spaniards oppose bullfighting but from April to October you can buy a ticket from €20 upwards. Depending upon how good the metador is he can earn about €100,000. His bright pink socks reflect wealth and tight silk pants an athletic advantage for all theContinue reading “Seville continued…”
Seville Spain
From Mérida, we travelled 120km / 70 miles to Seville. This post looks at a monument/place to remember, a painting, a fountain monument and a park. Let us walk into the streets of Seville. It is soon Christmas the sun is sharp the shade is cold. Silver and pink decorations fill one of the streetsContinue reading “Seville Spain”
Plasencia,Cáceres and Mérida
Religion God speaking: ‘ Because you have placed your loyalty/affection/commitment in Me, and because you have known My name I will answer you when you call Me, I will be with you, I will save you from trouble… I will show you My salvation.’ Psalm 91: 14,15,16 Travel From San Sabastián to Plasencia is 581km/Continue reading “Plasencia,Cáceres and Mérida”
San Sebastián
Here is God speaking through the prophet Isaiah between 750 and 739 BC. ‘ Don’t be afraid, for I am with you, don’t be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will help you with the right hand of My righteousness.’ Then Paul spoke from prison inContinue reading “San Sebastián”
Europe Winter 2025/26 Newhaven to Biarritz
A difficult thought. Jesus speaking: ‘ Give to the person who asks,and don’t turn away from someone who wants to borrow…love your enemies do good to them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them who use you in a mean,malicious way.’ Matthew 5:42,44 ( Sandy’s wording in parts.Continue reading “Europe Winter 2025/26 Newhaven to Biarritz”