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Views from a window and the grey cliffs near Luz.

We have stopped travelling for a while but are staying close to the coast. The nights are dark and almost silent, with the thick walls of the cottage around us, it is a change. This post will look at three different views from one high window in the cottage. First from a bedroom looking upContinue reading “Views from a window and the grey cliffs near Luz.”

Falesia Beach (2)

This post is a sequence in 4 minutes of five photographs. I didn’t realize at the time what I had captured of this space in light colour, shades and tints. The times: 15:40,41,42,(I took two)43 44. Here are three very different thoughts about attention: The first from Antisthenes: ‘ Pay attention to your enemies, forContinue reading “Falesia Beach (2)”

Falesia beach and cliffs

How do we enter a space we have seen before? A year ago to be exact. We have changed by seeimg other spaces and places, other mountains, seas and forests, other works of art, but here we are at the entrance of a place that has experienced a year of seasons, weather, and many otherContinue reading “Falesia beach and cliffs”

Vila Real de Santo Antonio

I will start this post with religion. The reason this time is obvious. Sometimes there is no reason. God makes a promise to Earth: ‘ I do put my rainbow in the cloud, and it will be a visible sign of my promise to you not to destroy the whole world with water again andContinue reading “Vila Real de Santo Antonio”

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”

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”

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”

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”

Bideford Devon,England

‘ Keep your eyes open to your mercies. The person who forgets to be thankful has fallen asleep in life.’ Robert Louis Stevenson Let’s visit Bideford. We will use the weather, the Harvest Moon and a story from the town. The town was once an important river port on the River Torridge I don’t understandContinue reading “Bideford Devon,England”