As I contemplated writing this I acknowledged that some, many, will take issue with my thoughts, I am fine with that since they are just mine. We are in Prague, I am sitting at a cafe in Old Town Square getting ready to sketch the building that holds the famous Astronomical Clock, it draws a…
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Faith at Assisi, a bit of hope
Last Monday we returned to Assisi. We went down the stairs in the Basilica of Saint Francis to the chapel of his tomb. Two priests were there, quietly available, they handed out prayer slips to those who wanted to submit a prayer, or they just acknowledged your presence with an encouraging nod. I sat in…
Chartres – Cathedral a 10, Food ??
On Thursday we took the two-and-a-half-hour drive to Chartres. It is a big, modern, and clean city; quite nice. After lunch we went straight to the Cathedral, the city’s main attraction for most visitors thanks to its historical importance. It has some of the best Gothic construction ever, according to those who know such things….
Greetings From Chartres
It is Friday, vendredi, here in Chartres, France. We arrived yesterday to visit their famous cathedral, and a bit of the city. I notice that there are other churches nearby which I would like to visit as well. They are not as famous, yet I am sure worth a stop. The week started with another…
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