August 17, 2015
22 Days Before Departure
Charlottesville
Preparing for the St. Francis of Assisi pilgrimage. Fortunately Rick ‘n’ Roll didn’t happen along Doyle’s Fall Trail on the Appalachian Trail or Anne would have become the next Flat Albert.
Author: Linda
Hug a Tree ~ August 17, 2015
August 17, 2015
22 Days Before Departure
Charlottesville
Preparing for the St. Francis of Assisi pilgrimage in the Old World Growth, Jones Run, Shenandoah National Park. Tulip Poplar Tree.
Mr. Jefferson’s Turf ~ August 9, 2015
August 9, 2015
28 Days Before Departure
Charlottesville
Walking up and down Thomas Jefferson’s home, Monticello, situated on the summit of a 850-foot peak…far less rigor than required for hiking the Italian Apennine Mountains with the highest point 9,554 feet.
USA #1 ~ July 1, 2015
July 1, 2015
69 Days Befort Departure
Charlottesville
USA’s Appalachian Mountains are believed to be the oldest mountains in the world! A mere 20 minute drive from my home. Perfect training for Saint Francis of Assisi Pilgrimage.
Carry Me Back ~ Charlottesville ~ July 11, 2014
July 11, 2014
Post-Camino
Charlottesville
“Carry me Back to Old Virginny,” an African American minstrel song, marks the end of A Pilgrim’s Progress.
Glimpses of Virginia
St. John’s Church where Patrick Henry delivered his “Give me Liberty, or Give Me Death” speech.
Statue of Liberty in Virginia’s capital.
Bears in the neighborhood.
Deer in the yard.
Siamese in my home.
Last Stop ~ July 10, 2014
July 10, 2014
Post-Camino
Dusseldorf, Germany
Last stop in Europe, last cathedral.
13th century Cologne Cathedral contains the Relics of the Magi (The Three Wise Men / The Three Kings) making this church one of the most important pilgrimage churches thought Europe.
Third photo shows Relics of Magi behind alter.
Hen House to Breakfast Plate ~ Tuscany ~ July 10, 2014
July 10, 2014
Post-Camino
Monteriggioni
One of my favorite activities at Vieri’s home was checking for pigeon and hen eggs in their joint coup. Holding a warm egg taken from the bird’s nest is precious moment.
Vieri’s omelette with fresh squeezed Blood Orange Juice and a pot of Sarah’s Parisian Tea.
Beehive Church ~ Tuscany ~ July 9, 2014
July 9, 2014
Post-Camino
Monteriggioni
The unusual brick dome inspired the name Beehive Church. On the walls are the exquisite under drawings which have been removed from beneath their fresco paintings and now hang along side their corresponding fresco.
Donkey ~ Tuscany ~ July 9, 2014
July 9, 2014
Post-Camino
Monteriggioni
The donkeys are the last to be fed after the cats, chickens, and pigeons.
Church ~ Tuscany ~ July 9, 2014
July 9, 2014
Post-Camino
Monteriggioni
13th-Century Romanesque Cloister and Church which will be the stage for opera this summer. A fire removed the roof but left the walls standing.
The Church of Monte Sirpi of San Galgano (Beehive Church)
The Costercian Abby of San Galgano
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