The church in Los Arcos was incredable for such a little town, I wanted to hear it’s organ but it is only played on sunday during Mass . maybe today I will hear one in Vianna, I am always a little uncomfortable watching the Eucharist because it must be such a powerful ritual. When we pass the matzo at our seder we are in communion with those at the table with us, for the catholic they are in communion with god, which I think of as a metaphor for humanities better nature.
Saw a gem of a church on the way, the christians had hired a moor as an architect. The christ was so human and was nearly 1000 years old. The crucifiction, hard for me to understand but makes for great art.
Have had my first problem, I neglected to cut my toenails and the pressure of the shoe on one has created a sore. This has happened before, what will happen is that the toenail will fall off and the sore will heal, untill then the pain will remind me to cut my nails.
Harvey and I are reading too! And showing kids the pictures! Cora says, “where are the animals”? It would be cool if you could post a screen shot of your location. I have WhatsApp, so feel free to call any time.
Awesome church!
David,
I read your blog every couple of days. The photos are great and it feels like we are experiencing this with you from the armchair. I am curious what makes this journey spiritual and awakening to you. Oh, and I read all your statistics papers too—just forgot to tell you.
Take care and stay in touch. Please let us know what mile you completed each blog.
Dianne
I am a faithful reader of your daily posts! Thanks for including us in your journey.
Your loving brother,
Paul
I’m also reading daily… part of my evening ritual.
I appreciate so much that despite being an atheist, you still find wonder in houses of reverence. I often feel that, but the humanity and goodness of religion are so spattered with the bloodstains of history that I can’t help but feel mixed up.
Are you feeling liberated from the trappings of stuff? The sense of Levity and efficiency come with backpacking are some of my favorite
Things about it.
Glad you’ve found your stride as a pilgrim and a blogger!