… through the walled garden and along the bluebell walk at Attingham Park
Archive for May, 2018
Filed under Anecdotes, Gardens, Heritage, Out & About
A Photo Journey…
8 Comments CherryPie on May 18th 2018
Filed under Anecdotes, Out & About
Stepping Out
Today is the fourth day of a walking challenge I have committed to. The challenge is to reach 10000 steps each day. I know there are some days, that I will not be able to achieve that step count in a day. When I am travelling long distances in a car to meet up with [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on May 18th 2018
Filed under Anecdotes, Gardens, Out & About
Hodnet Hall Gardens
Hodnet Hall Gardens are open every sunday during their open season but only on three weekdays during the season. I planned to visit the gardens today if the weather was favourable. The weather had changed from the lovely sunny weather we have experienced in recent days to overcast and cloudy.
The visit was looking promising but [...]
12 Comments CherryPie on May 16th 2018
Filed under Faith Foundations, Heritage, Holidays, York 2018
Alabaster Altarpiece
Flecks of red, blue and gold paint cling to the grooves in this colourful sculpture depicting the Holy Trinity. York’s craftspeople chose the finest materials to ensure the crispest of finishes. The quality of the alabaster used has helped to preserve the original colour. The two richly dressed benefactors show at the bottom of the [...]
8 Comments CherryPie on May 14th 2018
Filed under Holidays, Ravello 2017
Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
Over all the mountaintops
Is peace
In all treetops
You perceive
Scarcely a breath,
The little birds in the forest
Are Silent,
Wait then; soon
You, too, will have peace.
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
10 Comments CherryPie on May 13th 2018
Filed under Heritage, Holidays, York 2018
The Roman Empire…
…in the early reign of Emperor Hadrian A.D 117 – A.D. 122
Hadrian spent more time the provinces of the Empire than in Rome. Many of their names still survive today. Travellers throughout the Empire used a vast network of roads and rivers to move around. A legion could march 25 miles a day. A horse-drawn [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on May 11th 2018
Filed under Faith Foundations, Holidays, Newcastle 2015
The Ascension of Jesus Christ
When Jesus had led them out as far as Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them. While He was blessing them, He left them and was carried up into heaven.
Luke 24: 50,51
9 Comments CherryPie on May 10th 2018
