Mountains inspire awe in any human person who has soul. They remind us of our frailty, our unimportance, of the briefness of our span upon this earth. They touch the heaven and sail serenely at an altitude beyond even the imaginings of a mere mortal.
Elizabeth Aston
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Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
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The Chapel Bridge and Water Tower
The Chapel Bridge and Water Tower were built in the 14th century. The bridge served as a rampart, as well as part of the towns fortification. Originally 285 meters long, the bridge was shortened several times during the 19th century. Water tower served as a dungeon, archive and treasury vault.
In the 17th century the Chapel [...]
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Do not seek to follow the footsteps of the men of old: Seek what they sought.
Matsuo Basho (1644 – 1694)
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