Tuesday 9/30/2025 Gregg and I took a long walk today. We parked at a carpark in Wolvercote about 10 minutes from the house. We were parked for almost six hours and walked over seven miles. The weather was perfect to be outdoors – blue sky, a few clouds, warm sun,…
Month: September 2025
Glastonbury, Wells, Bath(ish) – Day 11 of 2025 England Pilgrimage
Monday, 9/29/2025 – Michaelmas Gregg and I were out of the house by 6:30 this morning, driving to visit some of our “westerly” destinations of interest. It took us three hours to drive to Glastonbury. There are many legends associated with this area including that Joseph of Aramathea brought Jesus…
Oxford, Burford, Bladon, Hanborough – Day 10 of 2025 England Pilgrimage
Sunday 9/28/2025 This morning we worshipped at St. Barnabas Jericho – Oxford’s Basilica. It is an Anglo-Catholic Church in the Jericho area of Oxford. Historically this area had been low income. (Though now, with the proximity to Oxford University, the real estate prices have surely risen.) When the church was…
Kidlington & Woodstock – Day 9 of 2025 England Pilgrimage
Saturday 9/27/2025 We had another “lie in” and a leasurely start to the morning. While Steve went to the gym (somebody had to do it), we went into the small business area of Kidlington for Jennie to mail some things. The town has a Saturday street market which was fun…
Oxford – Day 8 of 2025 England Pilgrimage
Friday, 9/26/2025 Today we slept in. It was much needed and appreciated. We took the day slowly while Jennie worked from home and Steve went to Christ Church Cathedral to Guide. They have a (smaller than USA appliances) washer/dryer combo in the kitchen. A wash and dry cycle, which Jennie…
Canterbury & Winchester – Day 7 of 2025 England Pilgrimage
Thursday, 9/25/25 We were up early this morning, ate breakfast at 7 then left for 8am Eucharist at Canterbury Cathedral. Last night after dark, we couldn’t get our bearings. This morning we walked out of the Hampton Inn door, turned right onto the walking street, and a few blocks in…
Drive to Canterbury – Day 6 of 2025 England Pilgrimage
Wednesday 9/24/2025 Last night the sky was even more clear and the STARS! Oh, my! The Big Dipper was easy to spot and the Milky Way was very clear. I loved it! We walked out to the beach after 9pm night prayers. I’m so glad we did. I love the…
Lindisfarne Pilgrim’s Way – Day 5 of 2025 England Pilgrimage
Tuesday 9/23/2025 MY STARS! The stars could be seen in hordes last night along with the Milky Way. Ever since we made reservations here and I saw that the moon would be in its Waxing Crescent phase, I’ve been hoping for clear night skys. Thanks be to God for the…
Sunderland and Lindisfarne – Day 4 of 2025 England Pilgrimage
Monday 9/22/2025 Well, once again, no blog email was sent. Maybe it is a sign I should forget about blogging. No? Hum… If nothing else, it is a sign to figure out a different website hosting arrangement before this one renews for over $350/year. Yes, I know, it is most…
Oxford – Day 3 of 2025 England Pilgrimage
Sunday 9/21/2025 Ahhh, we slept wonderfully last night, snuggled under a duvet with the fresh cool air coming in the window. I woke up when the alarm went off at 7:30, rolled over, and snoozed another half hour or so. When I finally got up, a parody of Neil Sedaka’s…