Where did the month go? I've been trying to read more of Kate Tristram's book "The Story of Holy Island". Seems like November and December obligations have interfered.
If you want to learn more about the subjects and places here are two more titles to read.
"In search of Bede" by Simon Webb;
"Around a Thin Place" an Iona pilgrimage guide by Jane Bentley & Neil Paynter.
The topic is interesting, however my type of reading is more escapist. We just found a program on PBS call "Sacred Places of England" and last night it was about the connection between Iona, Lindisfarne, Durham Cathedral and the Benedictine Priories. It covers several centuries, Seventh thru to Henry VIII; the scenery is beautiful and story interesting, showing how Christianity arrived in England.
If you want to learn more about the subjects and places here are two more titles to read.
"In search of Bede" by Simon Webb;
"Around a Thin Place" an Iona pilgrimage guide by Jane Bentley & Neil Paynter.
The topic is interesting, however my type of reading is more escapist. We just found a program on PBS call "Sacred Places of England" and last night it was about the connection between Iona, Lindisfarne, Durham Cathedral and the Benedictine Priories. It covers several centuries, Seventh thru to Henry VIII; the scenery is beautiful and story interesting, showing how Christianity arrived in England.
Green and more green, somehow it took gouache and watercolor to get the right combination for these two sketches. |
Facing the sun |
This is just a step down from the altar. The musicians use this space. |
A small replica of Columba's Coracle sits in the window to the left of the Altar. There was beautiful light coming through this window, even though the day was so cold, windy and rainy. |
Note the figures on the beach, Ted and I hiked up thru the fissures on the right and came out in a beautiful cove farther away. |
A quick stop in Edinburgh for lunch and a run back up to the bus to do this quick sketch. The views of the skyline in this country of old buildings made me want to sketch all day. |
While listening to the history of St. Pauls church I sketched as fast as I could to remember these amazing pews from the 1500's. |
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