Here’s how this week’s arts and culture column begins:
People are often taken aback when I tell them I’m, say, spending three months in Europe, alone, as I’ve done this summer.
“You’re going by yourself?” they ask.
“Oh heavens, yes. I could never travel with another person.”
Nor, I might add, could another person possibly travel with me.
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Another evocative and soulful piece. From which translation of the Bible are the scripture quotations taken. Thank you.
Sooty, I hit “submit” too soon without properly editing my comment. I’d like to know which translation the Bible verses are from. I like this translation! Thank you.
Sorry, Alicia, I don’t even remember. I had the citations in my notebook and just took the translation I liked best from Bible Hub or someplaace like that.
Very very beautiful, dearest Heather! And yes, California is very very special, even for us poor as church mouse folks!
Thanks for sticking up for California. Driving west on any freeway and seeing the sunset, knowing the sun is dipping into the Pacific even when you can’t see the ocean. The best.
Heather, Peace be with you always.
Beautiful as always. I like being alone too. While l don’t travel because of disabilities, l can’t think of anyone who would put up with me on retreat or vacation.
Thank you for another wonderful post about your travels. Yes, pilgrimage is a better word. I once read someone speak of Traveling with a capital T, when you are travelling to be changed, to come to know the culture of the place you are visiting, not just to take pictures and check off your list that you have been there. And as a Christian you can take that even deeper and journey with Christ.