Quimper to Sizun
A wonderful week at Gouesn’ach, near Quimper, was over and we set off for Sizun in dreadful weather.
Pont Croix
It was a hot day – we had visited the Pointe du Van, stopped in Cléden Cap Sizun, and walked along the Goyen River, and I was ready for refreshment! We found an excellent bakery on the square in Pont Croix and I … Continued
Notre Dame de Penhors, Brittany
It was a beautiful day and we had enjoyed a wonderful walk around Pors Poulhan, but I was keen to see more of the coast and so we used the map to follow small roads further south.
The Gothic Churches in Santarem
It was our last day in Portugal and we lingered for a few hours in Santarém before reluctantly boarding the plane at Lisbon Airport. We managed to see some of the wonderful churches in this ‘must return’ town.
Wandering in Vila Vicosa
Vila Viçosa is a traditional Portuguese town on a site which has been inhabited for over 2,000 years (like London), but remains very modest in size (c.9,000 people), and which nowadays earns a living from marble and tourism.
The Braak in Stellenbosch
The Braak (fallow land) is a large open space in the centre of the town which originally served as a Parade Ground. Stellenbosch suffered an earthquake in 1811 and people ran on to the space, vowing to God to keep it … Continued
Cratfield Church Christmas Fayre
Another successful Christmas Fayre in Cratfield today!
The Church of St Suliau, Sizun final
I spent a magical hour in the Church one evening.
The Church of St Suliau, Sizun, contd
One evening the church was closed so I used my me-time to explore the outside of the building.