“Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us, or we find it not.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson
Most of my travel photos are in a storage box that I hardly looked at. That’s the thing about travelling. I take photos and forget about them. What I treasure most are the memories of meeting people from all over the world doing the same thing I do. To go boldly and experience life.
If I could share a message with the world about the pilgrimage I went to, what would it be? I don’t know. Unless, someone is keen on understanding what a pilgrim is, maybe, just maybe, I’ll gladly share my reflections.
That’s my kind sister, my personal tour operator who took me to see Rose Prince’s annual pilgrimage. I wanted to take this window frame with her in it.
Lucy loves her sundrops. And I love watching her sleep peacefully. Her ears twitch once in a while. The shadow of her ears made it look like she has four of them.
The renovation of the pool area is in full swing all week. The framework of the changing room is exposed to the elements. For 32 years of living at the Manor, I’ve never used the swimming facilities.
“Surrender isn’t a sacrifice of the known, but rather a celebration of the infinite.” -Nipun Mehta
Grace surrendered to the sound of the commotion of reconstruction in our backyard. She finally came out of her hiding places. I think she misses the framed pictures.
“I’ve found that there is always some beauty left – in nature, sunshine, freedom, in yourself; these can all help you.” -Anne Frank
For the past five years, the garden is my pilgrim destination. Right here in my backyard.
Photographs and Memories 
Loved that image of your sister Perpetua and the four-eared kitty. And great quotes this week too
Thank you, Tina. Quotes help reframe what I’m trying to convey.
The washroom photo made me laugh, and I am glad your renovation is in full swing. The photo of the bridge from the pilgrimage was stunning and I love that you talked about what it is you want to share about it. I hope you continue the pilgrimages until you can’t.
Sweet kitty.
Thank you, Donna. This morning, the crew just finished the whole nine yards. What a huge without the pool. Oh, the pilgrim progress, we shall see.
I take a trip down memory lane with my photos online. Straighten up some, delete some, move some to different folders. Lucy and Grace are both so very pretty.
Lucy and Grace say thank you. You must have an extensive collection of photos, Lois.
Upon my demise, my family will be entertained by my photos for months!
Forever! 🤗