Historical setting: 564 C.E. The Gaul Side of the Pyrenees August investigates the deeper of the caves in the steep bank of the river. He takes a lit lamp and the alms the villager gave. Now Nic and I have been waiting here, and August emerges with only an empty earthen water jar. Continue reading “Post #17.4, Tuesday, February 9, 2021”
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Post #17.3, Thursday, February 4, 2021
Historical setting: 564 C.E. The Gaul Side of the Pyrenees We’ve walked all day in search of a particular cave said to be dug into the bank near this creek. Nic scouted out the river bank ahead of us and said he did locate some caves a few miles ahead but they seem uninhabited.Continue reading “Post #17.3, Thursday, February 4, 2021”
Post #17.2, Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Historical setting: 564 C.E. Village on the Gaul Side of the Pyrenees Last night we slept in comfort in the loft of the stable. We learn we are now in Gaul. I was telling Nic and Brother August of the priest’s message to the villagers who thought the statue was Lot’s wife turnedContinue reading “Post #17.2, Wednesday, February 3, 2021”
Post #17.1, Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Historical setting: 564 C.E. A Small Village in Southeastern Gaul Stopping at a small village church, the stone woman in the oxcart captures the imaginations of villagers who are now demanding the priest retell the Genesis story they’ve heard before – the one where Lot’s wife turned back while running from the mayhem. MaybeContinue reading “Post #17.1, Tuesday, February 2, 2021”
Post #16.12, Thursday, January 28, 2021
Historical setting: 564 C.E. A Small Village in Southeastern Gaul The villagers argue: “This is no statue, Father!” “A statue is an image of an emperor or a hero!” “A statue is like a pagan god trapped in the stillness of stone!” “Of course we have seen statues, and thisContinue reading “Post #16.12, Thursday, January 28, 2021”
Post #16.11, Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Historical setting: 6th Century A Small Village in Southeastern Gaul We’ve stopped in this small village to for the night’s. The priest recognizes August even with the hood that covers his face. Their warm greeting includes the introduction of us fellow travelers. Then the priest takes a long ponder in awe at the stoneContinue reading “Post #16.11, Wednesday, January 27, 2021”
Post #16.10, Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Historical setting: Pyrenees Mountains, 6th Century C.E. Nic is arguing with August over August’s commitment to walk this winter journey barefooted. Nic tries another plea. “Possibly you believe that God will see your suffering as a way in which you are superior to your fellow travelers. But because your own frosting toes areContinue reading “Post #16.10, Tuesday, January 26, 2021”
Post #16.9, Thursday, January 21, 2021
Historical setting: Pyrenees Mountains, 6th Century C.E. This icy freeze was late in coming this year, but the flood that washed out the creek we followed sent the three of us wet and shivering, waiting for our wools to dry and giving us time to scrape the leathers and mend the fabrics. The variousContinue reading “Post #16.9, Thursday, January 21, 2021”
Post #16.8, Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Historical setting: Pyrenees Mountains, 6th Century C.E. This campsite we made in the haste of rising water will serve us well for a few days while the wools dry and the small furs we have gathered can be soaked in herbs and scraped and pounded clean for use or trade. A newly formed spreadContinue reading “Post #16.8, Wednesday, January 20, 2021”
Post #16.7, Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Historical setting: Pyrenees Mountains, 6th Century C.E. This morning the creek is slowed, the flood withdrawing, but we will have to wait a little longer to scour the tangles left after the washout before we can search for August’s wools. Waiting here by the fire August tells of his life. He wasContinue reading “Post #16.7, Tuesday, January 19, 2021”
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