Earlier this evening we traveled to Durham Cathedral a second time to complete our visit. We saw the original Lindisfarne Gospels, a book of incredible detail and calligraphy, surrounded on all sides by volumes and tomes of equal detail and intricacy. We wee given a chance to climb the tower, presenting us with an extensive view of surrounding Durham. The immediate areas around the cathedral, including the colleges, were all medieval stone buildings that perfectly matched the cathedral and the treasures held inside. After celebrating Alex’s birthday in a local pub, we returned to the cathedral for a private pilgrimage and prayer time led by one of the members of the clergy, who succeeded in explaining the meaning and relevance of the building in a different light than our historical tour yesterday. After the conclusion of that, we have reembarked on our bus and our on route to Whitby, where we will stay tonight and continue our journey tomorrow.
Jack Wesson
3 responses so far ↓
The Wessons // June 25, 2009 at 6:14 pm |
Jack –
Sounds like you are seeing incredible sights — we know how you must have loved the chance to climb the tower!
Keep your heart open so you can keep “seeing” these wonderful sights at different levels.
Love, Mom & Dad
The Wessons // June 26, 2009 at 8:16 am |
Jack –
Sounds like you are seeing incredible sights — we know how you must have loved the chance to climb the tower!
Keep your heart open so you can keep “seeing” these wonderful sights at different levels.
Love, Mom & Dad
Linda Wesson // June 26, 2009 at 9:56 am |
Hey Jack,
Sounds like you are getting to see wonderful sights. We know you loved a chance to climb the tower and get the high view!
Keep your heart open to seeing everything from a different view. Love, Mom & Dad