Author Archives: emeritablog

Thursday 15 June A busy week, preparing for a conversation, having it, and writing a report. Very little walking so far.  I thought of going out this morning, but someone asked to use the computer in the flat so I stayed home.  After he left, it was too hot, and later there were threats ofContinue reading “Heidelberg 2”

Thursday 1 June I found the local Aldi supermarket just before it closed at 21:00, and grabbed a packet out of the chilled section as the shutter was lowered. It turned out to be flat cakes of potato and onion, which I fried and topped with a cheese slice. Could have been worse. Friday WalkedContinue reading “Heidelberg”

Thursday 25 May Ascension Day is a public holiday in France, and the tradition here is to meet at the home of the Reader, John Errey, way out in the country, for Eucharist and a shared lunch in a big marquee in the garden.  A small gazebo was added to give a bit of shadeContinue reading “Pau III – Ascension onwards”

When I was in Luxembourg, I met Steve and Carol who have a house in Arthez, about 30 km from Pau, where they welcome pilgrims on the way to Santiago de Compostela. Steve is there for a few days, and I went to visit him. Here are some photographs of the hut where pilgrims canContinue reading “Pilgrims welcome in Arthez de Béarn”

Tuesday 16/5/2017 This was forecast as the hottest day, over 30°.  I spent the morning working on my sermon for Sunday. After lunch I walked in the castle park and explored the Hédas valley, which was blocked for building work. Back to St Jacques church, where I said evening prayer in the chapel. Went withContinue reading “Pau II”

Having failed to blog my first locum assignment in Luxembourg, I want to start on Pau. Friday 12/5/2017 Flew in to Lourdes where I was met by churchwarden John Arthur and his wife Hilary.  After a snack in the flat and a visit to the church – unlike Luxembourg they are almost next door toContinue reading “Locum in the Pyrenees”