Today we are off on a pilgrimage - Ceridwyn and I are keen to see Fatima. This international focus of pilgrimage is just down the road from Tomar where we are staying. Danielle is not so keen and The Lonely Planet is downright scathing about tacky religious souvenirs I am here as an observer of the phenomenon that is Fatima. A welcome sign invites us to enter as pilgrims and despite myself, I am soon drawn in to the sense of holy in the place. … [Read more...]
The key to rediscovery isn’t exotic travel…
This excellent post by Renee A. James is about the 'EPL backlash' - the growing backlash in reaction to the phenomen "EAT, PRAY, LOVE" - the book Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia, by Elizabeth Gilbert. Renee writes " From what I've read about Elizabeth, she is engaging, smart and curious. But, this chronicle of her year spent ''searching for everything'' felt so indulgent. I'm just so weary … [Read more...]
