Category Archives: Church

A Lakeland Drive…..Bassenthwaite and Buttermere

Posted on September 1, 2018 by kindadukish

I have just returned from a three day visit to the Lake District in Cumbria and my affection for the area continues to increase, although I still argue that there is no finer place in the UK than the Yorkshire … Continue reading →

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Toledo, Corpus Christie and the Hanging Lights

Posted on May 31, 2018 by kindadukish

Last week I made my third trip to Madrid for a short visit and took the opportunity of revisiting Toledo which is about thirty minutes away by train. I had visited the city last year but on arrival found that … Continue reading →

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The Lake District……..ascent of Hallin Fell

Posted on July 28, 2017 by kindadukish

  I ventured up to the Lake District earlier this week for a few days to do a little walking and more importantly to get out with my camera to photograph this area of outstanding beauty. For those of you … Continue reading →

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What did you do in Madrid……….oh; I went to visit Cementerio de La Almudina

Posted on June 26, 2017 by kindadukish

On the trip from the airport to the centre of Madrid recently, I spotted an enormous cemetery (bigger than anything I have ever seen before) and thought that it might be worth a visit. I know that may sound a … Continue reading →

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York…….home to a splendid railway station, National Railway Museum, not to mention an imposing cathedral

Posted on November 16, 2016 by kindadukish

  A lovely autumn day last week called for a visit to the city of York and all that it has to offer. The train from Huddersfield takes about forty-five minutes and delivers you to one of the finest railway … Continue reading →

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Wedding Parties in Uzupis

Posted on October 12, 2016 by kindadukish

Whilst making my way down to the river that runs alongside the independent “nation” of Uzupis last Saturday I came across a wedding party that was braving the elements on one of the bridges across the river. Uzupis is exclusive, … Continue reading →

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Mother Teresa…..”responsible for innumerable deaths, untold suffering and proud of it”

Posted on September 3, 2016 by kindadukish

The canonisation ceremony  of Mother Teresa is due to take place at Vatican on Sunday after the church fast-tracked her for sainthood. Heads of government and various dignitaries will travel to Rome for the ceremony with something like six hundred … Continue reading →

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Ultra-Orthodox Jewish sect ban women from going to university (someone please introduce them to the 21st century!)

Posted on August 23, 2016 by kindadukish

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish rabbis have banned women from going to university, The Independent newspaper has learned. The strict Satmar sect issued the decree, seen by The Independent, warning that university education for women is “dangerous”. Written in Yiddish, the decree warns: … Continue reading →

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Eyam, the plague village……..and a story of self sacrifice

Posted on May 23, 2016 by kindadukish

It’s hard to imagine that the quiet village of Eyam, off the A623 in Derbyshire, could have such a fascinating, yet tragic story to tell. But …. at the end of August 1665 bubonic plague arrived at the house of … Continue reading →

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Vilnius, a city like no other……..

Posted on December 19, 2015 by kindadukish

Having not had an opportunity to visit Vilnius for well over 12 months I thought I would remind myself of what the city looks like in winter, and in particular when the snow falls. It still remains my favourite city … Continue reading →

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