Tag: church

Seeing Deeper

This morning was spent in the beautiful Washington National Cathedral’s special event Seeing Deeper. This yearly event is geared for photography in mind, and the staff painstakingly moves all of the chairs to the side to clear the nave for beautiful captures. Docent Andy Bittner shared with me […]

Season’s Greetings

  “I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. I will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future. The Spirits of all Three shall strive within me. I will not shut out the lessons that they teach!” ― Charles Dickens, A […]

Behind the Bishop’s Garden Door

Enter if you will into the beautiful and imaginary Bishop’s Garden. Walking through the ivy laden archway through to the knot garden we will stroll. Our way watched by blooming Camelias. Inside it will be perpetual spring with Cherry trees blooming profusely, lining our walk with light and […]

Dreaming Drake at Sacre Coeur

High on a hill overlooking Paris is the shining white Basilica of Sacre-Coeur. On a clear day, the elegant domes are visible for miles. Built after the French Revolutionary War, this Roman Catholic Church is a favorite among residents, tourists and those on a religious pilgrimage. As treasured […]

The Naval Academy Chapel

The United States Naval Academy Chapel was built in record time with the corner stone being placed in 1904 and completed on May 28, 1908. It’s hard to imagine that this strikingly beautiful church was built in such a short period of time. As the hallmark of the […]

Guest Post at SKEdaddle

Within the blogger world, there is a wonderful expert on luxury travel and adventures. As  a “Luxury Lifestyle Travel Agent,” Susan K. Edel posts places that I can only dream of visiting. Recently, Susan was kind enough to consider my posts worthy enough of being showcased on her […]

Be Greek for a Day!

In the beginning of each summer, I look forward to this special and fun event at the Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Annapolis, Maryland. The Annapolis Greek Festival is being held this weekend from May 31st through Sunday, June 3rd, 2012 at 2747 Riva Road. The […]