Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Albis Walk

 On Pentecost

A very hot and sunny day. “Everybody” was out walking.






The watch tower for grand views.


Lake Zurich



Friday, May 22, 2026

Balkan 14

 In Split, Diocletian’s Palace 

The narrow passages lead to a very ancient church, with a courtyard.







And beautiful bronze doors. 

The interior is round 

The pulpit 

The altar arrayed for Lent

The small organ 

A side chapel




Outside are Egyptian Sphinxes. There used to be about 13: but most were smashed as belonging to non-Christian religions. These survived. 



Then the rain resumed with some vigor, so we stopped for hot soup. 


Next, to the shore. 


Monday, May 18, 2026

Do We Like Flowers?

 Yes, We Do!

From Mother’s Day from my children



At church yesterday. 




Sunday, May 10, 2026

Happy Mothers Day

 To All the Mothers Here

Some of us here - after church, a grill dinner, and a walk to hear a marching band - had Ladies Craft prepared and arranged by granddaughter and her daddy. Heart-shaped wood slices, from recently removed trees were the core item. 









Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Balkans 13

 Split

The next day was still blustery and soggy, but we went to see Diocletian’s palace. It is being used as part of the town. 





The town was mostly empty, being pre-tourist-season and rainy,





…but a couple of your groups still came through.

A Christmas-all-year shop


A rubber duckies shop

Roman ruins

Narrow alleyways 

Remnants from ancient times 

View to the sea

To be continued…