The cold air stinging my eyelashes caused the walk to the museum feel much further away than the six blocks on the map. By keeping my chin tucked beneath the scarf wound loosely around my neck I didn’t notice the museum until I rounded a corner to cross the street. There it was–a gigantic “Tiffany…
The highlight of my visit to Kyiv is Kievo-Pecherskaya Lavra. After leaving the Park of Eternal Glory on the hillside bank of the Dnieper River, the shining golden domed monastery site, Kievo-Pecherskaya Lavra. beckoned to us. Upon stepping through the gate, one could almost feel the quiet presence of all the saints that walked…
I’m here. If alive, my grandmother would be crying tears of joy that I valued her life and her family lineage so much that I traveled thousands of miles to learn more them. Though Berezhany (a town of less than 20,000) began almost a thousand years ago, life today isn’t too different. A local market…
The second full day we chose to see Istanbul via passenger ferry with other tourists on the Bosphorous. Though I dislike tour groups, seeing the shores of this city—both sides, east and west—could be safely done from a luxury bus and open air ferry. With only two days to see this city, and needing to…
Tucked into a small private room near one of the nursing stations I felt blessed beyond measure! The nurses asked many questions as to how one American woman ended up in a hospital. I told of God’s miraculous intervening in Brian’s life; how important it is to reach others for Christ; and the need for…
Evening at the Renaissance Hotel in London began by relaxing and talking about the amazing day in this city. Though the day went by quickly, feeling God’s presence at Westminster Abbey set the tone for the evening. Had I known by that very evening I’d be laying upon a hotel bathroom floor with my right…
With only one full day in London we had to choose which sight to see in this beautiful, historic city. The forecast for light rain and cool autumn weather convinced us to spend the majority of the day sightseeing indoors. A quick trip by express train into the center of London brought quick smiles to…
France is filled with museums and artwork every where we look. Buildings, statues, fountains, churches, and artists themselves are throughout this country but no where more so than in Paris. Questions such as: How much time? Where to begin? Which painting to pause at, consider, and spend time beyond the quick look/walk? This one caught…
The most famous church in the world is this particular Notre Dame. Many do not realize there are numerous Notre Dame cathedrals scattered all over the world. Paris is just the most famous, and this cathedral sees more visitors than any other site in Paris (even more than the Eiffel Tower). Listening to one particular…
Near to Notre Dame is a magnificent church built by King Louis IX (Saint Louis as he is also known) in the middle of the thirteenth century. This church was built as a private chapel for the King to hold precious Holy Relics of the Passion of the Christ: the Crown of Thorns and…
