Mount Montserrat, SpainMontserrat is one of those places where I would, if possible, make the pilgrimage yearly. I will, though, enjoy the imprint it has left on my heart for years to come. These pictures cannot portray the beauty in the heights of these mountains or of this Benedictine Abbey, or even the hermitages higher up the mountain where monks would seclude themselves for the remainder of their days at the end of their service. Montserrat consists of an Abbey, a monastery, a basilica, and the hermitages higher up the mountain where they can only be reached by cog train. Atop the mountain would be someplace where I would sit and watch the sunrise on the heights, at least once in my life, if I could. I hope in sharing these picture, you too can possibly experience a bit of the beauty and holiness which I did.The courtyard of the monasteryLooking out the courtyard window of the monasterybeautiful fresco of the holy family
The courtyard of the monasteryA very large pipe organ, beautiful Entrance into the abbeyThe 12 ApostlesStill trekkingRick & SalvadorThe trek up the mountain to the caveThe first station of the cross Station of the crossThe crucified ChristThe resurrected ChristMade it to the top and the entrance to the caveIt was a long walk up the mountain and very hotEntering the cave where the black virgin was discoveredThe black virginThe route up……or down, however you want to look at itLooking downPanoramic
hi Diane and Rick. Thank you so much for your great photos and thoughtful and descriptive words. You seem to have absorbed the meaning and relevance of this walk. We were so happy you were able to make contact with David and Charlotte in Paris. We may see you in Aug. Charlie
hi Diane and Rick. Thank you so much for your great photos and thoughtful and descriptive words. You seem to have absorbed the meaning and relevance of this walk. We were so happy you were able to make contact with David and Charlotte in Paris. We may see you in Aug. Charlie
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