50cc to Assisi: The Blog Posts

50cc to Assisi: The Blog Posts

Preparation ...

May 18: The Plan - Assisi and back on a 50cc moped
May 24: Rocinante - introducing my noble steed
June 14: A lovely send-off! - a farewell party at Launde Abbey
June 18: '50cc to Assisi': The Movie - Launde shoots a little film

Stage 1: From Home to Dover

June 24: And ... we're off! - getting to the end of my street
June 24: Southwick - a little gem of a church
June 24: Little Gidding - an unexpected stop
June 24: (Not) having a punt - praying in Cambridge
June 24: Evening Reflection: Monday 24 June
June 25: Dawn chorus
June 25: Error of judgement
June 25: Some rest
June 25: A strange but charming gem
June 26: Evening Reflection: Tuesday 25 June
June 26: The Mother Church
June 26: Joyous Evensong
June 27: Bon Voyage!

Stage 2: From Dunkirk to Châtillon-sur-Seine

June 27: St Martin says Hi
June 27: The view from the saddle
June 27: Evening reflection: Thursday 27 June
June 28: Getting my bearings
June 28: A pick-me-up
June 28: Almost a confession
June 28: Travelling companions: part one
June 29: Early contemplation
June 29: Light and dark
June 29: A proper pilgrim
June 30: Breakfast in bed
June 30: Serendipity: Part One
June 30: Serendipity: Part Two
June 30: Can I pray for you?

Stage 3: From Châtillon-sur-Seine to Taizé

July 1: 'Schoolboy, with his satchel, and shining morning face ...'
July 1: Tourist or Pilgrim?
July 1: Book Recommendation
July 2: Travelling Companions: Part Two
July 2: Ressourcement
July 2: Wet, wet, wet!
July 3: Washout
July 3: So sweet!
July 3: A short stop to pray
July 3: Taizé
July 3: Paradise
July 4: Start the day right

Stage 4: From Taizé to the Great St Bernard's Pass

July 4: Once a wonder
July 4: Today's high point
July 4: Sunset
July 5: Crossing the line
July 5: Just church, that's all
July 5: After darkness, light
July 5: Ancient and Modern
July 6: Mordor?
July 6: The prayers of deep time
July 6: Grit, determination, insanity
July 6: In peace we will lie down and sleep

Stage 5: From the Great St Bernard's Pass to Baggiovara

July 7: From pélerin to pellegrino!
July 7: Switching gears
July 8: Taking stock
July 8: Prayer continues
July 8: Necropolis
July 8: Twenty-five feet above contradiction
July 9: Idyllic
July 9: Don Camillo
July 9: Spanner in the works
July 10: Bees!
July 10: Some respite
July 10: RIP Rocinante

Stage 6: From Baggiovara to Assisi

Stage 7: From Assisi to Home