THE MONK

DSC_0632This gentleman is a Franciscan monk – we have never seen them before in Bradford but this last trip we saw two monks.  Their church is right next door to the Islam Centre in the city, which I think is what a multicultural society is about and shows a positive and healthy attitude to different belief systems, if you participate in any.  He was very charming, an American, and spoke with us for a short while about his church.  After we parted a company another couple asked us what he had told us – they live in Bradford but have never wanted to approach any of the monks they see.  Odd to me because I will talk to (almost) anyone.

HEN NIGHT

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Sarah and Louise outside a Chinese restaurant where they were celebrating the forthcoming wedding of Aunt Julia, in Crete on 6 August 2014.  They invited me in to take more photos, but many of them were just not good enough, unfortunately, as I had imbibed a bit of beer and was not thinking too clearly!  My apologies ladies because you were all so lovely and if you want me to send you what I do have please e-mail me at voltairefreak@gmail.com.  I hope it was the happiest of weddings and that Julia and her new spouse are having great fun and loveliness!