Minack Theatre

The Minack Theatre is an open-air theatre - literally - clinging to the clifface over the crashing sea in Cornwall. It was largely constructed by an extremely determined lady, who , well into her 80s was still climbing the steep staircase to the beach and mixing cement by hand.  The theatre is at Porthcurno,  which is only a few Km from  Land's End in Cornwall and surprisingly can hold over 700 people.

The photo above is halfway down - so its pretty steep seating.

Its all carved stone - and in some places where she ran out of money - cement.

A mad keen theatre goer, Miss Cade wanted to bring some culture and the old world charm of ancient Greece to her area. Most seats are carved with a production name and the year it was performed in the theatre.

It was an amazing feeling to stand in the centre stage. The energy, even on a windswept day, was incredible. I can only imagine what it must be like to perform ( or even see a performance) of a Shakespearian play like The Tempest here.. ( had a little moment thinking about that.....)

The arches are permanently there - and form a gorgeous backdrop over the cliffs..

Truro Cathedral

Its difficult to believe that this Gothic styled Cathedral was actually built in the late 1800s.. And Victorian instead! Though a church  has stood here since the 1200s, it was only ever a tiny and up till the 1800s, pretty insignificant.

It certainly gives tribute to the restoration efforts of other , older churches and to the skills of the stonemasons in the Victorian age.

I 'm always drawn to the tiny chapels and the macabre sculptures.

A little reminder to the masses that death comes for us all.. And is the equaliser in the end..

I'm a big fan of the beauty in rose windows . So many stories held in each section.

This must have been quite a rich area to have afforded so many stained glass windows.

A candle for Age

Though we are not Catholic, I doubt even the Pope would deny our little tradition. Lighting a candle for clarity, for prayers and pure wishes - is something consistant over many world religions. So, ever since Age and I began to travel and visit Ancient Holy sites, if there was an opportunity to light a cande for reflection and intention setting, we would do it.

After his diagnosis, our intention setting focused on health, love and opportunity. I've no doubt these were answered every day.

Through the Camino and on our Europe trip last year, the kids and I lit candles for Adrian's  continuing health.

Its the first candle we lit in a Christian Church since he died. We lit this for peace.

We will continue lighting our candles... And set our intentions .... Sometime in memory of a wonderful man cruelly torn away from us.. Sometimes in memory of so much love we shared...... But now also for the love that surrounds us and for our very bright future.