Within the church itself, you can see the crack in the ground where it was said an earthquake suddenly occurred and Christ's blood ran down the crack as he lay dying on the cross. Kevin,
Reading your blog, I wanted to comment on the above noted comment described in the title. You are correct in mentioning about Christ's blood and where it is believed to have run down from the cross.
The fathers of the church say that on that spot, Noah had buried Adam's head. Christ's blood by touching it, He blessed Adam and all the people that followed as his descendants. If you notice in Eastern Orthodox Icons of the Crucifixion, you will see that at the bottom of the cross there is a skull depicted. That is Adam's skull and through him, all humanity is blessed. As the Christian Orthodox chant during Easter of His Resurrection: "Christ is risen from the dead, trampling death by death and bestowing life to those in the tombs."
May the Lord bless you and keep you under His cloak of protection always.
Hi Kevin - can you believe it has been two years since Vietnam? Hi Kevin,
Good to see you are still in adventure mode. Best wiches for the Christmas season.
When ar eyou coming down under?
Mike and Laureen
Hi there! Was thinking of you two the other day...such pleasant memories...will be retired in two years and my plan is to go to Australia as a retirement gift to myself! I had an amazing trip to Africa this summer and posted some new blogs. Hope all is well...best to both of you this holiday season!!!
Crystal Clear The water and sky are so crystal clear and beautiful just as it is crystal clear that you are once again in your element and enjoying every moment that the privilege of travel has to offer. So happy to participate with you as you explore the wonders of the dark continent. Thanks for the tip; I will add it to my bucket list.
Hello Kevin, I just ran across your blog and wanted to say what great pictures you have. I checked out several of your older blogs as well. Nice writing and a great excitement for your travel. I hope to see more of your work here. Enjoy the rest of your trip.
Beautiful Amazing photos Kevin! They are beautiful. I'm so jealous. I hope to visit one day. Is this another Intrepid tour group? I bet you don't find many Starbucks there!! :)
Great to see that you are well and enjoying life. Have a great trip and take care of yourself.
Livingstone I presume Each pic I look at I say "this is my favorite then the next one, no this is my favorite " what a spectacular trip. These second set of pics are also very exciting. So happy you are living this dream Jude
Wow, Kevin you are so blessed to have made this journey and come away with an inspirational message that many of us just dream of. As your friend Laura so aptly articulated, it indeed was a journey all of us, your friends and family, shared and enjoyed with you. But on the practical side, I wish you a safe journey back home and look forward to seeing you. Love, Lauren, Jim and Family
Wow.......was so poetic....Tear. I have appointments tody I'll be a beautiful disaster. LOL
I can't wait to see you, and hear about all that goes on between the lines and pictures! Safe travels my love
In Retrospect Brings tears to my eyes, both happy and sad. SO happy for you experiencing this marvellous trip, yet sad at some of the things you witnessed, learned, and I felt the sadness and pain. Sad, wondering how we can help make some of these changes. Happy for the awareness and the happy things and beauty and wonderful experiences, I feel I've been on this long wonderful trip. But I also feel alot of the injustice and inequity that you speak of, and I keep wondering, what can we do kevin? I'm sure there are some things we can do, and if everyone did a little bit, maybe it would make a difference. Looking forward to seeing you, rest, take care, the trip home will be fine, don't worry ma dear, our parents are with you all the time. ttysoon
luv
jude
NO! Kevin:
I can't believe it is over. It's like coming to the end of a really good book ... you just don't want it to end.
Thanks for letting me experience The Adventures of a Tall Boy. Quite a tale. Loved the moral of the story.
I've kept all of the "chapters" so that I can enjoy them whenever I want.
Merci, merci, merci.
Laura xxx
Made in China It is so true! A picture is worth a thousand words. I studied each and every face, and there is a story, an ancient past, a childhood, a life, it is very touching. I see all sorts of things, I see "Reflections" of a life, I see "Hope and Dreams" of a future. I see toil, and such labour. I see pride and love, and dignity. Also see "grace" and "determination. Thank you so much for these beautiful pictures that make us think.
ttyl
luv
jude xo
Peeking in Beijing Oh Kevin, I love it so much. I so look forward to your stories and feel as though I'm there with you. You really do have a "gift" of writing and I could visualize every single thing and was so excited by it all, Especially you telling about the "Great Wall" so amazing and I felt a bit tired climbing all those stairs too lol!
I love the symbolic evening in Tian'anmen Square. Exquisite and yes!! when in Rome as it goes, you get right into the subway pronto!!
Ah I love the diversity, if you feel like Latte, there's Starbucks, or old style noodles, (that appeals to me about now). I look forward to seeing you but briefly between TO and NY Give me some dates ma dear, need to talk to Heather and we'll meet you anywhere, even the airport for a coffee lol Miss you terribly but absoloutely thrilled you are on this trip and enjoying these stories so much. ttyl luve Jude xo
1.3 Billion Stone Warriors This is a facinating "Blog" Ancient China is so absoloutely interesting. I am amazed at these millions of stone warriors, so realistic aren't they?
Your pictures are wonderful, do you know I just love the spring blossoms, one day I may have one!!
I'd love to try that Dragon Tea, so much to see and do....... I'm enjoying your trip with you.
I haven't been so well lately, so I'm enjoying my trip to China in the Evening Kevin :))) I could use some of their wonderful tea.
Good news,
I start working by myself without helpers tomorrow evening. Wish me luck. Actually it's under one roof. Perfect. Taunton Mills Retirement Home. Could ask for a closer and nicer place, it's really nice there. ttyl luv jude
Kevin, your pictures are amazing. I am so envious of your sense of adventure. Talk about seizing life by the ba******s!!!!! Glad to hear you are having a wonderful time. Take care, Love, Lauren
Shanghai-ed!!! Yes Kevin you have been "Shanghai-ed in the most delightful way.
Just tickles me reading all this and getting a feeling of all the excitement!!
I would love to have seen those shows, can't wait to see more pics of that.
Well, relax, enjoy, take it all in.
ps send me one of those hot soups with a straw, could use about now haha
a bit under the weather but fine. You'll have to tell me some of the delicacies you've tried there.
take care luv jude
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Within the church itself, you can see the crack in the ground where it was said an earthquake suddenly occurred and Christ's blood ran down the crack as he lay dying on the cross.
Kevin, Reading your blog, I wanted to comment on the above noted comment described in the title. You are correct in mentioning about Christ's blood and where it is believed to have run down from the cross. The fathers of the church say that on that spot, Noah had buried Adam's head. Christ's blood by touching it, He blessed Adam and all the people that followed as his descendants. If you notice in Eastern Orthodox Icons of the Crucifixion, you will see that at the bottom of the cross there is a skull depicted. That is Adam's skull and through him, all humanity is blessed. As the Christian Orthodox chant during Easter of His Resurrection: "Christ is risen from the dead, trampling death by death and bestowing life to those in the tombs." May the Lord bless you and keep you under His cloak of protection always.