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The Sweetness (and Joy!) of Arriving

Published: July 20, 2012
Categories: Pilgrimage

Click on individual photos for larger views and a glimpse into your online Abbess’ new life in Vienna, Austria:

1st Row: L & R views of our beautiful historic apartment building near the center of Vienna

2nd Row: L – the view from the courtyard / R – the Naschmarkt is around the corner, a half mile of food stalls including meat, cheese, wine, vegetables, fruit, olives, spices, flowers

3rd Row – L & R a nearby flower stall

4th Row – L – the Hofburg Palace (10 minute walk away) / R – one of many beautiful statues

5th Row – L – a Griffin guarding the Danube / R – one of the many fantastic doorways

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6 Responses

Carol Mazurek says:

July 27, 2012 at 8:46 am

What brave souls. It gives me encouragement and courage as I stand on the threshold of the last third of my life. You both are an inspiration and an example of walking the walk of your beliefs and spirituality. Peace, joy, and many many surprises and synchronicities as you begin a life yet to unfold.

Carol
beatrice says:

July 26, 2012 at 4:47 pm

Blessings Christine, to you and your husband as you step into new and surprising threshold experiences in beautiful Vienna and surrounding places.
vilma says:

July 23, 2012 at 7:22 am

So happy for you.
Terry says:

July 20, 2012 at 8:47 pm

So happy you have arrived safely. Many thanks to you for the peace and joy I have found in your podcasts……blessings for you and your husband in your new home.
Margaret Blank says:

July 20, 2012 at 4:31 pm

Oh my! Blessings to you and your hubby in your new nest!
Maureen says:

July 20, 2012 at 1:05 pm

So wonderful! May you and your husband be as happy as possible here.