Lovely visit to Durham yesterday.
Lunch at Vennells

Sunset this evening looking towards Brusselton Woods, Bishop Auckland.

I hear much in Advent talks about the coming of Christ at Bethlehem, or at the end times. Not so much about now- Christ comes among us often unseen.
He said: "I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me"

Christmas comes to Auckland Palace, Bishop Auckland.
#BpAatChristmas 1

One item on my list of things to do in my 70th year is to climb the tower of #DurhamCathedral - #towerchallenge 325 steps. I last did it as a teenager.
I ticked that off my list this morning 👍🏽
Wonderful autumn views.

#Autumn in Bishop Auckland.
Photos taken today close to my home.

Simple and a feeling of peace and holiness.
The crypt of Ripon Cathedral, built c.670 visited today with friends.

Another view from Winston - the terraced garden of the former Rectory. Beautiful.

Delightful visit to the Chapel of Stanbrook Abbey, Wass, N Yorkshire, and 'eco-convent' with stunning architecture.

Adding to my personal Bishop Auckland flora. 😊
5th collection, wild flowers once again close to home.
Goatsbeard, Nipplewort, Lady's Mantle, Knapweed.
#MyBpAPhotos

Building up my Bishop Auckland Flora 😊
4th collection of wild flower photos taken close to home.
Nipplewort, Buttercup meadow, White Clover and Comfrey.

Wild flowers close to home. 3rd collection.
This time flowers within 100 yards of home. #MyBpAPhotos
Herb Robert, Greater Periwinkle, Cow Parsley, Hogweed

2nd post!
Wild flowers close to home. This time on paths around the town.
#MyBpAPhotos
Hawkweed, Vetch, Wild Poppy, Herb Bennett

My first post.
By the banks of the River #Gaunless, Bishop Aucklabnd today.
#MyBpAPhotos - Photos taken within walking distance of my retirement house.
Germander speedwell, Stitchwort, Ivy leaved Toadflax, Red Campion