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QUEST 41: ‘REPEATING HISTORY – THE CLARKE LINE’ WEEK FOUR

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December 24, 2025

WEDNESDAY 24th SEPTEMBER  2025 – WEDNESDAY 22nd OCTOBER 2025

Traveling through six countries. England, France, Germany, Czech, Slovakia, and Poland for four weeks.

What an exciting adventure we are having, so much to learn, so many amazing revelations  – read below for week four!

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DAY NINETEEN: SUNDAY 12th OCTOBER 2025: Chorvátsky Grob, Thermal Spring. Slovakia: A very interesting place and one of the last opportunities to see this particular natural spring before it is taken back by nature. Sadly the actual site was not a pretty site as such and was not really very well maintained, with a little rubbish and ugly concrete slabs around and it looked really sad. But local folks were using the thermal springs for bathing, chilling out with food and drink and kind of having a private bathing party, so we had to respect their privacy and thus only managed a few photos without them in. But good too see folks using the springs. Maybe they leave it unmaintained to keep ‘others’ away… In Slovakia, there are 112 natural thermal springs, which could be either good or bad, depending how how one views it which in turn, could raise a few alarm bells regards to Plate Techtonics. The spring has been there many, many years and was discovered by accident due to earlier excavating I believe.

 

Saint Martins Cathedral: Bratislava: As we drove into Bratislava on a very beautiful sunny day, one could really feel the positive energy about the city. Despite it being very challenging leaving the motorway and finding access to the cathedral, it turned out to be a rather lovely day!

Arriving in Bratislava showing the outside of the cathedral

 

The cathedral is built on older foundations and civilizations. The current construction started in 1311 CE, the site of the original crossroads (on so many levels). Long before the construction of the cathedral, the site had been the crossroads and contained the former centre of the town, a market and further a chapel, this was the original town centre. From a spiritual point of view, thus representing the ‘turning of times’ and the realization of endings. Inside the cathedral, there is much ancient beauty and deep symbolism and Karl (Neville) was able to gather much important symbolism for the current book he is working on entitled ‘Timeless’ (watch this space!)

 

Michael’s Gate: Bratislava: We ventured into the old town of Bratislava to visit Michael’s Gate. This was a very picturesque old area and we spent a very enjoyable few hours there, had a lovely wander and a nice meal too. Michael’s Gate is a preserved medieval  fortification, the last of it’s kind remaining here and part of the old city wall. It stands tall and majestic in the middle of all the shops and eateries and is easy to miss if one does not know where to look, as is what i experienced! It is said that once a King was ‘dragged’ through it’s very arch. The history of St. Michael’s gate dates back to the end of the 13th century and the first written document about its existence dates to 1411. The fortification in front of the St. Michael’s gate was closed off by a drawbridge over a moat. Later it was rebuilt in stone. The entrance was closed by a drawn portcullis along with a wooden door. Today under Michael’s Gate there are luxury shops and restaurants such as Christian Dior and Swarovski, so a lovely place to shop, browse and eat. We had a really lovely time there!

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael%27s_Gate

 

Bratislava, a lovely place to stroll, shop and relax

DAY TWENTY: TUESDAY 14th OCTOBER 2025: Another lovely rest Day! Not only a rest day but time to think of all we have done so far on this quest, for tomorrow we shall bid farewell to Slovakia and drive through to the Czech Republic where we shall be staying for three nights.

DAY TWENTY ONE: WEDNESDAY 15th OCTOBER: 2025: Church of St James the Greater. Jihlava, Czechia: Built in 1256 CE and has been a national cultural monument since 2008 CE, yet sadly not open on the day we were there! But around the outside some very interesting and significant architecture and Craft markings from times past. The Church of Saint James the Great was first mentioned in documents, which are dated to 1256, when the previous church which stood in its place, was burned down. In the same year the construction of the new church began. In 1257 the presbytery was completed, since the main altar of Saint Nicholas was consecrated in the same year.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_St._James_the_Greater_(Jihlava)

 

It was a pretty town for a stroll and a quick coffee, with golden autumn leaves giving a covering of gold everywhere, a vibrant place.

DAY TWENTY TWO: THURSDAY 16th Thursday 16th OCTOBER: Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary: Boleslav. Czechia: We enjoyed a lovely country drive through the Czech Republic to visit this church. The foundations of this church are indicated in 1253 CE, the building of the new church began on the 20th August 1517 when the cornerstone was laid and it was financed by individual owners. We enjoyed a lovely stroll around this charming and vibrant city with it’s very Russian vibes and architecture.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mlad%C3%A1_Boleslav

 

And  then of course a lovely coffee and delicious meal afterwards in one of the many eateries in the main street

 

Castle ruins: Bakov nad Jizerou. Czech Republic: Castle ruins with reports of strange sightings over many centuries and shifts in time…. It was a beautiful and interesting place with very strong ‘energies’ there and full of unseen hidden strength. The ruin of Zviretice Castle is a significant Gothic fortress and chateau that fell into ruin after fires, but is now a cultural site. It is quite a way of the main road and can be hard to find, but the access road goes all the way there. It was founded as a Gothic fortress in 1287, before being turned into a Renaissance chateau in the 16th century and is perched up on a hill surrounded by lovely countryside. It was once home to the legendary Countess Marie Eleonora of Valdštejn.

Church of Saint Bartholmew: Bakovnad. Jizeron. Czech Republic: Once a wooden chapel it was rebuilt into a stone Gothic church in 1384 CE and sits to one side of the main square (currently undergoing renovations). A nice little town with shops both practical and touristy. The Church is a historic and  significant local landmark, dedicated to one of Jesus’s Apostles and a key point of interest in the town.

 

DAY TWENTY THREE: FRIDAY 17th OCTOBER 2025: Another well-deserved rest day!

DAY TWENTY FOUR: SATURDAY 18th OCTOBER 2025: Today we shall say farewell to the Czech Republic as we drive on through beautiful countryside into Germany the place of our hearts for oh so many reasons.

On the road again, a very long drive traveling into Germany

DAY TWENTY FIVE: SUNDAY 19th OCTOBER 2025: Konstantin Basilika and palace grounds.Trier. Germany: Trier is an amazing place and area, very vibrant and scenic  with a beautiful old part, and although i had been there before on an xmas market trip i could not wait to go there again!

 

We enjoyed a lovely stroll around the very well laid out palace gardens, all looking resplendent in their autumn colours plus we had an interesting encounter there too....

 

 

The Basilika did not open until later in the day so time for a really delicious Asian meal, where i had my tummy’s fill of some very tasty tofu & of course a lovely coffee!

 

Konstantin-Basilika: Trier. Germany:  After lovely lunch, when it was opened to the public, we visited the amazingly huge Basilika, where Karl was able to gather material for his new book ‘Timeless’. The architecture and space within was huge, with much symbology to explore. It was built in 320 CE on Constantine’s orders, the former throne hall is used as a protestant church, it stands as a monument of Glory. It is very interesting to read about it here:-

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aula_Palatina

Kaiserthermen:  Roman Thermal Imperial Baths: Trier. Germany: Bigger than i thought it would be, with lots to see and walk around. 1600-year-old Roman baths with theater-size hot water bath, underground tunnels & ancient ruins. A great deal of excavation is still being carried out here. It’s amazing to think that this structure dates back to the Roman Period, and was both a leisure and pleasure facility with a good few stories to tell! A great release of ‘energy’ here…. 

 

DAY TWENTY SIX: MONDAY 20th OCTOBER 2025: Liebfrauenkirche. Church of our Lady. Bitburg:  A historic Catholic church located at the town’s highest point, next to the city hall. Hidden in her walls are remains of various architectural periods, alongside a ‘Tablet’ which it is said that would awaken the world. Maybe it shall be revealed soon, or maybe it is not meant to be revealed for this world. Originally of Romanesque architecture, the church has gone through numerous transformations. As Bitburg‘s population grew, further extensions were made in the 15th and 16th centuries. In 1922/23, an addition was built in the Neo-baroque style on the southern side of the church. A reproduction of the Luxembourger Madonna adorns the High Altar. There are many interesting artifacts, artworks and stained glass inside, so quite a lot to see here and many Craft symbols too.  The church is situated in a very nice shopping and eating area so  we had a very nice wander around too.

 

Bitburg is a very pretty and charming place to visit with some very high class shops and a lovely town square:

Mariengrotte Waterfall: Bitburg. Germany: Just a short drive out into the mountains, east of Bitburg, is this very beautiful waterfall, in an idyllic limestone gorge, not a huge waterfall but full of peaceful energies and enrichment for all who travel here. Stairs of natural stone, which are very slippery so hold on to the railings, lead to the enchanted place of the Mariengrotte. Moss, ferns and clover line the path to the left and right. Very hidden away and not seen from the roadside this beautiful treasure flows with pure clear water. It is said that if one takes a moment, they will truly see time stand still. For generations it has been a place of Marian devotion and a destination for many pilgrims. The oldest tablet dates back to 1940 and there is a small water source in the grotto, which is used by visitors as holy water. At the memorial site, there is also a kneeling Mary on the opposite side of the dominant statue of the Virgin Mary.The waters have flowed through a millennia with no reason to slow, yet it is said the time shall come when the waters rage and collapse in upon themselves, leaving a trail for evermore. Beauty and peace combined and i would suggest only known to a relative few travelers and pilgrims who would journey here.

 

 

What a beautiful and fitting conclusion to am amazing quest, for  tomorrow morning  we shall leave this stunning area of Germany and travel through Luxembourg, into Belgium, then the Netherlands, until we reach our overnight stop near Calais in France. This  Quest 41 has been different to those gone before on so many levels, yet all in all, a great experience with so much gained on all levels, knowledge, life and Craft, so much to learn and lots to remember and so much to cherish. We went to places never ventured before, many of which were a once in a life time experience and of course we drank lots of lovely coffee and ate delicious meals everywhere we went!

 

On the way home the skies opened up and a rainbow appeared!

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AUTUMN MUSINGS…

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October 4, 2025

11th September

One wonders just how far the human race will go (or have left) Probably no where near as long as folks think.
One can certainly see that the ‘experiment’ is failing – as it has so many times before.
Humanity has had so many chances to put things right and learn from it’s many mistakes but sadly that is not to be.
When i leave i shall certainly look forward to pastures new and new realms to explore and of course i shall take all my wisdom and knowledge with me for i was well taught…

 

13th September

Autumn has long been my favorite season, due to the change in earth energies that i find so invigorating. I love to discover how other countries tune in to Autumn too.

This photo is from a village memorial in Germany in the autumn time.

 

13th September

Viewing the world through ‘different’ eyes, one easily sees all the human flaws being played out over and over again, over many earth cycles and ‘so called’ new beginnings that never seem to amount to anything. I could go on and on but i think you all get the gist.

I jumped out of the illusion many years ago now, but sometimes it’s fun to still play the ‘game’…

 

15th September

Within the Serpent Path i tread
A truth resides, not in my head
I remember a time when dragons flew
Above my head in skies so blue
Oh how i love to remember so
Of all these things i knew, and know….

 

20th September

Blood is the essence of life.
Guard it with your own life lest others steal it away…

 

20th September

Am getting ready for another great adventure where i will be going to places way off the tourist trail, via many roads less traveled.
It just goes to show that what ever one’s age or physical abilities, where there is life there is always hope and adventure.

 

22nd September

There are many things that tie humans to the earthly plane (the mundane) so considering we live in an illusion, one can see how important it is not to get seduced by the illusion.
The illusion is so potent that when one perceives one is out of the illusion, it may be too late for what is perceived of as truth is yet another illusion – like a ‘false awakening’ in a dream…
Yet it is all meant to be, humanity has always been kept purposefully in the dark, and this current cycle more so than ever.
Differences, labels, separations, religions etc all keep us apart and by the time humans realize how important it is to ‘pull together’, it may be too late…

 

23rd September

Almost all ready and packed for another epic trip! Even though all food and clothes for a whole month away can be challenging i am getting an old hand at it now. Looking forward to more amazing views and experiences to come my way!

 

25th September

Lots of traveling, especially in non-tourist areas leads to lots of revelations on other cultures and of how they view us (from the uk). Looks, glances and chance remarks tells all. But no matter for travel and what is discovered while traveling is enriching for the soul. Seeing the landscape through newly awakened eyes shows me more than any history book or the misinformation taught in schools. As they say seeing is believing and not all is what it seems in this world of ours. Once one sees though this illusion there is no going back and one’s personal world changes for ever, for the truth is there for all to see -just look ‘between the lines’….

 

30th September

As a Craft person and Templar, one often needs to take a step back and accept that certain knowledge and truths will never be available to most humans. Many various ‘internet warriors’ do enjoy spouting off their ‘opinions’ as the truth, but opinions are just that, one person’s opinion and when folks loudly proclaim something i know to be entirely false, there is only one thing to do – just delete them. They will never see the truths of our existence as it really is, and has been taught to me as a Craft, and of course maybe were never meant to. Of course anyone has the right and ability to learn the truths for them selves if they so wish to and would only open their minds and see…. (of course Craft teachings are available to those whom wish it)

September 2025

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SUMMER MUSINGS….

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September 23, 2025

6th August 2025

The interesting aspect of living in this mundane world is that not everyone realizes it, therefore it tends to trap folks well and truly in it’s grip, forever pulling folks down. The trick is to be able to rise above the pull of the mundane. Everything going on in the world today is of the mundane and is all an illusion, break the illusion and one breaks the pull of the mundane.
This is one of the teachings of the Craft/Templar path, it teaches one how to step out of the mundane; to rise above it. The mundane world is all about control, all religions are about control, pulling the blindfolds down, keeping folks in forever darkness. Even the more so-called enlightened paths all teach their own form of control and misinformation. In the degree of The Magi, we learn about rising above the ‘roar of the crowd’, which is all about rising above the mundane. Humanity will never learn and never break free of it’s bonds while still attached to the mundane, and yet cycle after cycle nothing changes and those who do speak the truth are often ridiculed and these days charged with crime, again all about control. They say the truth will set you free but at what cost, sadly though not everyone wants the truth, maybe just the brave amongst us.
There have always been teachers, observers and watchers amongst us hiding in plain site, just ready for a chance to share the truths….
Eyes once opened will never close again.

 

12th August

Have just re-updated week three of our last quest, as noticed i had cut short the days! So we now have a full week loaded with lots of extra photos!
It had been a very busy third week and what an amazing week of contrasts it was, from the glitz and the glamour to the ancient and profound, to the decaying and derelict. Yet they all have one thing in common, all are part of a larger puzzle that tell a tale of truth and illusion, all have that important connection to Craft.
14th August
Out of the corner of one’s eyes is perceived a flicker, a movement, a figure maybe?
Someone is watching, waiting, observing, seeing all, telling all….

Sometimes in the blink of an eye, a wanderer appears and is then gone….

 

17th August
Dusty halls and musty books
Curled up in a hidden nook
Spinning dreams within my mind
Visions of another time
Lingering perfumes, unknown scents
Demon formed or heaven sent?
In the corner a silver cobweb
Waits to cover my shrouded bed
Petals dried lie on the floor
A portent of a world no more
A book that crumbles in my grasp
That told me of my time, my past
So hidden in my sacred nook
I crumble like this dusty book….
17th August
I don’t mind saying that i am so bored with all this summer heat and having to stay inside all the time. There were things i wanted to do and go to, but i just can’t take the heat in any shape or form.
True i have had time to catch up with my writings, photo editing and online teachings, but i long for the autumn and winter and to be able to go out and about again. Also it has ruined my fitness plans, being so inactive.
Roll on dark nights and cool days!
17th August

On a positive note, being stuck indoors has given me plenty of time to re-evaluate my life and pinpoint what is important to me, and to embrace my future journey in this current life of mine. I have thought a lot about my path and how it is the most important aspect of my life. I have thought about the falseness of our reality and my ability through Craft, to rise above it all; to embrace the game….

 

August 2025
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QUEST 40: SPAIN & PORTUGAL WEEK FOUR: ‘HIDDEN SEQUENCE’

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August 18, 2025

“So the last week of this amazing quest has begun and as we make our way into northern Spain and up into the beautiful mountains, we know that more extraordinary experiences await us”

 

DAY TWENTY FOUR: THURSDAY 17th APRIL: Leave Casa Zinda Rua do, Portugal for a long yet very scenic drive to northern Spain

Cathedral Beach northern Spain. (Playa de las Catedrales) Lugo:  Remnants from the past, a mix of carved cliffs, arches, and structures on the beach. A beautiful and unique beach and one of the most impressive and scenic sights on the north coast of Spain. There are towering arches here on the beach looking like flying buttresses of a Gothic cathedral. It is a spectacular scene which gets very busy in the summer. Interestingly these caves or the area, were once the dwelling place of an ancient civilization, the info of which seems to be lost in time. Its name was given by the tourism industry, and the original name is ‘Praia de Augas Santas’ (translated from Galician meaning ‘Beach of the Holy Waters’. The caves are accessible at low tide, and many folks were enjoying them on the day we visited.

Stay Casa Uría – Cam. Santiago. Berducedo. Spain, with mountain views

DAY TWENTY FIVE: FRIDAY 18TH APRIL: Colegiata de Santa María Magdalena: Cangas del Narcea, Asturias, Spain: Dedicated to Mary María Magdalena this church was built in 1633 CE. It rests in the oldest place in North-West Spain, is a baroque temple which gained the status of basilica in November 1992. We drove way up into the mountains, up very steep, windy and scenic roads. We wondered at the way civilization happened in these remote places, especially in our times, when all the trappings of modern life needs to be transported up and down the mountains. This church was an interesting site to visit, with something of interest to us occurring there too…
It was surprising to come across such a large town hidden amongst the mountains and we enjoyed a lovely walk around and a welcomed coffee, where in the coffee shop an observation did not go unnoticed.

“Out of the corner of one’s eyes is perceived a flicker, a movement, a figure? Someone is watching, waiting, observing, seeing all, telling all. Sometimes in the blink of an eye, a wanderer appears and then is gone….

 

Iglesias de Santa María de Celón. Lugar Celon,  Asturias,Spain: Original 1139 CE, fully restored in 1982, then further works in 1986. It is interesting to note that this place was once the point of landing for those from the past… It was quite a rainy day but the mountains looked shimmery and photogenic with a bit of  mist hanging around. This church was quite isolated up in the mountains, a peaceful spot though. The church is a Romanesque-style Roman Catholic parish church in the municipality of Allande, Spain and was was built in the 18th century on a previous building. There is a welcomed water point here, especially for hot days and for walkers on the pilgrim trail, of which we saw quite a few, even in the rainy weather.

 

 

DAY TWENTY SIX: SUNDAY 20th APRIL.  Mirador da Pena I Boi , Spain,  Asturias. A mountain viewpoint: The views were stunning and speak for themselves. There was also the remains of a building up there too, i think a chapel, so zoomed in to see it. Just when one thinks one is in the middle of nowhere, there is farm machinery – having got up there somehow!

Iglesia parroquial de Samartín. (San Martín del Valledor―Allande) Asturias, Spain:  Built in 1452 CE, this small church holds the key to a ‘secret place’. 4,500 feet high in the Astrias mountains amid the most stunning scenery you could imagine is the little church of Saint Martins, truly charming with a surprise around the back.

 

 

The views everywhere in this mountainous region of Spain are straight out of a fairy tale, every direction is stunning. Today we could not get where we had planed for the road all but disappeared into a mud track, unsuitable for a vehicle such as ours. I did get out and walk a way but the track only got worse with no sign of our destination. However the views were stunning and so green and lush, and i did come across a row of stones in a field.

And because it was my birthday week Karl treated me to a tasty meal in the village restaurant!

It had been a lovely few day here in this little rural community at the top of the mountains. There was a couple of little cafes or shops, the restaurant and places to sleep for pilgrims and travelers. This area was part of the el Camino trail and the little shell signs indicated to the pilgrims the way through the village, right past where we were staying. Mostly it was rainy up here but could have been because we were so far up in the mountains, in the clouds in fact. The only strange thing to have happened was that once again we ‘enjoyed’ the company of the existing ‘tenants’ of the property who insisted on ‘bang banging’ their way through the night. Clearly we were not wanted – well it was their home!

 

DAY TWENTY SEVEN:MONDAY 21st APRIL:  Leave Casa  Uría – Cam.  Santiago Spain

 

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la  Asunción. Torrelavega, Cantabria, Spain:  Built in 1198 CE, with completion in 1207  CE, some nine years of  construction. Built on the foundations of a previous Temple that was dedicated to Ataegina, whom ruled the underworld at that time.  (More info can be found on Wikkipedia but the English link wouldn’t work)

The cathedral and a stroll around the town before journeying onwards

 

A long drive through mountainous scenery to the Basque region to stay at Villa La Perla de Sonabia  Oriñón, Spain for  2 Nights

         

 

DAY TWENTY EIGHT : TUESDAY 22nd APRIL: A planned rest day but we went out to the Parish Church of  Santa Maria del Juncal in Irun, Basque Country, Spain.  An amazing church with links to the ‘Lady of the Lake’. The Church gets its name from Juncal, which means reedbed. For it is recorded that a small chapel existed in 1400 CE, on the riverside, with a statue of the  Virgin Mary within the reed bed.  Outside pictures of the constructed church from 1506 CE, which was completed on 1608 CE. A nice stroll around too, a relaxing day.

 

Then a stroll around the town, and a nice coffee too, ‘watched’ by a mysterious lady….
 DAY TWENTY NINE: WEDNESDAY 23rd APRIL: Leave Orinon for a journey through to France to Stay at Fougeres in France for two nights
       

DAY THIRTY: THURSDAY 24th APRIL:  A surprise visit, and very nice drive to Notre-Dame Basilica in Alecon. Normandy. France. This was a very special and poignant visit for me, as there were very important connections here to my Craft energy line, Craft heritage and to those whom went before me. The church is dedicated to Saint Therese. The current renovations are from 1513 CE, though a chapel stood here in 936 CE. Saint Therese was baptized on 4th January 1873, being the 9th Child of Saint Louis and Z Elie Martin, who married in 1859 CE. There are many interesting Craft symbols here and Karl was kept very busy with research for his up and coming book, ‘Timeless’ in 2026.

The town itself was very charming with some lovely old timbered building and a nice main shopping street. Interestingly for us English, just yards from the church were several shops legally selling that ‘funny green stuff’!

DAY THIRTY ONE: FRIDAY 25th APRIL;  Leave Fougeres  to catch ferry home a day early!
To summarize this epic adventure:
We visited: 23 churches, 4 cathedrals, 1 abbey,  2 sacred stones, 11 places of interest and went twice through the Euro Tunnel! We drove (or rather Karl did) approx. 5,2oo miles.

We connected to: the Craft energy lines of Cy and Ku, 10 and 2, of the Father and of Balance. To find out more about these ‘energy lines’ and what they mean, you will  need to read the books by Karl Neville, the latest one to be published next year is called ‘Timeless’ and will be on Amazon, or even come and join us in respect of our teachings.

“So there you have it dear friends, another amazing adventure comes to a close, many experiences were enjoyed, both physical and metaphysical and much learning and understandings in respect of Craft were acknowledged by myself. As always i grew in Craft understandings and i also grew in my understanding of myself in Craft’

Our Temple Master and renowned tutor of Craft is Mr Karl Neville details below:

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Please do get in touch if you are interested and feel that this path is for you and in the meantime we bid you a warm farewell…

 

Please contact me here for further details ‘moon.willow@ntlworld.com’

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Updated August 2025

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QUEST 40: ‘HIDDEN SEQUENCE’ SPAIN & PORTUGAL: WEEK TWO

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August 2, 2025

DAY TEN THURSDAY 3rd APRIL: A lovely Rest Day! A good way to start week two!

DAY ELEVEN. FRIDAY 4th APRIL. Leave Casa das Oliverias:  I won’t say i was sorry to go, as this very old building was ‘home’ to some  strange spirits who were stuck in purgatory here and had been for a very long time, not of our time line for sure and really not at all happy we were there. A pretty place to be sure but time to go!

   

Capela das Alma de Santa Catarina. (Chapel of Souls) Porto. Portugal: Considered the oldest historic centre in Europe, current construction from 1793 CE. If ever there were a Demonic place this would be it. The chapel has it’s origins in an old wooden chapel built in honor of Saint Catherine. The construction of the building that exists today dates back to the end of the 18th century when the Brotherhood of Souls and Wounds of Saint Francis moved from the Monastery of Santa Clara to the Chapel of Santa Catarina. The 15,947 tiles that now cover the building, represent the life story of Saint Francis and Saint Catherine who are both venerated in the chapel. The chapel is very interesting inside with a good ‘dark’ feel to it, even the artworks exuded a certain ‘feel’. The outside of the chapel is covered in amazing white and blue tiles, stunning as an artwork in themselves.

 

Porto itself was lovely, very vibrant and busy, a tad` touristy for our liking, but one can see why people flock here as the chapel is extremely photogenic. We had a stroll and  lunch here and bought some lovely items to take home. The weather was very wet and showery which did make for some lovely photography.

Capela do Senhor da Pedra. Catholic Church. Gaia. Portugal. (Church of the Lord of the Stone) Situated on Senhor da Pedra beach in Gulpihares. An interesting mix of Witchcraft with ancient Christianity, it was built on a rock in the sea. The foundations were laid 1763. The area screams energy, energy, energy! A fresh breezy day on these beautiful shores really lifted our souls, what a stunning place for a chapel to be, very liminal spanning both sea and land with energy flowing.

It is believed that the origin of the cult in the Capela do Senhor da Pedra may have its origins in an ancient pagan cult, of a naturalists nature of pre-Christian peoples, whose deities were venerated in the midst of nature, having later been converted to Christianity. The place where this chapel of The Lord of the Stone is standing is certainly the oldest place of worship n the parish, before Christ  was celebrated, so would be a pagan altar. The church is hexagonal in shape and a fairly new stone marks the place of a much, much older site of interest to Craft.All in all a very ‘energetic’ site. It looked straight out of a fairy tale.

Stay five nights at Rua D Maria Fernanda, Moto Cardoso. Ferreira do Zezare. Portugal: Separate chalets each for a unique and relaxing experience at this friendly little well-kept holiday complex.

       

DAY TWELVE: SATURDAY 5th APRIL: Convento do Cristo. Convent of Christ. Tomar. Portugal: Once owned by the Knights Templar and built inside the walls of the castle, it took five centuries to build. It is said that within one of the walls lies the tablet of destiny. It was huge and very impressive  and i could not help naming it ‘Templar Headquarters’. The was such a lot to see here, that one could easily spend a whole day just wandering around.

There is a vast history attached to this site which one can read about here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convent_of_Christ_(Tomar)

As we know the Templars were famously persecuted and murdered by orders of the pope and the catholic church, and sadly much Templar blood spilled at this site,  so how ironic it is that the town here (in the here and now) and indeed to, much of the area around is now adorned with Templar memorabilia and gifts. This really does not say much for the human race at all.

So originally it was a 12th century Templar stronghold where Templars lived and carried out their duties. History tells that the order was dissolved in the 14th century and the building is now a catholic convent, but i think one has to read between the lines here. In it’s day it would have been an amazing place, still an amazing place but now a museum and world heritage site and the architecture is truly mind blowing.

The stunning Templar Castle & adjoining round church in Tomor Portugal

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Castelo de Tomar. Tomar. Portugal:  The very place where the Templars lived and waked. See above for details, the Convento do Cristo was built inside these very castle walls.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomar_Castle

Out and about in Tomar, Portugal.

A town adorned with Templar gifts and trinkets yet with a dark hidden history sadly splattered with much Templar blood…

Igreja de Sao Joao Baptista. Church of John the Baptist. Tomar. Portugal: Our last stop of this very interesting day. The church stands which was refurbished in 2022 stands in a square of black and white paving. The previous chapel was founded by the Templars in the 12th century. A true site of past Templar activity, with a touch of magic for good measure. A very profound interaction with a watcher happened here, as ‘he’ appeared from nowhere with knowledge of what we were doing and what we needed to see, as he went ahead and quickly exposed some ‘hidden’ artworks for us – not on general display to the public and for our eyes only  – then, as they have a habit of doing, he just as quickly vanished into thin air.

The area around the church is the centre of the Festa dos Tabuleiros, a pagan festival held in July every four years, in which girls, the colour of their parish, carry trays with bread and flowers on their heads. The festival has similar roots to the Festas do Espirito Santo in the Azores.

Read more here: https://templarportugal.com/en/x/templar-legacy/mother-church-of-sao-joao-batista/

Always time for a nice coffee to round off the experience!

 

 

DAY THIRTEEN: SUNDAY 6TH APRIL:  Torre de Dornes. Castle and Tower. Dornes. Portugal: This was tuning out to be a very wet, rainy day and while the scenery shone in the rain, it was very and slippery underfoot on those very sloppy and inclined cobbled mountain roads! I must admit to struggling with my balance and sadly not being able to make it everywhere today. Built on an ancient Roman tower from 72 BCE, this feat of craftmanship, where the Templars had a stronghold so to defend the area from Muslim attackers. I must admit i did wonder at one point where we were going, as this small mountain road did wind its way seemingly forever upwards, but never the less very worth while once there. A popular place as many  tourists and pilgrim had made the effort, there was a service in place when we arrived so i expect many were there for that.

Views around outside the Tower, up a steep and slippery mountain road.

The Templar Tower of Dornes was built on a Roman fortress or tower. The work was commissioned by a D. Gualdim Pais. Master of the Order of Templar, in the second half of the twelfth century. The structure was then re-modelled, re-inforced and intergrated into the defense system along the River Tagus. It has an unusual plan, as it has five sides. The entrance portal faces north and has a rectangular frame. Inside the tower there are still Templar funerary stelae, and the place has a brick vault with and inscription. In the sixteenth century, after having lost its defensive function, the Torre de Dornes transformed into a bell tower.

 

Capela de Nossa. Senhora do Carmo. Chapel of our Lady of Mount Carmel. Beco. Portugal: A quaint chapel that holds information in relation to the creation of Earth itself. Sadly now closed and it did look quite abandoned, yet a sweet perfumed aroma of roses filled the air, although no roses nearby… It is located in the place of Murfacem, Trafana, Portugal. It is said to be located in a palatial house, a former Carmelite convent, now a residential home and the owners open the doors to the public on a Sunday. Sadly this information is way out of date and this lovely building is very much sinking into disuse, but still a lovely building.

On a lonely and wet rural byway…

Ingreja Matrix de Santo Aleixo. Catholic Church. Beco. Portugal. Founded in 1538 CE, this church underwent renovations in the 17th and 18th centuries. Located in Santo da Restauracao, in the district of Beja, Portugal. It is classified as a national monument and it is said to have superb views of the countryside across all the different rooftops and weather vanes, and i could not argue with that. It stands high on a hilltop dominating the surrounding landscape. The current temple is the second of the same name built on the site, the first building dating from 1626 was razed in the first years  after the Restoration War.

Read more here: https://templarportugal.com/en/x/other-attractions/parish-church-of-beco/

DAY FOURTEEN. MONDAY 7th APRIL: Anta da Vila de Nisa. Nisa. Portugal: A truly amazing place that has stood the test of time. Being 6500 years old with an even older site below it, this ‘Sacrificial’ place is one of a few still in existence. A special place for me, and of a journey via ‘distorted’ time, to a place of connection and a deep profound acknowledgement of a beautiful life, an existence well lived, with deep and beautiful goodbyes between those whom met here on this day, in this time, this place, surrounded by pure love…

The area itself is covered with what look like ancient stones, but are what remains of a vast ancient civilization covering many miles of countryside. Not just echoes of a past once lived but markers in time for all to see. It would have been an amazing civilization one upon a time.

Menhir do Patalou. Alpalhao. Portugal: Ancient stone nestled in the ‘heart of the land’. It is said to bring inner dreams to those whom touch it. It was a challenging journey to find in the heat, the countryside was pretty yet vast and the stone was well hidden away. As it was a very long way off the beaten track and the ground was boggy in places, I walked on my own for a long time in unknown territory to get here, with no smart phone or google maps – just my own instincts, i knew i would find it… The menhir dates back to the 5th millennium BCE and is believed to be the second oldest example of a menhir to be identified in Western Europe. It is on a gentle slope, framed by two small hills and some trees, and one cannot see it until real close up. Read more about it here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menhir_of_Patalou

Anta de Sao Gens. Tolosa. Portugal: The second visit here, now in ‘our time’, to this very special place of sacrifice, now a sacred monument, the energy had changed, still beautiful but now of our current time line… Read more about it here: https://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=23684

DAY FIFTEEN. TUESDAY 8th APRIL Sanctuary or our Lady of Nazereth Nazare. Portugal: A really lovely area, very vibrant with amazing sea views. The so called ‘miracle’ vision of the Virgin Mary is said to have happened here, or was it indeed a UFO sighting and encounter? Whichever you believe, the 12th century Portuguese  knight Dom Fuas Roupinho, detailed the encounter. We went on the ‘Big Wheel’ and enjoyed some amazing views from the very top, the main town square is busy and vibrant with some lovely shops and eateries.

The ‘Big Wheel’ in the town square with views from the top and a little bit of shopping!

The Sanctuary itself is beautiful both inside and out but maybe a tad over whelmimg with all the gold glitziness of large religious buildings, but hidden amongst all the finery were to  be found some very symbolic Craft symbology. The sanctuary itself is a Marian shrine that memorizes the ancient ‘miracle’ mentioned above which was said to have taken place upon a hilltop overlooking Nazare.  According to the legend the sheriff of Porto de Mos (maybe a Templar) was chasing on horseback, a deer up a hilltop on a misty September morning in 1182 (it was said that it was the devil disguised as a deer). When the deer jumped over the edge of the hilltop into the void, his fiery horse was about to follow, but the knight invoked the intervention of the Madonna, who made the horse turn away through supernatural effort and saved the knights life. (see photo below) Subsequently, a chapel ‘A Ermida du Memoria’ was built very near this spot, over a grotto where stood a small statue of a Black Madonna, brought from Nazareth. Near the chapel one can see the horseshoe imprint on the rock.

Read more here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanctuary_of_Our_Lady_of_Nazar%C3%A9

Mira de Alco. Underground caves:. High up in the mountains of Mira de Aire, in the Natural Park of Serra de Aire e Candeeiros, Portugal are these amazing cave networks of which the area is famous for. One goes down into the caves via a vast network of many steps that twist and turn, all very wet an slippery and i did struggle but everyone else seemed to be just fine; it was just me and my vertigo struggling on the wet slippery steps! It was well worth it all though, and in the end i was so glad i did it and what an absolute wonder it was! We were with a guide who told us that the whole area had so many more underground caves yet to be opened to the public and yet to be explored, so the excavations are all ongoing. Thankfully we had a welcome lift up to the surface again! I can’t remember how far underground we were but it was a long, long way!

Photos never do these type of photos justice as it is hard to convey the scale…

 

Back to our apartments for one last and lovely night ready for a long drive in the morning!

 

DAY SIXTEEN: WEDNESDAY 9th APRIL: Leave the lovely Quinta da Cerejeira.

 

Chapel of Bones. (Evora) Capela dos Ossos. Evora. Portugal: An excellent chapel and one of the best known monuments in Evora, decorated with human skulls and bones of the Monks of the past, in the 13th Century. It was considered a Royal Chapel, being in favour with the King. Sadly though the Chapel of Bones itself was shut, whether always shut these days or just at certain times, i do not know but we did make it into the main church next door. I won’t post too much about it here, seeings as we never saw it in person, but more info is here and an interesting poem on mortality to note:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capela_dos_Ossos

 

 

A relaxing day enjoying lovely views from all around and inside the Church of St Francis, with coffee and a stroll around the town. The weather was very hot and we got a real sense of being in Portugal.

 

 

Today we had a very, very long journey driving right down to the most southerly point of Portugal, yet we experienced some very scenic views where the landscape seemed to go on for ever and ever. I have never seen such vastness or emptiness. But it was so hot we experienced a few fires along our route making driving challenging in places. It makes me wonder why my home land of England has become so crowded when there is such vastness and emptiness elsewhere on the planet. Obviously the UK must be too good to be true with it’s pavements paved with all that gold!

 

Stay at Manta. Rota, Portugal: On the southern coast which sounds really lovely, but just here for a good rest and to catch up on some sleep, and to be honest this part of Portugal seemed a bit like ‘Clacton on Sea’! The accommodation was lovely though, clean and fresh and spacious.

This second week had been an amazingly busy week with lots of travel. We visited some stunning sites and beautiful places and i took lots of amazing photos. What ever one thinks of religion, it has provided us with some incredible buildings and glimpses into our past.

 

“The Templar and Craft teachings on life changes everything that one thought they knew and with it ones perception on life and this so called ‘reality’ we are all trapped in. Nothing is ever what it seems and if the Quests have taught me anything it is this very fact. On this and our previous quest to the area, we have popped in and out of the ‘el Camino trail’ but the meanings of the trail go much deeper than commonly known (or told of ) and from way, way back in time beyond this modern day pilgrim trail. The truth and the sacred reason for the trail lies hidden withing the landscape, within the hills, the mountains, and the valleys and within the Craft teachings of the Templars themselves and possibly why they were in the area and why so much of the area is Templar related. The truth is in the landscape of time itself; from beyond time in fact and from beyond modern-day human reason and understanding. Just one important reason why it is such a joy to be on this path – it teaches what really is, rather that what we are told it is…”

 

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A Yearning of Home….

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May 9, 2025
I yearn to go back to the shores of time where dreams seemed real and life was mine.
Where time’s mirror cracked and i walked through, giving new thoughts to all i knew.
A perfume that hung in the air like a spell, where a timeless shore kissed a holy well.
A echo in time of a vast ancient land with tears of the dead falling soft on the ground.
A message through time from a land of no more, just the soft gentle waters caressing the shore.
A land we all know but few rarely see with whisperings of home only to me.
I caught a glimpse of reality on that day of days, a truth that forever has stayed and stayed.

‘The Keeper of Scrolls’
9th May 2025
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THE NORDIC CALL: WEEK FOUR

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March 28, 2024

“Our last day here in gorgeous Iceland where the magic truly happened, where Craft came alive.

Everything, especially in Craft, is a moment in time, is a ‘perfect point’ in time, especially for each student. To stand still within time is something that is never sought in Craft as a student. Within the vibrations and journey of the life of a Craft, we all continue as students to evolve upon this earthly plain.

It will always be truth for me, my only way, my only path, whatever the year or time of day. One road, one route, one truth. Each quest is a journey of truth in itself,  for me and for my personal evolement in truth”.

DAY TWENTY TWO:

TUESDAY 14TH NOVEMBER: EGLISSTADIR AND SURROUNDING AREA: We had a well earned rest and a peaceful night after the drama of the mountains. We are staying near Eglisstadir, the largest town in East Iceland with 2500 population and established in 1850 CE. So time for a nice wander around the town and area before our journey home. The town is spacious and well laid out and all fairly modern.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egilssta%C3%B0ir

 

 

DAY TWENTY THREE:

WEDNESDAY 15TH NOVEMBER: LEAVE FINNSTDIR: We were traveling today to Seydisfjordur to board the Smyril Line ferry to Hirtshals and once again enjoying two luxury cabins again with stunning scenic views of the ocean. But our adventures were not over yet! We left early enough for what should have been a forty five minute drive across the mountains to the ferry port, the day was bright and the sun was shinning and we were in high spirits. However things and the weather took a dramatic turn for the worse. As we drove only slightly up into the mountains, the weather rapidly changed. The snow clouds came down and the roads changed from drivible to undrivible in about five minutes. The only way to the port was up and over the mountain tops, and we were struggling as the car ground to an ominous stop on the slippery road up over the mountain. Karl made the decision to stop and put the ice-grip, snow pads on the car wheels, not easy on an already icy road with no footing and other vehicles coming each way, also trying to pass, but he did it, and we struggled onward with visibility at an all time low – in fact it was non-existant! Everywhere one looked it was white on all sides, on a steep mountain pass with no road barriers. One can not begin to imagine how weather conditions can change so rapidly on a mountain pass. But thanks to Karl and the snow shoes we were able to keep going little by little. It was challenging and worrying but i had every faith in Karl and his driving. When we eventually started to descend from that mountain and could see the port below with the ferry waiting – never, ever in all my life, was i so pleased to see this sight.  Coming down down from those mountain storms in Iceland, where one could not even see off the edge of the mountain, it was such a relief! No visibility, no road markings, no barriers! We only made it because Karl put those ‘snow shoes’ on the front tyres of the car! This then, this ferry was the best ever sight on the planet! but what a wise decision on Karl’s part to leave Hofsos tow days early!

Driving up into the mountains to catch the ferry home (no photos on the mountains as no visibility)

 

DAY TWENTYFOUR:

THURSDAY 16TH NOVEMBER: ON BOARD FERRY.  Once again as we sailed through the Faroe Isles, at barely dawn, the views were stunning, and i had not been seasick this time.

 

DAY TWENTYFIVE:

FRIDAY 17TH NOVEMBER: ON BOARD THE FERRY STILL.

 

DAY TWENTYSIX: 

SATURDAY 18TH NOVEMBER: ARRIVE AT HIRTSHALS IN DENMARK: We made it safely back to Denmark after all our adventures. A day of driving, straight through to Germany to stay two nights at Gnarrenburg.

 

DAY TWENTYSEVEN:

SUNDAY 19TH NOVEMBER: REST DAY: VISIT KARLSHOFEN: A little day of relaxation, a wander around, a coffee and taking it easy.

 

A war memorial near to where we were staying

 

The pretty little town of Karlshofen, near to where we were staying in Germany and ideal for a relaxing wander.

 

DAY TWENTEIGHT:

MONDAY 20TH NOVEMBER: BOARD THE STENA LINE FERRY:  So after all the drama, all the magic and all the wonder of Iceland we we actually boarding the ferry from the ‘Hook of Holland’ to Harwich UK!  Then home to good old England!  But what an amazing adventure we had, had and one that neither of us will ever forget. Iceland will always be in our hearts…

The ferry was a bit wet, but it was back to reality!

..and we met these two character, who say goodbye!

 

The Bloodline Family/Grail Links:

  • Princess Groa Thorsteindottir (32nd x GGM)  Neville Linked.  873–914 Birth 873. Hvammur, Iceland.  Death 914.  Larvik, Vestfold, Norway.
  • Provincial Ruler Duncan (Dungad) Of Caithness (32 x GGF)  Neville Linked. 871–910 Birth 871, Wick, Caithness, Scotland.  Death 910. Wick, Caithness, Scotland.
  • Olafsson Thorstein (33 x GGF)  Neville Linked. 858–888 Birth 858. Dublin, Dublin,  Ireland.  Death 888. Hvammur, Iceland.
  • Thurid Eyvindsdatter (33 x GGM)  Neville Linked  847–935. Birth 847.  Sogn og Fjordane, Norway Death 935.  Hvammur, Iceland.

 

“And so we left Iceland, that island of magnetics, of wonder and of tales to behold. We had so many adventures and some hairy experiences too that i can report on now i am home. Nothing ever stays the same for long and many changes manifested while we were there…  It is a truly beautiful land and I loved it’s wildness and uncompromising nature, i loved the sunrises and sunsets, i loved the energies there, the oceans and volcanoes.”

 

I stared reality in it’s face.

I saw as if i was seeing for the first time.

I could see that which had never been told.

I saw what had never been shared.

Within me they shall reside

Until i am reality no more….

 

Karl’s Vid: Quest Review One

Karl’s Vid: Quest Review Three

Karl’s Vid: Quest Review Four

Karl’s Vid: Quest Review Four

 

‘The Keeper of Scrolls/Guardian of the Grail’

‘moon.willow@ntlworld.com’

March 2024

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QUEST 37: ‘SOLID ROOTS’ WEEK FOUR

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February 13, 2024

“So here we are, on the last week of this incredible quest where we have traveled through some amazing countries and had some wonderful and eye opening experiences. We traveled though ‘time and space’ where not everything was as it seemed…

The photos above are of a very scenic pit stop and ‘comfort break’ where we stopped awhile to stretch our legs, on the way through to Germany. Even on a long journey and a tight schedule there is always time to stop and admire the beautiful scenery….

Oh and there’s me through the tinted windows on the ferry deck!”

WEEK FOUR:

6TH JUNE: DAY TWENTYTWO: So today we were up and ready to board the ferry from Kristiansand to take us across to the other side of Norway, thus avoiding the very long road trip around the water. We embarked after nearly four hours, all ready for our long road trip back into Germany for a three night stay.

7TH JUNE: DAY TWENTYTHREE: A very well-earned rest day!

8TH JUNE: DAY TWENTYFOUR: St John’s Church. Schleswig-Holstein. Meldorf. Germany: Initial cathedral building built from 818-826.  Once the place of the Risings, still holding great energy today.

The old town square just outside the church was very attractive with some unusual historic items displayed, some nice shops and cafes too, so well worth a look, a stroll and a coffee.

VICELIN KIRCHE: NEUMUNSTER: Vicelinus was born in Hamelin around 1066. Orphaned at an early age, he was raised by his uncle Ludolf, a priest in a neighboring village. He secretly left for Paderborn, where he enjoyed the home and instructions of Hartmann and soon surpassed his companions and assisted in the management of the cathedral school. (Later a Bishop) While we were inside a local musician was playing some beautiful flute music.

The church was decorated in pastel colors inside and with some interesting symbolism. There was a big display of artwork inside, i think it was an exhibition, but as i can’t read the language it’s hard to tell.  I may create another separate page for all the artworks viewed on this quest, rather that use the actual quest pages up – so keep a look out for it!

 

9TH JUNE: DAY 25: We are always sad to leave Germany for many good reasons and today was no exception. We bade farewell to embark upon a journey of over four hours into the Netherlands with little breaks along the way and we arrived safe and sound for a three night stay in a kind of rural ‘community’ of sorts.

‘The Old and the New!’

On our way to the church we stopped in a seaside town that was very much updating it’s image into a modern resort, it was in an ideal spot. Photos of windmills too with a relaxing view from our patio!

 

10th JUNE: DAY TWENTYSIX: SINT BONIFATIUSKERK (THE SAINT BONIFACE CHURCH): The Boniface church is a late Gothic hall/Roman Catholic church with three naves, in Medemblik, Netherlands, dedicated to Saint Bonifatius (ca 672-754), who was an English Benedictine monk known for converting pagan peoples in present-day Germany and the Netherlands. Construction started in 1404, but the church burned down twice. In 1555, the rebuilding of the church began and in order to pay for it King Phillip 11 granted tax relief for a period of ten years.  Sadly the church was mostly closed, just a small side chapel was opened, probably the Lady Chapel, but it was very lacking in energy. To be honest i am a little confused as the info board in the Lady Chapel stated ‘Sint Martinuskkirk’, so a bit unsure, on looking back, of where i was on this occasion, as they are two different places, but i am sure that wherever we were we were at the right place! As for the town itself, it was rather lovely, a nice spot to spend a few hours browsing and enjoying a coffee and the very lovely weather.

 

After the church a very interesting visit to a local, working windmill with it’s own restaurant on site. Not planned or part of the Quest but very interesting indeed, and we were not likely to have chance of this experience again.Then a wander around this delightful town, so a great day out, despite the heat!

The last and i believe the most significant church awaited us on Quest 37, but first a drive across which was really sea, reclaimed land in fact across a wide old ocean. If you look at the ‘sat nav’ you can see we are actually surrounded by ocean – so what an incredible piece of engineering work that was!

   

11TH JUNE: DAY TWENTYSEVEN: SINT-CATHARINA KERK. NETHERLANDS: The final church visit on this Quest, and really making the most of it to embrace this special place. Built in 1871, so to secure the valued ‘artifact’ of 1823 AD. In today’s world the artifact has been safely moved, yet it is said that the energy residue still remains. ‘Memento Mori’ is written under the skull and crossbones at the entrance to the church, a phrase connected to many paths and very much connected to the Templars, with many signs and symbols for those whom know to see. Interestingly the church is in the middle of nowhere hidden behind trees and countryside with not a building in sight, but even so we had company of an ‘unusual’ kind while we were there of both the mundane and metaphysical…

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memento_mori

FISHERMAN’S MONUMENT: WIERUM: Strategically placed in this lovely scenic place of discovery. The memorial is a very poignant work of art representing all the local lives lost at sea. It is placed halfway up the steps of the sea dyke, between the land and the sea, to represent the 32 dead from the area. It appeared to be made out of anchors and other sea-fairing items. I am unsure though if they are reclaimed items or if the artists constructed the monument anew. But it is a very thought provoking work, never the less. It was a lovely area, very peaceful but very hot though and the sea was way, way out, so too hot really to wander down to the beach, and relaxing shade was gratefully sought.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wierum

12TH JUNE:  DAY TWENTYEIGHT: So a very fond farewell to these wonderful places of Craft significance, the churches, the cathedrals, the sacred sites, the oceans and rivers, the beautiful scenery and the memories to cherish that will take us forward into the next exciting chapter….

To put things into perspective Karl’s videos are always very interesting and enlightening:

Karl’s video for a very interesting ’round up’ of this quest

Karl’s final Quest 37 ’round up’ – a ‘must’ to watch!

Memento mori
“Imagine this….
A church in the middle of nowhere, hidden by trees.
Skulls and crossbows at the entrance.
An old flight of steps in the far corner of the graveyard.
Secrets hidden.
Templar traces.
Physical and metaphysical entwined.
Do you go in or run?
Or do you take just one moment of time
To capture a ‘secret’
And over oceans take it…?”

 

The answer my friends maybe on our next Quest to Iceland….

 

The Family Bloodline/Grail Connections of Quest 37:

  • Princess Groa Thorsteindottir (32 x GGM) Neville Linked. Birth 873 Hvammur Iceland. Death 914 Larvik Vestfold Norway.
  • Provincial Ruler Duncan (Dungad) of Caithness (32 x GGF) Neville Linked. Birth 871 Wick Caithness Scotland. Death 910 Wick Caithness Scotland.
  • Olafsson Thorstein (33 x GGF) Birth 858 Dublin Ireland. Death 888 Hvammur Iceland.
  • Thurid Eyvindsdatter (33 x GGM) Birth 847  Sogn og Fjordane Norway. Death 935 Hvammur, Iceland.
  • Olof ‘the white’ King of Ireland (34 x GGF) Birth 840 Dublin. Ireland. Death 871 Dublin Ireland.
  • Aud (Unn) ‘Deep minded’ Queen of Dublin Ketilsdatter (34 x GGM) Birth 834 Telemark Norway. Death 900 Hvammur, Iceland.
  • Ketill Bjornsson (35 x GGF) Birth 812 Telemark Norway. Death 880 Caithness Scotland.
  • Ingveld Ketilsdatter (35 x GGM) S L I T E K. Birth 806 Telemark Norway. Death 849 Telemark, Norway.
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‘The Keeper of Scrolls/Guardian of the Grail’
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February 13th 2024

 

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QUEST 37: ‘SOLID ROOTS’ WEEK ONE:

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January 22, 2024

So here we go once again! Quest 37 into Sweden and Norway via road & ferry with many adventures ahead!

 “Like all the Quests we venture on, it often takes time for it all to sink in once back at home and time needs to pass to know what has really stuck with me. I do remember the heat and trying to constantly dodge it, but it was unusually hot for the time of year. I remember the hours and hours of traveling, the expansive views from the car and never really knowing where i was, which was half the fun! I remember the vast green fields, the beautiful crystal clear waters, and the never ending forests. I remember the little white-washed churches sitting pretty in their manicures graveyards, all lovingly cared for, although we very rarely saw anyone around and ‘those’ we did see were really keeping an eye on us…“

 

Before we start…..  Let Janis give you a taster of the Quest ahead!

 

DAY ONE & TWO:

QUEST 37: We stayed the night last night in sunny Clacton-on-Sea, in an old Victorian property, less than a minute from the sea. So to be all ready to board the early morning ferry to the Hook of Holland. The crossing was good and we were able to have a sleep in the cabins on board. We arrived in Germany, after a long but on the whole very calm journey across the North Sea, and through the Netherlands into Germany. After a late start in the morning for a good recharge, we visited our first church of this quest. We were staying at Werlte in Lower Saxony, a quiet area of Germany, for a couple of nights.

Werlte, a pretty & peaceful area of Saxony where we stayed for a couple of nights

DAY THREE:
St Bartholomaus Church. Oldenburg: Our main focus of interest today is St Bartholomaus Church, a Evangelical Lutheran church just a short drive from where we were staying. Interestingly we happened to be here on the German Ascension Day, where it seems almost everywhere is closed for this ‘religious holiday’ and all is very silent…
The church here has good energies and dates back to the 7th century, it is said that a ‘jewel’ is hidden within the walls of the church, and in the area in general (from a Craft aspect) some say that there is a little known, yet significant void, and further research may be suggested. Anyone interested in Templarism and our quests will pick up on some good clues here, the ‘picture’ on the wall was certainly of interest, within it’s distinctive and symbolic setting. We were certainly not alone here on this occasion, as is often the ‘norm’ on our quests, for ‘those whom see and observe’ are often not very far away. Maybe on this occasion the older  lady with a walking frame was more than she seemed and was most certainly keeping a ‘watch’ on us…  We had a rather nice stroll around the adjacent area too.

St Bartholomaus Church. Oldenburg: Lovely energies with some beautiful symbolic artworks and even ‘someone’ to watch over us….

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evangelical_Lutheran_Church_in_Oldenburg

Let Karl show you more of this church!

So on day four into five we bade our farewells to Germany this morning, to embark upon a very long days drive into the north of Denmark. The weather was gorgeous but the scenery, although lovely was a far cry from those scenic mountains of Spain we so enjoyed. There was a lot of construction work going on along the way and i dozed a lot! We arrived in Saeby in Denmark, to spend the night in a very upmarket motel, all very clean with all one would need to spend the night. So in the morning, it’s up early again and on the road to catch our ferry into Sweden. It will be another very long day, but once there we will stay for well over a couple of weeks with lots to see and do…

Into Sweden via Denmark: Construction, motorways, sleep and ‘bikers’ like us waiting for the ferry….

We boarded the ferry into Norway, at Hirtshals to Kristiansand, which was lovely with comfort class seats and of course espresso to delight the senses! We finally arrived at our lovely destination in Gustavsfors, Sweden for a seventeen night stay, after a very long journey. Our new home seemed to be a delightful lodge/chalet set in a lovely wooded area with a lake view, with day six being a well-earned rest day!

Sweden, a new land full of new experiences and amazing surprises that await, with many views along the way…

DAY SEVEN: 
Karlanda Kyrka: (Karlanda Church)  The original medieval church was dated 1480, and many parts of that original building were used in the building of Karlanda here in 1776. Sadly the church was closed today as many of the beautifully looked after churches here in Scandinavia were, but the energies were very peaceful and the grounds or graveyard kept immaculate, as was the whole area. There were some significant items in the church, but not to be seen today…
 Karlanda Kyrka: beautifully kept with stunning views all around
  • The bloodline connection is:  Princess Groa Thorsteindottir – Karl’s 32nd x GGM 873 – 914 (whom we will ‘see’ more of in Iceland on our next quest)

Askim Church. Norway: Timber church constructed in 1877. Some items from the earlier church remain. The medieval stone church on the same site was demolished in 1876 and also many of the old items were destroyed in a fire in 1690. Although the church was closed when we arrived, Karl managed to track down the church warden in the nearby admin/reception building, whom very kindly unlocked the church for us! Some lovely significant symbols inside, especially when one studies in detail the two large windows. A very peaceful energy inside too.

A beautiful church both inside and out….

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Askim

Upon these stunning windows are to be seen many Craft/Templar connections

 

Let Karl take you round…

  • The bloodline connection is:  Princess Groa Thorsteindottir – Karl’s 32nd x GGM 873 – 914 (whom we will ‘see’ more of in Iceland on our next quest)
Rakkestad Church. Norway: A Medieval stone church dedicated to the Virgin Mary, in a lovely peaceful and well looked after setting. Dating from 1200AD and renovated in 1875. A clock in the tower is all that remains of the medieval fittings, but sadly we could not get in to see as the church was closed. The altar piece is from 1696 and the baptismal font and the pulpit from 1700, both have been preserved, but all others replaced in 1875, sadly we shall never know, so another case of looking on the internet for photos. Good energies and a peaceful feel though with a pretty chapel nearby too…

“So week one has been achieved and enjoyed with much to take on board with a rose an ‘angel’ from Germany…”

 

 

 

‘The Keeper of Scrolls/Guardian of the Grail’

AKA moon.willow@ntlworld.com

January 2024

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QUEST 35: HOMEWARD BOUND (The Neville/Clarke Line)

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March 3, 2023

St Materianna’s Three Ladys

“So off we went on Quest 35 to Wales and the West Country. It is always a great pleasure to travel through these very special lands in search of our (Craft) history and to be able to join up more dots and allow the pieces of this real-life puzzle to fall into place. As always we experienced ‘watchful’ eyes looking over us and ‘time and space’ dancing round us. Again i am streamlining my write-ups in order to catch up – but more can be added over time, either here or as seperate posts. I am not including links this time as good info and webpages are not easy to find, but be asured all the relevant info is here and if folks are interested, anyone can do a web search”.

Day one: Wednesday 31st August 2022:

  • St Edward the Confessor Church: 6 Church Street. Leek: Restored in 1839 AD. The original Norman church burnt down in 1297 AD. We were not alone on this occasion, for as has happened on numerous past quests a Watcher, whom turned up out of nowhere, sat in the church keeping a watchful eye on us. Ancestry line: Lord Robert De Neville 1240 AD born Raby Castle (20xGGF)

Grail Quest Video Link: Craft information and symbolism explained:

St Edward the Confessor Church. Leek

A four night stay at Evenjobb. Wales

Day two: Thursday 1st September 2022:

  • St Davids Church: Heyope Road. Heyope. Knighton: A previous site of St Marys Church in 1462, which was flood damaged, thus St Davids was built in 1844 AD. Ancestry line: Lord Edward Neville 1471 AD born Raby Castle. Died 18th Oct 1476 Priory Church. Abergavenny (13xGGF) (Was at this church in 1451, prior to flood that damaged the church)
  • Knighton Museum: 1 Broad Street. Knighton: A map in the museum that was donated holds a firm clue to the Grail itself.
  • St Edwards Church: Church Road. St Edwards Close. Knighton: The church tower is of Medieval origin from 1366/1368 AD. The restoration is from 1752 AD, and further in 1877 AD. “The centre of the Earth. Holding the secrets of Atlantis Itself”.  A peaceful energy here. Ancestry line: Lord Edward Neville 1471 AD born Abbergavenny. A direct connection to Lord Robert De Neville 1172-1248. 78 years. Raby Castle. A connection to the area and knowledge. The start of the Neville surname in respect of May 1254, who took her mothers surname upon her death.
  • St Mary Magdalene Church: Bleddfa. Beacon Hill. Radnor: ‘The Place of the Wolf‘. Bleddfa means ‘the abode of wolves’, and wolves were still to be found in Radnor Forest until Tudor times. The church dates from the early 13th century and latter part also. The wooden bellcote dates from 1711, and the south porch is 15th century. For many years a mysterious mound at the west end of the church was thought to be a prehistoric burial chamber, but when it was excavated in the 1960s it was discovered to be the base of a substantial stone tower to the church. Excavations showed that the tower had been burned down, assumed to have happened during the revolt of Welsh patriot Owain Glyndwr in the 15th century. A connection here to royalty too, but maybe not in a way expected…  A Keystone Church: not all is as it seems….
  • Arthurs Stone: Dorstone. Hereford: A Neolithic tomb dating to 3700 BC. A place so great in its time that many came to worship here, but now at the side of a small road. Two knights fought here during the War of the Roses (1455-1487) Knight Turberville was killed here. Ancestry line: Barron George Neville: 1440 AD born Abergavenny. It has been suggested that Lord Edward Neville 1417-1476 (16xGGF) Ist Lord of Abergavenny fought  Knight Turberville.

Grail Quest Video Link: Craft information and symbolism explained:

St Edwards Church. Knighton

Day three: Friday 2nd September 2022:

  • St John the Baptist Church: Stokesay. Craven Arms: The original chapel was buit in 1150 AD, as a chapel for the castle. Restored in 1654 AD, with past Norman features visable. Ancestry line: Earl Gospatrick Mac Maldred 1042 AD born Bamburgh. Northumbria (25xGGF) Area connection to Lord Maldred Fitz Dolfin born Raby Castle 1157 AD-1183 AD
  • Land of the Lost Content: The Old Market Hall. Market St. Craven Arms: Museum of collectables from throughout time. A point of interest.
  • Hopton Castle: Craven Arms: “In Hopton’s mound one can truly see, a sight of sights for eternity” A peaceful site with lovely energies, but with ‘pockets’ of time standing still or of being of ‘no-time’, further still a link lay here with the Mark of ‘Eternity’.  Ancestry line: Lord Uchtred Fitz Maldred 1075 born Raby Castle. (24xGGF)
  • Clun Castle: Newport Street. Clun. Craven Arms: A Norman Castle established by a Norman Lord in 1033 AD, as ‘odd’ as that may sound. Ancestry line: Lord Uchtred Fitz Maldred 1075 born Raby Castle (24xGGF) Area connection to Knight Tescelin (Clarke) born 1040-1085 AD in Dijon France. As we have visited this castle previously, and it was  arather long walk over rough terrain, we declined on this occasion.

Grail Quest Video Link: Craft information and symbolism explained:

St John the Baptist Church. Stokesey

Day four: Saturday 3rd September 2022:

  • St Laurences Church:  2 College Street. Ludlow: Built in 1056 AD when the Normans founded Ludlow itself in the late 11th century. A large and bustling church which seemed very popular as a tourist atrraction. Ancestry line: Lord Edward Neville 1471 AD born Abergavenny (13xGGF)
  • Ludlow Market: Historic market town and a point of interest.

Day five: Sunday 4th September 2022:

  • Holy Trinity Church: Watermoor Road. Cirencester: Built in 1872 AD on a much older site that is said to be the gateway to the ‘Middle-Land’. Contains some very significant and important artwork within… Ancestry line:Lieutenant Ralph Neville 1832 AD born Lewes Sussex. (3xGGF) A Keystone Church: The Grail was said to have been here from 49 AD-78 AD, for 29 years.

Grail Quest Video Link: Craft information and symbolism explained:

Holy Trinity Church. Cirencester

A four night stay at Otter Rise near Honiton

Day six: Monday 5th September 2022:

  • St Benedicts Church: Benedict Street. Glastonbury: Built in 1363 AD replacing an 11th century Norman chapel, originally dedicated to St. Benigows, a great freind of St. Patrick. Ancestry line: Lord John Neville 1337 AD born Raby Castle (17x GGF) A Keystone Church: The Grail was here from 37 AD-49 AD for 12 years.
  • Glastonbury Abbey & King Arthur’s Tomb: Magdalene Street. Glastonbury: Built 765 AD, a fire occurred in 1184 AD, rebuilt in 1269 AD. Ancestry line: John Clarke 1746 AD born Farway Devon (5xGGF). Also a connection to Lancelot Desposyni born 520 AD in Bretayne France.
  • Chalice Well: Chilkwell Street. Glastonbury: A place of spirituality and peace for more than 2000 years. Lovely energies and a true sanctuary in time. Ancestry line: John Clarke 1746 AD born Farway Devon (5xGGF)

Day seven: Tuesday 6th September 2022:

  • Church of St Decuman: Brenden Road. Watchet: the chancel was built in 1263 AD, with ‘add-ons’ in 1497 AD. It is said that a ‘Watcher’ once revealed himself at this place. Ancestry line: Sir Thomas Woodchurch 1216 AD born Woodchurch Kent (23xGGF)
  • Barrow Mump and St Michael’s Church: Barrow Bridge. Taunton: A medieval church on top of Barrow Mump and seen for miles around, built 1439 AD, also known as St Michael’s Borough. “A place of great spirituality and the gate to all knowledge”. Wonderful views across the surrounding countryside if one is up for the challenge of the climb – as i certainly was! It is a scheduled monument and a grade two listed building; the church ruin on top. Although there is some evidence of Roman visitation, the first fortification of the site was the construction of a Norman motte. It hs been called King Alfred’s Fort, however there is no proof of use by King Alfred the Great. Ancestry line: Sir Thomas Woodchurch 1216 AD born Woodchurch Kent (23xGGF)
  • All Saints Church: The Hill. Langport: Of 12th century origins and rebuilt in the 15th century. The East window is of Medieval glass still. The ghost of a monk is said to ‘roam’ the church and grounds shouting prayer to ward off the evil spririts.
  • The Hanging Chapel: The Hill. Langport: A 13th century archway or gateway that spans the road, built in 1229 AD. Previously known as Chantry Chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It became a masonic hall in 1891 and is currently leased to Portcullis Freemasons Lodge, by the town council.

Grail Quest Video Link: Craft information and symbolism explained:

St Decuman Church. Watchet

Day eight: Wednesday 7th September 2022:

  • Boscastle: Like Tintagel, a lot less energy now than ever once was, for many reasons known to Craft. But still a nice experience to wander around this pretty town.
  • King Arthurs Great Halls: Fore Street. Tintagel: A magificant building which has become a popular tourist attraction due to the ‘King Arthur’ legends, and still used by the Freemasons. A sacred underground spring flows onto the nearby land which is sadly not accesable – we did ask! But the experience is well worth a look…
  • St Materiana’s Church: Tintagel: A beautiful church, both magical and inspirational, that stands alone on the cliff top and a church close to both our hearts. The first church here was built in the 6th century, the present one in th 12th century. This would be my third visit, a profound and spiritual place with meanings in time that belong to me and my connection to our lady Mary Magdalene… Ancestry line: Barron Christopher Neville 1587 AD born Birling Kent (10xGGF)

One conclusion and obervation i can take from Quest 35 would be the prolification of Craft animal symbolism in evidence, especially the wolfe, the eagle and the serpent or dragon, in particular the serpent which seemed to appear in almost every church, it is as if there was a message there somewhere…. Here are a selection.

The Serpents of Quest 35

 

‘The Keeper of Scrolls’

Published March 2023

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