THE MIDKNIGHT GARDEN: Home to The Serpent Priesthood & Knights of the Red Order.

We drove across the spectacular Icelandic landscape with it’s well hidden secrets of a much older and grander kingdom. The views on the journey were stunning!

Breiðamerkursandur Diamond Beach: Þjóðvegur. Iceland: A black sand beach with small scattered floating icebergs. Officially known as Breiðamerkursandur or Fellsfjara, this striking black volcanic sand beach in southern Iceland is where spectacular glistening sky blue chunks of ancient glacial ice wash ashore. The visit here was truly one of the highlights of this Quest. A very popular tourist destination with lots of coaches and vehicles arriving, but we were still able to capture some wonderful shots. The icebergs are a true blue in colour and reminiscent of other ‘marvels’ we have discovered on our travels. An amazing site to see, so beautiful and serene to behold and sharing Karl’s words “Stunning to see  ‘sky ice’ in the waters which makes one realize how truth can set you free”. 

Then up and over the mountain top again where we experienced quite sever weather, driving on some very steep and precarious roads with nothing between us and a huge drop over the mountainside. We followed another vehicle for much of the way up and over. It was comforting to know that we were not the only mad people on that very scary road – well until they came to an abrupt stop in front of us! Even taking photos here on this very bumpy road was difficult and i had a job simply holding the camera! But we plowed up and over and made it to our next nightly stay before the ferry home.

DAY TWENTY FOUR: Friday 8th May 2026:  At sea!

DAY TWENTY FIVE: Saturday 9th May 2026:  At sea!

When we stopped at the Faroe Islands we were treated to these beautiful rainbows! The stop here was much longer than expected due to an unexpected delay but the captain assured all passengers that he would get us to our destination on time and amazingly he did! He must have flown over that ocean by cover of the midnight shadows, and in no time at all it was ‘Ahoy! Dry land!”

DAY 26TH: SUNDAY MAY 10th: Arrive at Hirtshalls, then a straight foward, if not long drive into Germany to stay at Hübsches Haus: Emden. Germany for three nights:

DAY TWENTY SEVEN: Monday 11th May 2026: Upstalsboom Pyramid Monument. Aurich. Germany: A pyramid monument erected at the very place where the past met the future. This historic stone pyramid monument was built in 1833 in the district of  Rahe near Aurich, it symbolizes the medieval ‘Frisian Freedom’. It was built on an old burial mound that dates back to the 8th or 9th century. It is set in a very peaceful and pretty woodland with walks around it. There were ‘energies’ around, nothing unusual for being on a quest. It is a lovely place to visit, there were ‘guardians’ in the woods there too..

Chapelle Sainte-Godeleine. Saint Godeline or Godelieve: is a famous pilgrimage chapel located in the picturesque commune of Wierre-Effroy, in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. Built in 1782 and later reconstructed in 1829, the chapel is dedicated to Saint Godelieve, an 11th-century noblewoman who, according to local tradition, was born in Wierre-Effroy. The chapel is globally renowned for a natural spring that flows directly inside the building. Local lore and religious traditions draw over 100,000 pilgrims annually for two main reasons: Healing of Eye Conditions: Legend states that Saint Godelieve planted her distaff (spinning tool) into the ground, causing the spring to burst forth. The water is heavily sought after by visitors hoping to heal eye and ear illnesses. Marital Harmony: Couples frequently visit to light candles and pray to restore peace, love, and harmony in troubled relationships. The “Loques” Tradition: It is famously known as a chapelle à loques (rag chapel). Pilgrims hang small personal belongings, pieces of cloth, or jewellery on the altar’s iron gates in hopes of having their prayers answered or to show gratitude.