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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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QUEST 41: ‘REPEATING HISTORY-THE CLARKE LINE’: WEEK THREE:

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December 3, 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 awaits us  – read below for part two!

 

DAY TWELVE: SUNDAY 5th OCTOBER 2025: Church of St Stanislaus. Skierniewice. Poland: This church has a direct connection to the ‘Desposyni’, the grounds on which the church lays has been the place of the entrance, among a few upon the Earth. When we arrived we were greeted with the strangest of sights, the congregation, for it was a Sunday, were scattered outside, almost awaiting to be allowed into the church. I realized that due to the church being so small, the service continued outside in the grounds, even so it still felt very much like a sign of control by both church and priest. The Church of St. Stanislaus isa historic Baroque temple built in 1720, founded by Archbishop Stanislav Szembek. It is known for its historical and cultural significance to the city and has undergone various restorations to preserve its structure and traditions. The folks and the energies there were a tad solemn, rightly or wrongly, but pleased to have been to this Sacred place. We got quite a few weird looks from folks attending, but never the less continues to take our photos of the church and grave yard, both of which did look very pretty decked out in their autumn attire.

 

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Muzeum Historyczne: Skierniewic. Jana Olszewskiego: Many interesting items here and of course a Craft connection too. Some great items from WW2 and some amazing artworks throughout, including some very demonic voodoo masks and artifacts from ancient Sumeria too. The chap on reception was very chatty and friendly too!

 

Time for a wander in the town and a delicous pizza to boot!

 

Such a pretty well-laid out town square with shops and eateries all around, looking amazing in the sunshine. We had a wonderful wood-fire sough dough pizza, then a wander around the town square with it’s pretty dancing fountains. It was Sunday and most of the shops were shut, but we managed to gather a few general groceries.

 

Always time for a lovely espresso and a delicious pizza – followed by a walk around this lovely area!

 

 

DAY THIRTEEN: MONDAY 6th OCTOBER: REST DAY: A lovely rest day – time to catch up on sleep before leaving Makow, Poland to journey to pastures new in the morning!

 

DAY FOURTEEN: TUESDAY 7th OCTOBER 2025: Memorial and Museum Auschwitz. Oświęcim. Poland: Of course over the years i have read and seen so much about this place, it did seem very surreal being there and i was unsure about what to expect. Obviously there was a Craft connection but i was still very unsure. The car park there cost the earth and the security team at the entrance were ‘jobsworths’. Apparently one needed to get tickets at the ‘other’ site which we had no reason to visit, so we could not get beyond the barriers, of both human and physical making – such is the way of the world these days – sadly all of tickets, barriers and money. The site was great for the ‘energies’ there though and Karl got some good material for his new book and some well made gifts from the shops there. I was amazed at how many coach loads were there, must have been at least fifty. Still we did what needed to be done, as in all our quest it is not about the actual physical site at all. I tried to take photos through the barbed wire that conveyed the history and feel of the past…..

 

 

Stay for two nights at Domek na Szlacheckiej. Graboszyce. Poland.

 

DAY FIFTEEN: WEDNESDAY 8th OCTOBER 2025: Tyniec Benedictine Abbey. Poland: The Abbey which is set high up on a huge cliff with magnificent views, is said to be the oldest Monastry in Poland, with records from 1044 CE. It is not known when exactly the Benedictine abbey was founded. King Casimir the Restorer is speculated to have re-established the Abbey in 1040 during his rebuilding of the newly established Kingdom of Poland, after a Pagan rebellion and a disastrous raid of Duke Bretislaus 1 (1039). There was some fantastic symbology at the Abbey, and Karl wrote on his  youtube page that it was great to see a Royal Mark in use at such a fine place. We stayed for coffee in the little abbey cafe, bought some lovely gifts and enjoyed the amazing views. The abbey was very beautiful inside and out, but sadly it had it’s own little ‘jobsworth’ there too, who seemed determined to stop me being near the altar and taking photos!

 

https://krakow.travel/en/380-krakow-benedictine-abbey-in-tyniec

 

 

DAY SIXTEEN: THURSDAY  9th OCTOBER 2025: Orava Castle. Oravský Podzámok.  Slovakia: Today we left Poland behind and journeyed though into Slovakia, enjoying the changing scenery and beautiful buildings, which in this part of the world had a very Russian feel about them. On a personal level i did find the ‘energies’ in Poland quite ‘chaotic’, but never the less we did see some beautiful places while we were there and today it was another such fantastic visit to Orava Castle in Slovakia, which was amazing to behold! We enjoyed a drive through scenic mountains to get there and then it was a steep old walk up the big rock to get to the castle, with lots of stops on the way, but very well worth the climb! We never went right up to the very top as there were far too many steps involved but we went inside the chapel, which was where we were meant to be. Again many beautiful symbols, marks and artworks within the chapel, one painting did look like a vampire in his coffin, but yet again we arrived without tickets because one needed to buy them prior to arriving! But a very kind guide let us in for she could see we were struggling…

The heart of this castle is within it’s tower, and myth and legend say that a ‘Being’ was once laid to rest here, and there seemed to be clues and Craft knowledge all around to testify this. The area was once known as the ‘Kingdom of Hungary’, the building of the castle  started in 1241 CE, but the top of the actual cliff has been used for many a millennia. Some great and important Craft symbology was to be found here at the castle. 

The castle has been used as a film set many times, and many scenes of the 1922 film Nosferatu were filmed here, the castle representing Count Orlok’s Transylvanian castle. Also in their 2020 TV adaption of Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula, Mark Gatis and Steven Moffat used Orava as their Castle Dracula. The castle has famously been used as a location in many other movies and TV adaptions, which one can read about on-line. There was an exhibition that commemorates the movie side of the castle, but as that was right at the very top, it was out of our reach. I was interested in the Alchemists Workroom though, on the lower levels and i did take many photos from there, maybe for further research and maybe for poetry. Also in the lower castle, it was the chapel of St Michael that had special Craft interest on this quest.

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

https://www.oravskemuzeum.sk/en/exhibition/orava-castle/

 

The artifacts were stunning here with much symbolism relating to Craft and this quest.

 

 Afterwards we had a lovely coffee in the town below, before a great drive through Slovakia with all the stunning mountain views to feast our eyes upon, before arriving at our next digs.

Stay Villa Koralka. Liptovsky. Trnovec, Slovakia for three nights

DAY SEVENTEEN: FRIDAY 10th OCTOBER 2025: St Nicholas Church. Liptovský. Mikuláš. Slovakia: A lovely visit to this church and vibrant town. Built in 1248 CE on the site of a much older church. The Church of St. Nicholas in Liptovský Mikuláš, Slovakia, is an ancient Roman Catholic church built around 1280 in the Gothic style. It is located in the center of the city on the Main Square, and it is considered the oldest architectural masterpiece, a national cultural monument and largest early Gothic building in the area, situated in the main square. A large influx of migrants from Germany in 1299 CE, of which one said Migrant would lay the path for the discovery of the Grail. Sadly we could not get inside, but took some great photos from the outside.

 

We spent some quality time in the town afterwards, a lovely wander, some retail therapy and a delicious meal!

 

 

An afternoon out in Slovakia – two churches, a coffee, some lunch, very wet rain and a wander around the local town. They like their florist shops over here, interestingly many are next to cemeteries, but they are are very much into autumn decorations here big time but without all the tackiness!

 

Church of St Peter of Alcantara: Liptovsky. Mikulas: As the rain set in for the rest of the day we drove a short distance to the church of St Peter, sadly again we could not get inside but managed some great photos despite the rain! This magnificent building dates back to 1473 CE. Once a major place of gatherings, it now lays strangely silent to the local people, unknowing of its real significance. It is a Baroque style Roman Catholic church and one could see it had many tales to tell and was once a monastery in the fifteenth century. 

https://www.mikulas.sk/en/visitor/monuments-of-the-town/st-peter-of-alcantara-church-in-okolicne/

 

 

DAY EIGHTEEN: SATURDAY 11th OCTOBER: We left our accommodation in Slovakia a day early due to ‘issues’ with property, some dissatisfaction and a lack of privacy. My rest day will need to wait for now…. So we traveled onwards for just one night, at a very swish property, then on to our next scheduled stop, another beautiful and very posh property for three great nights and a rest day for ‘yours truly’, so back on track. We did a bit of re-arranging in respect of sites to visit, but as in life, nothing ever turns out as expected. The thing about the quests is to be ready for the unexpected and to go just with the flow, for we are always where we are meant to be. As you know if you have followed me on the quests, we are not here to visit the actual sites (lovely as many are) but here for the secrets they hide, here for their histories untold, and here for what is hidden ‘underneath, often for many, many centuries’.

So rounding up, I wasn’t at all grounded in Poland, in fact i did not connect to it or it’s strange chaotic energies at all. However Slovakia is another matter indeed and i felt at home with the calming energies straight away. We had some supernatural encounters in Poland, nothing unusual for a Quest, but they just seemed to be more intense, one in particular proved many things to me about other beings and entities. Life is all a great learning curve and other life forms are to be greatly respected. On a mundane level I was really missing good quality real English crisps and thus endeth a wonderful week three! I ran out of marmite too!

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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…”

 

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

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

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QUEST 39: ‘PLAYFUL LINES’ THE CLARKE LINE. WEEK FOUR:

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July 17, 2025

Chilling out on the ferry with a lovely espresso, then an interesting first glimps of a seemingly far away Estonia…

DAY TWENTY THREE: Wednesday 1st May 2024: After a peaceful two hour journey in a modern well laid out ferry with all expected amenities on board, we arrived upon the far away shores of Estonia. I had never been so far from home before and so near to the  Russian border too, that i truly wondered what adventures lay before me…

Church of St Nicholas of the Waterfall. Harju County. Estonia: This Medieval fortified church was possibly built soon after the city of Tallinn was established in 1230 CE. The pulpit (Tobias Heintze), with it’s Baroque iconostasis (17740) , a painting entitled ‘The Entombment of Jesus’ (Otto Zoege von Manteuffel), as well as wheel crosses set in the church wall and churchyard. All worthy of a look, sadly the church was closed but i did ‘squeeze’ a photo through the locked wrought iron doors. The actual area around the church and the countryside was beautiful and peaceful  with it’s carpet of flowers and flowing river of pure clean water.

It truly was a tranquil spot

Grail Bloodline connections of Karl Neville:

  • Sir Simon Woodchurch. 23/08/1241-06/05/1317. Woodchurch. Kent.  22 x Great Grandfather.

SA Ajakeskus Wittenstein. Jarva Maakond. Estonia: A sunny drive through beautiful Estonia found us at this interesting castle ruin, now a local museum and arts site, which included an outdoor theater. There was a good info board which i will post below informing that construction of the castle of the Livonia Order in Paide started under the leadership of the ‘Grandmaster Conrad von Mandern’ in 1265. Later on when this defense was no longer needed it became a park and outdoor museum. It was a very pretty well-cared for park in a lovely area.

DAY TWENTY FOUR: Thursday 2nd May. Rest Day! A short stay-over in Estonia, for a well-deserved rest day in Tartu. Then to leave the area to travel onwards into Latvia.

DAY TWENTY FIVE: Friday 3rd May. Driving into Latvia:

“A riddle of time was given to me
A riddle of time near the deep blue sea
For i was to see that which no-one else saw
The riddle of time on a sandy shore…”

 

Driving through Estonia to Riga Cathedral

Then time for a lovely lunch just outside the cathedral!

 

Riga Cathedral was huge, set in a lovely square with many historic buildings all around and a very popular place with tourists. I took so many photos, it was a challenging deciding on what to share here! The cathedral is also known as The Cathedral Church of Saint Mary, and is the Evangelical Lutheran cathedral of Riga. It is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Latvia and has been featured in many paintings and photographs. It is often called the Dome Cathedral. It was built near the River Daugava in 1211 by Livonian Bishop Albert of Riga from Lower Saxony in northwestern Germany. It is considered the largest Medieval church in the Baltic states. More info can be found here:

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

Grail Bloodline connection of Karl Neville:

  • Peter Clarke 16/09/1291 – 21/01/1368. 20 x Great Grandfather. Woodchurch. Kent.

Riga Ghetto and Latvian Holocaust Museum: To be honest there was not much there to be photo worthy as such, not because of the subject matter, but i think for many visitors it was a place for contemplation and for being with their personal memories.  Though i did find this in one of the exhibits which i rather liked:

A two night bungalow stay in Zubites, Latvia.

DAY TWENTY SIX: Saturday 4th May. St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church. Tukuma. Tukums. Latvia: We spent two nights in Riga and headed out to this Russian church on the Saturday.The Russian influence is very pronounced in this area, in the buildings, the churches, the culture and the peoples; were were after all not far from the Russian border. The church was built in the year 1871. Its interior design is luxurious and unusual. In the church you can see several icons from the 18th and 19th centuries. Particularly noteworthy is the Virgin Mary icon of the year 1971 with an icon setting. The church was ‘over seen’ by some very protective ladies whom ‘bustled’ around splendidly being ‘in charge’! But the interior was truly amazing!

Grail Bloodline connection of Karl Neville:

  • Henry John Clarke 05/10/1900 – 14/10/1982. Edmonton. Middlesex. Great Grandfather.

Then time for coffee, lunch and a nice wander around.

EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH: Courland, Talsi. Latvia: It was such a lovely drive to get to this lovely whitewashed church, through some very picturesque, almost fairy-tale like landscape. The church was hidden up a windy hill surrounded by rather quaint and old rural buildings, it was all very charming. It was originally built in 1567 and then several times after that. It is believed, very appropriately, that the name ‘Talsi’  is derived form an old Livonian word meaning ‘secluded place’. The church stands on a hill and dominates the old town. Sadly we could not get inside, so enjoyed the beautiful scenery just outside.

Read more about the church here: https://visittalsi.com/en/where-to-go/talsi-en/talsi-evangelical-lutheran-church/

Talsi itself is famous for its beautiful landscapes, lakes and unique architecture, old wooden houses with tiled roofs blend perfectly with nature.  The city has a great promenade along Lake Talsu (Martinelli) for walks at any time of year. This is a boardwalk leading you around the lake with a fountain in the middle of the basin.

Read more about Talsi here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talsi

DAY TWENTY SEVEN: Sunday 6th May. Cathedral-Basilica of St Peter & St Paul. Lithuania: So another day and as we  left Latvia and made our way towards Lithuania, the countries seemed to be magically flying by underfoot or beneath our wheels! The exact date when the first Gothic style church dedicated to the apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul was built here is unknown, but it was first mentioned in written sources in 1413. The first parochial school in Kaunas at the St Peter and St Paul church was mentioned in 1473. The construction works were concluded only in 1624.  It is now a Roman Catholic Cathedral of epic style and proportions, despite suffering from military campaigns and renovations.

It is also a site on the popular modern day pilgrim trail ‘Camino el Santiago’ trail and is the largest Gothic church in Lithuania. I will write more about the pilgrim trail in the next quest write up, the trail is marked by the iconic ‘shell’ symbol that one sees near certain sites. However the use of this symbol at these sites is very much connected to Craft in a way that has nothing in connection to this modern day path and the interpretation of it. The cathedral itself is beautiful inside with lots of stunning paintings, artworks and decor of a symbolic Craft nature.

Read more about it here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaunas_Cathedral_Basilica

The area that surrounds the cathedral is very popular with tourists and pilgrims alike, with its town square, old streets and lots of cafes, bars and shops to browse around. Infact a lovely delight.

 

A two night stay in Latvia

DAY TWENTY EIGHT: Monday 6th May. Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary: The first small wooden Catholic church in Palanga was built around 1540 at the behest of Grand Duchess Anna Jagiellon. Another cross-shaped church with a tower and a belfry was built in 1590 at the initiative of the then rulers of Lithuania.In 1767 the wooden church was reconstructed and stood for 140 years.

 

Inside the church are the most beautiful and symbolic windows, adorned with meaningful Craft symbology. The church is set in well cared for grounds with some unusual items to see including some very old stones, some wooden sculptors and a mysterious guardian cat patiently keeping vigil (or is it something else?)

See more info below:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_the_Assumption_of_the_Blessed_Virgin_Mary,_Palanga

 

Grail Bloodline connections of Karl Neville:

  • Sir James William Clarke: 09/12/1485 – 02/08/1544. Forde Hall. Wrotham. Kent.

Palanga Sculpture Park. Lithuania: One can easily spend well over an hour here wandering around this beautiful park admiring all the amazing sculptors displayed here. Palanga Sculpture Park which was established in 1982 in the city centre, is an open air museum, open 24 hours. Presently , the park is decorated with works of the famous Lithuanian sculptors Kazimieras Kisielius, Bronius Vyšniauskas, Leonas Strioga, Bronius Zalensas, Alberts Donatas Belevičius, Vaclovas Krutinis, Aloyzas Toleikis, Antanas Žukauskas, and Daliutė Ona Matulaitė. There are also sculptures by Vytautas Kazimieras Jonynas, a famous Lithuanian artist who worked in exile, and multiple valuable works by sculptors from Latvia, Estonia, Ukraine, and Armenia. Here you can also play a game of giant outdoor chess. A peaceful park with stunning flower displays too, amongst which the sculptors are set.

 

And so we bade a fond farewell to Lithuania to board an overnight ferry to Germany. We had two inside cabins booked, departure was 10pm to arrive in Germany at 5pm the next day.

DAY TWENTY NINE: Tuesday 7th May: Arrive in Germany for a two-night stay in Fereinhaus, Hemoor, Germany.

DAY THIRTY: Wednesday 8th May. Kirchengemeinde Basbeck/St Michaelis. Henmoor: The present church building is the third one at this site. The first one was built from 1647 from 1669. It became the church of the new town (Neustadt) which was created in 1625. The church was set in beautifully manicured grounds, but sadly shut, it was a stunning day though and we had a nice look around.

Grail bloodline connections of Karl Neville:

  • John Clarke 18/09/1746 – 07/06/1789. Farway. Devon. 5 x Great Grandfather.

Johannes-der-Täufer Church. Loxstedt. Germany: With stories of glowing priests and moving objects this church is worth a visit, but it was shut when we were there, but a lovely little church set in natural surroundings.

 

DAY THIRTY ONE: Thursday 9th May, leave Fereinhaus, Germany for a two night stay in Ostend, Belgium, near the sand dunes and sea.

DAY THIRTY TWO: Friday 10th May. Yser Towers. Diksmuide. West Flanders Belguim: Built in 1828 CE for the ‘Flemish Movement’ at that time in 1917. By WW2 Hitler invades Belgium 10th may 1940. Yser Towers made into a Nazi icon and the ground was made for  main Nazi ceremonies. It was demolished in 1946, only to be rebuilt on the original foundations in 1952, completion in 1965 CE, the re-labelled a ‘Peace Gate’

Then time for coffee, cake and shops in the photogenic town of Diksmuide, Flanders.

LAST DAY AND LAST VISIT OF QUEST 39! Vladslo German WW1 War Cemetary. Belgium: 25,644 Soldiers are marked here.  Run by the German War Graves commision. 1931.  There are statues of the ‘grieving parents’ placed in the cemetary to mark the Oct 1914 death of Peter Kollwitz. The beautiful touring carved statue of the archangel Michael was also there, almost as if waiting for us… The cemetery is full of poignant and profound artworks and was really worth visiting.

Then back to our apartment near the dunes ready for the journey home via Euro Tunnel on Saturday 11th May – wow what a trip! 8,955 Miles all told!

16 Churches. 8 Cathedrals. 5 Ocean crossings. 14 Places of interest.

 

Family Links: Full marks within the ‘Clarke’ Line: 

Henry John Clarke: 05/10/1900-14/10/1982. Edmonton, Middlesex. GGF.
John Clarke: 18/09/1746-07/06/1789. Farway, Devon. 5xGGF.
Sir James William Clarke: 09/12/1485-02/08/1544. Forde Hall, Wrotham, Kent. 13xGGF.
Thomas Clarke: 18/03/1375-02/06/1446. Forde Hall, Wrotham, Kent. 17xGGF.

 

The K.e.y to the Timeline:

Peter Clarke:16/09/1291- 21/01/1368. Woodchurch, Kent. 20xGGF.
Lord Tescellin: 29/06/1005-02/03/1072. Fontaine-lès-Dijon, France. 31xGGF.
Sir Simon Woodchurch: Woodchurch, Kent. 22X GGF.
Fredemundus Desposyni: 10/01/375-19/08/423. Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. 52xGGF.

 

“My last thoughts on Quest 39: This was certainly a challenging quests on many levels both physically and mentally, but i would not and could not have missed it for the world. The whole experience bought many profound things into focus for me, things that will stay with me forever and beyond and which will forever increase my understandings of my reality and this world. Thank you Karl for sharing all you share with me and for your patience and understanding of me, of all i am and of all i strive to be…

Take me down to the darker side
The darker side of life
Take me down to the waters edge
Where time and tide collide
Let me hear the ripples
Of another life
Another time
A reality unspoken of
In this mundane world of time
Yes take me to that darker life
Where the unknown becomes the known
Let the winds of change surround me
And let rose scent fill the air
Take me out of time and tide
So i shall always see
The truth which so surrounds me
No more riddles will i see.

 

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

‘Keeper of Scrolls’ ‘Grail Guardian’ Updated July 2025

 

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

My Chap Publications – all Karl’s books and more

You will also find videos and extra info here too.

MyChapPublications (Karls youtube channel)

 

Please do get in touch if you are interested and feel that this path is for you…..

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QUEST 39: ‘PLAYFUL LINES’ THE CLARKE LINE. WEEK THREE

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June 7, 2025

At last i am in a position to continue with the quest posts and to relive the wonderful experiences i have had. So time to regroup my personal army and to start sharing with you all again. I hope that many of you will  learn and start to wonder about what life really is all about and will pick up the clues that Karl and myself leave for you. I am very much still learning myself but my, what an amazing journey my earthly one has been so far… April 2025

DAY SEVENTEEN: THURSDAY 25th April: Sagalund Museum: The official blurb for the museum is that it is a large open air museum founded in 1900 and is Finland’s first open air museum. Set in large grounds, a kind of garden setting in Kimito, there is quite a lot of walking to do between buildings. and exhibits. However it was winter when we visited so most of it was closed and in a strange way that was to our advantage, for it was one of the most strangest and weirdest places i have ever visited and i i loved it!

https://www.visitkimitoon.fi/en/see-and-do/culture-and-attractions/museums-and-historical-attractions/sagalund/

Most of the museum was closed apart from the shop and a section upstairs that the guy in the shop said we could visit. The whole place seemed to be set in another time line and the guy in the shop himself kept coming and going, as if he was drifting in and out of time, completely disappearing and then reappearing. But upstairs was another story entirely, for it was a cross between an ancient set of a supernatural movie and a historical tableau. There were certainly presences around and nothing was quite what it seemed to be. Eyes watching from places they should not have been, a feeling of being in another dimension altogether and seeing figures that did not see us. Whatever was happening there it was both an enjoyable and strange experience and i was so glad to be  there! The whole place was drifting in another time….

 

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So after that experience we had a lovely little break in a nearby cafe, although i must say that the whole area had a kind of ‘feel’ about it!

 

Tenola Church: After coffee and lunch we visited Tenola church nearby Tenala but sadly we could not get inside. It was a pretty looking church from the outside and look charming in the photos. The first record of Tenhola parish church is from the year 1329, and this medieval stone church was built in 1460. It has a richly furnished interior, so a shame we could not get inside. It has a crucifix from 1470, a 14th century trumphal cross and 17th century wall paintings.
Grail Bloodline connections of Karl Neville:
  • Sir James William Clarke 09/12/1485 – 02/08/1544 of Forde Hall. Wrotham. Kent. Karl’s 13 x Great Grandfather.
DAY EIGHTEEN FRIDAY 26th April: Tytyri Mine Experience. Lohja. Finland: This was an amazing experience, fascination and very interesting. We were way below the ground and gained access via a lift that went way, way below. One down there we were able to make our own way around and enjoy the experience in our own time. There was a lot more in there than meets the eye with special displays for children. Calcite crystals are illuminated making for a very magical experience. One descends 110 meters underground and amazingly right inside the energy line that connects to Craft. There was a little visitors centre and coffee shop where one could get refreshments and gifts. One can read about the origins and history of the mine here below:

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Church of St Lawrence (St Laurus) Janakkala. Finland: This church is the third largest medieval parish church in Finland. Sadly it was very closed so no access gained but it was very pretty from the outside and looked very photogenic with the snow all around. Prior to the introduction of Lutheranism into Finland the church served the Roman Catholic Church. The church is dedicated to St Lawrence of Rome. There are early sixteenth century murals inside which make it one of the most valuable medieval buildings in Finland. The church itself is a medieval sandstone church, probably consecrat in the 13th century. The sacristy and armoury of the church were demolished in the 19th century when it was transformed into an Empire-style cruciform church and a new sacristy was built at the eastern end.
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Grail Bloodline connection of Karl Neville:
  • Sir James William Clarke 09/12/1485 – 02/08/1544 of Forde Hall. Wrotham. Kent.
DAY NINETEEN. SATURDAY 27th April: Karajamaki Hill stone circle.  Eura. Finland:  These amazing stones date from 38,000 BCE, making them currently 40,000 years old Stone Age sacred space, referred to as ‘Court Circle’, yet its real name has always been ‘Judge’s Stone’, it guards two special graves from that time, ‘settlers” that came to the Earth…. Both interesting and intriguing and what was also very intriguing was the personal realization of ‘watchers’ being around…. Although in a fairly populated area, the stones are hidden away atop a mound that use to be the shoreline of an ocean for at this point Eura was by the sea, a seaside settlement and like many stone circles it hides many secrets and riddles of earthly time. The stones that marks this burial site were in line with many burials of that time that were placed next to the sea.
DAY TWENTY SUNDAY 28th April – A well earned rest day!
DAY TWENTY ONE. MONDAY 29th April:  St Mary’s Church. Pojo: This very unusual looking church with its distinctive stone walls was built in 1400 CE. The church’s wooden sculptures date from the 1200’s, the stone walls from the 1400’s, the pews from the 1700’s, the organ facade from the 1800’s, the brick floor, altar and organ from the 1800’s and the new altar from 2000. However the church was sadly closed and we could not get in to see any of this. But it was a lovely looking church with well kept interesting large grounds surrounding it.
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After the church we had a little bit of ‘time out’ at the nearby river and marina
Grail Bloodline connection of Karl Neville:
  • Thomas Clarke 18/03/1375 – 02/06/1446 of Forde Hall. Wrotham. Kent. Karl’s 17 x Great Grandfather.
DAY TWENTY TWO. TUESDAY  30th April: Hanko Church and Hanko Water Tower, followed by a stroll around the picturesque seaside part of Hanko with our usual stop for a lovely coffee, chill and a good old browse around the stores there, before saying our goodbys. It was a simply gorgeous day, we could not have wished for a lovelier last day in Hanko. The church is set atop a mound on the edge of the town, overlooking the town. It is a neo-Gothic church built in 1892 and designed by Johan Jacob Ahrenberg. The church was damaged badly the second world war, but has been thoroughly renovated. While i was strolling around the church at the top of the mound, a large wild deer happened to walk through the church grounds just in front of me and simply disappeared into the forest scrub. Obviously knew just where it was going.
and then time for a nice coffee….
Grail Bloodline connection of Karl Neville:
  • Henry John Clarke 05/10/1900 – 14/10/1982 of Edmonton. Middlesex. Great Grandfather.

 

DAY TWENTY THREE. WEDNESDAY 1st May: Leaving Finland: Finland was a mixture of all sorts of things. It was both challenging and picturesque, it was a learning curve on both the metaphysical and the physical. Hanko was lovely and our apartment was brilliant, it’s always very sad to leave such amazing accommodation. The view from our huge windows was not only stunning but was a huge secret riddle in itself and I will never forget what i saw and felt there. So off we go to board the Tallink Silja ferry for the Baltic countries bordering Russia and to soak up the Russian influences along the way, probably the closest we will ever get to Russia these days.

 

“Goodby Hanko”

 

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

‘Keeper of Scrolls’ ‘Grail Guardian’ Updated June 2025

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

My Chap Publications – all Karl’s books and more

You will also find videos and extra info here too.

MyChapPublications (Karls youtube channel)

Please do get in touch if you are interested and feel that this path is for you…..

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QUEST 39: ‘PLAYFUL LINES. THE CLARKE LINE’ WEEK ONE.

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October 20, 2024

‘PLAYFUL LINES – THE CLARKE LINE’

Quest 39 Wednesday April 10th 2024 TO Saturday 11th May 2024.

Another adventure awaits as we travel towards Europe and through to the Baltic countries on our Grail Quest, our quest for an earthly truth….

32 Nights / 31 Days (4 Weeks) traveling through Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, Netherlands, Denmark and Germany (eight countries)

WEEK ONE: DAY ONE: Tuesday 9th April: Leaving Cambridge to stay in Hythe, Kent overnight, ready to board the Channel Tunnel Shuttle Train from Folkstone to Calais on:

Video: Karl gives an overview of Quest 39

DAY TWO: Wednesday 10th April 2024: Across on the train and into Garrel in north-west Germany for two nights, a journey of 385 miles taking nearly seven hours. A smooth and trouble free journey across into Germany and the real start of this adventure!

Along the road into Germany….

Video: Arrived in Germany!

DAY THREE: Thursday 11th April: St Vitus Church. Dörpen. Germany: The Roman Catholic parish church of St. Vitus is located in Dörpen in Lower Saxony.  Between 1794 and 1798 a classicist hall church, built in typical Templar style, in place of an older chapel and was consecrated  in 1801. The church tower was built in 1883, demolished and rebuilt on the southeast flank of the nave. The interior is covered with a wooden flat ceiling decorated in stucco. In the crossing is a dome-like recess with a depiction of the Trinity. The oldest part of the church furnishings is a carved Pieta from the beginning of the 16th century. A wooden figure of Saint Vitus was created around 1700. There were some very interesting wooden carvings there, and statues too, with a very strong Templar and Craft connection. Females saints are depicted beautifully in the stained-glass windows giving the church a very strong female energy, together with some iconic serpent symbology too.Serpents have always been very important within Craft – hence why we are known as ‘The Serpent Priesthood’.

St Vitus Church showing the carvings around the walls and ceiling & the beautiful windows of female saints – all with a strong Templar connection. Click on photos to enlarge.

Video: St Vitus Church. Germany

Dörpen is a typical little German town, in the clean and thoughtful style one comes to expect in Germany. Spacious streets with shops set well back from the road and everything well looked after. After the church we enjoyed a wander and a coffee, stopping at a local bakery for refreshments, in the way of baked goods and a lovely espresso coffee.

The clean streets and bakery of Dorpen – time to rest awhile…

The Grail Bloodline. Bloodline of Karl Neville:

  • Fredemundus Desposyni 20.01.375 – 19.08.423: Nordrhein. Westfalen. Germany. Karl Neville’s 52 x Great Grandfather

Pfarrkirche St. Clemens. Wesuwe. Haren: The Roman Catholic parish church of St Clemens is located in Wesuwe, a district of Haren (Elms) in Lower Saxony. The old part is from the 8th century and two extensions from the 16th and 19th centuries. In 1510 the foundation stone of the church tower was laid to replace the wooden bell tower. It was preserved and the old church was then rebuilt. In this church are some very interesting carvings and statues, and at the top of the stairs some unknown (to the modern world) symbols of which only ‘Craft’ will be familiar with. The depiction of the Last Supper is also very unusual for a specific reason not normally known of…. Can you see what it is?

Video: St Clemens Church. Germany

The Grail Bloodline. Bloodline of Karl Neville:

  • Fredemundus Desposyni 20.01.375 – 19.08.423. Nordrhein. Wesfalen. Germany. Karl Neville’s 52 x Great Grandfather.

DAY FOUR: Friday 12th April:  Leaving Garrel, we had a long journey of 211 miles in front of us, a trip of about 4 hours. Upon the way though we did have a Craft connection stop, it is always enjoyable to break the journey.

St Peter’s Cathedral. Schleswig. Denmark: The cathedral was completed in 1200 CE, and is the main church of city of Schleswig and was the cathedral of the Bishop of Schleswig until the diocese was dissolved in 1624. It is now a church of the North Elbian Evangelical Lutheran Church, the seat of the Lutheran Bishop of Schleswig and Holstein.  It is very gothic in style with some beautiful architecture both inside and out.

See more details here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schleswig_Cathedral

St Peters Catherdral. Schleswig.

The Grail Bloodline. Bloodline of Karl Neville:

  • Sir Roger Woodchurch 25.04.1191 – 16.09.1243. Woodchurch. Kent. Karl Neville’s 24 x Great Grandfather.

Video: On the road. Denmark through to Sweden

Although a long journey, it was a safe and interesting, stopping for a ‘rest break’ on route at this peaceful spot…

DAY FIVE: Saturday 13th April: A Rest Day. After arriving safely in at Fågelmara, Sweden, today was a rest day for relaxation and recuperation, before another long journey….

DAY SIX: Sunday 14th April:  Leave Fågelmara and another long trip ahead of us, stopping along the way at our next cathedral. The journeys themselves are always very interesting with lots of points of interest along the way – one never knows what may lie around each corner….

Leaving Fågelmara, on route to Stockholm.

Linkoping Cathedral. St Persgatan. Sweden: The cathedral here is 800 years old, it’s first recorded history on this site begins in the 11th century, with the construction of a wooden church. Later, around 1120, a stone church was built, a basilica of about half the size of the present building. By around 1230 it became necessary to construct a larger church. It is an active Lutherian church and one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Europe. It was an extremely blustery day when we arrived, making walking very challenging. The cathedral was undergoing renovations with big plastic sheeting flapping around furiously in the winds!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Link%C3%B6ping_Cathedral

Inside and around Linkoping Cathedral

The Grail Bloodline. Bloodline of Karl Neville:

  • Lord Tescellin 29.06.1005 – 02.03.1072. Fountaine-les-Djion. France. Karl Neville’s 31 x Great Grandfather.

Espresso on the road! Then a three night stay in Sweden in one of the ‘Hoom’ hotel apartments before embarking upon a ferry trip to Stockholm.

DAY SEVEN: Monday 15th April: Storkyrkan Cathedral.  Stockholm, Sweden: Situated in the old town area of Stockholm, it is the oldest church in modern times. Consecrated 1306 CE, the Great Church, also called Stockholms domkyrka and Sankt Nikolai Kyrka (church of Saint Nicholas). The church lies in the oldest part of Stockholm down some narrow streets, but on the highest point. It was consecrated to Saint Nicholas in 1306 and still maintains much of it’s late medieval appearance. Hard to photograph though as in a very built up area around the cathedral, with old narrow street, little shops and of course visitors.

Walking towards the cathedral through the old bustling part of Stockholm.

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

Inside this old cathedral is much ancient symbology.

The Grail Bloodline. Bloodline of Karl Neville:

  • Peter Clarke  16/09/1291 – 21/01/1368  Karl Neville’s 20 x G.G.F.  Woodchurch. Kent.

Saint Gertrude German Church. Svartmangatan. Stockholm, Sweden: Just a short walk away, again own narrow streets, the German guild of St. Gertrude was founded on the location for the present church in the 14th century. While the guild was created by German merchants, their Swedish counterparts were often invited to take part in its activities. For example, King Charles VIII was elected in the guild’s building in 1448. The headquarters of the guild was gradually rebuilt into a church starting in the 1580.  Although the church was closed, it was set in a pretty little garden so we were able to have a nice stroll around outside. The church is dedicated to Saint Gertrude (626-659), abbess of the Benedictine monastery of Nivelles, in present day Belgium, and patron saint of travellers.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Church,_Stockholm

The Grail Bloodline. Bloodline of Karl Neville:

  • Peter Clarke  16/09/1291 – 21/01/1368  Karl Neville’s 20 x G.G.F. Woodchurch Kent.

Time for a coffee and bookshop date amongst the little narrow streets….

DAY EIGHT: Leave Järfälla where had been staying to depart Stockholm with check-in for the ferry at 15:15: Two overnight cabins to arrive 10:30 am in Helsinki after 17 hours at sea!  End of week one!

Hey! Going my way!?

So this has been week one, lots of traveling plus some extra challenges and now well into this European Quest with revelations and Grail truths starting to reveal themselves to an eager student or any eager listener…

 

‘The Keeper of Scrolls/Grail Guardian’

AKA ‘moon.willow@ntlworld. com’

October 2024

 

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