A Rose at Dawn

September 24, 2022 / John Bartels / Leave a comment

Beautiful Amersham

September 16, 2022September 16, 2022 / John Bartels / 1 Comment

A is an ancient village 27 miles from London in the Chiltern Hills. The village has very peaceful atmosphere. The flowers are gorgeous. I will let the pictures I too speak for themselves.

“Bear Cottage” – A Very Sacred Place – Please read this blog post

June 25, 2022June 27, 2022 / John Bartels / Leave a comment

St. Patrick’s Estate is high on a hill overlooking Manly in Australia. On the Estate is a small green field and some buildings overlooked by a statue of the Holy Mother. You stand there. You are reduced to silence. And so you should be for the buildings are “Bear Cottage”, a children’s Hospice. The only one is New South Wales and only one of three in Australia.

Please read about “Bear Collage” here and hhttps://bearcottage.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/home.php#/lifeere and remember everyone there in your prayers.

Thank you

To God be the Glory

Visiting Sydney’s famous Royal Botanical Gardens – scroll down to see pictures.

June 4, 2022June 4, 2022 / John Bartels / 1 Comment

We visited the Gardens a few days ago. Spent about an hour there. It immediately became obvious that the Gardens offer visitors a lifetime of joy. The joy of learning about the countless labelled trees and flowers The joy of just looking at the beauty. The lush green lawns. The ever present bird life. And all this a stone’s throw from the equally famous Sydney Opera House. Here are some pictures. Believe me, pictures are fun but are no substitute for a personal visit. go there! Enjoy.

*Peeping through the railings at the New South Wales Governor’s House*

*The well cared for beautiful Gardens reflect the Community’s respect for this great Australian heritage*

Giant Bees in Sydney’s Famous Royal Botanical Gardens

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 / John Bartels / Leave a comment

Enjoy these beautiful bees! Scroll down for two pictures.

Stunningly beautiful necklaces

June 2, 2022June 2, 2022 / John Bartels / Leave a comment

I bet you know a girl or woman who would look even more beautiful wearing one of these beautiful necklaces. Scroll down for three pictures and a closeup picture. What superb workmanship. A pleasure just to look at and admire. Pictures taken in Queen Victoria Building, Sydney, Australia.