It’s easy to overlook the importance of Zurich, Switzerland, for the course of the Protestant Reformation. One of the reasons is that Zurich sits in one of the most beautiful locations in the world. Zurich straddles the Linmat River, which … Continue reading
I dare anybody not to be impressed with the Vatican’s art and architecture. I double dare them. The Wednesday before the Reformation Tour ended, our group visited the Vatican. We went into Saint Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and the … Continue reading
Milvian Bridge sits to the north of Rome’s old central city spanning the Tiber River. It dates from the era before Christ, and according to the historical record once served as a major artery for goods and people moving into … Continue reading
Traveling in Europe reminds you that though these countries are very close to one another in proximity they are often very different in their core culture. Some are very precise leaving nearly nothing to chance. I have watched tractors in … Continue reading
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The most dominating element of a Waldensian Temple is its simplicity. The pews are straight-backed & veteran worshipers bring their own cushions. We attended a choral concert in one on Friday night which went a couple hours and with each … Continue reading
Our tour operator commended us today for being so hearty, energetic, & persistent. When Pastor Walt began planning this tour with him he thought to himself that there was no way this group will keep up this pace – 1 … Continue reading
What makes the Waldenses so important? Why has this tour taken time to visit Torre Pellice, a traditional center for the Waldenses? Here’s a partial answer: the Waldenses were an important Medieval heresy–at least from the Catholic perspective. To the … Continue reading
Today we crossed the German border and into the Austrian Alps to several tunes from the Sound of Music thanks to a few fans of the musical who not only could carry the tune, but remember the words too. Today … Continue reading
In 1521 Martin Luther is brought before a church council at the Diet of Worms. His famous last words after being told to recant were reported to be “Unless I am convinced by the testimony of the Scriptures or by … Continue reading
Yum! What could be more fun than exploring foreign cuisines? I would like to suggest that sharing such an experience with friends can be at least as rewarding. One of the high points in our wanderings yesterday was lunch at … Continue reading