The Notre Dame Cathedral is burning. Holly Molly ! Being Dr. Brightside for a moment here, at least all the artworks have been saved. Thank God for small mercies.
That’s me at Notre Dame Cathedral.
The problem with joining a tour group is that our tour was regimented . We couldn’t hang around to get a decent photo. We moved with military -like precision. Bummer.
Also, we were not allowed to use flash inside the church.
Now , what about that ABC thing in the title ? It means Another Bloody Church. That’s what one member in our group called the last few churches that we toured, including Notre -Dame. Being Catholic, I thought that was blasphemous. * cough* I thought that was funny, though. Sorry for that. It did give me such great pleasure to behold these amazing, majestic , and beautiful churches all over Europe. I hope the fire damage is not extensive and irreparable
I guess this is all for now. Bye and peace.
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Posted by Dracul Van Helsing on April 17, 2019 at 3:11 am
I was shocked when I heard the news Notre Dame was on fire.
I was always a big fan of Victor Hugo’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame- particularly the 1997 film version with Salma Hayek.
Plus Notre Dame has figured as a prominent scene of action in climactic scenes in my vampire novels over the years.
Sadly I’ve never had the chance to see Notre Dame itself in person or visit Paris in person.
Posted by renxkyoko on April 17, 2019 at 1:28 pm
I can understand why these old medieval churches has figured prominently in your vampire novels. I wonder why these old churches have gargoyle statues decorations
Posted by Dracul Van Helsing on April 17, 2019 at 9:09 pm
They were placed there to frighten away evil spirits.
Instead they attracted tourists who got their selfies taken with them.
Posted by washekoda on April 17, 2019 at 3:44 am
Washe cat said OH HOLY smoke ❗️
Posted by washekoda on April 17, 2019 at 3:58 am
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Posted by renxkyoko on April 17, 2019 at 5:41 am
you’re not the only one. There are some blogsites where I can’t “LIKE” the post.
Posted by washekoda on April 21, 2019 at 7:12 pm
> admin > settings 😉
Posted by Becky on April 17, 2019 at 7:02 pm
The cathedral was so beautiful but luckily it wasn’t destroyed completely. Maybe I am being an a@@hole for thinking so, that all the money being donated by the millionaires could be used for education, poverty, medicine, amnesty.
Posted by renxkyoko on April 17, 2019 at 7:59 pm
Bes, ( Filipino best friend ) , I’d sound like an asshole too if I told you the rationale of donating to the repair of Notre Dame.
Posted by Becky on April 17, 2019 at 8:00 pm
Lol it just makes me shake my head
Posted by The Hook on April 18, 2019 at 11:25 am
Thank you so much for sharing, old friend.
Bye and peace to you as well.
Posted by Francesco on April 19, 2019 at 8:51 pm
Reblogged this on My Beautiful Country.
Posted by renxkyoko on April 22, 2019 at 5:26 am
Thank you for the shout-out ! Cheers!
Posted by inese on April 20, 2019 at 4:48 pm
It is not the only church in France that went in flames or had been vandalized in the past year. We just have to brace ourselves. Glad they have saved the cultural treasures.
Posted by brokenradius on April 21, 2019 at 1:48 pm
While millions and millions of catholics around the world started to prey, the fire only got more devastating. Seems that the good words by the religious people did quite the opposite than what was the intention. As a atheist it confirms my view that preying is just auto-suggestion. But to some it might look as if God (after hearing the uninspiring murmur of the masses) decided to throw some fire accelerants into the flames of Notre Dame.
Posted by renxkyoko on April 21, 2019 at 2:29 pm
Re miracles, I’m on the fence about this. However, having the US Congress start impeachment proceedings against a sitting a sitting President is something I’d consider a miracle, given the political situation here in the US. I guess that’s random, huh. Ha ha… *sigh *
Posted by brokenradius on April 26, 2019 at 3:39 pm
There is an old phrase, something like “God rewards the able one”. So without showing some initiative, it is very unlikely that miracles happen. Regarding “the most hilarious US president of all times”, I think sooner or later he will get his ‘deserved punishment’. At least I myself wont feel sorry for him then.
Posted by Jim on April 22, 2019 at 6:02 pm
no it doesn’t. “ABC” stands for “Another Beautiful Church”. who told you the other one is talking out their butt. anyone who does a lotta touring knows what “ABC stands for. try out your MMA fighting skills on them next time. I’ll bring my camera and take pics as you put a butt whoopin’ on them. 😉
Posted by anne leueen on April 24, 2019 at 12:23 am
Interesting to see the photo of the interior with the cross illuminated. I have seen photos of that cross after the fire and it survived. I think that tourists often get over museumed or over churched ! Too much to see and a hectic pace to be maintained.
Posted by loujen haxm'Yor on April 26, 2019 at 6:26 pm
Just how much art would have been lost if the Louvre had caught fire, Thanx for sharing your pics and info.
Posted by renxkyoko on April 27, 2019 at 11:26 am
Been to Louvre, too. Louvre catching fire….. or worse, a terrorist activity ( well, that’s France where things like that have been happening these past few years ) …. that’s so worrying because anyone can enter … people aren’t checked for bombs.