St Paul's and Beyond

It has been a long time since I have visited St Paul’s Cathedral. 

When I visited it yesterday I rediscovered that it is a magnificent place of worship, being built for the Glory of God.  

With its elegant arches and Front Nave under the impressive Dome, St Paul’s, purpose is the worship of God.

I began my visit with climbing the 259 steps of the Whispering Gallery.

 

The Whispering Gallery is a 100 feet above. It offers a tremendous view of all aspects of the Cathedral. It whispers as the whisper echoes across to the other side. 

To reach the Outside Gallery you have to climb, 119 steps yet again. You are rewarded with a wonderful view across London. Here take your time to appreciate London as it is. 

Yet again you climb another 152 steps using a narrow spiral staircase. This is the Golden Gallery with extreme view.

 

With the whispering echoes wafting from below there was the harmony of Choral Evensong. The choir sang David’s Psalms which resonated perfectly, enthralling calm faithful reverence.

Sightseeing opening hours - Monday to Saturday                                    

8.30am                             Doors open for sightseeing                                   

9.30am                             Galleries open to visitors                                       

4pm                                  Last tickets issued                                                 

4.15pm                             Last entry to galleries                                            

4.30pm                             Doors close for sightseeing                                   

Admission Charges

Adults (18+yrs)                   £18.00

Concessions
(Students & Seniors)           £16.00

Children (6-17yrs)               £8.00

Family Ticket
(2 Adults + 2 Children)       £44.00    
                               

Charges are lower when purchased on line.
Filming and photography is not allowed inside the Cathedral.

MAGIC OF THE MALDIVES & SEYCHELLES

I love cruises, there are so many to choose from. With more exotic places to discover than ever before, cruises to different parts of the world are now possible. My favorite one  MAGIC OF THE MALDIVES & SEYCHELLES, offering a great opportunity to sail the Indian Ocean.

Indian Ocean Voyages of Discovery

This beautiful journey will take you to idyllic destinations. As you cruise the Indian Ocean you’ll visit, the Maldives, the Seychelles and Mauritius. 

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA - 3rd March (overnight) - 4th March 6PM

AT SEA 5th March

MALE, MALDIVES - 6th March 7AM - 7th March 6AM

KUDA BANDOS, MALDIVES - 7th March 7AM - 2:30PM

Sun set in the Maldives

AT SEA 8th March - 10th March

PORT VICTORIA, SEYCHELLES - 11th March 8AM - 12th March 6PM

PRASLIN, SEYCHELLES - 12th March 9PM - 13th March 7:30PM

LA DIGUE, SEYCHELLES - 13th March 9PM - 14th March 1PM

 

The Seychelles

AT SEA 15th March - 16th March

PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUS - 17th March 8:30AM - 18th March

Mauritius

Where next?

I was privileged to have a short conversation with author and traveller Mike Annan. Mike and his wife Judith have spent 10 years travelling in a motorhome throughout Europe, Asia, North Africa, the Middle East and beyond.

Moscow & the Golden Ring and North Africa & the Middle East are two books written by the couple with amazing pictures of their incredible and unique journeys.
                                                                                                   

Adriatic Beach

White Desert, Egyptian Sahara

Istanbul

Anatole

Sabratha

Up the Dune

 

 Photos: by Mike Annan with permission.
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