Thank you for your story so far, I look forward to more! I especially enjoy looking at your photographs. What a joy that you are able to travel FOR us who can not!
I am sad though, to see the renovation of the interior chapel. Let us hope it is "temporary" as you suggested!
I was in Lisieux in 1991-I loved it! I went to the Carmel, Les Buisonnets, the Basilica, and the Cathedral of St-Pierre. And I went to Alencon, where St. Therese was born, too....
But that 'wrecknovation' of the Carmel chapel is terrible! Why can't they leave churches alone?
Yes, Lisa-I hope it's just 'temporary'....!
Thank you for the lovely photos. Looking forward to Part II. I've been enjoying your blog for several months.
Great post. I'm showing it to my daughter.
I made a pilgrimage to Lisieux in March 2008 and stayed at Le 'Ermitage. I too enjoyed my stay there. Carmel was closed for renovations when I visited. I don't like what I see in the renovated Carmel chapel. The architectural plans that I have seen showed walkways in Carmel that gives a greater access than previously allowed. Was that finished when you were there? Can you post any other pictures?
Thanks for sharing. You are an excellent photographer.
Nancy
I have just spent five days on retreat in Lisieux (my 16th there) and was so upset to see the alterations made to Carmel. I don't think it is a temporary measure as there are cards on sale depicting the new interior.
Mary,
Yes, I can't quite understand the renovations, either; I wonder if the nuns are happy with them.
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