It needs to be quick thinking for Jakesprinter’s challenge this week, because, like the dragon, I’m up and gone tomorrow. Solid is my subject matter, and as I hightailed it along the road to zumba class, I couldn’t stop the song, singing in my head. You’ve guessed it! “Solid as a rock”. (Ashford and Simpson, 1984)
Not even a song I particularly like, but it’s from my era, and it irresistibly draws me back to my Valuable post, completed for Jake’s challenge two weeks ago. “Solid as a rock” describes how we would all like our partnerships to be.
This is my husband’s definition of an artistic shot?
Taken by him on the beach at Robin Hood’s Bay.
And this is mine. Spot the difference?
Where am I? Madeira’s north coast, and that’s a pretty solid hunk of rock.
My brain makes strange connections sometimes, and as I marched on down the road, I found myself singing “The churches one foundation is Jesus Christ, Our Lord”. Quietly, of course. I’m not given to hymn singing, at full blast, in the street, though there are many worse things to do.
The foundation stone of many of our lives- can anything be more solid?
Igreja de Sao Joao Batista, Tomar
Monastery at Alcobaca
Convento do Christo, Tomar
Carmo Church, Tavira, at one of its many celebrations
Many thanks, as ever, to Jake, for giving us this opportunity to share our lives. Please do join in the challenge. Follow the link or click on the flying dragon for full details. See you next time?
restlessjo 
I enjoyed both your version and that of your husband. They are both unique and beautiful in their own way. The solid rock is simple, masculine, kind of symbolize strength and the sea scape with the mountain, beautiful, gentle, calm. Thanks…
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Thanks Mr B. Michael’s getting a lot of votes for his rock. Good job he doesn’t blog or I’d have solid competition! (dreadful pun- sorry)
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Beautiful challenge for the weekly sunday post! I loved them all dear Johanna, Thanks and Love, nia
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Thanks lovely Nia. Sorry for my late reply, but you know I’ve been in Poland? I’ve brought a neice back to show her our home area so will be kept busy, but I’ll come and see you soon.
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Please tell your husband that is a pretty good shot! He definitely gets an A for effort! But your photo of the Monastery at Alcobaca is stunning and postcard worthy!
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Thank you kindly from both of us, Zoe.
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Now that song is playing in my head. Good solid pictures.
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Thanks Connie. I just got rid of it- I may have it back again!
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Your pictures are gorgeous!! I do have to agree with you I like your rock better than your husband’s. Also thanks so much for taking the time to look at mine.
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Thanks Carol. Feet barely touched down on English soil so will be back to read more later.
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lovely interpretation of the challenge
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Thanks Rosa. Sorry for my late reply. Just back from Poland.
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Nothing wrong with hubbie’s shot Jo. Any true artist can see the ‘reclining, sacred Indian cow’ in that rock :o) Really like the framing in your ‘Convento do Christo, Tomar’
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Now you come to mention it David…. Cheers!
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great post, I love the connection between the rock and monasteries. Tomar a world heritiage site, it is a beautiful place to visit.
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I was in Tomar about the same time last year and I loved it. Barely just back from Poland and will be catching up soon. Many thanks.
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Hi Jo…stones and rocks are the epitome of SOLID…perhaps that’s why all of those cathedrals, convents and monastaries are built using them. 🙂 Wonderfully inspiring photos all!!!!
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Thanks Viv, and for your kind pingback too.
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Beautiful buildings, but love the rocks! 🙂
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Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, Gem?
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Your husband did good, very solid! “The foundation stone” was well said. I especially like the shot of the Convento do Christo. Thank you, Jo!
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Oh, I have some lovely photos of Tomar and the Convento, Amy. Many thanks!
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Beautiful entry! I love that you do Zumba too! I love Zumba and especially adore the music as it is so much fun! 🙂
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Yeah, as soon as the music starts you just have to move. It’s great and we have the BEST teacher- so much enthusiasm!
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Love your connections….photos and descriptions of foundations. Good choice for the theme. Like Madhu, I love your husband’s photo.
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Just knew I shouldn’t have laughed at him, Lynne!
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See where it got you?(:
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Love all your selections for challenge. They are indeed solid as a rock.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
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Many thanks Francine. I’ll be over to see yours later. Got packing to do and organise my son for his return to Leeds this evening.
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I am sorry to tell you I actually like your husband’s shot, very artistic….and solid 🙂 But your church photos, particularly the rain washed (?) Alcobaca monastery are just gorgeous!
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I laughed at him for ages when he took it, and he called me a Phillistine! He was right, as usual!
Yes, it was wet in Alcobaca, but a peaceful place and I loved the solidity of the monastery.
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Great work for this theme Johanna Thanks for sharing your solid beautiful places there 🙂
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Thanks Jake. I’ll be late for the challenge next week but hope to still make it. Have a good week.
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