Determined to finish what I started!
No, seriously! I need to finish sharing my visit to Jerez. The Cathedral is magnificent. Originally a Collegiate Church, it wasn’t granted cathedral status until 1980, by the grace of Pope John Paul II, though the church itself dates back to the Christian conquest of Jerez, on 9th October, 1264. Briefly the sky was blue, but I was eager to see inside.
Just inside the mighty portal, I was surprised to find a model of an industrious looking Jerez, and close by, not so surprisingly, an altar to John Paul.
There was a wealth of beauty wherever you looked, the cathedral extending theatrically in a sequence of rooms behind the main altar.
My only disappointment was climbing the tower. I never can resist, but the spiral staircase led only to a grilled window, with a limited view.
Slightly more than my allotted Six Words, I agree, but I do hope Debbie finds this Joyful. Wishing you all a blessed and happy Easter. And, heaven’s above, Becky’s March Square is finally over! Let’s eat cake!
restlessjo 
A beautiful work of art. Happy Easter, Jo. 🙂
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Thanks Jane. I was impressed xx
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It’s so beautiful! It’s not just a building. It’s a work of art. Happy Easter!
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Yes, I think that’s true. 🙂 🙂 Happy Easter, darlin!
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Jo, have a wonderful long weekend, and I have to agree with the rest of the commenters it is indeed an amazingly built cathedral. Never ceases to amaze me the detailed work that has gone into these buildings!
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Thanks, Suzanne. I feel like I brought the Jerez weather home with me. Dismal here. Not much paste egg rolling going to happen tomorrow. 🙂 🙂
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The beauty and details of this old churches, and the craftsman who built them, always amaze me. Happy Easter to you and your family, Jo!
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This one astounded me too, Patrick. It was a very beautiful space. Wishing you and your lady a lovely Easter. 🙂 🙂
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You can post as many words as you like, as long as you continue to post such delicious photographs (including the pastries!)
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Carte blanche, Ron. Isn’t that the name of an icecream? 🙂 🙂
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and here’s me thinking this was going to be a food post………the church photos are too bad either 😀
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Happy Easter to you, Brian! I’m sure you’ll find cake somewhere this weekend. 🙂 🙂
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and eat it too 😀 😀
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Happy Easter Jo
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Wishing you a Happy Easter, Jo.
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Thank you, darlin. And to you too 🙂 🙂
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I’m already enjoying hot cross buns. Maybe I will start on the Easter eggs tomorrow. 🙂
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🙂 🙂
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I found it difficult to scroll past the treats, but I’m sure glad I did. What an amazing church. Your photos are fantastic, Jo!
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Thanks, darlin! Wishing you a joyful Easter. Go easy on the chocolate! (what a spoilsport 🙂 )
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What a beautiful cathedral, Jo, with so many ornate and interesting details.
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It was one of the rare occasions when we weren’t inside trying to stay dry, Cathy. 🙂 🙂 It really was impressive.
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It is really an amazing place Jo! Thanks for sharing!
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We thoroughly enjoyed it, Aletta, though the weather wasn’t great. 🙂 🙂
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Looks rather interesting Jo. Did you watch the programme on TV about walking the Comino? It has us all enthusiastic again!
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Not all but most of it, Andrew. Are you actually going to do it? Cathy is doing it this September and invited me to join her but I don’t want to commit to anything at present.
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Kim will leave work later this year so maybe next April/May. We plan to take our time, four weeks rather than two, maybe even six, don’t want it to be a slog, too many interesting places to see along the way (whichever route we choose). You and Mick are welcome to join us!
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Now there’s an invitation! 🙂 🙂 Let me know how the planning goes.
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Well, Jerez certainly looks worthy of a visit. Do you ever have a day without cake, Jo?
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Lots of them Sue. As Tish points out online cakes have no calories xx
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😊😊…..but no flavour
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Caramba 🙂 🙂
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Caramba??
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You want to samba? 🙂
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Not with my balance!!
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A lovely church in Jerez. A wonderful display. Pity about the staircase climb but looks like there was plenty to see inside. And again you find time to stop for some sweet treats 🙂 Happy Easter and many more sweet treats for you this weekend 🙂 🙂
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It was a rainy day, Mabel- what’s a girl to do? 🙂 🙂 And they were perfect squares for Becky. Happy Easter to you!
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Happy Easter to you too, Jo. Maybe help yourself to a few helpings of Easter sweet treats today 😀
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The cathedral looks amazing. Very nice gallery starting with my favorite sweets. 🙂
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It was beautiful and I was really glad we got to see inside. 🙂 🙂 Thanks a lot!
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Definitely joyful! It looks a wonderful city, and as Tish pointed out, those zero-calorie cakes are magnificent
Have a good Easter weekend Jo – I hope you get a break from cleaning 🙂
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It’s no weather for bowling paste eggs Debs! Something indoors methinks xx
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You gave us cake to start with!? What a lovely Easter treat, Jo, and no calories. Stunning cathedral photos too.
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Chocolate eggs tomorrow Tish. I need the energy. Have a relaxing weekend xxx
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🙂 xx
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Happy Easter Jo! We’ve often stayed in a hotel there overlooking the Cathedral..such a fantastic place, Jerez 😀
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It was nice to see it, ever so briefly, in sunlight, Tanya. 🙂 🙂 A very happy Easter to you and Big Man.
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Wow, you have captured the lovely facade of the church. Beautiful!
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It’s a wonderful sight, Arlene. So happy to get that hint of blue. 🙂 🙂
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How on earth can you say finally?!! Good job there is lots of cake and an amazing collection of stunning photographs to distract me from that ‘finally’ 😉
Have a wonderful Easter Jo, and hope the sun puts his hat on for you and Mick at least once this weekend xxx
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I’m resigned to cake and chocolate. Woe is me 😦 😦
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Oh dear! Wish you were here so you could join us in the sunshine. I’ll try and send it your way xxxxx
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🙂 🙂
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What an incredible church. I must add Jerez to my list. 🙂
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It really is beautiful, Marie, and Jerez is a revelation. Hope you make it! Happy Easter! 🙂 🙂
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