Last week I went to Normandy on a field trip. We looked at sights that were connected to the Norman Conquest.

Abbey au Dames where Matilda (William the Conqueror's wife is burried).

Abbey au Dames

Jumiege (a ruined abbey/monastery)

Jumiege

Jumiege

Jumiege

Jumiege is located in the beautiful Normandy countryside.

Mont St. Michel - the inspiration for Minas Tirith from Lord of the Rings. Also the castle in Tangled.

Mont St. Michel with Janel and Abby

The cathedral on the top of Mont St. Michel

 

Walking the narrow streets of Mont St. Michel is a cross between Diagon Alley and Fantasyland.

The garden in the monastery. There are still monks and nuns there today.

Everyone should visit at least once. One of the most amazing places I've ever been.

After the Normandy trip I finally got to the Temple with my ward. I know it's called the London Temple, but it's not in London it's in Surrey which is a good hour and a half away.

Hooray for Autumn colors. Part of the Temple grounds.

The Temple some of the best landscaping I've ever seen.