Comments on: One-third of the way

By: Catherine Anne Meredith

Catherine Anne Meredith — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 08:02:24 +0000

Just catching up with your blog after a few hectic family days. Last time I checked in you were in Southwell, and it’s astonishing that you’ve reached Norwich already! Thinking of you each day though. Baptism in a chocolate bath sounds like a blessed thing indeed! Love and hugs.

By: Angela (one of the mothers-in-law)

Angela (one of the mothers-in-law) — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 20:44:17 +0000

Hi Kenneth, I hope you sleep peacefully tonight. Your posts are a daily treat and an inspiration. A friend introduced me to a local pilgrim walk, a mere 12 miles with 7 small churches tucked away in the South Downs. We’re looking forward to being with you at Southwark Cathedral on Saturday.

By: Gavin Young

Gavin Young — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 20:01:27 +0000

I was brought up in Norwich and remember the chocolate smell from Caley Mackintosh- I think that was the name.
I am therefore biased but think Norwich cathedral the finest in England-sorry Salisbury

By: Diane Bryson

Diane Bryson — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:23:43 +0000

Hi Kenny,
Every single day I send you heartfelt greetings from across the world.

Hi Kenny,
I played a Mazurka for Ilse’s Hang on Sunday. After I finished, she had me play just the rhythm for a few minutes (A A A, 1,2,3) and then had me play the Mazurka again. I couldn’t immediately hear any difference but EVERYone thought my second performance was much better! So now I’m fooling around at home and learning to hear the difference, too. Hooray for external validation and external ears!

Speaking of pilgrimages, I’m reading a memoir by a sailor who says on page one: “It’s usually about the third or fourth night of a small-boat cruise when I start wishing I were home. Don’t get me wrong. I love sailing and cruising little boats, but after three or four days aboard a little boat, the comforts of home begin to look really, really good.” This is the Foreword to a book called Three Years in a 12-foot Boat in which Stephen Ladd DOES sail for three years in a twelve foot boat that he built himself.
Hugs!

By: Greevz Fisher

Greevz Fisher — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:20:31 +0000

Already a third of the way on your pilgrimage, well done and and now a good fair few cycles miles under your belt.
I appreciate your photos of both the cathedrals and the sights that capture your interest on the journey, they really do enhance your blog.
Having cycled a long distance in France, now some ten years ago, I can identify with your musings on your cycle ride and the highs and lows, but the general kindness of people that you meet on the way (well most people that is) I found, restores one faith and gives such a positive and often an unexpected a boost.
Your book of your journey from Hadrian’s Wall to Rome is entitled “Highway Cello” as is this blog.
What thoughts do you have for the title of this pilgrimage as I assume that your blog will eventually become the basis for a future book for you to write and record your thoughts?

By: Pete

Pete — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:10:28 +0000

Hi Kenneth,
I popped over to the St Edmundsbury Cathedral at about 6. 35. Did I miss your performance at 6.15 ?
It has been a very windy, and wet at times, I was wondering if you had made it on time.
All the best to you in your tour, all power to your elbow for playing and also to your legs for cycling !!