Noreen enjoys this day trip to Chartres Cathedral. To experience this Gothic wonder has been on my 'to do' list for decades.

In the depth of Chartres Cathedral, where Jim and I meditate after we each lit a candle (which can be seen here if you know where to look). I took this photo with no flash in a really dark area. Thank you Photoshop!

Here I am standing in the center of the magnificent Chartres Cathedral Labyrinth. Unfortunately, I cannot walk the whole labyrinth since the 'powers that be' decided to attach together the rows of chairs so they can't be easily moved by those of us who would like to experience the pilgrimage-like walk this famous labyrinth would otherwise eagerly allow. Ah, so be it!, However, simply standing in the center of 'the real thing' is worth the trip.

The gorgeous Rose Window at Chartres Cathedral. As I shoot this photo, I really don't expect it to come out very well due to lack of good lighting in the church. So, happy I am to have come up with this pretty neat rendition.

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Chartres Cathedral abounds with astoundingly beautiful stained glass windows. Here is another of my favorites.

This I could not resist! It's a garbage can on the outside wall of Chartres Cathedral (note "Cathe" as an abbreviation), filled to the rim with burned out votive candles on their way to being recycled. Wow! is there a message here?

This is how the Olde Towne of Chartres still looks today ... quaint as can be.

This enigmatic maze, or whatever it is, sits below in the Chartres Cathedral gardens. Everything about it makes me feel like I'm about to fly off somewhere.

   This is the day my favorite emerald green jacket had it's own adventure. After lunch in the town of Chartres, Jim and I decided to hike around and see the sights. I stuffed my jacket on the side of my backpack. After about an hour of exploring, Jim remarks, "You're jacket's gone!" In near panic we do our best to retrace our steps in the unlikely hope of finding my precious warm jacket. Then Viola! just as we had about given up hope, Jim yells, "There it is!" My jacket is blowing around, about ready to fly onto the main road. We run like crazy till I manage to snatch it up in my arms like a long-lost friend ... but not before I took this photo.