Today I had a great experience as part of my sister's birthday celebrations. At 10:30 am we met up with Jean-Jacques who has spent over 30 years observing and interpreting Strasbourg Cathedral. He spent 5 hours (I had to leave early for Paris but I could have spent a few days) sharing his observations and passions with and it was quite astonishing. The details, hidden meanings and signs which he uncovered for us in the statues, gargoyles, symbols and features of the outside of the cathedral was quite stunning. What I found particularly interesting was that a lot of these signs and representations were perceived as threats by the religious authorities and either written off as "mistakes" or actively suppressed. It would seem that the Cathedral was not just as religious exercise but actually a wider more esoteric project which aimed to explain the universe with or without divinity.
I find it reassuring that these massive symbols of religion in the heart of our European cities can also be seen as symbols of subversiveness and rejection of authority.
Dinner
I find it reassuring that these massive symbols of religion in the heart of our European cities can also be seen as symbols of subversiveness and rejection of authority.
Dinner
- Pintades fourrées aux kiwi (merci Fianna)
- Asperges vertes
- Riz à l'huile de coco
- Salade verte
- Tartes aux myrtilles (merci Eliot) et glace à la vanille
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