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Published: Mon, 11/20/17

Laughter is carbonated holiness.
Monday November 20, 2017
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It only takes a moment to destroy. Only a few sentences, a heartless broken promise, a lack of empathy, and it's gone. May you be blessed with caution in word, deed, and intention.
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GAZTELUGATXE

There's an island off the coast of Spain that houses a church. The church has 241 steps to the top, and it's said that it's worth the climb. What a great expression. Gaztelugatxe can now mean, "it's a lot of steps, but worth it." 

The climb down the hill, across the bridge and up to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is a small adventure that will handsomely reward you with truly impressive views. The ocean can be particular rough in this area and the waves really crash against the rocks of the island, adding to its awe-inspiring beauty. If you think it looks cool in the photos, just wait till you experience it in person.

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, whose name really means “castle rock” in Basque (“gaztelu” = castle + “aitz” = rock), is a definite “must” if you are visiting the Basque Country. It is an island located just off the shore along the Bay of Biscay, 35 km east from Bilbao. The island is cone-shaped and features a tiny church on its highest point that is dedicated to John the Baptist. Although not proven, it has been said that he even set foot on the island.


San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is connected to the mainland by a man-made stone bridge. The bridge transitions into a narrow path that contains 241 steps and zigzags its way back and forth to the top. Once there, you will find the church which has a bell situated along the front of its facade. According to legend, after you have completed the climb, you should ring the bell three times and make a wish.


The church on top of the island is by no means the original. Over the centuries the church has burned down and been rebuilt several times. It is believed...READ MORE 


Trivia Question: what popular television show films at Gaztelugatxe?
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STEALING MY CLOTHES

Please Pray for Me I'm going through a tough time with chemotherapy and its effects which are pretty tough. I suffered a very painful situation I scrimped saved and scraped and God helped me to build my clothing wardrobe up so once again look pretty on behalf of the Kingdom only to have my youngest daughter steal key to my home and new car and literally STEAL just about all of my clothes and shoes coats jewelry sweaters etc. and I've seen her even wear them in my face like I don't know. I am heartsick over this.

- anonymous
 
 
 
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