In the essence of "time" . .
I will zoom thru a few of many many topics
to give you a sample of the settings we are enjoying
St. Francis Church (below)
has . . in our estimation . . a unique . . prize-winning . . thought-provoking . . creative way
to prompt curiosity
We were about to leave . . thinking we would be saying to our blog buffs
"If you discover what this is all about before we do . . let us know"
Then we inquired at a desk and to our surprise . . this mystery became a favorite stop in Lausanne
Her young enthusiastic commentary was detailed and exciting . .
95 . . burned . . destroyed . .
LADDERS
represent Luther's 95 Theses
and are reminders that
NO occupation (including . . Clergy) is above others
Each human being can pray directly to God without . . going/climbing . . through Mary, Saints . .
Work righteousness is NOT the "ticket" to Salvation
Christ died for ALL mankind
(status . righteousness does not increase step/rung by step/rung)
(rungless) GRACE is the "Gift" Christ offers . . freely to . . ALL His Creation
We have a choice . . ACCEPT or REJECT . . His Gift to us
G = God's R = Riches A = At C = Christ's E = Expense
Christ paid the price . . for everyone's sins (omission or commission)
We don't climb ladders . . to gain "GOODNESS" to get to . . Heaven
Christ . . "paid the price" . . (did the "climb"/DIED FOR . . for all mankind
★ It's not about US . . It's a "Done Deal" . .
➤ It's what . . CHRIST DID FOR US !!
Indulgences (buying . bribing) are burned . destroyed . worthless . "hollow" schemes
➤ HEAVEN . . is NOT . . "FOR SALE"
( Heaven is . . Life With God. Hell is . . Separation From God )
Down with . made-made . phony . worthless . fund-raising gimmicks that give empty
false hope
Every trip we see weddings. This one at the . . Courthouse.
(Different combinations of relatives are taking turns with the bride and groom)
Calvin (Reformed) . . believed Church and State are NOT separable.
John Calvin (Geneva) founded this CATHEDRAL (below) in Lausanne
the largest Church in all of Switzerland . .
. . just across the BRIDGE (Pont Bessières)
with a railing designed to discourage suicidal people from jumping.
Switzerland has one of the highest suicide rates in Western Europe
Between Christmas and New Year's social workers are stationed here
serving soup and coffee . . offering counseling to people who might be contemplating ending it all
The Lausanne Waterfront is extremely popular and inviting
called . . OUCHY (ooo - Shee)
Boats . Benches . Play Equipment . Trees . Olympic Museum . Promenade (miles long)
After taking the train up to the CHEESE and CHOCOLATE towns at and near Gruyeres
we strolled along the waterfront promenade of
MONTREUX
a Swiss Gymnastics and Acrobatic Festival was in full swing
and an Air Show . . that we had seen practicing in the sky from Lausanne
Back in Vevey for the end of the day . . we find a Food Festival on it's own promenade.
Lots of ethnic round-the-world tastes to choose from
This giant
FORK (in the water) is related to the Nestle Company
(another story . . another day)
Charlie Chaplin
spent the last 25 years of his life here in Vevey with his 4th wife and their 8 children
At one time the American FBI and powers - that - be in the U.S. government
suspected him of being pro-Communist
and declined to re-issue his VISA entry back into the states
( toward the end of WWII )
(a confusing issue because the U.S. and Russia had been Allies fighting together against German Nazis)
CHAPLIN'S WORLD
( in Vevey )
begins at the home where he lived with wife OONA and their 8 children . . lots of family photos
Then everyone moves on (by group) to his
STUDIO
When the Story of His Life concludes
the Curtain opens and to everyone's surprise
We all enter the World of Charlie
with many rooms and displays and animations and interactive participation
Great place . . Unique life . . Talented "Brit"
(born in London . . raised in orphanage)
I had never seen his NORMAL look.
He's quite nice looking
This is the famous
caricature that brings to mind . .
CHARLIE CHAPLIN
And this
"TRAMP"- look made him unforgettable
The fitted Jacket . Baggy Pants . Floppy Shoes . Cane . Hat
Grandma and Grandpa "Great" probably knew his story well.
I only add this because
Age 77 rings a bell . .
this week
(my own new landmark year)
(Look closely . . you'll see someone you know) . . Dick enjoys this slapstick.
These were
Silent Movie days
so ACTION mattered !
In one of his movies . . Charlie ground round and round up over between all these gears
TRUE !
Wife "OONA" - all indications say they had a very happy marriage
. . Very ⇣ Interesting . .
End of Day
Ice Cream Silhouette
(Vevey is a cute little "top of Lac Leman" town)
On we go into the Berner Oberland region and its many famous mountain towns
(including September 26)
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