Collar trumps Beard

We got to the airport extra early but the Security people were extra nice so we got through extra quick. So nothing to report. I was worried that The Beard might provoke deeper questions as it had done for Mikey. "Did you have fun?" was the primary question asked.

No bag search for us (a first for me). We got a "White 2" sticker which is the best a non-Israeli could hope for. I suggest wearing a clerical collar and when they ask you your purpose say: Spiritual. Convenient of course that its true. Or maybe the two go well together: Beard emphasises holiness of Collar?

The Beard has fulfilled its vow, I expect it to leave quite soon. In the meantime, here endeth the Blog. Its been fun and useful for me to think through something for the day to share but the rest of the Sabbatical looks like this - a week reading Theology in Barcombe, a week in the Lake District (with family), a week at Houseparty, a family wedding, Camping for a week in Norfolk and then a week here before starting work again - my Next Sunday: 29th August.