"Delightful... His book is not only an admirable piece of travel writing; it is also a brilliant piece of human exploration." (New Statestman)

"From the French Abbey of St Wandrille to the abandoned and awesome Rock Monasteries of Cappadocia in Turkey, the celebrated travel writer Patrick Leigh Fermor studies the rigorous contemplative lives of the monks and the timeless beauty of their monastic surroundings."

Rescued from the shelf of Books to Share at Room 101 in the Parador de Ávila.

Sent to the winner of the Non-Fiction Sweepstakes.
Congrats on winning... and enjoy! :)

Thank you!

ETA: reserved for the alphabet VBB hosted by greenbadger

Is taken from the box by BaiLong

You've found a travelling book. Hurray!
The book's journey continues by its finder's cooperation and creativity. By making a journal entry on this book, you can add to the book's story as it travels from reader to reader around the world.
Enjoy your reading!

Привет!
Спасибо, что нашли время зайти на сайт и сделать запись в журнале! Напишите, когда и где вы нашли книгу.
Перед тем, как попасть к Вам, она побывала в других уголках света. История ее путешествий записана на сайте, и теперь к ней добавился еще один пункт. Я очень рада, что она нашла нового читателя в Вашем лице.

Caught! Thanks.