Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. If the descriptions in these pages Often digress into reflections, the writer cannot help it he must speak Of that which is uppermost in his thoughts. One presence is everywhere, and we walk in its light. At the same time he has tried not to moralize too much but to enliven his soberness with narrative and incident, so that the journey may not seem long, and that whoever keeps him company may not grow weary by the way. Thus riding Side by Side among the holy hills, we may pass the time not nu pleasantly, and gain what is, after all, the best fruit of travel – some real knowledge, a clearer understanding, and a stronger faith.