The head of Christ over the door really caught my attention. Surrounded by beautiful gold leaf is a figure that impresses me with its age. This dark face has been looking out to the splendor of the monastery for centuries. The events of hundreds of years have come and gone as His stern face has looked over all who have come and gone through the door. Today is my turn to wonder what he thinks of me as I come, look and admire, work with my camera and tripod, and return to the outside world.