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    Alter of another church
    Beautiful stained glass2Candle for LesStatue of Bernadette in a parkSmooth rock due to millions of people touching itAutumn coloursFront candle for LesTables of lit candlesStatue in front of candlesView from top of the church of the prominadeStained glass window inside the crypt chapelYou are to ascend these stairs on your kneesBernadetteCastleClouds😍View of Lourdes

    Day 41 Lourdes 765 km

    1 novembre 2023, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

    It felt like I was walking in Nanaimo today as the temperature was 8 C and it was raining. I wore every piece of my merino wool clothing and down vest to keep warm.

    I found a great grocery store and bought some salads and fruit for lunch.

    I visited a church however I cannot recall its name. It had a lot of stained glass windows. The front windows facing the altar were very unique. There were also paintings of each station of the cross. I have never seen anything like it.

    I lit a candle for Les♥️ The candle table was under the picture of Bernadette.

    I then made my way to the Grotto to collect my Holy water and touch the stone in the cave.
    It wasn't too crowded meaning there was not a long line to stand waiting. Afterwards I attended what I thought was an outdoor Mass but was a lineup to do the three things that Bernadette was led to de by Mary:
    Wash your hands with the Holy water
    Wash your face
    And finally drink the water.
    I was allowed to stay for awhile afterwards. Each person was done individually and blessed🙏

    I then went to where there are hundreds of lit candles for those to be remembered. I will post the picture of the prayer that went with it. I lit a candle for Les ♥️

    The cutest thing I heard was a child trying to blow out a candle as if it were on a cake 😃

    I walked up to the crypt at the top of the cathedral. The chapel was beautiful.

    Afterwards I walked up the side of the hill to see the stations of the Cross.

    The nicest part of Lourdes Cathedral grounds is that it is a very large property. The added size gives rise to a park like feel to it. It also helps with the throngs of people they can be spread out quite easily.

    I gave up trying to get a coffee from a bar here ( many are closed for the end of the season) so walked to the train station. It was packed with people!!!

    I was so looking forward to a hot bath/shower tonight except all the tub has is a hand held shower head you have to hold and fill the tub with. There is not a wall attachment to have a shower😓 But the biggest issue is no plug for the tub....and warm water.....not hot😭    Leggi altro

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    Day 42 Lourdes

    2 novembre 2023, Francia ⋅ 🌧 13 °C

    It is pouring with rain and I am so happy that I basically did everything yesterday 😉

    I will revisit a few places but I think this is a journal writing day.

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    1Waiting for bus and dreaming of Mexico in January😎
    BayonneOn bus- terrible weather!

    Day 43 Lourdes- Tarbes- Bilbao - Burgos

    3–6 nov 2023, Spagna ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C

    Last night before I went to sleep I thought I would check my train ticket one last time.
    I took a double take at my ticket that was crossed out in red.
    The trip had been cancelled due to a storm. If I hadn't looked I would have found out the next morning as they did not notify you of any changes.

    I spent the next 2 hours trying to figure out a way out of Lourdes by tomorrow. All of the buses were full. I then looked at bus connections from places near Lourdes, and found Tardes. A bus left at 830 in the morning All I would need to do was get there by taxi. That is what I did🤗

    However the bus was late and I stood out in the rain and wind for 2 hours. The good news was that it did came and I am going to Bilbao😉😂 We should be there by 2:30 pm 🍀🍀

    My next connection was a train from Bilbao to Burgo leaving at 5:30 and arriving at 8 pm .

    I stood waiting for some sort of transport when I arrived at the Burgos train station. There were about 10 other people needing rides as well. It was windy and very cold ( just like home)
    The bus came but I got off too early. At night I was completely disoriented because I couldn't find any lankmarks to go by.

    After an hour of trying to find my hostel I found a cab and he helped me out. I was quite far away so I'm glad I did. The streets were crowded with so many people because. It was Friday Night 😂

    I am so happy to be back in Burgos again🤗😉    Leggi altro

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    1Taken out of the Cathedral window of the street below
    Burgos CathedralBeautiful stained glassMy favorite stained glass1Bacon anyone?Street in Burgos1Entry to my HostelArchway into the PlazaWalk by riverArchway in front Cathedral Spire in backRiver walk popular with dogwalkersCharacter statuesAnother church in townCool blue building1😍🤗

    Day 44 ♥️BURGOS♥️

    4 novembre 2023, Spagna ⋅ 🌬 8 °C

    I just love Burgos♥️ Even if it is 8 C with severe winds.🥶
    It is such a beautiful city.

    I had the best sleep and HOT SHOWER ever 😍🤗

    I headed off to see the Cathedral as it has been 4 years since I last saw it. It is simply amazing. The architecture, carved marble tombs artwork tapestries, and stained glass windows are extraordinary
    I particularly liked the Leonardo DaVinci painting of Mary Magdalene.

    The Mass was held in the side chapel A young Nun came up to me after the service and offered me a Stamp for my Passport. So nice 🤗💖

    I found my favorite cafe and had 2 cafe con leches😍

    I wandered around town and found the hostel I will be staying at tomorrow night it is right beside the bus depot which is so handy.

    There are only 2 other girls in my room It is sooooo quiet.

    It is very windy here making it colder for sure. But the sun came out and I was able to enjoy it. I ate my lunch on a park bench.

    I met a German Pilgrim at supper who had just started the Camino. She mentioned that the group she has been travelling with took a bus to Burgos instead of walking. She is very concerned about how cold it is. She will start the Meseta tomorrow

    Jerry from Ireland said that in the past 7 years of doing different Caminos, this was the coldest and wettest he has seen it in October /November. He said winter in Burgos is warmer ( January+February)
    Very interesting to say the least    Leggi altro

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    8 novembre 2023