Palm Sunday

Daylight savings time went into effect last night so it felt like we were getting up earlier (and we were!)

We walked down to the old town just in time to catch Jesus riding into the plaza accompanied by a marching band. Although the celebration was still not as big as the ones we attended last year, people were still enthusiastic. Young and old were ready and waiting to have palms, bay branches, and olive branches blessed in a ceremony by the Bishop. We watched from up high on the steps of the plaza and then looked around and met Jesus and his entourage on their way back to the Church of San Francisco in the main cathedral square. Very special.

Not so special was that our bus was about an hour late due to traffic delays, but we got to meet an Irish pilgrim named Dedrie waiting for a bus to the airport after her pilgrimage.

Tomorrow we have tickets after school for the Cathedral museum and some special exhibits.Read more