Wednesday, September 23, 2015

22 Sept 2015

Lourdes today. Just 30 minutes by fast train from Pau.  Raining but not cold weather greeted us for most of the day.

The shopping street in the religious part of town.  The commercial section is further up the hill.

 
 
The amazing colours of the Basilica of the Virgin Mary.
 
 
From the gates of the Sanctuary looking west
 

The Grotto where St Mary appeared to St Bernadette.  There were thousands of people doing the night candle parade and devotion despite the pouring rain.  It was a great experience to be with them.
 

The Roman Fortress overlooking the Sanctuary.
 
 
The first day of our pilgrimage.

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