Lourdes and Pyrenees

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My boss invited me to go to Lourdes way before we set to Europe. Although I am not a Catholic, I said to myself why not go there, see the place and check out the miracle water.

We went to Lourdes from Paris via train again and checked into a hotel not far from the church. Although you know there were lots of pilgrims, the place was quiet.

We went to the site and my boss took the opportunity to join the prayer parade that night. I just sat at a bench and watched the people mostly elderly pray with their candles went around the grounds then to the church for more prayers.

Next day we were early to visit the church, Grotto and check out the miracle water. I drank the pure (as they say) water which comes from a spring.

We also went to Le Pic du Jer that overlooks Lourdes. We took the chair-lift which goes to the summit and there is a fantastic view of Lourdes and the Pyrenees. It was so windy and cold up there.

Of course, one cannot be tempted to shop for religious articles which my boss did. I was able to buy a nice pair of espadrilles here.

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Photos

Street of Lourdes
Street from Lourdes to our hotel

The Sanctuary at Lourdes
Entrance of the Sanctuary at Lourdes

The Grotto
Grotto at Lourdes

View from the Summit - Pyrenees
Fantastic view of Pyrenees

View from the Summit - Lourdes
View of Lourdes