I went on a pilgrimage to Spain, France and Portugal in Oct.-Nov. 2017. At the request of one follower, here are some samples from each stop along the way. Photos are in chronological order.
Montserrat, Spain
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The monastery, hotel, and surrounding building seen from the roadside. |
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The view of the mountainside from the Stations of the Cross. |
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Pilgrims gather to hear a visiting, children's choir. |
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The monk's chapel behind the main altar. Our Lady of Montserrat is in the niche above the altar. |
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One section in a long line (~200 ft) of votive candles |
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Lourdes, France
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A large statue in honor of the healings recorgnized at Lourdes |
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Fun fact: the Disneyland Castle was modeled after the Basilica at Lourdes |
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The facade of Rosary Basilica |
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The interior of the Rosary Basilica, at ground level, designed in a Byzantine style |
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The altar of the Upper Basilica, the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. |
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The tabernacle of the Basilica of St. Pius X, the Underground Basilica |
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Pilgrims gather around the Grotto at the side of the Basilica. |
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Cathedral of Burgos, Spain
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Facade above one of the entrances. |
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The enormous and elaborate main altar |
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One of many exquisite side chapels. |
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Segovia, Spain
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The Carmelite monastery where St. John of the Cross is entombed. |
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The Cathedral of Segovia, the last Gothic cathedral built in Europe. |
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A large organ inside the cathedral |
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An interesting piece of artwork in a niche of the cathedral |
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One of many side altars. |
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An ancient Roman aqueduct still standing in the middle of Segovia |
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Avila, Spain
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The walled city of Avila, one of few Spanish cities that never fell to Islamic invasion |
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