Lourdes
A Pilgrimage to Our Lady
The most popular place to visit and pray - The Grotto
Our hotel is one block from the Domain
A view from our bedroom window showing the start of the High Stations
The First Station of the Cross, "Jesus is condemned to death"
(Penitents climb the steps praying on their knees)
"Jesus carries his cross"
"Jesus dies on the cross"
"Jesus is laid in the tomb"
The way we set out for most events
(Fr. John Twist pushes Sara)
A talk from our tour guide Richard before we tour the churches
A rest stop after a tour
Another refreshing stop
General view of Lourdes waterfront
The Visit to the Pic Du Jer
The path of the funicular railway up the Grand Jer
The way to Lourdes as seen from the top of the hill
Spain is in the distance
A view of Lourdes from the Pic du Jer by our party
The top of the Grand Jer where a cable car used to come, at about 3,300 ft above sea level
The Rosary Square and the Esplanade with the Chateau Fort on the hill top
A Visit to the Chateau Fort
The old cemetery
Sara is pushed by Harry
At the miniature village of Pyrenean buildings
In the garden of the Black Prince
A view of Lourdes from the Chateau Fort
The Accueil
(The hospital for our sick)
Some went by voutures
And then there was the Texan with Sara and Melissa
A Garden of Rosaries in front of the Rosary Basilica and Rosary Square
The spires of the basilica
The Lady Statue in front of Rosary Square