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León again. Not up and out before 8 for the first time for quote a while!   A relatively leisurely breakfast in the Albergue, then another stroll round the city.  The interesting white building I could see from where we ate yesterday evening turns out to be a Gaudi design (the architect famous for the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona).  The city has both mediaeval and Roman walls, as well as squares, churches, restaurants and bars, wide and narrow streets...
And the Cathedral.  What a Cathedral.  Early and plain Gothic, filled with light from high windows.
Many chapels with many statues, altars; both plain and coloured.   An inspiring visit.
It turns out to be the Octave of Our Lady of the Camino, the patron saint of the Cathedral and of Leon.  The actual feast is Monday, but all the evening Masses are in the main Cathedral rather than the chapel usually used.  So a bit special!
We'll have a group of the pilgrims meeting before Mass this evening so and going on to one of the many restaurants for food, drink and talking together.  I'm looking forward to it.
Then tomorrow it will be back to a 'normal' day - back on the Way...

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  1. Francis Onwuegbuzie14 September 2025 at 10:20

    Joanna and I from Teams of Our Lady, Nottingham is remembering you in our prayers. I hope your walk is going smoothly?

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