We started with a walk to the church of saint Francis of Assisi, there we received another certificate as pilgrims on the 800th anniversary of the pilgrimage of St. Francis.
It was a day of reunions. First we met Karen and Steve (from the US) in front of the cathedral just when they arrived. Hugs an emotion. Then we found Ian and Marian from England with Marieta and her 11 year old son Rodrigo (from Madrid). More hugs and kisses. They were going to an albergue which we were planning to visit because we walked at the beginning with Felipe, the owner.
We had a very nice lunch with them and then went back to Felipe's for a visit.
Later Brenda and I went to the evening mass and we ended sitting with Ian, Marian, Karen and Steve. The mass was very special with the archbishop presiding and an amazing choir. The mass was followed by the way of the cross with representatives from all the cofradias (brotherhoods) of Santiago. The procession started in the cathedral and ended in the church of St Francis. Very special and very colourful.
St Francis of Assisi pray for us
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