Monthly Archives: August 2011

Wednesday, August 24 8:30 am Bus Time Today, we begin our journey to Fatima with a three-hour stop in Salamanca, where I will see my brother whom I haven’t seen in three years. I was so excited last night that … Continue reading →

Tuesday August 23 10:30 am Lost. I don’t think I have ever run so fast in my life! At the convent this morning, I was uploading pictures on the computer for the blog.  We would be leaving soon and I … Continue reading →

Narrow streets in Toledo 10:00 am Good morning sunshine! Waking up this morning was like waking up in heaven. It reminded me of a movie I had seen about a boy who escaped from a concentration camp and was taken … Continue reading →

Shelter from the rain as we walk through the streets of Toledo

Sunday August 21  Part 2 of the Pilgrimage 8:30 pm Inside the Walls of Toledo After the vigil and concluding mass with Pope Benedict, we returned to Everest for a refreshing cold shower and to pack our bags. Off to … Continue reading →

Sunday August 21 9:00 am Buenas Dias We woke up this morning to the sound of a loud, “Buenas dias.” Imagine waking up entangled in your sleeping bag, on a dirt floor, with 2 million people in the same position … Continue reading →

Saturday, August 20 2:00 pm Pilgrim walk to the Vigil Yesterday’s day of relaxation extended to this morning as we slept in until 8:30! We needed the rest though because we had a big day ahead of us: walking several … Continue reading →

Fr. Jesus Maria, Territorial director of Spain, celebrates mass for the Regnum Christi members attending WYD A few of the many priests concelebrating at the RC mass prepare to give communion Friday August 19 Today is our 5th day in … Continue reading →

Thursday, August 18 Today (in my opinion) has been the most exciting day so far. After our usual routine of waking up at 7, praying our morning prayers, and getting breakfast at the university, we hopped on the bus to … Continue reading →

English speaking people! Since the opening mass was last night, all the WYD events just began today. Now that we are pros at using the metro, walking long distances, sitting on bare floors, eating dinner at 9pm, washing our clothes … Continue reading →