I took a walk today from Plaza de Platerias to the pilgrims office. Close to 100% of people wearing masks... although there are quite a few people in town today.
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Yes yes yes @mspathAlthough physically I may not be in Santiago de Compostela nevertheless I yearn to hear the massive cathedral bells peal in celebration of the Feast of Saint James, July 25.
Within the city all will convene to celebrate this historic Catholic event and actively participate in age-old ecclesiastic pageantry and tradition.
Imagine if those present could be magically joined by all past pilgrims. Such a super-giant throng of celebrants would stretch back across one thousand years!
Whatever our ethnicity or beliefs, all pilgrims who walk or have walked the Camino share common bonds. All surely remember their personal thrill on arriving at last at the great cathedral, touching the hallowed stones, weeping with joy, and giving thanks as the great bells tolled.
At home in France tomorrow I shall, as always, also remember and listen for those far-distant, celebratory bells.
Ultreia!