Thursday, August 11, 2011

A Whale of a Journey!

After two failed attempts to take off from the Thunder Bay Airport, we took off two hours late, but still made our Toronto connection to Madrid.  Arriving in Madrid in good time we immediately hopped on the coach for our host diocese of Plasencia.  Our hosts showed us to our accomodations and we staked out territory for ourselves on the gym floor of the community centre. Here we will call ´home´for the next few days...

The first evening of our stay in Tericellis de la Tessa, a cloud shielded us from the scorching sun for the afternoon, remaining stationary until sunset.  We thought of it as a small miracle.  As the sun set, the cloud took on the unmistakeable form of a whale!  When we have a chance, we´ll upload the picture for you!
Access to  internet is quite limited here....
Until next time!

The pilgrims...

10 comments:

  1. Glad you made it guys!
    If you get the chance, Life Teen is holding a huge Eucharistic Adoration on August 18th. Heres the link
    http://www.catholicyouthministry.com/life-teen-world-youth-day-2011-madrid-spain/

    God bless! Praying for you everyday!

    Love Cam

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  2. Happy to hear all is well! Sending my love and prayers your way :)

    God Bless you on your journey!

    Love Sheree Hinz

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  3. Happy to know that you made it "home" Ok.
    You're in our prayers.

    Saludos y muchas bendiciones.

    Los Villanueva

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  4. So happy to hear that you have reached your "home" safely .
    Can't wait to see some picutres of it!
    Enjoy your journey - Praying for your health and safety!
    C. Snyder

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  5. Have a wonderful time, Rebecca, your Mom is keeping us posted!
    Lana

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  6. Best wishes and God's blessings to all of you as you experience this land of great Faith and many Saints!
    Msgr. Pat Stilla

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  7. So glad to hear you made it safely. Looking forward to further posts. Hope Alyson is doing well and enjoying this spiritually, uplifting experience. Checking the blog regularly to hear more info and see some pictures. Google Earth provides some great insights in the small community you are in. God Bless and enjoy the experience.

    Guy Durand

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  8. Buenos dias here in Thunder Bay,
    Buenas tardes in Spain.

    We hope you had a nice day of excursion in Merida yesterday, it seems to be a nice city, the churches remind me the ones back home in Guatemala.

    Wishing you guys a nice day of rest today.

    Looking forward to see more news posted.
    We're always checking the blog.
    Many blessings, you're in our prayers and thoughts.

    Saludos,

    Los Villanueva

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  9. will be thinking of all you guys and gals while attending mass tommorrow will be praying for you all
    Please pray for all of us back home missing you all.
    Bawnie and Darren and Bailey Prieston.

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  10. Wishing that you trip to Madrid be safe.
    Many blessings
    We keep on thinking about you all.

    Ericka te amamos.

    Los Villanueva

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