Today we visited many places on our way from Santander to Leon. The countryside is amazing and the mountain ranges are the second highest in Europe after Switzerland. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking and it is amazing to see such beautiful churches constructed in the mountains. This Church is the Basilica of Nuestra Senora de las Batallas. This was built in the area where Pelayo is buried (He is buried in the Cueva - grotto). He was the first Christian King who defeated the Moors in the battle of Covadonga.
From here we travelled to Oviedo where we had some free time and then on to Leon. Tonight we celebrated a private mass in the Gothic Cathedral. It was an amazing experience. Fr Michael purchased a guitar and we all enjoyed the addition of music to our masses. It truly is an amazing experience to be in another country. The Church bells rang in every place we visited today - this is truly a beautiful sound to hear.
Leon - Gothic Cathedral
Wish we were there - Awsome scenery - guitar music - church bells - and experiences to deepen your faith - how blessed are you all!!! Love Earl & Denise
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