Journey to Lourdes

Simple, spontaneous memories from young pilgrims on the long train journey
Journey to Lourdes
One of the drawings made by children on the journey to Lourdes 1981
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Maria

We slept in the train bunks last night, and we rested pretty well. I like riding the train because it rocks me.

Matteo

When we left with Fede e Luce, it was wonderful because they gave us so much good food on the train. Then there was Grandpa passing by with his cart, saying, "Broth, broth." And lots of others cleaned the floor with rags and disinfectant, and then Stefano played guitar while the rest of us sang.

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