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I write this blog as the Portsmouth diocese closes its journey in San Sebastian. Its been an action packed few days, where we’ve discovered so many new and wonderful things.Its been tiring but i’m sure there is plenty more energy still available for when we arrive in Madrid tomorrow evening for the start of World Youth Day proper.

We’ve met so many new people here from Australia, Croatia, Sweden, Poland, Italy, America, Chile, Argentina, France and of course Spain. They’ve all been amazing people so full of energy, happiness, love  and faith. We’ve met them across the North of Spain and South of France in Loyola, Lourdes and of course the wonderful city we’ve called home for the last few weeks San Sebastian. We’ve sang with them, played sports with them, celebrated with them and relaxed with them.

It will  be sad to leave here but its been a great experience and one which I certainly wont forget and I know the rest of the diocese wont either, an excellent warm up for the main event.

All that is left to say is THANK YOU SAN SEBASTIAN!!!!! For warming us up for Madrid and allowing us to call you home for the last few days!

Leo M

Day 4: 14th August – The Green Group

Saturday afternoon began with a relaxing swimming session at the open air pool: the group decided to go in together and cause a splash.

After dinner, we attended the Rosary Vigil at the Basilica de Santa Engracia, where all the groups from WYD staying in Zaragoza were and it was amazing. The Five Mysteries of the Rosary were read in a different language, as well as blessings from the Cardinal of Bordeaux and Archbishop of Zaragoza.
We all received a candle, which was lit, lighting the Square beautifully. We spoke to and exchanged gifts with young people from other countries, including Syria, Venezuela, etc. which was great fun!

After the joys of Saturday evening, we were met with an extremely impressive Mass, with the WYD Zimbabwe group and the music and dancing raised the roof! The Mass was conducted in 3 languages and we all engaged in various aspects of the Mass. The Zimbabwe group were very friendly and after Mass, we exchanged gifts, talked and took lots of photos.

The Green Team (The Dream Team)

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WYD Pilgrims in Salamanca from Catholic Westminster on Vimeo.