Many believe that a
visit to the grotto at Lourdes would bring miracle cure. That afternoon, the
walkpaths to St. Bernadette church was filled with visitors, many disabled,
holding on to this hope. the church is on top of a small hill. The church
backdrop is the Pyrenees mountains.
Argeles
This small town, 20 minutes
south of Lourdes, is a serene stop-over on the way to the Pyrenees
mountains.
Sunrise in front of the Auberge
de L'Arrieulat ($40 per night)
The drive from Lourdes to
Argeles provides awesome panoramic views of the Pyrenees.
The view becomes even more
breathtaking as sunset approaches.