The lovely thing about a bus trip is that it affords an enterprising priest ample time to write. Having been on the road some three or four hours, the pilgrims still appear to have plenty to talk about, and have yet to reach that lull during which everyone takes a nap.
As I write we are about thirty miles beyond Lusk, where we stopped at the rest area, which is now equipped with a playground. This is a rather significant development for a town like Lusk. The next stop is Cheyenne where we will eat, and from there proceed to Denver. Spirits are high, and the anxieties that marked our teary departure from Rapid City seem to have abated. So, we're off to a good start. Here's a few pictures from the playground.
Dear Fr. Tyler. My name is João Paulo (John Paul). Me and my family are waiting for you here in Sao Jose dos Campos. We are very happy to receive you here in our home. We are sure that we will have great times together. Tomorrow we will see you at the Sao Dimas Cathedral. You can ad my facebook on http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001635031768
ReplyDeleteHugs. God bless you on your trip.
Almost twenty years ago, 650 pilgrims from the Diocese of Rapid City stopped in Lusk at the rodeo grounds for a picnic lunch of Subway on their way to WYD '93 in Denver. This brings back memories. God bless you on your pilgrimmage. We'll be praying for you!
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