Today was a 25 km walk in 31-degree centigrade weather. We began our day with Mass at 7.00am after which we visited the Black Madonna. The Black Madonna is sometimes referred to as the Virgin of Montserrat. The statue sits behind a sheet of glass. However, one of her hands that is holding a sphere (which symbolizes the universe) is not behind the glass. It is tradition for you to kiss or touch the Virgin’s hand while opening out your other hand to Jesus.

The day started off foggy and cool, and Montserrat was shrouded in fog, but this did not last.

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