I woke up to the early morning rays, donned some running clothes and dashed outside, just to catch a glimpse of the star that was placed at the perfect distance away from our earth--it was glorious.
Speaking of our earth, I was reminded of its astounding smallness yesterday outside the grand Cathedral. I ran into someone I haven't seen in over a decade! She and I went to fourth grade together: I had just moved to Sheboygan Falls, WI and she moved away the following year. Since then, we hadn't seen each other until yesterday. ¡El mundo es un pañuelo! (Literally: The world is a handkerchief.) What a small world!
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| Surprises abound on el Sábado Santo! |
We were in line to enter the Cathedral to see what there was to see, likely a beautiful, gilded paso that hadn't been allowed to leave for the ridiculous downpour. I had been strolling around Sevilla and saw a line forming and--assuming it was for something worth my while--just joined right in. Unfortunately, as we slowly approached the door, just about ten people away from entering, it was shut in our faces and we were told we could not enter, much to the chagrin of the waiting Spaniards and tourists alike--people even shouted a bit! We, like the gathered crowd, waited it out for a little while. The rain fell, I reminisced about the passage of time, feeling like an old lady, until my soaking wet socks, shoes and jeans reminded me to head home. I love walking everywhere...until times like these. In twenty minutes, I was home and in a robe, sipping some tea.
Now that the sun is shining brilliantly today, I am hoping to see a procession. Soon I'll head to church, celebrate the day and then--as I told a friend--we need to make it a real Easter! Aside from our thankfulness to the Savior, we might want to add a chocolate bunny or two to the day's festivities.
Wishing you all a Hyvää Pääsiäistä! That right there is one of the many reasons I want to go to Finland--just look at those words.
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