..that’s ‘part two’ for those who don’t do French… Anyway:

Nicky Coetzee, Woking: So far it has been very nice in Lourdes and I am meeting a lot of new friends. My highlights so far have been meeting new people and getting to know the other Redshirts a bit more. I also enjoyed the Mass. We had the Mass of anointing today. It was very moving and made us all closer to one another. I also have a lovely person as my small group leader: Peter McGeady!

[N.B. The last line may have been the result of a bit of pressure from the aforementioned Mr. McGeady]

Niamh Kerrigan, Guildford: I am definitely enjoying being a Redshirt once again. Being in Lourdes has been incredible and I feel that the atmosphere of the whole pilgrimage is amazing. The negativity of normal life just isn’t here. I loved the Blessed Sacrament procession yesterday and I am really enjoying doing the ‘Red Carpet’ welcoming.