Seattle Raindar

Living in a raincentric country has it's adantages. This morning I ventured forth in the sunshine, rounding the corner to Santander Cathedral. Got barked at about buying a ticket to go in the Cathedral. In mostly English I told her I came to pray. She looked confused but I continued in.

"The Master is here and calling you. "

After a while people were singing and a priest was at the altar.  Mass!

I don't understand the words but if I pay attention I can keep track of the sequence and responses.  Afterwards, can't explain it, I felt incredibly happy. After Mass everyone went back to where the monstrance was kept and there were prayers and responses and singing as the Blessed Sacrament was put away. 

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Back outside into partly sunny skies and a long walk along the water. That's when the raindar picked up the dark clouds heading my way. I turned back towards familiarity and found my favorite bar near my pension. Vino Blanco por favor. Then the skies opened and dripping umbrella tops moved past the window.