So today was a nice relaxing day where I wandered the town quite a bit, came back for a brief rest then went back out to take the tiny train to Petit Lourdes and see the Wax Museum. Just like yesterday there was a deal on the ticket price. Whereas yesterday it was the castle and the "Pic du Jer" ride up the mountain for 16 euros today was the train, the wax museum and Petit Lourdes for 18 euros. It was fun listening to the guide in French while in the Wax Museum but it seemed we weren't allowed to take photos so I didn't until the very end when I saw someone with their camera out.
Right after that was the train ride through town. When we got to what was the end for everyone else, I still hadn't gotten to Petit Lourdes and had a laugh when I realized I would be the only one left on the tiny train while it took me there.
The tiny sculptures, which represented how the town looked in 1858 when it was first built, took a railway worker 10 to 15 years to complete. (I give that window because in one recording it was 10 years and in another they claimed 15.) Either way that's an impressive amount of dedication. They even made up a sculpture of the basilica with accurate images in the stained glass windows. It was opened in 1954 and represents the story of St. Bernadette.
Tonight I will be going to the candle light vigil held in the Sanctuary every evening.
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