Today was a rest day.

It rained.

All day.

Incessantly.

There was some indoor entertainment when Betsy arrived with baby Grace, who had a crawling race with Auntie Sue.

Eventually we braved the weather and headed up to the Cathedral on the hill - brollies and waterproofs much in evidence.

We could see the Cathedral on Stag Hill through the drizzle - just.

It became closer as we passed by the station.

A select (and damp) group were given a tour of the cathedral by one of the official guides.

The cathedral is relatively modern, started pre-war completed later in the 20th century.

It's dedicated to the Holy Spirit.

And has a simple but peaceful interior.

We attended said evening prayer in the Lady Chapel.

It has a stunning ceiling

Then we headed back down the hill: Maggie said Chris had always wanted to wear a mitre - he's getting closer!

The dedication of the Cathedral is that of our pilgrimage

Some succumbed to a lift back to the hall - but the scholars walked.

Millie couldn't go out without a bit of a touch up - the highlight of her evening?

A large group went to Pizza Express for a convivial evening (even if we had to wait a while)

Others went to the Indian but it was a bit of a blur

And now, a bit hazy, it's time for bed: we have to walk again tomorrow, and Mass upstairs at 9 a.m.

Goodnight e-pilgrims!