Make
pilgrimages to the most famous European religious centers on a travel/study
program sponsored by Oakton Community College. The final 2006 trip
departs on Nov. 6.
Worship
with local parishioners at the Basilica of Fatima in Portugal. Visit
the coastal village of Nazare and witness the architectural splendor
of the massive Alcobaca Monastery. Journey to Spain and visit the
Cathedral of Burgos and marvel at the gothic sculpture completed in
1222. Head northeast to Lourdes, France, to visit the places associated
with the life of St. Bernadette, including the Holy Hill. Cross back
into Spain and explore the fascinating city of Barcelona with a tour
that showcases Las Ramblas Boulevard, Columbus Monument, and Parc
Guell, culminating with a visit to Antonio Gaudi's masterpiece, La
Sagrada Familia.
This
European excursion is filled with cultural interactions. For more
information and complete itineraries, call Bea Cornelissen at 847-635-1812.