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The Pilgrimage to Avila.

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Iglasia Santa Pedro, Avila. Statue of Santa Theresa in foreground. Views[8] Iglasia Sant Hose, next to it is the monastry that houses many relics of Santa Theresa. Views[17] Paul with the keys to Iglesia Sant Jose; the keys that Santa Theresa is believed to have held. Views[9] Statue of Santa Theresa in one of her many chapels scattered across the city churches. Monasterio Sant Tomas. Views[8] The feather that Santa Theresa may have used. Found on the pavement in Avila. Views[11]
 
Choir entrance in the Iglesia de Sante Tomas Views[9] Royal clerestory at the Monasterio Sant Thomas. Views[14] Upper choir of Royal Clerestory, Monasterio Sant Thomas. Views[9] Facade of Avila Cathedral. Perhaps the one religous monument that does not focus on Sante Theresa. However, there is a chapel. Views[9] Cathedrale square, Avila. Views[11]
 
Paul begins his pilgrimage to Avila by climbing the ancient walls. Views[8] Paul commencing his pilgrimage on the Avila walls. Can you see the delight on his face? Views[9] View of the plains and surrounding town of Avila from the town walls. Perhaps Santa Theresa had a view such as this in her levitations. Views[8] Paul gazing over the walls in search of Santa Theresa. Views[8] A closer view of the Basillica of Sant Thomas from the city walls. Notice how Sante Theresa could look down on the Franciscan monks. Views[14]
 
Bell tower of the Iglesia de Santa Theresa. Views[19] The chapel of Santa Theresa in the convent of Santa Theresa. This is believed to be the place of her birth. Views[24] Paul about to discover more about Santa Theresa outside the museum. Notice the look of excitement on his face. Views[22] Interior of the Basillica San Vincente. Founded in the roman times on the site of the death of several Catholic maytrs. Views[24] One of the small amount of photos Paul took due his excitement of visiting Avila. Views[10]
 
Another of Paul's small amount of photos taken due to over excitement. Views[13] Another view of the chapel of Santa Theresa in the Convent of Santa Theresa. Views[14] Santa Theresa; yet another effigy in the Museum of Santa Theresa. Views[14] Paul searching for Santa Theresa looking out over the plains. Views[18] The view of Santa Theresa that the dove would have. Views[19]
 

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