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corpus 2024

29 Wednesday May 2024

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You may recall that last year Corpus Christi got rained out (for the first time ever) so this year I was keen to haul myself out of bed at ridiculous o’clock to walk the procession route before it started. BUT… I had a tapas tour booked this evening and I realised that I’d be lucky to get to sleep before 2 am (always need to wind down afterwards) and so on my way home I walked a part of the route and took a few pics. The altars still weren’t totally set up but the shop windows and balconies had their displays up. And I caught a virgin making her way through the arches on her way to the Cathedral. And that’ll be it for me, I’m afraid. Still, something new as I’ve never seen the route at almost midnight. Pics below…

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corpus 2023

08 Thursday Jun 2023

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Pics of Plaza San Francisco taken yesterday evening. For the first time ever the Corpus Christi procession has been cancelled due to rain. Normally I would have been up and out at the crack of dawn today to walk the route (pre-procession) before the crowds hit and then sleepily look for somewhere to have breakfast.

I’ve always loved doing this. The only times I’ve missed it in thirty years was when I was sick on chemo and twice when I was out of town (and the two years it was cancelled due to Covid). Hasta la próxima… Corpus Christi Sevilla

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corpus 2022

16 Thursday Jun 2022

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So it’s been a while! The last time Corpus Christi was celebrated here was in 2019, so everyone was pretty excited to have it back again. And even though it was tough getting up so early today I’m glad I did. Walked the rosemary strewn procession route before the procession started, even caught them bringing the La Cena paso to the Cathedral. But by the time I’d walked the route and taken some photos, and generally just enjoyed being out in the fresh morning air, it was time for breakfast. So as usual I didn’t see the actual procession. Maybe next year. Pics below…
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corpus christi remembered

03 Thursday Jun 2021

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Yeah, you all know I’m not religious, but I do love art and beauty and they always come together on celebrations like Corpus Christi in Sevilla. This is the second year the procession has been suspended due to Covid, and I find this is the one I miss the most. I miss getting up way too early to get out there before everyone arrives and walk the route freshly strewn with rosemary and flower petals, and look at all the decorated windows, balconies and altars that line the route.

Anyhow, I’ve been posting my Corpus photos here for many years (have only had to miss 2 or 3) and so, if you’re interested, here’s a link to them…  Corpus Christi Sevilla.