Wednesday has been a rest day. After the chores from travelling light, washing clothes, we enjoyed wandering around the city.
Last evening when it was sufficiently dark at 1030 there was a light show on the front of the cathedral. It was amazing to see it all lit up and glowing. In particular it was great to see what the west face may have looked like when decorated in medieval times.
This afternoon we entered the cathedral. It is a marvellous space. Even the side aisles are as big as many other cathedrals.
In the middle of the nave was a labyrinth laid into the floor. We decided to walk the path to the centre. It was a curious experience going in and out from the middle. Beryl walked faster than me and so we came together and separated as we walked on the same labyrinthine path. There was something deeply spiritual about this metaphor for life itself.
Afterwards we had our pilgrim passports or Credencial del Peregrino stamped at the Tourist Office with our first official scallop badge. We’ve now realised we should have a stamp for each day so we will need to squeeze more stamps onto each page.
Most of Amiens centre has lost its medieval architecture but there were a few streets to give an impression of bygone days.
On the wall of our flat was this sign.
Beryl has translated –
Alone, one travels faster, Together, one travels further.
Finally, my local drink of the day was Picardy cider which was most refreshing.
Julian and Beryl's camino 