Today we went on a day trip to Bruges.  On our walking tour we visited a glorious basilica.  It is rumored that inside a relic holds the original blood of Jesus Christ from when he died on the cross.  We had to walk up these spiral steps to get to the church.  Here there were intricate stain glass windows depicting scenes from the bible.

We were supposed to be quiet and respectful during our visit to the basilica.  This is because many people visit the Basilica as a part of their pilgrimage.  It is an act of devotion and faith to christianity.  I personally got up to the alter to see the relic.  It was very interesting to see ‘the blood’.  I personally do not believe that is the blood of Christ, but I am not certain.

Either way the experience felt holy to me and I enjoyed seeing the ancient architecture of the Basilica.