Day 35 was another day at Notre Dame – this time, we took a campus tour (not that we needed to take one, having spent years at the school, but it was fun – and informative).
Date: June 4, 2016
Location: Notre Dame, Indiana
Length: 2.0 Miles
Who: Sarah & Paul
This is the Grotto. It’s a 1/7 size replica of the Shrine at Lourdes. The chairs are not normally set up (they were up for one of the alumni Masses). When it’s exam time, all those candles in there are burning bright – students will take any shred of help they can get.This door at the side of the Basilica (there are other pics of the Basilica in yesterday’s post) is a memorial to the men of Notre Dame who fought and died in World War I – you can see their names on the plaques to either side of the door. Over the door, you can see it is also inscribed “God Country Notre Dame.” It’s not the official motto of the University, but it’s certainly an unofficial one.Inside the door above is this light made out of the helmet worn by Father Charles O’Donnell, the 12th President of Notre Dame, and one of the priests from the school who served as a chaplain during World War I.
It really is a cool place – and for the Midwest, it’s quite old.
As for our walks, both Paul and I walked about 25 miles over the course of two days at Notre Dame – I think we’re both going to be recovering for a while! The walks were just specific times I paid attention to how far we were walking.
It’s a beautiful place – if ever you are in northern Indiana, it is a great place to stop and take a look around. Choppy loves it, too (even if she wasn’t with us on this trip).
I like historical facts about colleges, especially ones like Notre Dame, where students may enjoy religious, patriotic and all ranges of subjects there. 🙂 The Basilica is gorgeous and I sense the faith held in the Grotto for many, many years, Sarah.
Well, if you’re ever around one of us Domers, we’re usually happy to discuss facts about our school. It’s a rare one of us who doesn’t love it there – for all of those subjects you identified!
Travels with Choppy 
Interesting lamp shade!
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Isn’t it? The Basilica is quite grand inside and out, so the helmet is definitely a unique part of the building – not like the rest of it at all!
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War and Peace.
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I think I’ve only been here once for a football game. Beautiful place! Thanks for the history lesson and all the cool pix!
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You are welcome – Notre Dame is a subject I can go on about all day long!
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You went to a really cool school. Great to have so much history. 🙂
And well done on getting Paul to walk 2 miles! 🙂
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It really is a cool place – and for the Midwest, it’s quite old.
As for our walks, both Paul and I walked about 25 miles over the course of two days at Notre Dame – I think we’re both going to be recovering for a while! The walks were just specific times I paid attention to how far we were walking.
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This is it – we walk miles every day, but mostly not in enjoyable surroundings. 🙂
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Of course, I also have to drive almost an hour to get to work – I pay for the countryside with the commute (and it’s still worth it!).
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Gosh, you live a very busy life and Still manage all your Choppy posts and walks! Good for you. 🙂
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Well, Paul drives part of the way. I try to get some work done during that part of the drive (/ride).
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Again, no Choppy…… 🙂
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I know what the people are here for – sometimes, you have to withhold it so when it is on the blog, everyone is excited!
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That’s just cruel…!
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Notre Dame looks like I expected it would. Very historic. Great pictures.
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It’s a beautiful place – if ever you are in northern Indiana, it is a great place to stop and take a look around. Choppy loves it, too (even if she wasn’t with us on this trip).
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So interesting 🙂
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Thanks – I think so!
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Nice pictures!
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Thank you!
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I like historical facts about colleges, especially ones like Notre Dame, where students may enjoy religious, patriotic and all ranges of subjects there. 🙂 The Basilica is gorgeous and I sense the faith held in the Grotto for many, many years, Sarah.
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Well, if you’re ever around one of us Domers, we’re usually happy to discuss facts about our school. It’s a rare one of us who doesn’t love it there – for all of those subjects you identified!
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