Q&A with Paulo Coelho discussion

Dear Paulo
I have read all your books and I always get something very positive from them. Some I like more than others, the Alchemist being one of my favourite books of all.
My question is this. How did you first become interested in Lourdes? What was it that drew you there? (it is a very special place for me too for several reasons)
Thank you.
Mike

Dear Mike,

in 1989 I had to do a 70 day pilgrimage and I had to stay in Lourdes.
First I was exasperated by this but in a few days I was completely marveled.

Best
Paulo