Here is a quick video of the Botafumeiro swinging in Compostella last year as promised in the sermon this morning.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32Qiv3F3bv4&feature=related

Commentary is a bit intrusive. Watch out for the brilliant catch and swirl movement by the chief tiraboleiro as it is brought to rest at the end.

There is a simulation of how it works here, which I’ve a feeling I posted once before.