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  1. TerryB

    Little sculptures

    More from the Primitivo! Small statue of a Roman soldier on the church in the Cathedral square in Oviedo. A replica Roman Milestone at San Roman (after Lugo) Blessings Terry B
  2. TerryB

    Little sculptures

    On the Primitivo from the Monasterio in Cornellana above the main doorway. The 'bear' on the upper right is stood over a 'child'. eating it? or protecting it? Just off the Primitivo after Lugo is Santa Eulalia de Boveda. The crypt is a romano/ celtic temple dated to the 3rd / 4th century. As...
  3. TerryB

    Life-size Bronze Statues

    A fishwife looking in vain for the return of her husband - a memorial to fishermen lost at sea in Llanes (other side of porto to the 'Cubos') There is an Roman Eagle on a pole in one of the small plazas in Lugo Blessings Terry B
  4. TerryB

    "Can pilgrimage be evangelistic?" - Church Times article

    Ah David, it may depend on your definition of 'evangelical'! We have met (at the Exeter 'Camigos' although not on the Camino) and I have had a number of 'interesting conversations' on Camino. Maybe the most telling phrase in the Church Times article is the ultimate one and I think most...
  5. TerryB

    Romanesque architecture for beginners

    The church at Kilpeck in Herefordshire is perhaps the best example for carvings. See this link - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_St_Mary_and_St_David,_Kilpeck Note the references to Santiago de Compostela!! Enjoy your research! TerryB
  6. TerryB

    Primitivo in the wet

    The cloud, mist and rain can obscure the views! However no real danger but a need to take care on the paths if wet or foggy. I have walked it twice. The first time with rain, cloud and mist - Three years later it was sunny and bright with cloud coming in after midday - Some glorious views in...
  7. TerryB

    Where do ( did ) you walk ( locally ) in 2023?

    There is much information and photos here - https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/98432 Blessings TerryB
  8. TerryB

    LIVE from the Camino My Camino Primitivo

    The dolmen is in the field immediately behind the ruins (on the right hand side as you enter). It is missing its capstone and may be partly hidden in gorse, brambles and bracken. Blessings Terry B
  9. TerryB

    Processionary caterpillars are DANGEROUS!!!

    Took this pic on the descent of Buspol to the dam on the Primitivo. They are around. Just be aware! Tio Tel
  10. TerryB

    LIVE from the Camino Animal tracks in snow - can someone identify?

    I took this photo years ago on the 'Roman Road' after San Roman on the Primitivo. There is a clue to the culprit in the photo if you have good eyesight! A hunter identified it for me. Tio Tel
  11. TerryB

    Agriculture question

    Yes! Used one of those back in the day (40 years ago!!!) With this plough (U.K. English) the driver can begin at one side of the field, flip the plough over at the end of the furrow ( often does it automatically on the turn round) and plough back down the field with the tractor wheel in the...
  12. TerryB

    Hospitales or Pola de Allande?

    Pic gives some idea of the path. Rough and loose stones in places but not hard if taken slowly. Blessings on your plans! Terry
  13. TerryB

    Primitivo - May - reducing backpack weight

    If you are thinking waterproof trousers then maybe a jacket would be best. Problem then is keeping your rucksack dry! Best get a good waterproof reflective cover. A dark sack obliterates any reflective over jacket - needed by law in fading light or mist/fog. I have always worn a 'Tilley Hat'...
  14. TerryB

    Help Identify this Spot on the Camino del Norte

    Taken just before Arenales de Moris on the cliff path to La Isla. Where the beach ends in the first pic looking back from the outskirts of La Isla. The second pic taken in La Isla itself is the same hill profile as the original post. Blessings Tio Tel
  15. TerryB

    The Song of Roland

    Way back in 2009, Roland's Horn was on display in the museum under the Cathedral in Santiago. By 2011 it had been relegated to the storeroom! probably worth asking if you are in the Cathedral area. It was supposed to be the original! However there are numerous examples around europe so who...
  16. TerryB

    Ticks and Shorts

    I don't want to "advertise" a brand but these are the kind of thing to pack. https://www.ticktwister.co.uk/ Just pulling a tick out can leave the mouth parts behind causing later problems. They have a barbed proboscis so twisting breaks the barbs. Bare legs are fine until one 'goes bush' for...
  17. TerryB

    To what extent did 'others' influence your Walking Distance and Stops? (Not a Poll)

    Having walked solo and with my wife, I found that they were two completely different experiences. Maybe this thread https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/walking-with-a-companion.11101/ is worth looking at for those who are thinking about "walking with a companion"! Blessings...
  18. TerryB

    Post your Camino veggie garden photos

    I would be very cautious about recommending "wayside greens" to anyone unfamiliar with them. There are a number of extremely poisonous plants in the umbellifera family including the notorious Hemlock! If you want to try them out find an experienced guide. Most country people know what's what...
  19. TerryB

    Ancient churches on the San Salvador, Primitivo, and Via de la Plata

    I have been re-reading this thread. A few more details about the book. We bought it in Gobiendes and thought it was rather expensive at 30 euros (granted we were on limited expenses at the time!) It is now advertised on Amazon, second hand at £134...
  20. TerryB

    level of difficulty of Primitivo vs Ingles Camino routes

    Profiles for the Camino Ingles are here:- https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/camino-ingles-planned-trip-with-child-july-2013.17761/#post-130978 I was not surprised to see that Betanzos to Bruma is an elevation gain of 954 mts. with an elevation loss of 586 mts. I have not found...

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