Where is the "drinking pilgrim" statue?

[Anniesantiago]

I have never seen this statue!
A pilgrim "drinks" from his gourd when you drink from the fountain.
Can someone tell me exactly where this is and approximately how far from Astorga it is?
Thanks.

 

[Seger]

As you are entering Astorga you will see this statue

 

[Bradypus]

A little way east of San Justo de la Vega

 

[SabsP]

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[FourSeasons]

Before the green monster and about an hour before Astorga.

 

[BROWNCOUNTYBOB]

As you walk towards Astorga and see the huge cross at the crest of the hill, you hike down hill and this is at the base. Bob

 

[CWBuff]

What they said - San Justo de Vega
Of course I decided to take a photo of Crucero de Santo Toribio;
I mean what's another drinking pilgrim on The Way?!
Just ask @trecile and @MilenaS

 

[Anniesantiago]

Before the green monster and about an hour before Astorga.
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Thank you. That is what I was looking for.

 

[BROWNCOUNTYBOB]

Ironically, If I recall, there is a nearby water fountain that was not working the last two times we walked by! Bob

 

[t2andreo]

Before the green monster and about an hour before Astorga.
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The Green Monster - for the uninitiated - being the monstrous greenish, steel overpass that you must climb several landings on to walk over the high-speed train tracks.

It is ugly, but necessary to prevent pedestrian deaths - the trains are very fast. The vehicle crossing is closed.

Hope this helps.

Tom

 

[Bert45]

I don't understand how you could miss this statue if you follow either camino from Hospital de Órbigo to Astorga. The Crucero de Santo Toribio is at the top of the hill, the statue of the drinking pilgrim [Sculpture "Sitio" (Tengo Sed) [I'm thirsty] (2014) by the artist Rosendo García Ramos 'Sendo' (1948- ).] is near the bottom of the hill, where the path meets the road. You can see it on Streetview.

 

[JabbaPapa]

Where is the "drinking pilgrim" statue?

What, they made a statue of me ? Bottoms up to them if true !! And cheers !!

 

[lt56ny]

Before the green monster and about an hour before Astorga.
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I thought the Green Monster was in Boston at Fenway Park.

 

[Bradypus]

Where is the "drinking pilgrim" statue?

What, they made a statue of me ? Bottoms up to them if true !! And cheers !!

Perhaps you were too tired and emotional to notice it?

 

[CWBuff]

The Green Monster - for the uninitiated - being the monstrous greenish, steel overpass that you must climb several landings on to walk over the high-speed train tracks.

It is ugly, but necessary to prevent pedestrian deaths - the trains are very fast. The vehicle crossing is closed.

Hope this helps.

Tom

El monstruo verde
... with a (ahem!) view

 

[gloria lowe]

Thank you. That is what I was looking for.

And after you have a drink of water you come to that green monster. I just stood and stared at that thing trying to figure out why it was like that.

 

[HelenVanW]

I have never seen this statue!
A pilgrim "drinks" from his gourd when you drink from the fountain.
Can someone tell me exactly where this is and approximately how far from Astorga it is?
Thanks.

Before getting to Astorga

 

[Anniesantiago]

And after you have a drink of water you come to that green monster. I just stood and stared at that thing trying to figure out why it was like that.

Yup. I know the green monster.
I just have never paid any attention to the statue/fountain I guess.
Probably tired by the time I got there and just anxious to get over the highway and into my lodgings.

 

[trecile]

Yup. I know the green monster.
I just have never paid any attention to the statue/fountain I guess.
Probably tired by the time I got there and just anxious to get over the highway and into my lodgings.

When was the last time that you walked that stretch? The statue has only been there since 2014.

 

[Anniesantiago]

When was the last time that you walked that stretch? The statue has only been there since 2014.

I've probably walked it 3 or 4 times since then, but I don't stop and fill up at many fountains. I'm not a big water drinker. Also, by the time I get near Astorga I'm usually just making a beeline. I've probably seen the statue from the back and ignored it - I just didn't know it "drank." This year I'll definitely pay attention.

 

[trecile]

I just didn't know it "drank."

You mean that water actually flows from the statue? I haven't seen that. But I don't usually use the fountains.

 

[Anniesantiago]

You mean that water actually flows from the statue? I haven't seen that. But I don't usually use the fountains.

Yes, apparently, when you use the fountain, water flows from his gourd to his mouth.

 

[CWBuff]

Yes, apparently, when you use the fountain, water flows from his gourd to his mouth.

 

[acland1964]

I have never seen this statue!
A pilgrim "drinks" from his gourd when you drink from the fountain.
Can someone tell me exactly where this is and approximately how far from Astorga it is?
Thanks.

On the down hill slope into Astorga - about 1 - 2 Kms before you reach the pedestrian cross over zig zag rail bridge. Best way to explain - before any buildings. It was a real pleasure to see this statue after such a long hot walk.

 

[Anniesantiago]

On the down hill slope into Astorga - about 1 - 2 Kms before you reach the pedestrian cross over zig zag rail bridge. Best way to explain - before any buildings. It was a real pleasure to see this statue after such a long hot walk.

Thanks. Several people have responded.

 

[JillGat]

I don't understand how you could miss this statue if you follow either camino from Hospital de Órbigo to Astorga. The Crucero de Santo Toribio is at the top of the hill, the statue of the drinking pilgrim [Sculpture "Sitio" (Tengo Sed) [I'm thirsty] (2014) by the artist Rosendo García Ramos 'Sendo' (1948- ).] is near the bottom of the hill, where the path meets the road. You can see it on Streetview.

I was surprised how many pilgrims walked on past while I was there, never discovering this feature.

 

[FourSeasons]

I thought the Green Monster was in Boston at Fenway Park.

Well, they have one there too just a different type of monster. I should have posted a photo along with the drinking pilgrim to give everyone a visual to the Camino green monster. Here ya go! Isn’t she a beauty?

Sept 2013

August 2019

 

[Kathy F.]

I haven't seen this before - I guess it is after my time. Isn't there also an old, scarecrow-y statue along that route before you get to Astorga? Or did this replace it?
By the Way, at first I thought you were mocking my profile photo when you mentioned a statue of a drinking pilgrim.

 

[lt56ny]

Well, they have one there too just a different type of monster. I should have posted a photo along with the drinking pilgrim to give everyone a visual to the Camino green monster. Here ya go! Isn’t she a beauty?

Sept 2013
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August 2019
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I have crossed this bridge more than once and never was really thrilled about it haha

 

[lt56ny]

I haven't seen this before - I guess it is after my time. Isn't there also an old, scarecrow-y statue along that route before you get to Astorga? Or did this replace it?
By the Way, at first I thought you were mocking my profile photo when you mentioned a statue of a drinking pilgrim.

I think it was there when you walked based on what you have written for the caminos/dates you have walked. I could be wrong of course

 

[t2andreo]

Yes, apparently, when you use the fountain, water flows from his gourd to his mouth.

Well, at least it is not like the Mannekin Pis in Brussels. LOL

 

[Bert45]

I haven't seen this before - I guess it is after my time. Isn't there also an old, scarecrow-y statue along that route before you get to Astorga? Or did this replace it?

The scarecrow is shortly after Santibañez de Valdeiglesias, before the Crucero de Toribio.

 

[Keith H]

 

[MarkyD]

I have never seen this statue!
A pilgrim "drinks" from his gourd when you drink from the fountain.
Can someone tell me exactly where this is and approximately how far from Astorga it is?
Thanks.

He actually "drinks" - at least when the fountain is on.

 

[MarkyD]

I have never seen this statue!
A pilgrim "drinks" from his gourd when you drink from the fountain.
Can someone tell me exactly where this is and approximately how far from Astorga it is?
Thanks.

Well, they have one there too just a different type of monster. I should have posted a photo along with the drinking pilgrim to give everyone a visual to the Camino green monster. Here ya go! Isn’t she a beauty?

Sept 2013
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August 2019
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Here are a few more photos from the Green Monster that sets up the legs for the final uphill walk into Astorga.

 

[JillGat]

I have crossed this bridge more than once and never was really thrilled about it haha

For some reason, I laugh walking up that switchback bridge, seeing the people zig zagging down on the other side at the same time.

 

[MARSKA]

I guess one can walk around it (whoops)