Picture Fun Quest!

[AJ]

And a few years ago, I didn't even know what a cloister was! Now I can recognize one when I see it. Do I win a prize for that?

I present you with a virtual glass of tinto.

 

[AJ]

Clue: Norte

 

[VNwalking]

@C clearly, @SYates started the thread, so she should be the one to decide whether you should get a prize and what that will be. (I'd vote yes, absolutely....)

 

[SYates]

The next time @C clearly and I meet I will give her her price ;-) SY

 

[Marion-SantiagoInLove]

Is it the monastario de Zenarruza?

 

[AJ]

Is it the monastario de Zenarruza?

No

 

[AJ]

If you have walked the Norte, you have walked right past it. You may even have slept within 200 m of it. There is a small entrance fee.

 

[RENSHAW]

Okay - this a real tough one. A photo taken on the outskirts of a town on the CF. There is a twist to this one.

 

[AJ]

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Okay - this a real tough one. A photo taken on the outskirts of a town on the CF. There is a twist to this one.

iglesia de san salvador bercianos, before reconstruction.

Renshaw, do you know where my photo was taken?

 

[AJ]

The church exterior. Looking over your shoulder on the way out of town.

 

[Peregrinopaul]

Well, as one who has NOT walked right past it, but has at least been encouraged to research the Norte, which I haven't considered before, but certainly will.. ....
can't resist another go. It has to be Santa Juliana in Santilla del Mar.

 

[AJ]

Well, as one who has NOT walked right past it, but has at least been encouraged to research the Norte, which I haven't considered before, but certainly will.. ....
can't resist another go. It has to be Santa Juliana in Santilla del Mar.

Well done!!

 

[Peregrinopaul]

Lots of clues in this photo. Too easy?

 

[Kanga]

I say the cloisters are at Santillana del Mar, in the Colegiata de Santa Juliana. Oh! I see I've been beaten to it. I worked it out this morning, but did not have time to post. (Another fish that got away.....)

 

[AJ]

Lots of clues in this photo. Too easy?
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I walked past this in July and don't remember seeing it: but how could you miss it?

 

[VNwalking]

So @Peregrinopaul's pic has to be from where the Sanabres branches off from the Via de la Plata, right?...I've never been there, but the arrows make sense if that's where the photo was taken.

 

[RENSHAW]

iglesia de san salvador bercianos, before reconstruction.

@AJ ..... Waaaaaaa , shoot!!!! Well , Well Done.
Do you see the Bodega right below the church tower? It collapsed after days of rain , taking the tower down which in turn took the entire church down with it. Here is a pic of what the scene looked like in 2012 , and note the dead tree from the original photo.

 

[AJ]

So @Peregrinopaul's pic has to be from where the Sanabres branches off from the Via de la Plata, right?...I've never been there, but the arrows make sense if that's where the photo was taken.

Right, but where is it?

 

[VNwalking]

I know but had to look it up. Spoilers can check here.
I'm happy to cede the win to anyone who really knows, from their own experince.

 

[Peregrinopaul]

No shame in doing a bit of research Viranani. You have obviously identified it as Granja de Moreruela, north of Zamora. Here's a pic of an explanatory plaque outside the church.

The church on the roadsign is the Moreruela Monastery, a spectacular ruin a few km from Granja along the Sanabres. This is the apse.


Your go, I think.

 

[Peregrinopaul]

Oh, and by the way, I turned left.

 

[AJ]

I know but had to look it up. Spoilers can check here.
I'm happy to cede the win to anyone who really knows, from their own experince.

I had a minor problem with this earlier and deferred to SY who declared all is OK, so Viranani it is yours.

 

[VNwalking]

I'd have gone left too....
And wow, that monastery! Good pics, thanks, all!
This is on the Frances, a place known for the things in the photo........

 

[Peregrinopaul]

....we might need more clues for this one VNwalking.

 

[VNwalking]

OK, @Peregrinopaul...it's the
piles of stones...many of them. And notice the wine grape vines in the background.

 

[SYates]

I had a minor problem with this earlier and deferred to SY who declared all is OK, so Viranani it is yours.

Just for the record ;-) It is not my thread, it is ours ;-) Buen Camino, SY

 

[C clearly]

piles of stones...many of them. And notice the wine grape vines in the background.

Do you call that a clue?! Like there was only one place on the Camino Frances with many piles of stones and grape vines!

 

[Peregrinopaul]

Do you call that a clue?! Like there was only one place on the Camino Frances with many piles of stones and grape vines!

Ah, and unless I'm mistaken, those are olive trees at the top right. Mmmmm...
However, since there do not appear to be any bike-tyre tracks in the dirt, maybe I didn't go that way, so I can be forgiven for not recognising the location.
So, I'm counting on you, C clearly!

 

[C clearly]

I will be bold, and hazard a guess... approaching Maneru (? )

 

[VNwalking]

I thought this would be easier since people were mentioning it on a thread about cairns a while back.
Just to be clear...There are more than a few. They are on both sides of the Camino all over the place. Will go now to look for that thread, and let it be the clue.....
A bit further along, @C clearly...
Edit--I can't find the mention of this place that I am remembering. Clue. It's on the way to an alto, on the Frances.

 

[Peregrinopaul]

Is it near Puerto de Erro?

 

[VNwalking]

Is it near Puerto de Erro?

Had to look that up. Nope. Getting colder...it's in the other direction from @C clearly's last guess.
Hint...the alto is named after a saint.

 

[Wokabaut_Meri]

near Ferreiros?

 

[VNwalking]

It's before the site of a famous confrontation and a town known for a church that contains the burial sites of many royalty. And in a general part of Spain known for its wine...

 

[Wokabaut_Meri]

Alto de San Anton

 

[VNwalking]

Bingo, @Wokabaut_Meri! Over to you.......

 

[Wokabaut_Meri]

It was the wine mention that did it

On the Francés again

 

[VNwalking]

Cute. But somehow I missed it.

 

[camino07]

Yes, a private albergue.


Correct.


Looks like a design but really it had a practical use.

Wheels!

I'll consider whether to reveal the location when I get up.

Good night.

Is it Eirexe ?

 

[Wokabaut_Meri]

Cute. But somehow I missed it.

There are two options to the Camino just before this village so you may have taken the other route which was the more popular when we walked.

 

[VNwalking]

Calzada de Coto?
(And I am going to log out now for the night, so if that's right answer, I'm throwing out another wildcard so that the came can keep on going....)

 

[Wokabaut_Meri]

Calzada de Coto?
(And I am going to log out now for the night, so if that's right answer, I'm throwing out another wildcard so that the came can keep on going....)

Spot on! It's even visible on Google Maps.
OK wildcard anyone?

 

[C clearly]

OK wildcard anyone?

I'm in!!!

 

[AJ]

iglesia santiago de barbadelo

 

[C clearly]

Exactly! I wanted to post that picture of the faithful man who waited at the corner to invite passing pilgrims and slowly walk down to the church. I saw him on 2 Caminos (last in April 2016) and wonder if he is still there every day!

 

[AJ]

I have been to this church several times and it has only been open once.

 

[AJ]

I'll have to try and remember where this one is myself!

 

[AJ]

It's on the Frances

 

[AJ]

You walk right past it along a narrow street. It is visible in Google Earth street view.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Is it Eirexe ?

That picture quest post is about two weeks old. It is Molino de Marzan. Look for more on it elsewhere on the thread. It is a great place.

 

[Peregrinopaul]

It's in Cacabelos.

 

[Peregrinopaul]

I'll post because I'm certain my answer was correct.


This will be easy for anyone who's done the VDLP. Note that the track is granite paved.

 

[AJ]

It's in Cacabelos.

Yes it is.

 

[Peregrinopaul]

Thanks AJ. By the way I like your avatar of "The Wonder"

 

[AJ]

Puerto de Bejar?

 

[AJ]

Maybe closer to Banos de Montemayor. If I am correct, then it's WILDCARD time. So anyone please post a photo

 

[VNwalking]

I'm way on the back foot, still looking at the carved octopi and thinking "I know this, i know this..." but unable to remember where.
No clue where Paul's post is from, but it sure looks interesting.

 

[Peregrinopaul]

It's almost exactly half way from Seville to Santiago.
A bit of a holiday spot for the Romans, taking a break from Merida.
Any help?

 

[Peregrinopaul]

Sorry AJ, I missed your post. It is Banos from the Roman Road.
You're too good at this.

 

[AJ]

Sorry AJ, I missed your post. It is Banos from the Roman Road.
You're too good at this.

Thanks Paul: WILDCARD: anyone can post a photo. I'm going to bed

 

[AJ]

Thanks AJ. By the way I like your avatar of "The Wonder"

"The Wonder"????

 

[Peregrinopaul]

"The Wonder"????

Apparently that's what the French call Mt St Michel.
I saw a Terrence Malick movie recently, called "To the Wonder". I'll see if I can find a still.

 

[Peregrinopaul]

Nobody wildcarding. OK then.

Hint: I'm glad my son was paying.
Everyone has been next door.

 

[Peregrinopaul]

"The Wonder"????

Movie still

 

[VNwalking]

Wild guess, based on your clue--The Parador in Santiago?
(I've never set foot in the place and have no idea what it looks like or if it has a cloister...)

 

[Peregrinopaul]

Wild guess, based on your clue--The Parador in Santiago?
(I've never set foot in the place and have no idea what it looks like or if it has a cloister...)

Indeed, it is the Hostal (!) Reyes Catolicos. My son had of course seen that movie, and when we arrived in Santiago from Madrid, he said "My treat"!
Over to you.

 

[VNwalking]

You're kidding!? How funny. It was a total shot in the dark.
OK so I will try to be less opaque this time--this should be a snap.
From the Frances: This roadside madonna is before which town or at the foot of what alto?
Soon turning off for the night--so if after I do someone answers correctly to everyone's satisfaction, please go ahead and post.

 

[fiona99]

 

[fiona99]

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Sorry hope you dont mind me posting this, which is one of my favourite pictures from my camino

 

[Wokabaut_Meri]

You're kidding!? How funny. It was a total shot in the dark.
OK so I will try to be less opaque this time--this should be a snap.
From the Frances: This roadside madonna is before which town or at the foot of what alto?
Soon turning off for the night--so if after I do someone answers correctly to everyone's satisfaction, please go ahead and post.

Too easy! - after Alto del Perdon and just before Puenta La Reina

Happy to let @fiona99 have the next go. It's a beautiful picture.

 

[AJ]

Sorry hope you dont mind me posting this, which is one of my favourite pictures from my camino

Just before Villares de Orbigo?

 

[VNwalking]

Too easy! - after Alto del Perdon and just before Puenta La Reina

I told you so! But (hee hee)...you got the town wrong--it's Uterga. But close enough.

 

[Wokabaut_Meri]

That'll teach me to rely on my flawed memory instead of my trip notes.

All @fiona99 now

 

[VNwalking]

Just before Villares de Orbigo?

What I thought too.
@fiona??

 

[ManyMiles2Go]

Puente de Reina?

fine. stomping off to go find a really hard picture just in case I ever guess one of these...

ROFL, I love this thread

 

[ManyMiles2Go]

Let's not quit now, I just got caught up Can I wildcard? How about this easy one on the Frances?

 

[AJ]

Ilarratz

 

[ManyMiles2Go]

Yes, too easy

 

[VNwalking]

Nice pic, @ManyMiles2Go! Welcome and thanks for keeping things going. Never mind about easy. You never know...maybe, maybe not.

 

[AJ]

WILDCARD!

 

[C clearly]

WILDCARD!

Thanks for another opportunity!

 

[VNwalking]

Hmmmm.
May Day? In the plaza of someplace biggish.
Uhhhhhh...
Hint hint...?

 

[C clearly]

Hmmmm.
May Day? In the plaza of someplace biggish.
Uhhhhhh...
Hint hint...?

"In the plaza of someplace biggish" is a good start! But not May Day - the file name shows that the date was October 24, 2015.

 

[AJ]

Outside the Ayto, Viana.

If I am correct: WILDCARD

 

[VNwalking]

Biggish could be any number of places.
I'll go with...(random city generator whirs then spits out a card)...Burgos.

 

[Peregrinopaul]

Outside the Ayto, Viana.

Just Googled and the building seems to be identical, AJ. But C clearly doesn't seem to have been on the Camino de Madrid, so we'd better await confirmation.

 

[AJ]

Just Googled and the building seems to be identical, AJ. But C clearly doesn't seem to have been on the Camino de Madrid, so we'd better await confirmation.

Viana is on the CF just before Logrono

 

[VNwalking]

I'm impressed by how fast you guys guessed this (and I am wrong...)
So the wildcard is active. Anyone who hasn't had a chance?

 

[Peregrinopaul]

Viana is on the CF just before Logrono

There's a moral somewhere about googling. I was thinking of Viana south of Puente Duero, but came up with an image of the other one!

 

[VNwalking]

So the wildcard is active. Anyone who hasn't had a chance?

In the interest of keeping things going...@Peregrinopaul, do you have a pic you can post? (Or whomever gets there first...)

 

[VNwalking]

In the interest of keeping things going...@Peregrinopaul, do you have a pic you can post?

 

[Peregrinopaul]

In the interest of keeping things going...@Peregrinopaul, do you have a pic you can post?

OK. Try this.
It's a very well known spot in the background.

 

[C clearly]

Outside the Ayto, Viana.
If I am correct: WILDCARD

Yes, you are correct! How do you get these so fast?

 

[C clearly]

OK. Try this.
It's a very well known spot in the background.
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Everyone else must be sleeping now! That is approaching Manjarin.

 

[ManyMiles2Go]

I am off and on, working now. Go ahead and post a picture, C Clearly

 

[C clearly]

This is on the Camino Frances.

 

[ManyMiles2Go]

Albergue Puente in Puente la Reina ? Not sure this is right but can't get a good view of the street level in back.

 

[C clearly]

Albergue Puente in Puente la Reina ? Not sure this is right but can't get a good view of the street level in back.

No. Move along west of Puente la Reina.

 

[VNwalking]

Castrojerez?

 

[C clearly]

Nope, not Castrojeriz.

Here it is at 7 the next morning - the wall and clothes line are in the background. I have smudged out the name of the albergue in the photo, as that would make it too easy!