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    Arriving in Villafranca del Bierzo today

    Good luck on your next camino. Looking forward to reading/seeing your updates as you progress. Stay safe, Carpe diem and, as always, Utreia!
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    Little sculptures

    Camino Frances Nájera Plaza Santa Maria La Real, doorway photo taken February 18, 2007 Distinctive figurative escutcheons, akin to 3D armorial devices, are displayed above this doorway which now is the entrance to the Escuela de Patrimonio Historico de Najera.
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    On the Camino: One Day at a Time, one Photo at a Time 11.0

    Camino Frances towards Alto de Perdon photo taken October 17, 2011 This shaded pathside marker near Zariquiegui memorialises a Belgian pilgrim who died here.
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    Little sculptures

    Camino Frances Saint Jean Pied de Port photo taken October 15, 2013 Another example of a small sculpture seen beneath your feet is this triangular marker set within the SJPdP pavement.
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    On the Camino: One Day at a Time, one Photo at a Time 11.0

    Camino Frances Zariquiegui calle Camino de Santiago photo taken October 17, 2011 This antique nailed wooden door is located on the narrow calle Camino de Santiago/CF as it traverses Zariquiegui en route to the Alto de Perdon.
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    Bus from Molinaseca to El Acebo?

    Marska, Have you asked your host wherever you are staying for bus info? If no one is available then you might ask at the best resto and/or hotel in town for bus info. The Restaurante Casa Ramón, Pl. Ángeles Balboa, 2, is a centrally located upmarket place open on Sunday where you might ask...
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    Little sculptures

    Camino Frances east of Santa Catalina de Somoza photo taken March 10, 2007 For all of us who walk along the path this small hand sculpted heart might offer poignant encouragement.
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    On the Camino: One Day at a Time, one Photo at a Time 11.0

    Camino Frances towards Alto de Perdon near Zariquiegui photo taken October 22, 2012 Unfortunately this verdant path was deceptive; it led to churning mud!
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    Little sculptures

    Camino Frances Villarmentero de Campos wayside cross photo taken November 6, 2011 This small sculpted cross was isolated within a pasture east of Villarmentero de Campos /west of Fromista.
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    On the Camino: One Day at a Time, one Photo at a Time 11.0

    back road near Campanas haystack photo taken January 22, 2008 These 2 pilgrims and I were on a back road "walk around" to avoid climbing up/down the Alto de Perdon yet eventually arrive at Eunate. After following route NA 6000 southeast from Cizur Menor near the haystack we continued on...
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    Little sculptures

    Camino Frances Villalcazar de Sirga Iglesia de Santa María la Blanca overdoor panel photo taken March 1, 2007 The Virgin holding baby Jesus is the central figure in this panel. Santa María la Blanca, the masive and austere 12th-14th c. fortress-church, was originally built by/for the Knights...
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    On the Camino: One Day at a Time, one Photo at a Time 11.0

    Camino Frances Cizur Menor dawn photo taken October 21, 2012 This view caught the magical moment just before sunrise on a cool October morning.
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    Transit to Bordeaux from Canada, and a note about the St. André Cathedral in Bordeaux

    Perambulating Griffin, Linda Kay Davidson whom you cite in your post is one of the authors of a very useful book re the richess and richness found along the Camino Frances. The Pilgrimage Road to Santiago by David M Gitlitz and Linda Kay Davidson is a great resource. This is available on...
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    Buying shoes on a Sunday. Are sports stores open?

    Arta, In SJPdP DirectionCompostelle/Boutique du Pelerin is a good convenient place for hiking equipment . Here is their web. Another good hiking shop is Maya Sport, 18 Avenue du Jai Alai. Here is that web. Buen camino!
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    Little sculptures

    Vilar de Donas Iglesia de San Salvador door hardware photo taken November 13, 2004 East of Palas de Rei the 12th c. Iglesia de San Salvador de Vilar de Donas was for centuries the official burial place of the Chevaliers de Santiago.

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