The time after return from the Camino gives us space to reflect on the good and not so good and the positive and negative aspects. Here is an extract from my thoughts after the Primitivo.
"At the bottom of the valley
The river Navia goes
On its long road to the sea.
No easy journey now, for...
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
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...
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
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...
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
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...
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
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
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...
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'...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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