On the Camino: One Day at a Time, one Photo at a Time 11.0

[SabsP]

My favourite breakfast.
Pan con tomate.
Corcubion.
14/09/2024

 

[Kirkie]

I cannot truly remember if this is one of my photos. it is all the same, it isn't hurting anyone to post it here!
nor this one!

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Carrión de los Condes
Iglesia de Santiago

photo taken November 14, 2012



Christ is the center of a broad frieze surrounded by symbols of the four Evangelists flanked by the Apostles.

 

[SabsP]

Donativo.
14/09/2024
O Vilar. On the way to Finisterre.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
O Cebreiro
distant landscape

photo taken November 8, 2004



At O Cebreiro exactly 20 years ago I shot this landscape which day after day had been so tenaciously crossed on the CF ....It remains a memento of an intense effort.

 

[Takahiwai]

En route to Burgos on the final leg of the Via de Bayona - March, 2024. The weather was not my friend!

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
towards Calzadilla de la Cueza

photo taken November 7, 2011



Sky, fields and path compose this view where the CF followed an old Roman route, the Via Trajana, which had once linked Bordeaux and Astorga.

 

[Josep Montserrat]

Camino Catalan. Fourteenth stage. La Panadella - Cervera - Tàrrega.
Pallerols.

 

[SabsP]

Playa de Estorde.
Sublime terrace.
14/09/2024.
Towards Finisterre.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Samos
Mosteiro de San Xulián
mural detail

photo taken November 10, 2004



Painted c.1955 these fantastic and historic figures surround an Oratorium door. Seen during a guided tour exactly 20 years ago this new mural was most impressive and rather frightening.

 

[chinacat]

The forum seems to have been down overnight.
It was good to see your post, @mspath !

 

[SabsP]

Finisterre.
14/09/2024.

 

[Josep Montserrat]

Camino Catalan. Fourteenth stage. La Panadella - Cervera - Tàrrega.
Pallerols. Saint James.

 

[Takahiwai]

Another beautiful view from the Via de Bayona, February, 2024.

 

[Takahiwai]

The forum seems to have been down overnight.
It was good to see your post, @mspath !

I thought I'd been banned! It's a relief to know that everyone was similarly afflicted!

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
nearing Calzadilla de la Cueza

photo taken November 7, 2011



Although it was a cold November day I could imagine the bliss of sitting within that single tree's shade in summer heat.

 

[SabsP]

Monumento al emigrante. Finisterre.
14/09/2024.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
towards Calzadilla de la Cueza
Via Aquitania marker

photo taken March 2, 2007



The old Roman road, Via Aquitania, once linked Bordeaux and Astorga. Tap the photo to read the new inscrption.

 

[Josep Montserrat]

Camino Catalan. Fourteenth stage. La Panadella - Cervera - Tàrrega.
Sant Antolí. This church was built in 1950.

 

[Bob Howard]

Morning in the Cathedral, 2024.

 

[SabsP]

Morning.
15/09/2024.
Finisterre.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Calzadilla de la Cueza,

photo taken February 21, 2009



Across a cold landscape this moonrise resembled a painted theatrical backdrop
... Tap the photo to better view the surreal scenery.

 

[Theatregal]

Camino Aragonés. September 1, 2023. Arriving in Santa Cruz de la Serós after the rocky steep mountain descent from San Juan de la Peña and looking forward to a good lunch before the second part of the descent into Santa Cilia.

 

[SabsP]

15/09/2024
On the way to Lires.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
towards Sahagun

photo taken March 3, 2007



The ad hoc yellow arrow marks the turn of the path east of Sahagun.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
San Nicolas de Real Camino
Casa Barrunta

photo taken November 15, 2014



10 years ago at Casa Barrunta as in earlier visits I enjoyed their menu del dia, was intrigued by the background ambiance and found the staff very pilgrim friendly.

 

[Josep Montserrat]

Camino Catalan. Fourteenth stage. La Panadella - Cervera - Tàrrega.
Saint George, patron saint of Catalonia.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Santiago de Compostela
plaza de Obradoiro,
Cathedral

photo taken November 16, 2004



What a thrill it was to arrive at the Cathedral exactly 20 years ago as I completed my first camino!

 

[Takahiwai]

Camino Frances
Santiago de Compostela
plaza de Obradoiro,
Cathedral

photo taken November 16, 2004

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What a thrill it was to arrive at the Cathedral exactly 20 years ago as I completed my first camino!

Happy 20th anniversary!

 

[Josep Montserrat]

Camino Catalan. Fourteenth stage. La Panadella - Cervera - Tàrrega.
Sant Pere d'Arquells

 

[SabsP]

Congratulations @mspath. Thank you for gracious advice and gorgeous pictures.

 

[SabsP]

Muxia.
15/09/2024.

 

[mspath]

Santiago de Compostela
plaza de la Quintana
Puerta Santa/Holy Door

photo taken November 17, 2004



2004 was a Holy Year and thus
the Holy Door is open in this shot taken exactly 20 years ago at the conclusion of my first camino.

 

[SabsP]

Normally Muxia is quiet but not during the festivities in September.
Fireworks, fancyfair and noise. Lots of noise!
15/09/2024.

But this Belgian loved the local frites!

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
path towards Sahagún

photo taken November 8, 2011



Wherever our paths might lead
may we go forward with hope.

"...but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope."
Romans 5: 3-4

 

[Josep Montserrat]

Camino Catalan. Fourteenth stage. La Panadella - Cervera - Tàrrega.
Sant Pere d'Arquells.
An unusual place to store World War II aircrafts.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Sahagún
municipal Albergue Cluny

photo taken March 3, 2007



A clever contemporary metal sculpture marked the entrance to the municipal Albergue Cluny within the repurposed ex-Iglesia de la Trinidad.

 

[Kirkie]

Day one, Inglés, 2019

 

[SabsP]

Celebration lunch. Dessert.
Restaurant O Sendeiro in Santiago.
16/09/2024.

Restaurante O Sendeiro Santiago de Compostela – Tu restaurante en Santiago de Compostela

Tu restaurante en Santiago de Compostela

osendeiro.com

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Sahagún
municipal Albergue Cluny

photo taken March 3, 2007



This somber dorm photo remains my memento for unforgettable thumps in the night!

 

[Rowena]

March 25, 2022 Approaching Alto de Perdon on the Camino Frances

 

[Josep Montserrat]

Camino Catalan. Fourteenth stage. La Panadella - Cervera - Tàrrega.
This small dam fed a wheat mill

 

[SabsP]

Cea in the afternoon.
4th of September 2024.
Camino Sanabrés.

 

[Rowena]

March 27, 2022 Villatuerta, just before Estella
Camino Frances

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Sahagun
San Tirso

photo taken March 4, 2007



Now a museum this brick construction is typical of the Mudejar period, named for the Moors who remained in Spain after the Reconquest in the Middle Ages.

 

[SabsP]

5th of September 2024. Monasterio de Oseira.
Camino Sanabres.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Sahagun
Arco de San Benito

photo taken March 3, 2007



For centuries this magnificent arch served as the gateway to the most powerful Benedictine monastery in Spain, which was greatly destroyed in a 19th c fire.

 

[Josep Montserrat]

Camino Catalan. Fourteenth stage. La Panadella - Cervera - Tàrrega.
Cervera Town Hall, baroque building.
Behind the bell tower wedged between the church and the town hall. In this bell tower the bells are still rung manually.

 

[Rowena]

April 1, 2022 Grañon, Camino Frances

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Sahagun
calle Antonio Nicolás, 40
window

photo taken March 3, 2007



The lattice-like wooden interior screen of this handsome window, one of a series in the south wall of the Santa Cruz albergue, exhibits a
Mashrabiya influence.

 

[SabsP]

This is also the Camino.
A road that goes on and on. Rain and no shelter.
6th of September 2024.
From Castro Dozon to Botos.

 

[VNwalking]

En route to Burgos on the final leg of the Via de Bayona - March, 2024. The weather was not my friend

Oh yes. That place. It was memorable, even with good weather and less water underfoot.


Thank you all for keeping this thread going, with so many wonderful images!

 

[Rowena]

This is also the Camino.
A road that goes on and on. Rain and no shelter.
6th of September 2024.
From Castro Dozon to Botos.

How well I remember the N525! I walked it all the way from Castro Dozon to Lalin because it was the only foolproof way of making sure I ended up in Lalin.
I tried following tracks suggested by Google maps, but my fear of getting lost sent me quickly back down to the highway. If only I had bought a Spanish SIM card…I had to keep switching to the other side of the road whenever I was approaching a blind corner, and there were many trucks. It was not a pleasant experience! But at least it wasn’t raining.

April 29, 2024

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
leaving Sahagún
Puente Canto

photo taken November 9, 2011



Night lights were still lit on the cold wet morning when I left Sahagún crossing the rio Cea on this bridge.

 

[SabsP]

Cruce in Botos.
7th of September 2024.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
leaving Bercianos del Real Camino
sign

photo taken February 12, 2010



Seen amidst a cold fog this sign pointing the way west towards El Burgo Ranero was a practical/colorful example of local folkart.

 

[Theatregal]

Camino Frances
Arriving in Foncebadón Oct. 2, 2012 and Oct. 1, 2023 - both times arriving a day or two after the full moon. Many changes to this village in 11 years!!

 

[Josep Montserrat]

Camino Catalan. Fourteenth stage. La Panadella - Cervera - Tàrrega.
Cervera Town Hall, baroque building. Detail of the balcony

 

[Rowena]

April 2, 2022 Redecilla del Camino

 

[SabsP]

April 2, 2022 Redecilla del Camino

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Liberanos Domine albergue?

 

[SabsP]

From Botos to Silleda.
September 2024.

 

[Takahiwai]

From Botos to Silleda.
September 2024.

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Stunning clouds!

 

[SabsP]

Stunning clouds!

I had exceptionally good weather in Galicia this September. Only day before this etapa did I have rain.

 

[Takahiwai]

I had exceptionally good weather in Galicia this September. Only day before this etapa did I have rain.

Lucky you - I'm hoping for the same in February!

 

[Rowena]

Liberanos Domine albergue?

No, that’s in Rabé de las Calzadas. I don’t think it’s an albergue in the photo, just a streetscape.

 

[SabsP]

No, that’s in Rabé de las Calzadas. I don’t think it’s an albergue in the photo, just a streetscape.

Of course! Stupid me!

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
El Burgo Ranero

photo taken November 16, 2014



Trudging this stretch to El Burgo Ranero had been solitary and cold; however, my stay at the albergue Domenico Laffi was unforgettable thanks to an "hospitalera full of heart"

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
El Burgo Ranero

photo taken March 5, 2007



An adobe (made of sun-dried earth and straw) vernacular (non-formally designed) structure is typical of the area.

 

[SabsP]

September 2024.
Almost in Silleda.

 

[Josep Montserrat]

Camino Catalan. Fourteenth stage. La Panadella - Cervera - Tàrrega.
On the outskirts of Cervera. Spring.

 

[Theatregal]

Camino Frances. September 24, 2012 and September 23, 2024

Between Frómista and Carrión de los Condes, the camino travels through a ZEPA zone - a Special Protection Area for Birds. There are significant populations of steppe birds in this zone, such as Great Bustards, Little Bustards, Montagu's Harrier and the Stone Curlew.

Just before Población de Campos, there are a series of information boards - this one for the Great Bustard, sadly deteriorated in the 11 years between photos. The beautiful raised relief of the bird and braille text remains clear and strong!

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
near Calzada de Coto

photo taken November 9, 2011



This confusing sign details 2 ways to get to Mansillas de las Mulas. After Sahagún the CF passes through Bercianos del Real Camino, El Burgo Ranero and Religios. The alternate route accesses Calzada del Coto and continues through Calzadilla de los Hermanillos.

 

[Josep Montserrat]

Camino Catalan. Fourteenth stage. La Panadella - Cervera - Tàrrega.
El Talladell.

 

[kiwi-couple]

Awesome wall art in Quiroga - Camino Invierno, October 2023

 

[SabsP]

September 2024.
Silleda.
Inviting bench. Banco peregrino.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
O Cebreiro

photo taken November 29, 2012



Exactly 12 years ago the snow at O Cebreiro measured 1 m. deep! This photo was taken with great joy/relief upon arrival! During several stormy hours a sturdy fellow and I had climbed up through a white-out.

 

[Rowena]

Awesome wall art

April 2, 2022 Camino Frances
There seemed to be a lot of new wall art along the Camino in 2022! Done for Holy Year, I suppose.



Belorado had several striking pieces. There was one behind us leaving the town and there were signs advising us to turn around at a certain point to see it. I wish I had taken a photo of that one!

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Alto de San Roque
pilgrim

photos taken November 30, 2012



Viewed across a winter landscape exactly twelve years ago this snow covered sculpture of a pilgrim appeared small.

A close-up shot provided greater detail.

 

[Josep Montserrat]

Camino Catalan. Fourteenth stage. La Panadella - Cervera - Tàrrega.
Tàrrega, Creu de terme del Pati.

 

[Theatregal]

Camino Frances. September 22, 2023.
Morning. After Itero de la Vega.

 

[mspath]

Paris
Pont de Sully

photo taken December 30, 2010



I have always been in love with this city, especially in the snow.

 

[SabsP]

The cafeteria of the padelclub on the outskirts of Silleda.
Welcome break.
September 2024.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Mansilla de las Mulas

photo taken March 5, 2007



These tired pilgrims are at the entrance to town.

 

[Josep Montserrat]

Camino Catalan. Fourteenth stage. La Panadella - Cervera - Tàrrega.
Tàrrega, Town Hall.

 

[SabsP]

Etapa Silleda to Ponte Ulla.
Detail of Wikiloc.
Almost 22 km.
September 2024.
Steep downhill. Hard on the knees.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Mansilla de las Mulas

photo taken February 24, 2009



Storks nested on the roof top were a surprising sight as I entered Mansilla de las Mulas on the CF. .

 

[Josep Montserrat]

Camino Catalan. Fourteenth stage. La Panadella - Cervera - Tàrrega.
Cervera, Sant Jordi.
I did this stage on Saint George's Day. This day is a mixture of the feast of the patron saint of Catalonia, promotion of Catalan culture and Valentine's Day. The tradition is that men give roses to their loved ones and they give us books, today there are variants. That is why bookshops and florists are adorned


When Saint James wants I will continue the path towards Aragonese, French and Compostela.

https://en.ara.cat/culture/why-cele...rose_1_4345774.html?giveAway=GS3Zr806PDcKRLzp

 

[SabsP]

Etapa Ponte Ulla to Santiago on the Sanabres.
September 2024.
View of Pico Sacro.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Mansilla de las Mulas
calle del Párroco José Álvarez, 15

photo taken November 10, 2011



At La Curiosa for only 10€ in 2011 I enjoyed an outstanding daily menu including cauliflower, grilled salmon with scalloped potatoes, lemon pudding, rosé wine and coffee! ...Their delicious memory remains although surely the daily menu prices have risen since 2011!

 

[SabsP]

Almost in Santiago.
The typical boxes for the bread.
Camino Sanabres 2024.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Mansilla de las Mulas
municipal albergue
sello

November 17, 2014



Although a cold wind was blowing outside I was once again warmly greeted inside the municipal albergue where the welcoming hospitalera, Laura, in her distinctive way had created with much ambiance and soul a pilgrim home.

 

[Rowena]

April 3, 2022 Villafranca Montes de Oca, Camino Frances

 

[Kirkie]

O Cebreiro, July 2006
This beautiful creation was on the counter of a bar where we sampled the local soft white cheese with honey, before setting off again, onwards and upwards...
Looking at it again, I imagine a fair few tortillas were concocted from the contents of the basket!

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Villarente
bridges

photo taken November 19, 2013



Easy strolling on a new traffic-free way across the rio Porma replaced walking nervously on the distant historic bridge too narrow for traffic lanes plus pedestrians.

 

[SabsP]

Camino Sanabres 2024. Last day.
I like the fact how you keep walking in the countryside until you are almost in the old centre of Santiago.

 

[Kirkie]

I know I posted this before, but hey, today is a new day!
El Acebo, 2006

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Valdelafuente

November 8, 2010



Mounting this paso elevado / raised pedestrian bridge which carries pilgrims high above the auto-route east of Leon the wind was so terrific
I could NOT MOVE!

 

[SabsP]

Menu at Bar Suso. Santiago de Compostela. September 2024.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
León
plaza de San Marcelo

photo taken November 11, 2011



Impeccable in bronze the architect Antonio Gaudi sits permanently on a Leon bench sketching.

 

[Rowena]

Wall art in Burgos, April 5, 2022