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Welcome, everyone!
Each day we are one day closer to being able to walk in person. Until then, please join us in the fun of sharing a single daily photographic memory of the camino. It's been a real joy to see the camino through so many eyes!
My photo for the day comes from the Frances, from Casa Magica in Villatuerta in 2017. That was a fantastic paella! And a wonderful albergue.
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Yes, they are really that big and on the Norte, a lurid orange colour.
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Walking on the calle la Vida. I find it rather symbolic in these pandemic times.
Camino del Ebro.Tudela 2013.
Martin 888,View attachment 105940A bit of a Camino classic…..what I would give to be back here this morning !!
What a difference a day makes! When we stopped here in May, 2016 probably at the same time as you, mid morning, it was pouring rain, no one was sitting outside, everyone was inside, it was packed with bodies, very wet ponchos, jackets and backpacks! But it was a very welcome stop.Still on the day from Pontevedra. I think it was a mid morning break. Cafe con leche and something sweet. A small group came by on horses... all eyes on them. Then onwards and upwards...
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Followup to the photo posted yesterday:
The rainbow remained in sight for most of the walk into Portomarín.
CF, Oct 2016
Theatregal,
So true mspath. Why we walk and why we walk again. Both the moment I stepped out of my pension door into the cool shrouded morning and the walk in the village before breakfast have remained vivid in my memory.Theatregal,
Indeed. Views like this are why we walk. Thanks for sharing.
I have a story to tell about this. We arranged for a friend in Porto to meet us at Porto railway station. We lived there for 3 years and knew it well. We get off the train and he's not there. What? Thank goodness for mobile phones. Turns out this is actually São Bento station. It is right in the centre of the city but 'Porto Station' is an ugly modern thing some way out. São Bento is spectacular though. Thanks for the photo.
A study in concentration. Thanks!Leyre Monastery, a side trip from Sangüesa. You can walk if you have the time, but we cheated and took a taxi. They were preparing for an organ recital so we were treated to a preview. The older monk is instructing the younger one. 3 August 2019.
One of the best reasons for an autumn camino. The Invierno was especially rich in (usually abandoned) fruit trees. We developed an uncanny ability to sniff out figs, but there were plums, walnuts, apples, everything. Along the Chemin d'Arles the French have had the fantastic idea of planting rare old varieties of fruit along the path, specifically to preserve them but also to be eaten.Who didn’t enjoy such lovely treats along the way? Nearing Sarria August 10, 2019.
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The hórreo is pretty well unique to Galicia, but there is a version of it, square rather than rectangular, in Asturias, and there are a few over the border in Northern Portugal. The first written mention comes from the 16th century so they've been around a while. I believe they are protected, i.e. heritage listed, and if they aren't, they should be. Below is an Asturian hórreo.No prizes for those who have walked the Frances to Santiago in Galicia, whatever about other caminos.
I am only a blow in to Ireland, even after 50 years. The similarities to the West of Ireland are so amazing! of course the structures for the storage of grains etc are unique to Galicia, or maybe not if any Hawkeye knows better!
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dick bird,The hórreo is pretty well unique to Galicia, but there is a version of it, square rather than rectangular, in Asturias, and there are a few over the border in Northern Portugal. The first written mention comes from the 16th century so they've been around a while. I believe they are protected, i.e. heritage listed, and if they aren't, they should be. Below is an Asturian hórreo.
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Now that is what I call an exhaustive survey.dick bird,
For further info fellow walker D. Madill in his 2014 blog Gallician Granaries provides splendid research re the history/location/ protection of these distinct structures.
Unless you are a real fan of industrial estates, I reccommend the route on the left . Camino Portugues, May 2019, North of Tui.
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I think we could have a separate thread of Camino door photos. I know I could contribute dozens.
Have the same shot of that lovely door knocker!
Unless you are a real fan of industrial estates, I reccommend the route on the left . Camino Portugues, May 2019, North of Tui.
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The hand of Fatima (not Our Lady of Fátima, a 20th century saint, but Fatima, the daughter of Mohamed), or in the Jewish tradition the hand of Mirjam, the sister of Moses. A symbol of blessing, protection, and turning away from evil. A remnant of Islamic and Jewish influence.
Looks like that paddock was full of something good to eat.View attachment 106169
A group of storks, between Sarria and Portomarine. Is there a name for that kind of group? A flock? Anyway, it was something I had never seen before and it was impressive to see so many at the same time.
July 2017
Flock works.Is there a name for that kind of group? A flock?
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