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The next day I came upon another reminder of the Civil War. This memorial lists the names of locals who were killed in the conflict. It has the date August 1936 inscribed. That was early in the war so likely it was erected later to memorialize losses that occured that month. Repairs suggest that partisans of the other side vandalized it. Fresh flowers were placed at the base; probably an early All Souls Day remembrance as that was just a few days away.Civil War fortifications by a road. Camino Catalan between Monzón and Berbegal.
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The Meseta is by far the favourite part of my Caminos, I walked alone, and to be one with the sky and the only sound the crunch of your boots on the way, heaven on earth !!!
Oh my beautiful Meseta
Gorgeous.A restful spot by the roadside, near Valcarlos, CF May 2016.
I was going to continue picking pictures in the two years ago manner but @VNwalking's comment prompted me to jump ahead one day.Sometimes what's growing beside a road in the middle of nowhere can take your breath away.
Another botanical view from the Valcarlos route. CF 2016.Gorgeous.
Buttercups and moss, with the odd cranesbill for color. The moss really impressed me along that route ; it was so beautiful. But then...I'm a great admirer of the humble power of mosses.
Sometimes what's growing beside a road in the middle of nowhere can take your breath away.
Cornflowers, poppies, and rapeseed. making a natural display; a bit before Monasterio de Rodilla on the Via de Bayona.
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Something I have loved since my first visit to Spain is in your first photo. The practical and artistic use of very limited space, seen in the desktop that slides in and out. Let me take the opportunity to say how much I enjoy every one of your context sections for your photos.Santiago de Compostela
Libredon Barbantes Hostal
photos taken March 26, 2011
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At the end of my early caminos I happily stayed at the Libredon Barbantes centrally located around the corner from the Cathedral on the Praza de Fonseca. From my cosy attic room's ceiling window I could see the Torre da Berenguela as well as hear the great bells chime; I felt at home as if that belltower view and those sounds were mine alone.
Such a beautiful family photo!Albergue El Beso, a few kms past Triacastella. It looks a bit rough around the edges from the outside, but is a really delightful place. Homegrown organic veggies for dinner, hammocks in the trees above the albergue, and the kindness of Jessica and Marijn - who know pilgrims because they met on the camino.
From the window of said hotel. We stayed there in 2015, realising as we walked up the stairs that we had stayed there before, in a pre-camino life around 1986/7. A very different Santiago back then, and a very different hotel Suso - for one thing the rooms were about twice the size and half the price. But we were very different too.View attachment 112358
Hostal Suso in Santiago de Compostela. Bit of luxury. Rua do Vilar.
Hostel in Santiago de Compostela
Hostel Suso in Santiago de Compostela. The hostel is located 150 meters from the Cathedral of Santiago. Familiar and charming hostel. info@hostalsuso.comwww.hostalsuso.com
Exactly how I feel! I miss it so much.The Meseta is by far the favourite part of my Caminos, I walked alone, and to be one with the sky and the only sound the crunch of your boots on the way, heaven on earth !!!
A single accidental death? Multiple Civil War deaths? With a name like that it makes you wonder. Until you look at a map and notice a village called Triste nearby.On maps it is named "el barranco de triste", the ravine of sadness.
It is early here in Dublin. Well, the brain is just cranking up. What do you mean? Are you literally now on the camino? Or am I corned beef as well? Metaphorically speaking.
I cheated.
Re:trip advisor. I learned a few years ago, doing an alternative flat, canal and river route here in Ireland, that traditional establishments are at the mercy of one bad review. They have to be tippy toe alert all the time. Not that that is a problem, the good ones have always worked hard to be compliant. It is just worth considering, that what is top of the pile could be a negative review, but the establishment is A1 for the majority of users.Gorgeous chipirones a la plancha at the Cafe Bar Martis in Pontedeume on the Ingles (just up from the main square, Praza Real). The Sardines as well were very substantial and tasty, and at just over €2 each were good value. I had a good chat with the owner, a real gregarious Galician. Funny it is only ranked 24th out of 28 restaurants on Tripadvisor and is not on Google reviews.. ah well the upside is you will get a seat outside in the height of summer. He also opens a bit earlier than some of the more highly ranked restaurants so a bonus for pilgrims who prefer to eat a bit earlier.
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Re:trip advisor. I learned a few years ago, doing an alternative flat, canal and river route here in Ireland, that traditional establishments are at the mercy of one bad review. They have to be tippy toe alert all the time. Not that that is a problem, the good ones have always worked hard to be compliant. It is just worth considering, that what is top of the pile could be a negative review, but the establishment is A1 for the majority of users.
Indeed. Thanks for sharing your memory.After two weeks of walking I finally arrived.
The old monastery of San Juan de la Peña
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So many architectural styles in such a small space yet it all worked.As an architectural historian it was my professional privilege/ personal pleasure to visit many special places, but San Juan de la Peña belongs in that unique category of sublime timeless perfection.
But less is more. This basic space is offered with caritas. For so many of us it is the essence of the camino.View attachment 112561
The spartan sleeping area of the Hospital de Peregrinos San Juan Bautista, Grañón.
CF, Mar 2014
For me as well. Loved the atmosphere, the communal meal, the hospitalarios, and the other pilgrims. Although I didn't sleep well on the mats, I am grateful for such a place to stay and for the experience.But less is more. This basic space is offered with caritas. For so many of us it is the essence of the camino.
This had me totally flummoxed as we lived in Oporto for 3 years and I had no memory of a funicular railway. Turns out there used to be one over 100 years ago, then they rebuilt it in 2004. I'll check it out next time we are there.
A bit before that sleepy dog; The camino crosses the very busy Autovia; we pilgrims walked through all the small places it's left behind. In the middle distance the village of Quintanavides. How different it must have been when the main road allowed people to stop in these little towns rather than funneling them into sterile rest stops..
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I stayed there. The owners are so friendly, working hard. Our meal was delicious. Don't ask me what it was, but any food, honestly - prepared and served, when hungry and on camino - are we not blessed to be in such luxury!View attachment 112778
On the way to Pontedeume.A rather wornout place from the outside. Both times I passed there I saw no movement although the bookingsites tell it is open. Hotel Iberia in Cabanas. And it seems that the interior is tidy and decent which is the most important for me when on a pilgrimage.
Camino Ingles.
I prefer to stay in the simple but lively Pension / Bar Luis when in Pontedeume.
Ferrol - Pontedeume | Camino Inglés | Gronze.com
El Camino Inglés arranca en Ferrol, en el muelle de Curuxeiras, cruza la ciudad y prosigue bordeando la ría a lo largo de un recorrido plácido sin apenas desniveles, por paseos peatonales y gozando de buenas vistas. A partir de Fene superaremos los montes, de escasa altitud, que separan las rías...www.gronze.com
I stayed there. The owners are so friendly, working hard. Our meal was delicious. Don't ask me what it was, but any food, honestly - prepared and served, when hungry and on camino - are we not blessed to be in such luxury!
The room we had was perfectly fine, twin, en suite, clean. On the way forward for the next day. Just forget the slow,tortuous,meander uphill, and focus on the reason for the season: either just a walk in the park, or for a deeper reason...
Step, breathe, step, breathe, take a photo as an excuse to pause, step breathe...On the way forward for the next day. Just forget the slow,tortuous,meander uphill, and focus on the reason for the season: either just a walk in the park, or for a deeper reason...
Beautiful photo Phoenix. I can see a wonderful painting in this. OK Pilgrims, I set you a challenge - let's see some of the artwork of the Caminos. Maybe you could even paint the landscape above. I am, of course, excusing myself ... we all know that bears don't paint!View attachment 112435
Whenever I am in traffic, I often think of the long stretches of solitude like this one between Estella and Los Arcos.
CF, Oct 2016
Yeah, but we know (and I hope you know) that you're not a bear. No excuses.I am, of course, excusing myself ... we all know that bears don't paint!
The vast Aubrac Plateau on the St Jacques de Compostelle 2015 with it's unique Aubrac cattleView attachment 112796View attachment 112797
You look pretty skilled to me VNwalking ... even through bear's eyes!Yeah, but we know (and I hope you know) that you're not a bear. No excuses.
That said, photos are their own form of art, which @Phoenix and a few others here are absurdly skilled in. The rest of us manage as best as we can. That's the fun.
Oh! What a beautiful face, horns notwithstanding.it's unique Aubrac cattle
Don't remember the tunnel and it looks a bit overgrown. If it had been in Australia I would be worrying about snakes!View attachment 112841
Somewhere on the CP September 2019, can't remember the area but have a feeling you walk through this tunnel then not long after enter the town.
Yep, in summer time it would be a quick walk through with eyes on the ground and your good mate in front.Don't remember the tunnel and it looks a bit overgrown. If it had been in Australia I would be worrying about snakes!
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