On the Camino: One Day at a Time, one Photo at a Time 9.0

[VNwalking]

Oh no!!!

Fortunately they are not gone gone. I copied them to an external drive, which is now not with me, but the images are recoverable, with time and patience.

 

[Peregrina 2013]

On the way to Ortigueira on the 28th of April, 2022 one more of the many impressive views!

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Granon
parish albergue San Juan Bautista

photos taken February 20, 2007



One cold clear February afternoon invited by the gracious priest I climbed a ladder onto the roof to see this wide view.

 

[Peregrina 2013]

Between O Vicedo and Ladrido we went by Acantilados de Loiba or also known as Acantilados de O Picón - which are some fascinating cliffs. Here too, you can find a few least-known beaches strung along the foot of these spectacular cliffs.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
west of Azofra
Rollo

photo taken February 19, 2007



West of Azofra I wondered how many pilgrims had passed this post, known as a Rollo which marks an ancient territorial boundary.

Thus conscious to be treading where innumerable feet had trod I was doubly surprised that morning as the camino climbed to a golf course at Cirueña and then crossed a new but vacant upmarket housing estate. Tempora mutantur!

 

[VNwalking]

View media item 9807A quiet and delightful plaza in Pancorbo, Vasco-Via de Bayona 2019.

 

[Peregrinopaul]

Between O Vicedo and Ladrido we went by Acantilados de Loiba or also known as Acantilados de O Picón - which are some fascinating cliffs. Here too, you can find a few least-known beaches strung along the foot of these spectacular cliffs.

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Great photo @Peregrina 2013
Cryptic message for @VNwalking: John Lennon's singing in my head -"I just had to look..." so checked the map and it's Ollo de Sapo, well at least associated formations. Bucket list.

 

[VNwalking]

Bucket list.

Pun for you, @Peregrinopaul :
Nice.

(And please report back on the toad's eyes when you go.)

 

[SabineP]

Friendly dog at Ponte Maceira. In between Santiago and Finisterre.

 

[Peregrina 2013]

Galician bagpiper statue in Santa Marta de Ortigueira. The bagpipe is always present in celebrations and parades in Galicia and The Escola de Gaitas founded in 1975 right after Franco's death was also the creator in 1978 of the International Festival of the Celtic World of Ortigueira.

 

[Theatregal]

The Igrexa de Santa Susana in the Alameda Park. Santiago de Compostela. March 26, 2017

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Astorga
Bishop's Palace
interior

photos taken March 10, 2007



Designed from 1889 by Antonio Gaudi the Bishop's Palace, now is a museum known as the Palacio de Gaudi. Some interior spaces contain original furnishings and distinctive tiles.

 

[Peregrinopaul]

View media item 9807A quiet and delightful plaza in Pancorbo, Vasco-Via de Bayona 2019.

And thank you VN for successfully identifying my fleeting glimpse of Pancorbo from the AVE.

 

[Peregrina 2013]

On Ruta do Mar, on the 29th of April, 2022. I have to ask you to forgive for posting more than one photo today, but San André de Teixido is unique with a pilgrimage route of its own! It is a village like no other and, of course, incredibly picturesque being in the mountains with a great view of the Cantábrico. The third picture shows the parish house and you can see the local priest as he steps out, and the last one has the historical information about Teixido.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Villovieco
folkart

photo taken November 14, 2012



This "art brut" pilgrim stood firmly within a meadow near Villarmentaro de Campos on the way to Villalcázar de Sirga.... I wonder if he still is there.

 

[Theatregal]

Busy busy signage on the Inveirno. June 17, 2019. The day before I turned left for the wonderful Torre Vilariño and on this foggy morning, followed the sign for Diomondi.

 

[Peregrina 2013]

On Ruta do Mar, on the 29th of April, 2022 a view from outside the church in San André de Teixido.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Atapuerca
figure

photo taken November 7, 2013



This figure represents a Neanderthal who nearly one million years ago inhabited the Sierra de Atapuerca.

 

[Josep Montserrat]

Sé do Porto

 

[Peregrina 2013]

Lunch at St. André de Teixido on 29/04/2022. Here we were introduced to Percebes, known as goose barnacles. They are considered a Galician delicacy and found out they are among the most exclusive seafood in Europe! Also had my very favorite seafood along the Ruta do Mar, Zamburiñas (small scallops).

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
near Cardenuela Riopico

photo taken October 19, 2004



In chill autumnal rain I slowly walked across Olmos de Atapuerca. Looking towards Villaval, Cardenuela Riopico and Burgos on the distant horizon, the rolling greenery was broken only by the giant curve of the dusty trail. All was reduced to basics.

Alone on that seemingly endless gravel path beneath the vast dome of an immense sky I sensed that special moment when everything 'clicked' realizing that this was, indeed, my way and that all was and would be good.

 

[SabineP]

Lunch at St. André de Teixido on 29/04/2022. Here we were introduced to Percebes, known as goose barnacles. They are considered a Galician delicacy and found out they are among the most exclusive seafood in Europe! Also had my very favorite seafood along the Ruta do Mar, Zamburiñas (small scallops).



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You will most probably know how brave the people are who catch these delicacies!

For the forummembers who want to know more about this type of fishing...

Las mujeres que pescan los mejores percebes de España

El 85% de los mariscadores en Galicia son mujeres, casi todas mayores de 40 años. Las percebeiras de Corme, en la Costa da Morte, se la juegan para coger percebes en zonas de fuerte oleaje.

elcomidista.elpais.com

Jugándose la vida en O Roncudo, entre olas de 7 metros, por un puñado de percebes

Acudieron a trabajar una treintena de mariscadores de Corme, pero casi ninguno cogió el tope de 6 kilos

www.lavozdegalicia.es

Repor - La mar de mujeres - RTVE.es

En Galicia, la fabricación y reparación de redes o el marisqueo a pie han sido tradicionalmente cosa de mujeres. Las rederas hacen un trabajo, artesanal y re...

www.rtve.es

 

[Josep Montserrat]

Porto. Cais da Ribeira and Luis I bridge.

 

[Kanga]

Celebrating with fellow pilgrims at a bar in Santiago de Compostela.

 

[Peregrina 2013]

You will most probably know how brave the people are who catch these delicacies!

For the forummembers who want to know more about this type of fishing...

Sabine, thank you for posting this information explaining the formidable and life threatening risks these shellfish gatherers (mostly women!) undertake to get percebes!

 

[Peregrina 2013]

On Ruta do Mar on the 29th of April, 2022 we saw many wild horses on our way to Cedeira from San André de Teixido.

 

[Peregrina 2013]

San André de Teixido is an enchanting village with a fascinating legend and unique traditions. Here is some information about it (Spanish and English):

San Andrés de Teixido | GALICIA MÁXICA

Información sobre el Santuario de San Andrés de Teixido, en Cedeira, A Coruña, recuerda que si no vas de vivo irás una vez muerto reencarnado en un animal

www.galiciamaxica.eu

San Andrés de Teixido, a magic place in the Rías Altas

The sanctuary of San Andrés de Teixido is one of the most visited places in the Rías Altas. It is located in the municipality of Cedeira, in the heart of the Sierra de A Capelada, at the foot of the highest cliffs in mainland Europe.

www.verdantexperiences.com

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Santo Domingo de la Calzada
Cathedral

photo taken October 27, 2011



Shot from the Plaza España this photo captures the fleeting splendor of predawn lighting the magnificent cathedral.

 

[VNwalking]

Early afternoon at San Anton, looking at the blue ceiling of the ruined church. Streams of pilgrims wrre going by, heading to Castrojerez, but I couldn't bring myself to go any farther that day. The night in the albergue there was simple joy.

 

[Josep Montserrat]

Leça da Palmeira. Farol da Boa Nova.

 

[Theatregal]

A stone stepped access corridor through the terraced vineyards above Belesar on the Invierno. June 17, 2019.

 

[mspath]

A stone stepped access corridor through the terraced vineyards above Belesar on the Invierno. June 17, 2019.

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Theatregal,
That is quite a shot; just right for a Narnia fawn to make an entrance!

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Villamayor de Monjardin
private albergue

photos taken October 26, 2013



West of Estella in Villamayor de Monjardin this private albergue, named after the town, was very comfortable; each hyper-clean, small dorm had a near-by shower and loo. The view west from "my" balcony showed the autumnal route ahead.

 

[Josep Montserrat]

Matosinhos.

 

[Peregrina 2013]

Xardíns do Almirante Moreno in Cedeira on Ruta do Mar. Oh, what beautiful town this is!

 

[FourSeasons]

CF April 26, 2016. Array de Oca, just an hour or so past Villafranca Montes de Oca.

 

[VNwalking]

The view out the window - looking at what lay ahead - as I was eating lunch in Belesar.
Invierno, 2019.

 

[Theatregal]

The view out the window

Beautiful! I was disappointed that place was closed when I walked through.

Climbing out of Belesar. If I remember correctly - a view of @VNwalking 's lunch place. The long brown building on the dock. June 17, 2019.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
northwest of Santibáñez de Valdeiglesias
and east of San Justo de la Vega

photo taken November 21, 2014



Each successive time I hiked past this fellow his clothes and kit had changed. This shot was during my last full CF. I wonder what he is wearing now.

 

[Josep Montserrat]

Labruge. Ponte do rio Onda

 

[SabineP]

Also on the Camino Portugues. Between Matosinhos and Vila do Conde. I forgot the name of the place.

 

[Theatregal]

wonder what he is wearing now.

I have wondered too @mspath ! This one from October 1, 2012

 

[Peregrina 2013]

Pigeonnier in Cedeira on the 29th of April, 2022.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Estella
calle Curtidores

photo taken October 24, 2014



Near the camino entrance to Estella shells and other tourist trinkets were for sale at this shop on the street named Curtidores after the Tanners who during the past would have used the river Ega water in processing hides.

 

[FourSeasons]

When I passed in September of 2013 he had a white cowboy hat, a white scarf with a yellow ribbon/scarf tied around his staff. I'm happy to see this pilgrim is well cared for. I don't have any pictures of him from 2019, I don't know how I missed it. I did pass through that area in the dark but I'm pretty sure I would have noticed it and no doubt it would have scared the living tar out of me.

 

[Peregrina 2013]

Lavadoiro in Cedeira. 29th of April 2022. I inserted 3 pictures of this because it'll give you a better perspective and some information about it.

The explanation says:

Here, the women of Cedeira worked, talked, laughed and sang.
This meeting space is a living memory of our people (of who we are).
Be careful of it. Respect your heritage.

https://www.wordsense.eu/lavadoiro/

 

[SabineP]

Almost in Vila do Conde on the Camino Portugues.
Closest I could get to the ocean.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
west of Melide/east of Arzua
food stall

photo taken December 5, 2014



On a frosty December morning this was a tiny self-service oasis providing snacks and a thermos of hot coffee.

 

[Theatregal]

Early evening in Boadilla del Camino with the entrance to the Albergue En el Camino in the centre and the 15th century Rollo de Justicia on the right. September 23, 2012

Rollo Jurisdiccional de Boadilla del Camino

El Rollo Jurisdiccional en la localidad palentina de Boadilla del Camino, se erigió en el siglo XV lo que se llamaba el Rollo Gótico Jurisdiccional

www.rutasconhistoria.es

 

[Josep Montserrat]

Capella de Boa Nova

 

[FourSeasons]

Three years ago on del Norte July 7, 2019.
Just after Zarautz taking the high road.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Larrasoana

photo taken October 18, 2015



This pathside Virgin was photograhed on a crisp October morning the last time I walked through Larrasoana

 

[Josep Montserrat]

Near to Castro de Sâo Paio

 

[Theatregal]

Visiting the Gelmirez Palace, Santiago de Compostela. August 5, 2014

PALACIO DE GELMÍREZ, SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

GALICIA

galiciapuebloapueblo.blogspot.com

 

[SabineP]

Betanzos. Camino Ingles.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
leaving Navarette
marker

photo taken October 28, 2015



This contemporary marker/tablet depicting two pilgrim basics, a water gourd and staff, is located on the entrance wall of the Navarette cemetery. On the west side of town the entrance of the cemetery earlier repurposed/reused the ruins of a medieval pilgrim hostel originally located on the east of the town

 

[SabineP]

Camino Frances
leaving Navarette
marker

photo taken October 28, 2015

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This contemporary marker/tablet depicting two pilgrim basics, a water gourd and staff, is located on the entrance wall of the Navarette cemetery. On the west side of town the entrance of the cemetery earlier repurposed/reused the ruins of a medieval pilgrim hostel originally located on the east of the town

Gorgeous in its simplicity.

I spotted the same one in Santa Olalla de Bureba on the Vasco Interior in 2019.

 

[kirkie]

Camino Frances
leaving Navarette
marker

photo taken October 28, 2015

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This contemporary marker/tablet depicting two pilgrim basics, a water gourd and staff, is located on the entrance wall of the Navarette cemetery. On the west side of town the entrance of the cemetery earlier repurposed/reused the ruins of a medieval pilgrim hostel originally located on the east of the town

I just love your selections from all of your caminos, @mspath. Due to my hopeless filing, I have misplaced a great many photos, so it is a pleasure to be nurtured by your gift to us all in the forum.
All others, also with your contributions I appreciate them very much. Maybe soon, I will have a few more to add, when I have some days around Pamplona before my duty spell in Zabaldika.

 

[Theatregal]

At a fork in the road and with no yellow arrows present, I was grateful to someone who had gone before me. Primitivo. August 1, 2013.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
nearing Viana
broken cross

photo taken October 27, 2014



Walking cross-country I literally stumbled upon this broken wayside cross; it was another poignant reminder that everything changes/omnia mutantur

 

[Josep Montserrat]

Praia de Vila Chá

 

[SabineP]

Praia de Vila Chá

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Another one. Same area.

 

[Theatregal]

And another July 2015

 

[mspath]

Burgos
cathedral museum
reliquary

photo taken October 20, 2004



Within the cathedral museum is this mid-15th c. reliquary. Roughly 30cm. high, clad in vermeil/ gold plate on silver, Saint James wears a pilgrim hat complete with shell atop his delightfully precise curls. Sainthood is depicted by the flat halo behind his head. He grips his pilgrim staff and from one shoulder hangs a tiny traveling bag known as a scrip also decorated with shells.

...I still fondly recall seeing this exquisite figure for the first time.

 

[VNwalking]

On the Via de Bayona shortly before Monasterio de Rodilla, this natural poppy garden and the hills and sky in the background stopped me in my tracks.

 

[SabineP]

Vila do Conde. Camino Portugues.

 

[Theatregal]

My friend makes a friend. On the Sanabrés before the turnoff for the Taboada Bridge. April 28, 2018

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Carrión de los Condes
Iglesia de Santiago

photo taken November 14, 2012



The western facade of the Iglesia de Santiago built mid-12th c. is a splendid example of Romanesque style. Christ sits in the middle of a broad frieze beneath the roof eaves surrounded by symbols of the four Evangels flanked by the Apostles. The other facades and much of the interior have been rebuilt/repurposed over time.

 

[Josep Montserrat]

Near to Vila do Conde

 

[Theatregal]

Near Miño on the Inglés. July 28, 2014

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Léon
calle Cien Doncellas.

photo taken March 7, 2007



This is an handsome use of repurposed historic sculptural fragments set into a more recent wall on one of the narrow streets north of the cathedral cloister.

 

[Josep Montserrat]

Vila do Conde

 

[Theatregal]

View from the albergue in Neda on the Inglés. July 25, 2014

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
La Virgen del Camino
windows

photo taken February 27, 2009



Deep yellow windows light the contemporary church, La Basilica de La Virgen del Camino, located 7 km beyond Léon on the CF. The basilica was designed in the 1960s by a Dominican monk, Francisco Coello, in the Brutalist style. The town is named for a 15th c. figure of the Virgin holding the dead body of Christ; today that figure is displayed within the basilica.

 

[Peregrinopaul]

...which brought to mind at the opposite extreme, age-wise - Saint-Michel d'Aiguilhe on its volcanic neck.

 

[Josep Montserrat]

Nao Vila do Conde.
The Sixteenth Century Carrack, a replica of a Portuguese ship from the early 1500s for North Atlantic routes.



https://viladoconde.com/en/sixteenth-century-carrack/

 

[SabineP]

Camino Portugues. Santiago or Fatima?

 

[mspath]

Nao Vila do Conde.
The Sixteenth Century Carrack, a replica of a Portuguese ship from the early 1500s for North Atlantic routes.

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https://viladoconde.com/en/sixteenth-century-carrack/

Josep Monserrat,
This is a great shot of an historic replica. Thanks for posting.
In Viana do Castelo I've always found the history of this ship and North American salt cod to be a fascinating account of renovation and repurpose of an actual ship.

 

[Josep Montserrat]

Josep Monserrat,
This is a great shot of an historic replica. Thanks for posting.
In Viana do Castelo I've always found the history of this ship and North American salt cod to be a fascinating account of renovation and repurpose of an actual ship.

Thank you

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
near Calzada de Coto
sign

photo taken November 9, 2011



This confusing sign shows 2 ways to get to Mansillas de las Mulas after leaving Sahagun. 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.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Logroño
Café Moderño

photo taken October 24, 2011



The good food and friendly service in this atmospheric 1916 site were hard to beat; their 3 course menu del dia was always a good value.

 

[Peregrina 2013]

On Ruta do Mar 30th of April, 2022 we saw a small group of surfers with an instructor on Praia de Pantín on Senda Das Ondas which is a 20 km coastline stretch that connects four of the best surfing beaches in the Concello de Valdoviño: Vilarrube, Baleo, Pantín and Frouxeira.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
San Nicolas del Real Camino
Casa Barrunta

photo taken November 15, 2014



Casa Barrunta is a very pleasant bar/restaurante at in San Nicolas del Real Camino, roughly 7 km east of Sahagun on the CF. I happily ate there on all my caminos. Their daily menu was always delicious and a great value. An eclectic mix of varied mementos provided the background ambiance while tbe staff were VERY pilgrim friendly.

 

[Josep Montserrat]

Igreja Paroquial de Nosso Senhor dos Navegantes.

 

[SabineP]

Somewhere on the Camino Portugues.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
towards Arzúa

photo taken December 1, 2011



The CF from Melide west to Arzúa crossed many villages, several rivers and much woodland. Tucked into the wayside greenery amidst the fern mementos such as this small cross could be seen.

 

[Peregrina 2013]

30th of April 2022 on Ruta do Mar in the section know as Senda Das Ondas, a 20 km coastline stretch. Here Is another dramatic look of the wild Mar Cantábrico as we passed Praia da Frouxeira.

 

[FourSeasons]

del Norte July 7, 2019. Gotta love fresh Spanish potatas and white fish tapas in Gateria after a loooong walk followed by a well deserved treat. Yummmmm

 

[FourSeasons]

del Norte July 8, 2019 Getaria. I came upon this amazing excavation site. Please accept my apology for the multiple photos, they make the story.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
leaving Nájera
Sunrise with moon

photo taken November 1, 2012



In the truest sense, Ultreia!

 

[Josep Montserrat]

Pelourinho da Póvoa de Varzim​

http://www.caminhoportuguesdacosta....im/points-of-interest/povoa-de-varzim-pillory

 

[SeñorJacques]

Camino Frances
Cruz de Ferro at sunrise
3 June 2022



Of the many, many photos I took during my Camino in May and June, this one may be my favorite.
Very happy I decided to stay in Foncebadon the night before, as I probably wouldn't have been able to capture this moment otherwise.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Saint Jean Pied de Port
rue de La Citadelle

photo taken February 6, 2007



Just after dawn in a cold mist I set off alone walking west, thrilled to be moving towards new adventures on this 3rd CF but my first in winter. As always I would follow the Valcarlos alternate route

 

[Kanga]

It's hot on the meseta today. So I thought of this. Taken in September 2015, pre-gps camera so I'm not sure where, but somewhere on the Camino Francés. My umbrella had a reflective silver canopy.

 

[Theatregal]

Viana do Castelo, August 4, 2015. Preparing the street decor for the Romaria de Santa Marta de Portuzelo which would take place four days later.

 

[FourSeasons]

del Norte July 18, 2019 leaving Islares. A statue of Jesus reminding us it’s all about the heart, about love, His LOVE.

 

[Peregrina 2013]

30th April, 2022 on Ruta do Mar. As we were walking leaving Cedeira in the morning this sweet lady called us out from her window. She asked for help with a new mobile phone her daughter had just given her because she had no idea how to set it up.We were happy to oblige and by the time we left she was able to make a call to her daughter It was a great experience and a left us with a good feeling!

 

[SeñorJacques]

Camino Frances
Outside Villacazar, en route to Carrion de Los Condes
25 May 2022



I dreamt I was in a field of poppies last night, and woke up this morning to find that my phone had chosen this picture (another favorite from my walk this spring) as one of today's Featured Photos.
A nice reminder of a perfectly beautiful day on the Camino.

 

[SabineP]

On the Camino Ingles. When it does not matter if you walk left, right or in the middle .
Happy with my sturdy Hanwag boots.

 

[Blue Tang]

On my September, 2018 Camino Portugues, shortly after leaving Redondela, I found myself lost. These metaphors captured the feeling.