On the Camino: One Day at a Time, one Photo at a Time 10.0

[mspath]

Camino Frances,
between Erro and Zubiri ?

photo taken February 8, 2007



Have you seen this? If so please do tell where. Years ago when using a Canon digital IXUS camera (without GPS ) I scribbled "after Erro"/ "medieval albergue ? " in notes.
Never on any future camino did I pass this spot again.

Thanks in advance for any info.

 

[Anne&Pat]

Camino Frances,
between Erro and Zubiri ?

photo taken February 8, 2007

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Have you seen this? If so please do tell where. Years ago when using a Canon digital IXUS camera (without GPS ) I scribbled "after Erro"/ "medieval albergue ? " in notes.
Never on any future camino did I pass this spot again.

Thanks in advance for any info.

Sorry, had a look at our photos but can’t help.

 

[Anne&Pat]

The very early morning path lit by head torch leaving Amenal on the last day of our Camino Frances, June, 2022.

 

[VNwalking]

Camino Frances,
between Erro and Zubiri ?

photo taken February 8, 2007

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Have you seen this? If so please do tell where. Years ago when using a Canon digital IXUS camera (without GPS ) I scribbled "after Erro"/ "medieval albergue ? " in notes.
Never on any future camino did I pass this spot again.

Thanks in advance for any info.

Not much help from me, @mspath - sorry! I passed ruins of a pilgrim's hostel in the forest not far the Alto de Erro, but it was nothing like the building in your photo, basically just one wall. My OSMand map labels ot as Venta del Puerto and search images are as I remember it.
But I did find this, which looks more like your image.

https://allancorner.net/camino/photos/Waymarks/slides/P1060158.JPG

Here's an interesting tangent, though:

The Early Medieval Hospital - Medievalists.net

The birth and rise of a charitable institution in Europe during the Early Middle Ages.

www.medievalists.net

 

[Josep Montserrat]

Where is the scalop?

 

[Anne&Pat]

Don’t know?!

 

[mspath]

Where is the scalop?

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It is wherever you were 3 hours after you ate breakfast at Casa Vella da Rivera. Picaraña on the same day 2022 06 22.

 

[Kirkie]

Where is the scalop?

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Forgive the slight detour...
On Thursday, at a funeral, someone who is in early Alzheimer's told me she was surprised to be at the cemetery, as she had never been there before.
I know she was responsible for the purchase of the plot.
Sometimes, what is right in front of our eyes is hidden from view!
I am only surmising that the scallop is the design, just that it is in a rectangular frame.
(Which I find consoling, as my immediate response to my friend was to say: you know, maybe you came here by a different route, and that has confused you a little.)

tee-hee! I see that misunderstood the question!

 

[SabsP]

2.2 k to the lighthouse in Finisterre. In 2016.

 

[VNwalking]

Dawn just past Mazarrife, 1 April, 2015. The photo is un-edited...it did look that way!

 

[Yoyo]

Where is the scalop?

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Is it on the last leg of the Camino Portugués, in O Milladeiro?

 

[Yoyo]

Pamplona city gate.
CF, May, 2017

 

[Josep Montserrat]

Is it on the last leg of the Camino Portugués, in O Milladeiro?

Yes, it is. Next to the Albergue O Milladoiro

https://goo.gl/maps/qim5zS7ep7DibjS16

 

[Rowena]

April Fools Day, 2022
View through the window of the golf course cafeteria in Cirueña

 

[VNwalking]

April Fools Day, 2022

Mother Nature's little joke.
Some joke.
At Cirueña, no less. Just in case it wasn't surreal enough.

 

[Anne&Pat]

A rainy day on the 23rd, June, 2022, for our arrival into Santiago at the end of our second Camino Frances.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Saint Jean Pied de Port
Notre-Dame du Bout du Pont

photo taken October 13, 2015



Located at the bridge over the river Nive the church Notre-Dame du Bout du Pont was always a welcoming sanctuary before begining each camino.

 

[VNwalking]

A relatively short day, 8 yrars ago, Astorga to Rabanal. One of the day's highlights being breakfast at Meson El Llar. The welcome was legendary. And...muesli!

 

[SabsP]

Arriving in Betanzos. Camino Ingles.

 

[Bradypus]

Camino de Santiago Gran Canaria
29 March 2017

The view from my overnight bivvy spot.

 

[Yoyo]

Santo Domingo de la Calzada, Cathedral.
May 2017

 

[lalaone]

Catedral Santa Maria de la Asuncion, Pamplona
May 2012



This fountain for ablutions is called a "cantharus" or a "phiala." Pamplona is the first and only one I have ever seen - though they seem to still exist elsewhere in Western Europe, and especially among Eastern churches.

Cantharus (Christianity) - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Rowena]

The Last Supper, depicted in the Church of San Francisco, Santiago
Photo taken November 1, 2019

 

[Theatregal]

A beam and post that caught my eye - walking through Pumares on the Invierno. June 11, 2019.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Saint Jean Pied de Port
49 rue de La Citadelle

photo taken October 14, 2014



This handsome door knocker adorns a private house on the street of pilgrim hope and memory in Saint Jean Pied de Port, the picturesque Basque mountain town in the French Pyrenees.

 

[Anne&Pat]

The very welcome entrance corridor of Hospideria San Martin Pinario, Santiago de Compostela. The first of four stays there last year, June, 2022.

 

[Bradypus]

2 April 2017
Camino de Santiago Gran Canaria

Rehearsal for Semana Santa. I couldn't help thinking of Terry Pratchett's "The Luggage".

 

[Yoyo]

Crossing the Río Najerilla in Nájera.
CF, May 2017

 

[Rowena]

On this day one year ago, I left the warmth and comfort of the albergue San Francisco de Asis in Tosantos, and set off for Agés, passing the Ermita de la Virgen de la Peña built into the side of the distant cliff.

 

[Anne&Pat]

A quiet early morning view of the Cathedral as we headed to Negreira on our first day to Muxia and Finisterre in June, 2022.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Zubiri
El Palo de Avellano albergue

photo taken October 19, 2013



Detail from a contemporary fresco decorating the dining room at El Palo de Avellano a private albergue located next to the church in Zubiri.

 

[Yoyo]

Looking back towards Pontevedra on the way from Combarro up to Armenteira.
Camino Portugués, Variante Espiritual, September 2022

 

[SabsP]

Camino Inglés 2014.

 

[Theatregal]

Camino Inglés, July 25, 2014

 

[VNwalking]

Today in 2015, Rabinal to Ponferrada, a section of the Francés that's full of interesting bits. I sure was glad to get to Albergue San Nicolas de Flue.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
leaving Navarrete
marker

photo taken October 28, 2015



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

 

[Josep Montserrat]

Here we saw for the first time the towers of the cathedral.
Our particular "Monte do Gozo" in the Portuguese Way.

 

[Yoyo]

At the entrance of Villafranca del Bierzo, next to the albergue Ave Fénix which - luckily - is not the building in the picture.
Both times I came through town I stayed at Albergue Leo and found it a very welcoming and friendly place.
CF, May 2019

 

[Bradypus]

15 November 2018

Looking back towards the Cape on the road to Fisterra.

 

[Theatregal]

September 14, 2012 Camino Frances. Casa Felisa, just before Logrono.
"Antes Felisa ahora Maria. Pan, higos y amor" Before Felisa now Maria. Bread, figs and love.

Maria stamps my credential. She was making coffee and toast for pilgrims in her kitchen. I was happy to meet her and spend a bit of time there. May both she and Felisa rest in peace.

 

[Anne&Pat]

Between Negreira and Piaxe a Pena, where we had our first stop for refreshments at the cafe in the Albergue Alto da Pena. Beautiful weather for walking. June, 2022.

 

[mspath]

Camino Argones
Muruzábal
Iglesia de Santa María de Eunate

photo taken October 22, 2014



This distinctive mark was left by a stonemason when constructing the Iglesia.

For a description of the working methods of architectural craftsmen in medieval Spain see the subsection entitled Artists and Professionals, Stonemasons, anonymity and artists' signatures in this Wikipedia article.

Romanesque architecture in Spain - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

 

[Yoyo]

Igrexa de Santo Estevo, Liñares.
CF, June 2017

 

[VNwalking]

Seven years ago today, the setting sun in La Faba, lighting up the hilside purple with heather blosoms.

 

[Rowena]

Holy Thursday in Leon, April 14, 2022

 

[SabsP]

Carrion de los Condes .2017.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Burgos
map/marker

photo taken November 8, 2013




This map/marker is set within the pavement of the Alto Burgos area, located uphill from the cathedral by the old castle and circumscribed by the Carretera del Castillo.

 

[VNwalking]

Seven years ago today, somewhere between La Faba and A Balsa (welcome to Galicia...).

 

[Josep Montserrat]

The last pic of our Portuguese Way.

 

[Yoyo]

A display of Camino souvenirs on the way out of Melide.
CF, June 2017

 

[Anne&Pat]

Walking on the alternative path between Vilar do Castro and A Picota on our way to Olveiroa, June, 2022. Low clouds in the distance over the Embalse da Fervenza, just after 8.30am.

 

[Rowena]

Good Friday procession, Plaza de Regla, Leon, April 15, 2022

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Carrión de los Condes
Iglesia de Santiago

photo taken November 14, 2012



The west 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 Evangelists flanked by the Apostles.

 

[Yoyo]

Ponferrada Castle.
CF, June 2017

 

[Anne&Pat]

Happy Easter from Down Under!

The path leading to Casa a Picohna, (where we were booked to stay), just before Dumbria. We found the signpost a wee bit confusing! Rather than pointing directly down the grassy path it was pointing in a similar direction to the Camino arrow to the right, so initially we went to the right until we got to the Albergue in Dumbria and realised we should have turned left at the corner! Eventually we found the Casa! We had a very enjoyable stay and retraced our steps the next morning. 28th, June, 2022.

 

[Bradypus]

28 January 2023
O Cebreiro
Camino Frances

 

[mspath]

Santiago de Compostela
Cathedral
Interor

photo taken December 9, 2012



Splendidly lit this disc displays a four arm cross set with symbols of the sun/moon in the upper quadrants and alpha/omega in the lower quadrants.

 

[Rowena]

On this date one year ago, approaching Boadilla del Camino

Happy Easter to everyone from Canada!

 

[Anne&Pat]

The path, under the road, after leaving Dumbria on the way to Muxia. June, 2022.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Logroño
Parque del Espolón

photo taken October 28, 2014



We should take time to appreciate all 'roses' wherever they bloom. However these are special; in Logroño 2012 they had been officially named rosa, Camino de Santiago .

 

[SabsP]

This day , five years ago. Start of the Camino Inglés.
Heavy rain that first day.
Picture of Ferrol. Had to begin to walk at some point...

 

[Yoyo]

Not all arrows are yellow.
Between Villavante and Hospital de Órbigo.
CF, June 2017

 

[Rowena]

April 10, 2018
Five years ago today was the first day of my first solo Camino, from Pamplona. It rained all day and I was on my own as I reached the summit of the Alto de Perdon, on the way to Uterga.

 

[VNwalking]

8 years ago yesterday, a favorite photo. Portomarin, at the top of the stairs.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
El Ganso

photo taken November 24, 2012



Weary I relaxed facing this age-old cross and ledge at the wayside church in El Ganso.

 

[VNwalking]

8 years ago today, a day on the Francés that I can never remember much about after the fact.
Except a wonderful cafe some kms in.
And just walking.

 

[mspath]

8 years ago today, a day on the Francés that I can never remember much about after the fact.
Except a wonderful cafe some kms in.
And just walking.
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VNwalking,
Great trees in this view! Roughly 2 days west of Portemarin? Might this be en route towards Melide and the "wonderful cafe" in El Coto?

 

[markie6]

Between Lires and Muxia September 22

 

[MilenaS]

Early morning May 21st 2022 on my way out of Ponferrada.

 

[SabsP]

Six years ago today on the CI. Between Pontedeume and Betanzos.

 

[Theatregal]

Relaxed and watching city life from my table in the Praza do Campo, Lugo.
Camino Primitivo, August 6, 2023.

 

[Rowena]

Five years ago today, view of Cirauqui through the olive branches.

 

[Yoyo]

One of those special places on the Camino Francés: Manjarín.
June, 2017

 

[Anne&Pat]

Final path, Muxia. End of June, 2022.

 

[lalaone]

Between Orisson and Col Lepoeder, May 2012
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica)



This photo was a reminder to look up the plant’s name. I accidentally planted my hand atop it while taking a break to sit, ouch! Stinging nettle proliferates in the Pyrenees from spring-summer and has many beneficial qualities – like this example of traditional cheese-making. (Reconfigured today, but with ancient roots.)

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Villamayor de Monjardin

photo taken October 25, 2014



Asked about lunch possibilities the friendly hospitalero in the then new Villamayor de Monjardin private albergue offered me this splendid tomato from his father's garden.
...All these years later I remember the delicious taste and his kindness.

 

[Josep Montserrat]

Camino Catalan.
In October 22 I started my Camino Catalan, but i didn´t start at Port de la Selva because I wanted to visit same special places before. This is why I did my zero stage from Cadaqués to Port de la Selva.
Thanks for the inspiration to Tasmin, Peregrina2000 and all pilgrims that share their information and feelings.

 

[Rowena]

April 12, 2018
On the way to Villamayor de Monjardin

 

[Yoyo]

Roses galore on a street corner in Villafranca del Bierzo.
May, 2019

 

[SabsP]

Six years ago today.
Camino Inglés.



In 2011 I walked the first etapa on my first Camino. From Roncesvalles to Zubiri.

 

[Anne&Pat]

Muxia. June, 2022.
We really enjoy visiting here.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
O Cebreiro
Santa Maria a Real
tomb of Don Elias Valiña Sampedro

photo taken November 28, 2014



Within the church I paused at the tomb of Don Elias Valiña Sampedro the local priest well known for much historic camino research and for painting the first yellow arrows which pilgrims so diligently follow.

For basic info re O Cebreiro and Don Elias Valiña Sampedro's life and publications see this Spanish link.

 

[Bradypus]

27 January 2023
O Cebreiro
Camino Frances



I stopped to pay my respects to Don Elias too. I walked my first two Caminos using a copy of his big red guide which he had autographed for my mother-in-law when she passed through O Cebreiro in 1985. Sadly I arrived a few months too late to meet the man himself.

 

[JohnnyWu]

 

[Yoyo]

El Burgo Ranero, a welcome rest stop on that endless straight stretch across the Meseta.
CF, June 2017

 

[Rowena]

April 13, 2022
Reception area, Albergue San Pelayo in Puente Villarente, 12 km before Leon.

 

[Anne&Pat]

Walking out of Muxia, on our way to Lires, then Finisterre. The new Parador in the distance! July, 2022.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Uterga
pedestrian portrait

photo taken October 22, 2012



In fog and rain my CF path up the infamous Alto de Perdon became churning mud; descending the trecherous mud covered scree and the rain never ceased.
Arriving at the Uterga albergue I took this photo for permanent proof of all that mud!

 

[Josep Montserrat]

Camino Catalan.
Dalí was a resident of Cadaqués. Now he has a monument near the sea.

 

[SabsP]

Spring is my favourite sesaon on the Camino.
In 2011 I walked my first one and I arrived this day in Obanos.
In 2013 I was in Rabé de las Calzadas when I walked part of the Camino del Ebro and then part of the Francés.
In 2014 I walked the Inglés but got ill in Sigueiro so taxied to Santiago de Compostela.

In 2018 I walked the Ingles again and did finish.
Today five years ago.

Brand new mojón. Almost in Santiago.

 

[Bradypus]

16 January 2023
Somewhere between Fromista and Carrion de Los Condes
Camino Frances

 

[Rowena]

Five years ago, Viana

 

[Yoyo]

Roadside stamp station in the shade of a majestic chestnut tree.
CF, Palas de Rei, June 2017

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
O Cebreiro

photos taken March 11, 2009
and November 23, 2011

Some uses of iconic symbols can be jarring.



This magnificent silver chalice was a gift from royalty commemorating a medieval miracle of faith when a parishioner experienced the transformation of wine and bread.



In more recent time the stylized shape of the chalice became the symbol of Galicia and thus now appears throughout the province even on garbage containers!

 

[Bradypus]

19 January 2023
Bercianos del Real Camino
Camino Frances

 

[Anne&Pat]

Praia de Lires, on our way to Finisterre. July, 2022.

 

[Josep Montserrat]

Camino Catalan. Cadaqués
A smile before bedtime

 

[SabsP]

Five years ago. Santiago de Compostela. After mass.
The three tall men in the front are Dutch pilgrims who cycled the Via de la Plata.

 

[Yoyo]

Camino Catalan. Cadaqués
A smile before bedtime

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That is quite creepy!

 

[Josep Montserrat]

That is quite creepy!

No it isn't. I'm not a good photografer.
This is the result of the gardener work and a special light.
If you were there you would see a natural smile.