One Day at a time, One Photo at a Time (Part 3)

[peregrina2000]

cherries or almonds?

Well, I know very little about trees, but I think those are cherries. I think almond trees are a lot more delicate and lithe, if that’s an adjective you can apply to trees. But I am sure you know the answer, VN!

 

[VNwalking]

How on earth did I miss that !?!

Seriously?
I can't imagine missing that. But then...

This was such an interesting fountain.

How on earth did I miss that !?!

I've been through Rabe a handful of times and stayed there twice...and have absolutely no recollection of this wuite remarkable fountain. None.

I think almond trees are a lot more delicate and lithe, if that’s an adjective you can apply to trees.

After being on the after being on the Invierno during the cherry season, and seeing them everywhere, I have been assuming these are cherries. (Gracile, graceful, lithe...sure, why not?)

Today it's the Church of Santiago, in A Coruña, close to the harbor, and the start of that branch of the Ingles. It's easy to imagine pilgrims disembarking near here on their way to Santiago.
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[Anne&Pat]

Caminho Portugues- May, 2016 12thC Igreja de Santiago, Coimbra. Restored in the 19thC to its original appearance.

 

[SabsP]

Drying clothes. Albergue municipal Salvatierra/ Agurain. Camino Vasco Interior 2019.
Next to a sportscomplex.

 

[JohnLloyd]

The magical hammocks of Casa Magica in Villatuerta, where I learnt the lesson that it was "OK" to stop somewhere other than where John Brierley had suggested.

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[Rick of Rick and Peg]

 

[Deleted member 43985]

Town before Puente la Reina and 3x I’ve walked past him, 3x he has come to say hello!

 

[Theatregal]

On this winter solstice day, some light from the Église Notre-Dame-du-Bout-du-Pont in St. Jean Pied de Port.

 

[VNwalking]

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[JohnLloyd]

Approaching Estella, and rather taken by this peaceful vista.

 

[Anne&Pat]

Caminho Portugues- May, 2016 Following 9.30am Mass in Aguim, packed Church.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

I'll go with a church picture today too and to celebrate the coming of more light (at least at home) I give you León Cathedral.


Edit: For the Gothic architecture thread I needed to find a picture to link to. This page has a much better picture than mine.

Discovering León, Part Five: Inside the León Cathedral

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[Camino Chrissy]

Heading towards Astorga.
I think I see @VNwalking in its center.

 

[Theatregal]

Just before sunrise, leaving As Seixas on the Primitivo.

 

[SabsP]

Kind of dinner at the albergue municipal in Briviesca. Camino Vasco Interior 2019. EDIT : we were lucky with our veggies during lunchtime.

 

[Deleted member 43985]

I see you see me!

 

[JohnLloyd]

I forget the location of this impressive church door, but it's somewhere around Estella.

Does anyone know it?

 

[SabsP]

By now most of you know that I often post not so many classic landscape pictures. I love to observe daily life. I call it the good , the bad and the ugly...

Here Villafranca Montes de Oca. A town that I did not like that much. Just a general feeling , like I had with Ponferrada.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

I have a few tractor pictures.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

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I forget the location of this impressive church door, but it's somewhere around Estella.

Does anyone know it?

It is the Iglesia del Santo Sepulcro in Estella.

 

[Deleted member 43985]

Seems that Estella is the topic du jour

 

[Deleted member 43985]

Sorry for the double dip but needed to also support Rick’s tractor theme!

 

[VNwalking]

Sorry for the double dip

Double dip as often as you like, @jozero . I'm loving your images.

Now I'm facing a decision.
Tractor theme, Estella theme, or cow thene? (I can't post anything in the strange albergue cuisine theme because while I've had my share of meals like that (inclding that one...), I don't have any pictures like that.)

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Double dip as often as you like, @jozero . I'm loving your images.

@VNwalking, you may be opening up a can of worms by allowing some double dipping.
Maybe post one in each of the themes.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Now I'm facing a decision.
Tractor theme, Estella theme, or cow theme?

Not the tractor theme please. I'm planning on having a run of them this week with a story.

 

[VNwalking]

@VNwalking, you may be opening up a can of worms by allowing some double dipping.
Maybe post one in each of the themes.

What the heck.
Maybe I'll rename the thread.

OK. No tractors. At least not yet.
Here's Estella on a dull gray day.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Here's Estella on a dull gray day.

We stood at the base of those stairs trying to get up the courage to take the first step when a local told us to follow him. Just a short walk down the camino was an elevator up.

 

[VNwalking]

Just a short walk down the camino was an elevator up.

Seriously!?
I would have swallowed my pride and used it.

 

[Theatregal]

Traffic jam with tractor somewhere after Barbadelo

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Seriously!?
I would have swallowed my pride and used it.

Maybe you can see Ascensor in the picture?

We were lucky to have a camino angel find us.

 

[Anne&Pat]

Caminho Portugues- May, 2016 Not a tractor but similar!! Somewhere between Agueda and Albergaria-a-Velha. Love the black umbrella!

 

[JohnLloyd]

Departing from Estella.

 

[Former member 49149]

I am going to cheat, barefaced.This photo was taken this morning in Pamplona, more or less on a line with Hostel Hemingway. I did not take it, but I am very familiar with the view.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Day 2 of some tractor shots of mine. I did say I had a few. I count this as a tractor.

This young woman approached us coming down a side road. I held my camera up and pointed to it. A nod and a smile give me permission to take her picture.



I'm sending this picture at 5:00 am EST, the time that it turns Christmas Day at Christmas Island, Kiribati. Slowly it will be Christmas elsewhere to the west. So Merry Christmas to you all as it becomes your turn.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

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Departing from Estella.

I do not recall seeing this when walking through Estella on two different occasions...possibly I did not turn my head to the right or the left?

 

[SabsP]

Enchanting small roadside chapel on the Portugues.
@Anne&Pat ...you already posted it a while ago. Can you remember the town?

 

[Deleted member 43985]

About to be overrun just outside of Sahagun!

 

[Anne&Pat]

Enchanting small roadside chapel on the Portugues.
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Had a look through our photos and could only find this one, can't remember where it is, other than somewhere between Sao Pedro de Rates and Barcelos. Will try and have a better look tomorrow.

 

[Anne&Pat]

Pat & I would like to wish you all a Very Happy Christmas Day. It is just after 4pm here in Victoria, Australia. We are very fortunate as all our family have been able to get together today, we haven't seen many of them since February.
Caminho Portugues- May, 2016 Mosterio San Salvador de Grijo. A very peaceful place.

 

[VNwalking]

Happy Christmas everyone!
Thank you for bringing light into this corner of the world, in a dark year.

OK, tractors it is!
Here are 2 resting ones...

with a building probably made to accommodate this instead (sorry 2 pics, but it's Christmas and that means we can go wild here!):

 

[SabsP]

Had a look through our photos and could only find this one, can't remember where it is, other than somewhere between Sao Pedro de Rates and Barcelos. Will try and have a better look tomorrow.
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Cheers! I have that one too and seems I have the two mixed together! Now I know at least where this one is...

Merry Christmas to all of you!

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Tractor day 3. Pilgrims walking up to what turned out to be a special tractor for me.


4:00 am Christmas Day now here. It has been a warm, windy and rainy night with about another 12 hours of the same expected. The snow has been disappearing fast.

 

[Former member 49149]

Tractor day 3. Pilgrims walking up to what turned out to be a special tractor for me.
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4:00 am Christmas Day now here. It has been a warm, windy and rainy night with about another 12 hours of the same expected. The snow has been disappearing fast.

Gosh, that photo, without enlarging, looks like an eighteenth century rural painting... so long as you discount the tech gear!

 

[JohnLloyd]

Coincidentally for a Christmas Day post, I've arrived at Irache to be presented with the gift of wine.

 

[SabsP]

Leon 2011. Centre for adult learning. Daily life!

 

[Deleted member 43985]

Wishing you all a blessed Christmas... This forum has brought me great happiness during this tough year so my thanks to you all!
cheers,
Jordon

 

[Theatregal]

Near Marinhas, Portugal. Wishing everyone a warm and peaceful Christmas.

 

[Anne&Pat]

Caminho Portugues- May, 2016 Porto.
It is nearly 9am on Boxing Day! Hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas.

 

[SabsP]

Zaragoza. Camino del Ebro.
Only took pictures when in towns seeing that particular Camino was one of constant rain. And heavy floodings. That first day was dry though.

 

[JohnLloyd]

Approaching Villamayor de Monjardín and a wonderful night in prospect at Hogar.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Tractor day 4. My special tractor.

It is a closeup of the one from yesterday's post.

 

[Theatregal]

View from the wonderful Albergue de Peregrinos Casa da Pescaderia in Bentanzos.

 

[Deleted member 43985]

Headed towards Burgos but a quick stop to look back at Atapuerca and Ages.

 

[Anne&Pat]

Caminho Portugues- May, 2016 Araujo, this very old Oak Tree is in the centre of the square, the only thing that survived a hurricane which tore through the town 200 yrs ago. Wood from the tree is used in the pulpit in the Church beside the tree, 18th C Igreja de Sao Pedro de Araujo. A small statue of St Peter is embedded in the oak.

 

[SabsP]

Santiago de Compostela. 2011. My first Camino.

 

[VNwalking]

The sun shines in Santiago, from time to time

 

[JohnLloyd]

On the subject of "favourite albergues", one of the handful that immediately springs to mind is Hogar, the Dutch ecumenical house that offers pilgrims a wonderful place of rest in Villamayor de Monjardín.

When I walk again, there will be places that must be visited again, and Hogar will be amongst them.

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[SabsP]

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On the subject of "favourite albergues", one of the handful that immediately springs to mind is Hogar, the Dutch ecumenical house that offers pilgrims a wonderful place of rest in Villamayor de Monjardín.

When I walk again, there will be places that must be visited again, and Hogar will be amongst them.

You Never Walk Alone

To walk long distances on a daily basis is thought-provoking and often quite an interior process. As the miles pass by underfoot, the mind occupies itself in any number of ways and has time to cons…

johnelsewhere.blog

Isn't it interesting to see how an experience in an albergue can be so different for people. So subjective. In 2011 I with some others received the most frosty welcome by the hospitaleros who were present in that particular timeslot.
Luckily we experienced the most wonderful Caritas at the Parroquial albergue in Tosantos later on our Camino.

 

[JohnLloyd]

Isn't it interesting to see how an experience in an albergue can be so different for people. So subjective. In 2011 I with some others received the most frosty welcome by the hospitaleros who were present in that particular timeslot.
Luckily we experienced the most wonderful Caritas at the Parroquial albergue in Tosantos later on our Camino.

That's so true.

I had only one or two disappointing welcomes - Frómista looms large in my memory.

But I bet there will be defenders of it too, and it all depends on the welcome you receive.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Tractor day 5. Another view of my special tractor from days 3 and 4. Here it is obvious that the specialness is that the tractor is a Lamborghini. I was brought up in a city, what would I know about tractors? And as an American I certainly wouldn't know anything about Italian ones.

I had to find out why Lamborghini would decide to build tractors too. Well, actually it was the other way around. Now for that story I mentioned a few days ago. Here is a quick synopsis of why Lamborghini started building sports cars, largely from a Car and Driver article.

Ferruccio Lamborghini (FL) was brought up on a farm but liked mechanical work. After WWII he started manufacturing tractors with war surplus. He made enough money to buy a couple of Enzo Ferrari's (EF's) sport cars. They needed a lot of expensive work on the clutch, a 1,000 lira part later found to be identical to the one that FL used on his tractors and cost him 10 lira. FL knew EF and mentioned this to him. EF said something like "What do you know about sports cars? You're a farmer, a tractor driver." Thus revenge brought us Lamborghini sports cars.

Now a video clip from a 1987 "60 Minutes" news show. Watch and imagine having a driver's license that allowed you to drive 300 kph on public roads.

 

[VNwalking]

the tractor is a Lamborghini.

I had no idea. Love it.

Watch and imagine having a driver's license that allowed you to drive 300 kph on public roads.

Haha. No. Thank you anyway.

 

[Deleted member 43985]

What the fog conceals, the sign reveals... that short, vicious downhill after the long, tortuous uphill immediately after Castrojeriz. Tell me again why we miss this so much?

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

that short, vicious downhill after the long, tortuous uphill immediately after Castrojeriz.

When there (in clear weather) another pilgrim told me that she would like to put in a zipline and sell tickets. I mentioned that would fit in with a pilgrimage because on they way down pilgrims would see God.

 

[Theatregal]

What the fog conceals, the sign reveals... that short, vicious downhill after the long, tortuous uphill immediately after Castrojeriz. Tell me again why we miss this so much?

The thing I did love about that long ascent and descent on the Alto Mostelares is that I could clearly see what I was in for And the panoramic views were breathtaking...literally. One of my favourite camino days.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

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On the subject of "favourite albergues", one of the handful that immediately springs to mind is Hogar, the Dutch ecumenical house that offers pilgrims a wonderful place of rest in Villamayor de Monjardín.

When I walk again, there will be places that must be visited again, and Hogar will be amongst them.

You Never Walk Alone

To walk long distances on a daily basis is thought-provoking and often quite an interior process. As the miles pass by underfoot, the mind occupies itself in any number of ways and has time to cons…

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I stayed here, too, and loved it in 2015. I tried again in 2017, but arrived too late, only one bed left and I was with three family members. The whole village was completo, but the helpful Dutch hospis directed us to a new albergue in Luquin...a totally different experience, but lovely in its own way.

 

[Deleted member 43985]

When there (in clear weather) another pilgrim told me that she would like to put in a zipline and sell tickets. I mentioned that would fit in with a pilgrimage because on they way down pilgrims would see God.

But would we still be ‘real’ pilgrims

 

[Camino Chrissy]

But would we still be ‘real’ pilgrims

Apparently God would let you know either way.

 

[Peregrinopaul]

What the fog conceals, the sign reveals... that short, vicious downhill after the long, tortuous uphill immediately after Castrojeriz. Tell me again why we miss this so much?

That picture brought back a different memory. At the albergue in Castrojeritz I was strongly advised NOT to try taking my loaded bike over that track. I detoured by road around the north end of the ridge, joining the camino again near Itero. I always felt a bit guilty having taken the easy route. But seemingly I made the right decision.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

I was strongly advised NOT to try taking my loaded bike over that track.

There was a cyclist in front of me making only enough headway to remain upright. I gave him a push for awhile and he then managed to continue.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Somewhere in Tui on the Portuguese.

 

[JohnLloyd]

The thing I did love about that long ascent and descent on the Alto Mostelares is that I could clearly see what I was in for And the panoramic views were breathtaking...literally. One of my favourite camino days.

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That hill out of Castrojeriz was in the top three of the harshest ascents on the whole route for me!

We were blessed with clear skies and the view from the top became the cover for my Camino book.

It was the iconic image of the Meseta that I had hoped to see.

 

[SabsP]

Triacastela. CF 2011.

 

[Anne&Pat]

Caminho Portugues- May, 2016 Mosteiro De Vairao

 

[Peregrinopaul]

There was a cyclist in front of me making only enough headway to remain upright. I gave him a push for awhile and he then managed to continue.

It’s the descents on bad ground that scare me.

 

[JohnLloyd]

An early morning start on the way out of Villamayor de Monjardín., and the first use of the headlamp.

Spotting the Little Yellow Arrows in this light was not easy!

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Tractor day 6. Sort of. Between taking the picture of the Lamborghini tractor shown on day 4 and day 5 I looked into the farmyard on my right and I took another picture.

Spoiler

 

[Deleted member 43985]

One of my favourite views along the way, have managed to stay at this hotel 3x so I think that is officially a tradition!

 

[Anne&Pat]

Caminho Portugues- May, 2016 On the way before arriving in Barcelos.

 

[JohnLloyd]

Night turns into day en route to Los Arcos.

 

[SabsP]

When the Oficina de Peregrinos in Santiago was still at Rua do Vilar.

 

[Theatregal]

The 13th century hermitage of San Miguel near Población de Campos. Beautiful surroundings for a snack and rest stop.

 

[VNwalking]

A rainy day on the Vasco. It was making me nervous about the upcoming crossing of the mountains into Alava. I had read about mud, and thought it would be an epic slog after days of heavy rain. Fortunately, it was just fine!
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[Anne&Pat]

Caminho Portugues- May, 2016 A poignant statue in Barcelos. Pat and our son Matthew are both volunteer FireFighters.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

The 13th century hermitage of San Miguel near Población de Campos. Beautiful surroundings for a snack and rest stop.

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Thank you @Theatregal. I've actually been thinking of this place a few times this month. None of my photos of it survive and I couldn't remember where it was. We enjoyed a lunch there at the picnic table.

For my picture today I bring you back to Carrion de Condes on Corpus Christi when they decorated the streets.

 

[Theatregal]

Thank you @Theatregal. I've actually been thinking of this place a few times this month. None of my photos of it survive and I couldn't remember where it was. We enjoyed a lunch there at the picnic table.

I would have loved to see the interior. My friend held up the cover of the beautiful lock and I managed a photo through the keyhole

 

[Deleted member 43985]

Canada, Latvia, France and Switzerland. What a great way to learn about the world!

 

[VNwalking]

Another nice day in Santiago.

 

[JohnLloyd]

Over the hill, Los Arcos beckons.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Today another poppy pic is called for.

 

[SabsP]

In between Naron and Pontedeume on the Camino Ingles.

 

[Theatregal]

Last walking day - from Padrón - Santiago de Compostela ahead.

 

[Deleted member 43985]

Funny, if it were my first time to climb up what my wife and I refer to as ‘Butt Kicker Hill’ just past Castrojeriz, I wouldn’t have understood the great humour in this sign. As it was, I did know what the veil of fog hid behind the folds of her skirt so indeed, I did consider this question!

 

[Anne&Pat]

Caminho Portugues- May 2016 Probably about half way between Barcelos and Ponte de Lima, another long hot day.

 

[Peregrinopaul]

...at Cruz de Ferro). The stone I brought was the pink one ...

Looks like a lovely specimen of rose quartz. From?

 

[Peregrinopaul]

In memory of those no longer with us...

I think that is the most striking image of Cruz de Ferro I've ever seen.
(We'll have a long wait for an iPhone with manual f stops!)

 

[SabsP]

Dried apricots. My favourite snack on a Camino. Seldom eat it at home.
This was somewhere on the Camino Ingles.

 

[VNwalking]

Dried apricots and almonds.
Manna from heaven.

So, happy New Year, everyone, and heartfelt thanks for sharing all your wonderful images here each day. Tomorrow for the new year I will be starting a new thread, One Day at a Time 4.0 - and will ask the moderators to close this one.

The Invierno is not a totally solitary walk. Here's proof. (For a couple of days, I kept passing and being passed by a really nice pair of guys from Barcelona.)
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[JohnLloyd]

Dried apricots and almonds.
Manna from heaven.

So, happy New Year, everyone, and heartfelt thanks for sharing all your wonderful images here each day. Tomorrow for the new year I will be starting a new thread, One Day at a Time 4.0 - and will ask the moderators to close this one.

The Invierno is not a totally solitary walk. Here's proof. (For a couple of days, I kept passing and being passed by a really nice pair of guys from Barcelona.)
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Thank you, @VNwalking, for providing us with a daily excuse to wallow in our own Camino memories.

HNY to all here too.

 

[JohnLloyd]

In a year filled with darkness and fearful shadows, it's good to remember the childlike joy that came from the rising sun's extension of our mark on the world.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

I flipped through my photos fast, stopped them as they whizzed by and picked out my favorite from the ones shown.

On the way to Mazarife.