A long (winding) road.

[mspath]

Camino Frances
towards Itero de la Vega

photo taken November 4, 2011



All was colored ocher along the stony spine of the Meseta east of Itero de la Vega as the ribbon-like path crossed the vast emptiness

 

[Anne&Pat]

29th May 2022. Between Castrojeriz and Fromista, after the Alto de Mostelares looking towards Itero de la Vega. The same long winding path through poppy fields.

 

[FourSeasons]

Camino Frances - April 2016
Near Najara?

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Most likely taken in Galicia.

 

[Murk]

The squiggly road looking back at Saugues on the horizon:


The often-posted Alto de Mostelares (but with a little bicigrino touch):


The road diving into the sea of clouds after Foncebadón:

 

[Theatregal]

After Terradillos de los Templarios. Camino Frances. September 26, 2023

 

[Camino Chrissy]

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A picture I am very proud of, even if it isn´t the greatest ever landscape. It is on the Camino de Madrid in 2018. It reminds me of those intense blues of the sky and yellow like a lion´s fur of the wheat fields.

Make no apologies for this photo; it's gorgeous!

 

[Anne&Pat]

29th May 2022.Approaching the Canal de Castilla before Fromista.

And the path continues alongside the Canal.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Hontanas

photo taken February 26, 2007



Upon arrival Hontanas appeared deserted; the air was bitter cold and no one was about

 

[FourSeasons]

Camino Frances - August 3, 2019
The long stretch after Villar de Mazarife
Looking back as the sun appeared. Then forward on.

 

[markie6]

Long straight stretches of crocus lined paths heading towards Caldazilla Sept 22

Day 13 from San Nicolas del Real Camino to Reliegos taking the detour to see what the Romans did for us

 

[Kirkie]

Long straight stretches of crocus lined paths heading towards Caldazilla Sept 22

Day 13 from San Nicolas del Real Camino to Reliegos taking the detour to see what the Romans did for us

I think they may be what are popularly called quitameriendas. There are a few entries on search engines, but here is just one...

Quitameriendas, Spanish Compound Nouns, and call for help from Spanish teachers. - Notes in Spanish

... Read more

www.notesinspanish.com

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

The best I can tell this is between Castrojerez and Boadilla on the Camino Francés.

 

[Theatregal]

Yarnoz ahead, on the Camino Aragonés. September 6, 2023

 

[mspath]

Camino Finisterre
near Cée

photo taken December 6, 2011



From a hilltop near Cée can be glimpsed the silvery sea with Finisterra in the far distance.
...

 

[Anne&Pat]

Between Carrion de los Condes and Calzadilla de la Cueza on the Calzada Romana. A long road with very gentle bends! 31st May 2022, Camino Frances.

 

[Peregrinopaul]

Winding up to Orisson.
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[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Likely my last photos posted to this thread. I've gone through them all.

This one shows where the camino runs without showing the camino, at least in the foreground.


This one doesn't qualify by itself but because of similarities with the above I'm posting it here. The location is rather surprising so I'm going to put its description behind the clickable spoiler icon.

Spoiler

The photo above is a crop of a telephoto of pilgrims walking into Burgos on the alternative way into town known as the river walk. It was taken south of the Burgos airport before getting to the river from an alternative way south of the alternative. The location was about here:

 

[markie6]

Likely my last photos posted to this thread. I've gone through them all.

This one shows where the camino runs without showing the camino, at least in the foreground.
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This one doesn't qualify by itself but because of similarities with the above I'm posting it here. The location is rather surprising so I'm going to put its description behind the clickable spoiler icon.
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Spoiler

The photo above is a crop of a telephoto of pilgrims walking into Burgos on the alternative way into town known as the river walk. It was taken south of the Burgos airport before getting to the river from an alternative way south of the alternative. The location was about here:
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Keep going in the 1 per day R&P .. none of this quitting talk

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Keep going in the 1 per day R&P .. none of this quitting talk

Thank you for the support but I ran out of photos for those threads too, long ago (at least the ones worth looking at).

 

[FourSeasons]

Thank you for the support but I ran out of photos for those threads too, long ago (at least the ones worth looking at).

This is your sign. Time for another Camino.
those last two photos …. WOW!!

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

This is your sign. Time for another Camino.
those last two photos …. WOW!!

Thank you. I think I lost thousands of shots of the CF when an SD card snapped (discovered in Muxia). Only some were backed up and not all that were saved were my best. I got over it quickly when I realized that I've got millions of other great shots here and elsewhere on the Internet. So, thank you all for sharing them.

As for another Camino, I've been plotting out the Camino Ricardo, a hybrid of sections of the Levante, Madrid, Levante again and then south on the VdlP. I'll be asking for advice and help in the future. I may ship Peg off to Italy for the duration. Neither Spain nor Italy will be happening this year.

 

[DoughnutANZ]

North of Madrid

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
west of Hontonas/east of Castrojeriz

photo taken November 11, 2013



November weather can be splendid for walking with clear blue skies and no wind as in this lush landscape of shimmering, golden leaved trees.

 

[Anne&Pat]

Between Moratinos and San Nicolas del Real Camino, a shorter winding path heading to Sahagun, with interesting sign on the right!

 

[Peregrinopaul]

Winding into Orisson.

 

[FourSeasons]

Camino Frances - August 3, 2019
About an hour before Hospital de Orbigo.
I hear a train a’rollin, rollin round the bend.

 

[chinacat]

Wonderful!!

 

[chinacat]

Leaving Arrés on the Camino Aragonés. September 2,

Those pack colours really caught my eye!


Sorry @Theatregal
I seem to have pixelated your photograph!

 

[chinacat]

I've been plotting out the Camino Ricardo,

Another sub-forum?

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Another sub-forum?

Un forito.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
León
calle Mariano Domínguez Berrueta

photo taken November 9, 2010



Somber facades on both sides of this calle frame a narrow view of the nearby cathedral in early morning light.

 

[Anne&Pat]

Between Calzada del Coto and Calzadilla de Los Hermanillos on the Via Romana. Photos taken within a 30 minute window. 2nd, June 2022, Camino Frances.

 

[Theatregal]

After Liédena on the way to the Foz de Lumbier. Camino Aragonés. September 5, 2023

 

[VNwalking]

The Vasco has many long vistas with the road disappearing into the distance. Blame it on the Romans. After Vitoria-Gasteiz, 2019.
We're headed towards that gap in the hills, a few days ahead.

 

[Robo]

Not so 'winding', but there is a bend in the distance!
En Route to Calzada de Valdiecel from Salamanca on the VdlP 2023.

Walking on those country / farm roads was a dream for my feet.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances, alternate route
from La Virgen del Camino

photo taken November 13, 2011



The alternate camino SW towards Villar de Mazarife avoided highway noise and suburban sprawl.

 

[Anne&Pat]

Between Arcahueja and Valdelafuente before entering the suburbs of Leon. 4th June 2022.

 

[VNwalking]

A bird's eye view from the Castillo de Cornatel of the already-trod winding road. The view was from right above a long drop-off - this spot is not for someone with fear of heights!

 

[Theatregal]

Looking back to Pamplona. Camino Frances. September 9, 2012

 

[mspath]

Camino de Frances
near Castrojeriz
Convento de San Antón

photo taken November 11, 2013



Early morning beneath a clear pale blue windless sky the camino passed the great arch of the monastery.

 

[VNwalking]

Vasco before Zegama, the way heading closer and closer to the mountains to be crossed tomorrow.
Was I a bit nervous? Uh-huh.

 

[Theatregal]

The way ahead through La Mortera on the Hospitales Route, Camino Primitivo. July 31, 2013

 

[David Tallan]

The way ahead through La Mortera on the Hospitales Route, Camino Primitivo. July 31, 2013

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Looking forward towards Montefurado, just coming off the Hospitales on the Primitivo, July 9, 2023.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
nearing Castrojeriz
photo taken October 23, 2004



On the distant horizon at the entrance to Castrojeriz the camino turns west continuing for 1200 m. as the longitudinal urban spine.

 

[OzAnnie]

Vasco before Zegama, the way heading closer and closer to the mountains to be crossed tomorrow.
Was I a bit nervous? Uh-huh.
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You could edit that post ??? If it indeed turned out to be much tamer than you expected ?

 

[VNwalking]

If it indeed turned out to be much tamer than you expected ?

I spent the better part of the afternoon once in Zegama nervously looking up with a kind of morbid fascination.
The next morning early:

gulp.. . . . .
My comrade in arms was sadly not feeling well and had to go ahead on wheels, the only good thing being that she could take quite a bit of weight off my back. Setting out the next morning those mountains were still looming above the road ahead, not looking a meter less tall!

 

[Robo]

O Logoso to Corcubion en route to Fisterra and Muxia.
First sight of the Ocean after 58 days on Camino.

 

[markie6]

Sept '19 Somewhere between Torres del Rio and Viana IIRC

my camino buddy of 5 days was now gone but not forgotten

 

[chinacat]

Setting out the next morning those mountains were still looming above the road ahead, not looking a meter less tall!

They do look rather daunting
Did your day take you over the top?
Was it the tunnel day?
Please forgive my ignorance of the Vasco …

 

[VNwalking]

Oh, definitely they were daunting.

Did your day take you over the top?
Was it the tunnel day?

Hee hee...coming soon to a long road thread near you.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Zubiri
calle Puente de la Rabia, 4

photo taken January 26, 2009



This view of the snowy camino path was taken through a window from the warmth of the Pension Usoa interior that cold January afternoon.
I had descended alone safely via route N135; hidden under ice and snow the camino had been far too dangerous to follow!

 

[VNwalking]

Vasco 2019.
One step at a time, up and up. Already having done some steady climbing and being a ways up, those peaks don't look any smaller. Just closer. But at this point working too hard to waste energy on anxiety. Happy to pause to take a photo. And to be amazed. The view was fabulous.
One step, one step...

 

[FourSeasons]

CF - October 2013
The winding streets of Santiago de Compostela

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

I'm back. But not with anything of mine. This morning I came across a video presentation of Loreena McKennitt's Never-ending Road and I thought it appropriate to share with this thread. I sought out a version with lyrics and was doubly lucky; I found one with the lyrics in English and with a Spanish translation. I am disappointed with the visuals though.

YouTube video id: y0Pe87Y12gE

English lyrics at: https://songmeanings.com/songs/view/3530822107858637492/

Yesterday I was presented with this very short video that @FourSeasons might find delightful. A YouTube search for Eirik Solheim Year will bring up others with different locations and durations.

YouTube video id: lmIFXIXQQ_E

Finally, in @VNwalking's picture just above I find difficult to distinguish between the mountains and the clouds. It looks like she is on the road to ascend into heaven.

 

[VNwalking]

It looks like she is on the road to ascend into heaven.

"And she's climbing the stairway to heaven...."

 

[Theatregal]

Camino Invierno, June 10, 2019.
Soon after leaving Las Medulas, I took a wrong turn, leading to the village of Yeres which was not on the the camino! With the direction of some kind people in Yeres, I happily continued on this quiet road with beautiful views along an alternate way to Puente de Domingo de Flóres.

 

[FourSeasons]

I'm back. But not with anything of mine. This morning I came across a video presentation of Loreena McKennitt's Never-ending Road and I thought it appropriate to share with this thread. I sought out a version with lyrics and was doubly lucky; I found one with the lyrics in English and with a Spanish translation. I am disappointed with the visuals though.

YouTube video id: y0Pe87Y12gE

English lyrics at: https://songmeanings.com/songs/view/3530822107858637492/

Yesterday I was presented with this very short video that @FourSeasons might find delightful. A YouTube search for Eirik Solheim Year will bring up others with different locations and durations.

YouTube video id: lmIFXIXQQ_E

Finally, in @VNwalking's picture just above I find difficult to distinguish between the mountains and the clouds. It looks like she is on the road to ascend into heaven.

Thank you! Yes, it was very delightful, spectacular even.

 

[mspath]

Finisterre
photo taken December 9, 2011 am



Just after dawn walking the final kilometers winding along the sea to Finisterre I silently offered my heartfelt thanks for all that had been and for all those that had helped to make it so.

 

[Robo]

O Logoso to Corcubion on the way to Fisterra.

 

[VNwalking]

Still going up, but mostly sideways not taking the hill head-on. Whe clouds are getting closer! It could be much much harder.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

@Robo in post #360:

@Rick of Rick and Peg in post #74 and 1,842 forum pictures earlier:

 

[alexwalker]

Camino Frances
Hontanas

photo taken February 26, 2007



Upon arrival Hontanas appeared deserted; the air was bitter cold and no one was about

For me, this is my iconic, best day on the CF: Starting early from Hornillos del Camino, having a long walk and then seeing the bell tower in Hontanas suddenly rising up from nothing, knowing there will be a good rest there with refreshment, before continuing to St. Anton (another refreshment break) and admiring the ruins, then walking into Castrojeriz and stopping for the (short) day, sitting in the Plaza Mayor with a cold beer, watching pilgrims go by to climb the Alto del Mostelares in the afternoon heat, in stead of taking it early next morning.

 

[DoughnutANZ]

Beautiful day, nice company and the road ahead. Just prior to Atapuerca.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
towards Lorca

photo taken October 5, 2004



On route to Lorca the broad camino path followed antique cart routes and crossed this restored Roman bridge.

 

[Theatregal]

Leaving Porto along the lovely river route. Caminho Português da Costa. July 30, 2015

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

The Camino is over for me if that bridge is part of the Way.

 

[David Tallan]

Leaving Porto along the lovely river route. Caminho Português da Costa. July 30, 2015

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Similar shot for me, from October 1, 2018. As you can see, there was some very localized fog around the bridge ahead which made for a very interesting photo when I got there. There are no filters or any manipulation involved in the second photo I am sharing.

 

[Theatregal]

The Camino is over for me if that bridge is part of the Way.

It’s not

 

[VNwalking]

Vasco 2019.
Contouring through the incredibly beautiful beech forest; getting up there, step by step.
You can see how steep the slope is, so the contour is a real relief. (I'd seen that slope from the train and was..."I'm going to be walking this?!?" )

 

[DoughnutANZ]

The Camino is over for me if that bridge is part of the Way.

Which bridge? The one in Porto is no issue.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

I thought I might send in a shot of the Camino where you can't even see the end of it but it's already been on @VNwalking's thread.

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/on-the-camino-one-day-at-a-time-one-photo-at-a-time-part-2.67955/page-6#post-866345

 

[Theatregal]

A blustery, intermittently heavy rain day, up to and descending from the Alto de Mostelares. But... protected by my good old Altus, it was a great day! September 21, 2023.

 

[Robo]

Vilariño to Penasillas on the Camino Inveirno. May 2023
Looking down at the bridge over the River Miño at Belesar.

What goes down, must come up!
Elevation was 400m down, and 300m up the other side.
From the far side of the bridge you can see the path heading up to the right at about a 30 degree slope.
It passes a small building, then turns left up through the trees on an old Roman road.
The Romans took animal drawn carts up that hill! I don't know how....it was hard just walking.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
toward El Acebo

photo taken November 25, 2012



Late November the grey skies were heavy, the air cold and the path clear.

 

[VNwalking]

it was hard just walking.

Poor oxen - or whoever was pulling those carts. It was steep!

Back on the Vasco, not so steep now. Nearing the top of the main climb, finally. There's a bit more to come, but the worst is done! It was a stiff 3 hour climb to be sure. But fear had overplayed the challenge, as always.

 

[Anne&Pat]

Between Oncina de la Valdoncina and Chozas de Abajo, on our way from Leon to Villar de Mazarife,
6th June 2022.

 

[DoughnutANZ]

Just past Azofra, Camino Frances.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
leaving Castrojeriz

photo taken February 27, 2007



This steep ascent up the Mostelares plateau loomed ahead in the cold morning air exactly 17 years ago!

 

[Theatregal]

My favourite place to stay - Hospederia San Martin Pinario, Santiago de Compostela. March 19, 2017. If it's available I always like to stay in Room 420 (a most beautiful view) at the very end of that long corridor. Bright enough in the day like this photo but a bit spooky at night. The corridor is dark and lit by motion sensor lights, one by one as you step forward... or it was in 2017

 

[Anne&Pat]

The long winding bridge! Hospital de Orbigo.
7th June 2022.

 

[FourSeasons]

CF -August 12, 2019
Between Portomarin and Palas de Rei.

 

[VNwalking]

My last pic for a month or so - going offline for a while.
On the Via de Bayona, before Miranda de Ebro, a long gentle uphill, straight as a die. This stretch was a Roman road, and the straightness remains even if the old road bed is gone.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
down into El Acebo

photo taken March 12, 2007



What a relief it was to see the hamlet come into view at last.

 

[Theatregal]

Camino Frances. September 12, 2023. Between Villamajor de Monjardin and Los Arcos. A little further on, there was a food truck stop with picnic tables. There were two people sitting at a table that I recognized as the people in the photo. A mother and son from Virginia. I was happy to be able to give them the photo. Another interesting thing about that stop... the food truck was run by a Canadian couple who were from a town about 40 km from where I live! They also ran a cafe in Viana - I stopped in to see them when I went through.

 

[DoughnutANZ]

Camino Frances
down into El Acebo

photo taken March 12, 2007



What a relief it was to see the hamlet come into view at last.

Snap, from 2023.



A little bit earlier on the trail is a very special place for me, in 2019 I almost gave up at the earlier spot. When I eventually continued I remember seeing this view and it confirmed that I was going to finish.

 

[FourSeasons]

del Norte - July 14, 2019
I decided not to stay in Bilboa. I pressed on to Portugalete. A 30.5k in the heat, kind of day. This last, nearly three hour stretch was a head down, determined type of way.

 

[DoughnutANZ]

Triacastela, 30 June 2019.

This path triggered homesickness for Aotearoa New Zealand.

 

[Robo]

The 'entrance' to Santiago coming in off the Sanabres / Invierno
You are gently tipped into the City about (what seems like) just a 15 minute walk from the Cathedral!

 

[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/winding west on this 3rd CF but my first in winter!

 

[Anne&Pat]

Between Murias de Rechivaldo and Sta Catalina de Somoza, 9th June 2022.

 

[Camo]

Camino Frances - August 3, 2019
The long stretch after Villar de Mazarife
Looking back as the sun appeared. Then forward on.
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Thats why IMHO you should have a pano camera on your hat - then we ALL get to see all the angles

 

[markie6]

More Acebo views Sept 22 end of day 16 ? IIRC

 

[FourSeasons]

Thats why IMHO you should have a pano camera on your hat - then we ALL get to see all the angles

You mean something like this?

CF - the Meseta April 29, 2016
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[Kirkie]

Occasionally I sit at the laptop with a thumb drive inserted, and now is one of those moments. This is a favourite. An easy swing, making headway along the Ingles.
As usual, I am at the back...
Five years ago already, almost!

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
near Hornillos del Camino

photo taken October 5, 2010



This was a glorious autumnal day on the Meseta with a clear sky and apparently endless dry path.

 

[Kirkie]

Ingles. Rather clear message!

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
between Erro and Zubiri

photo taken February 8, 2007



The path winding west of Erro passed this abandoned structure which may have been a medieval pilgrim albergue.

 

[Theatregal]

Looking back on the final approach into Calzadilla de la Cueza. Camino Frances. September 25, 2023

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
west of Azofra

photo taken October 27, 2011



I wondered how many pilgrims walking on the winding path had passed this post, known as a Rollo which marks an ancient territorial boundary.