On the Camino: One Day at a Time, one Photo at a Time 11.0

[Theatregal]

Camino Frances. September 19, 2023. After Hornillos del Camino.
One of those lovely quiet early mornings along the enveloped path.

 

[SabsP]

Pazo de Fonseca. Headquarters of university of Santiago.
September 2024.

Colegio de Fonseca | Web Oficial de Turismo de Santiago de Compostela y sus Alrededores

S. XVI. Renacentista.Este colegio fue mandado construir por el arzobispo Alonso de Fonseca adaptando la casa donde él había nacido y que pertenecía a su influyente familia, para ejercer la función pedagógica. Comenzó a funcionar en el año 1544 y en él tendrá sede la Universidad Compostelana...

www.santiagoturismo.com

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances.
León
pl. Santa María del Camino
Albergue del Convento de las Carbajalas

November 18, 2014



In the calm "slow season" at the Benedictine albergue run by the Santa Maria de las Carbajalas nuns I was allowed to stay two nights. All was clean, well heated with a good free breakfast.

 

[SabsP]

Some much needed washing at the lavanderia at Rua das Hortas in Santiago de Compostela.

La lavandería más bonita del mundo está en Compostela

A H10, en la rúa das Hortas, ya va más gente a ver que a lavar, algo que enorgullece a sus dueños

www.lavozdegalicia.es

September 2024.

 

[KiwiJohn]

My brother and I enjoyed a wonderful breakfast at the Bar Hostal El Manzano in Castrojeriz.
Unfortunately, way too early for a Guinness!

 

[RobinK*]

During my Camino Olvidado (August 2021).
Detail of the capital of the Massacre of the Innocents from the church of Santa Cecilia at Aguilar de Campoo.



Herod, the king of Judaea, watches as his soldiers slaughter the innocent children of Bethlehem in an attempt to kill the infant Jesus, whom Herod feared would eventually seize his kingdom.

 

[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.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
León
Cathedral Santa Maria

photo taken March 7, 2007



Within the massive Gothic cathedral magnificent stained glass illuminated the interior; the jewel-tones were glorious.

 

[Rowena]

April 7, 2022 Camino Frances, Hornillos del Camino

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
León
Cathedral Santa Maria

photo taken March 7, 2007



Elegantly panelled, this entrance into the Claustro/Cloister, was visible in 2007. Can it still be easily seen?

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
León
Cathedral Santa Maria
Cloister

photo taken March 7, 2007



Have these delicate remains of faded fresco in the Cloister been restored since 2007?

 

[VNwalking]

Have these delicate remains of faded fresco in the Cloister been restored since 2007?

Elegantly panelled, this entrance into the Claustro/Cloister, was visible in 2007. Can it still be easily seen?

Not quite what you are looking for, Margaret, but this was from 2015 (sorry, more than one!):

 

[SabsP]

Ponte Maceira. On the way to Finisterre/ Muxia.
September 2024.

 

[CWBuff]

Camino Frances
Arriving in Foncebadón Oct. 2, 2012 and Oct. 1, 2023 - both times arriving a day or two after the full moon. Many changes to this village in 11 years!!

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Yes. The donkey was replaced by the cross

 

[Josep Montserrat]

Levaniego + Vadiniense
I started walking at Santader airport.
This was the first monument I saw.

 

[Rowena]

April 8, 2022 Camino Frances, approaching Castrojeriz

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
León
calle Cien Doncellas.

photo taken March 7, 2007



Repurposed sculptural fragments have been set into this more recent wall on one of the narrow streets north of the cathedral cloister.

 

[Theatregal]

Camino Frances. September 21, 2023.
A blustery day on the descent from the Alto de Mostelares. Ahead, the path would turn into a shoe sticking muddy quagmire but overall it was a great day!

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
León
Plaza San Marcos, 8
Parador San Marcos

photo taken March 7, 2007



The only time I entered a deluxe Parador was a cold March day in 2007 when wearing pilgrim winter garb I brazenly visited the San Marcos Parador in Leon.

 

[SabsP]

Towards Cee.
September 2024.

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
León
Plaza San Marcos, 8
Parador San Marcos
cloister garden

photo taken March 7, 2007



Two saints guard the cloister garden within the Parador. When I dared ask if the famous Renaissance garden could be visited the elegant maitre de answered that I might faire le tour but must NOT enter it!

Thus while I slowly walked the periphery arcade those saints and he intently watched every footstep!! This photo is proof of my peripatetic quest!