On the Camino: One Day at a Time, one Photo at a Time 4.0.

[Camino Chrissy]

On the Norte.

 

[SabsP]

People! Finally a pic with people in the foreground. Burgos , May 2019 after finishing the Vasco Interior. Lots of people after that quiet Camino.

 

[JohnLloyd]

A bright morning in San Juan de Ortega, where I learned that the setting sun strikes a statue of the Virgin Mary on each equinox.

Being somewhat juvenile at times, I was more interested in the English translation of San Juan de Ortega, which reminded me of an old 80s detective show, starring John Nettles.

 

[Former member 49149]

Number 148. Familiar?

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Pilgrim memorial.

 

[David Tallan]

The Holy Door. Cathedral, Santiago de Compostela. March, 1989.

 

[aname4me]

September 20, 2013: Down the Old Roman Road (ouch) an alternate past Sahagun to Calzadilla de los Hermanillos. This tiny tienda had everything you’d ever need and the owner was a popular man amongst the locals. A definite hit with the pilgrims
too.
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I remember this guy.... I went into his Shop to buy a can of Beer and a Bun. A Simple Lunch.

I left with €20 of stuff, plus he throw in some free Olives a different Cheese. Great Salesman.

 

[Theatregal]

An arrow painter with flare on the Sanabrés after the Taboada Bridge.

 

[Anniesantiago]

Burgos Cathedral Choir, I believe.
This made us laugh out loud!
I have a clearer photo somewhere, just can't find it right now.

 

[Deleted member 43985]

A lovely statue of Mary after Ponferrada that has been adorned with Lilies every time I've passed.

 

[Deleted member 43985]

Burgos Cathedral Choir, I believe.
This made us laugh out loud!
I have a clearer photo somewhere, just can't find it right now.

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Those trees don't water themselves...!

 

[Anne&Pat]

Camino Frances- September, 2014 The entrance to the Albergue in Villares de Orbigo. Christine was the Hospitalera at that time. Lovely coutryard to sit and relax post walking and meet with fellow pilgrims from around the world.

 

[SabsP]

Companion out of Sigüeiro on the last etapa to Santiago de Compostela. Camino Ingles.

 

[JohnLloyd]

Camino Frances- September, 2014 The entrance to the Albergue in Villares de Orbigo. Christine was the Hospitalera at that time. Lovely coutryard to sit and relax post walking and meet with fellow pilgrims from around the world.
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One of my most memorable places - quite an interesting night! I'm still in touch with Christine now.

 

[JohnLloyd]

We've all walked past an albergue and thought "now that looks like a lovely place to stay".

Next time I walk, this one in Agés, near Atapuerca is definitely on my list.

 

[Former member 49149]

Number 149. I recall an albergue with nooks and crannies, a lovely meal in a place on the left going in to the village, a swimming pool on the outskirts...

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Though I took many pictures of graffiti along the way I wish they could have been replaced by this style.

 

[David Tallan]

A last pair of pictures from my 1989 Camino: the Cathedral in Santiago. If you look closely at the picture of the column (from the centre of the Portico of Glory) you may be able to perceive the indented hand-print where we all placed our hands upon arrival.

 

[Former member 49149]

Can't resist posting our photo.not sure of the number, as it is in a different folder from the other ones I am choosing from at present.

 

[Theatregal]

The figures on the balconies, part of a sculpture exhibit at Casa do Cabido on the Praza de Praterias in Santiago, August 2014.

 

[Anniesantiago]

2006 was the first year I learned about chinchas - at the albergue in Leon.
A little nun inspected and sprayed each and every mochila!
Even so, my bunkmate (who was below me) woke up and told me he'd fought bedbugs all night long! He had a pile of dead ones to prove it! I didn't see or feel one bug (which is why I now always take the top bunk!)

 

[Deleted member 43985]

Almost there... O'Cebriero coming up soon.

 

[Anne&Pat]

Camino Frances- September, 2014 The Roman remains, as you enter Astorga on the right, after the long steep climb into the city.

 

[JohnLloyd]

Coming from the Westcountry in the UK, where tales of druids, stone circles and Stonehenge feature strongly, the standing stones of Atapuerca caught my eye.

I might have taken a better picture though. The inscription is illegible! Does anyone know what it says?

EDIT: I've been informed elsewhere.

"This stone of 2600 kilos was lifted in prehistoric fashion by the local people in 1998 in honour of the ancient peoples of Atapuerca".

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Confetti at Finisterra harbor.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

The "end of the world".

 

[SabsP]

Albergue Aitzenea in Triacastela. I loved the green colours. Camino Francès 2011.

 

[Former member 49149]

A different Grañon photo... the three women we walked with for a few days all worked cleaning aircraft in between flights in Barcelona. They used to cheer me on: I was their equivalent of a grandmother. I was only 58!

 

[David Tallan]

Confetti at Finisterra harbor.
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When we were visiting Finisterra harbour in 2016, they seemed to be celebrating a history as a pirate haven. These flags were flying all around the harbour.

 

[TrvlDad1]

Muxia harbor 2018. The walk from Muxia to Finnisterra in April 2018 was the most solitary I have had on the Camino; only met one other peregrino on the walk. Very scenic and reflective.

 

[Anniesantiago]

Camino Frances- September, 2014 The entrance to the Albergue in Villares de Orbigo. Christine was the Hospitalera at that time. Lovely coutryard to sit and relax post walking and meet with fellow pilgrims from around the world.
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We loved this albergue!

 

[Anniesantiago]

Three legged horse, past Estella I believe. Someone must have really loved this horse.

And somewhere along the route - not sure where but I love this photo!

 

[Anniesantiago]

Dinner at San Bol.
I love this little albergue!

 

[Theatregal]

Dawn - my favourite time to wander the streets of Santiago. Well...any European city, really!

 

[JohnLloyd]

The beatific Beagle of Burgos.

 

[SabsP]

Looking back to Spain. Crossing the border on foot. On my way back to the trainstation in Hendaye ( France ) where I took HST via Paris back home to Brussels.
Camino Vasco Interior 2019.

 

[Anne&Pat]

Camino Frances- September, 2014 Approaching Foncebadon.
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[Camino Chrissy]

Looking down on Burgos from the castle, providing a beautiful view of the city and cathedral.

 

[Theatregal]

My popsicle matches the poster in Pamplona

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Decisions, decisions.

 

[Deleted member 43985]

Decisions, decisions.
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Where there is tapas, there is a way...

 

[Deleted member 43985]

I'm not sure if there was any greater sense of accomplishment (and relief) than there was when you finally walk past this marker...!

 

[Former member 49149]

I remember loving this poster when we came across it...
Number 151, location is clear.

 

[Deleted member 43985]

I remember loving this poster when we came across it...
Number 151, location is clear.
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I'm a big fan of regular breaks so can relate VERY well to this poster

 

[Anne&Pat]

Camino Frances- September, 2014 I am taking a photo of Pat taking a photo of the beautiful sunrise over the Cruz de Ferro!

 

[SabsP]

Wedding in Sahagun. Camino Francès 2011.

 

[Former member 49149]

Camino Frances- September, 2014 I am taking a photo of Pat taking a photo of the beautiful sunrise over the Cruz de Ferro!
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When did the tarmac road appear?? I have no memory of that.

 

[Former member 49149]

number 152

 

[Kanga]

Those who have walked the VdlP probably have this photo too!

 

[Anne&Pat]

When did the tarmac road appear?? I have no memory of that.

No idea but would be interested to know!

 

[JohnLloyd]

I'm not sure if there was any greater sense of accomplishment (and relief) than there was when you finally walk past this marker...!

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For me, getting to the monastery at Roncesvalles was a relief that remained unmatched!

 

[JohnLloyd]

A walk around Burgos is further enriched by a sprinkling of ground-level art too.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Finisterra harbor again.

 

[Theatregal]

Part of the panoramic birds-eye view of the rooftops and the upper story world of Porto from the Cathedral Square.

 

[Deleted member 43985]

When did the tarmac road appear?? I have no memory of that.

Pretty sure it has always been there, same road that you cross over after ascending out of Foncebadon and then walk alongside all the way to Cruz de Ferro and then alongside afterwards.

 

[Deleted member 43985]

For me, getting to the monastery at Roncesvalles was a relief that remained unmatched!

Fair enough, @JohnLloyd ! It would be #2 on my list, especially in 2013 when I was thigh deep in snow going up the Valcarlos route. Probably more like ‘glad to be alive’ than simple relief!! I had an AP photographer driving by who jumped out of car to photograph me coming into Roncesvalles which was a pretty cool momento

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[Anniesantiago]

Back when we had to use a hand pump for laundry at San Nicholas.
And the best "scarecrow" I've ever seen! Right out of Viana.

 

[dgallen]

1. Lone horse on road entering Estella
2. Estella after rain shower
3. Foncebadon at dawn

 

[SabsP]

Tostada con aceite y tomate. My favourite ( Spanish ) breakfast. There is something magical with Spanish tomatoes...

 

[Anne&Pat]

Camino Frances- September, 2014 Leaving Ponferrada across the Puente Pons Ferrada, looking back at the Castle, on a very cloudy, rainy day.

 

[Former member 49149]

Pretty sure it has always been there, same road that you cross over after ascending out of Foncebadon and then walk alongside all the way to Cruz de Ferro and then alongside afterwards.
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Thanks! I seem to recall a widish standing spot with a view ahead. Of course you are right. The photo in my avatar was taken along that route, near Manjarin. The scenery so reminded me of my home country, Scotland.

 

[JohnLloyd]

Fair enough, @JohnLloyd ! It would be #2 on my list, especially in 2013 when I was thigh deep in snow going up the Valcarlos route. Probably more like ‘glad to be alive’ than simple relief!! I had an AP photographer driving by who jumped out of car to photograph me coming into Roncesvalles which was a pretty cool momento

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I think I would have ended up like Daniel Avery.

 

[JohnLloyd]

Part of the panoramic birds-eye view of the rooftops and the upper story world of Porto from the Cathedral Square.

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I've been to Porto for a non-Camino trip and thought it was fabulous. Superior to Lisbon too.

 

[JohnLloyd]

For a short period, I actually thought that this was El Cid's coffin on display in the Cathedral of Saint Mary of Burgos.

My ludicrous ignorance was quickly corrected by my companion, who suggested that "coffer" was a more realistic translation.

We live and learn...

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Seen in the cloister of the SdC cathedral (and also passing us along the way).

 

[Former member 49149]

Number 155, needs no introduction.

 

[Anniesantiago]

On route from Lourdes

 

[David Tallan]

Another interest of mine is medieval culinary history. A Facebook group on that topic recently published some photos of reconstructions of medieval baking ovens. They reminded me of nothing so much as this oven I saw in the kitchen of the Albergue El Palomar in Ledigos in 2016. The bottom door is for the fire; the top for what you want to bake.

 

[Theatregal]

Other than never enjoying seeing a fish head on my plate, dinner in Porto was delicious!

 

[dgallen]

Santiago Spring Fair at Dusk (Parque da Alameda with Igrexa de Santa Susana in background)

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[Camino Chrissy]

Other than never enjoying seeing a fish head on my plate, dinner in Porto was delicious!

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I didn't mind seeing the fish head on my plate as I much preferred looking at it instead of having to pick through the many bones to prevent choking...I finally switched to other types of seafood. Rumor is you need to spend big bucks in Spain at a Michelin star restaurant in order to get fish served like in the US, however I am not sure if a true fact.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Somewhere on the Norte.

 

[Anne&Pat]

Camino Frances- September, 2014 Valcarce valley from the Pradela route.

 

[JohnLloyd]

A reflective moment in the Cathedral of Saint Mary of Burgos.

 

[SabsP]

Side street Burgos. 2011.

 

[VNwalking]

Tostada con aceite y tomate. My favourite ( Spanish ) breakfast.

Totally agree. Mine as well.
This could be many places, but it is from Bar Mar in Sobradelo on the Invierno.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

A Galician morning

 

[Former member 49149]

The next one, tomorrow... was actually taken the same day. We stopped for a breakfast, enjoying time with one of our constant companions, from Sardinia. Then, the little hill (!!!) where I learned how to breathe two in, two out and not stop and look back. It took me 17 minutes, or 19, but what's the difference? The relief at the top was worth it all!

 

[JohnLloyd]

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The next one, tomorrow... was actually taken the same day. We stopped for a breakfast, enjoying time with one of our constant companions, from Sardinia. Then, the little hill (!!!) where I learned how to breathe two in, two out and not stop and look back. It took me 17 minutes, or 19, but what's the difference? The relief at the top was worth it all!

It's in the top three hardest climbs, I'd say.

 

[kohara]

Those lovely crosses you find in Galicia, just outside Tui.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

A very "friendly" dog in Combarro...not!
Showing only his head, he still frightened me plenty when his head appeared out of nowhere like a "jack in the box"!

 

[kohara]

The hot springs at Ourense, full of healing magnesium and other minerals. All year round 40ish Celsius (would be nice now!). The perfect place for a pilgrim with a few aches and its free and very social with the locals. If not passing by on the Sanabres, can take a lovely train trip from Santiago in 40 minutes.

 

[Kiernan]

This is the most special photo of my different Caminos.
Short story to put you in context:

It was my personal dream, and my wife drove 1.000 kmts to take me to Roncesvalles. We spent the weekend in a little hotel in Espinal (near Roncesvalles), sharing a couple of days together before my D-Day. We enjoyed the Pilgrim's Mass in Roncesvalles. Just 5 pilgrims. Very special and intimate.
The plan for next day, was she driving me to Roncesvalles, and let me there to begin my Camino, but the road, because of the snow, was too hard, that I decided to begin just there, in Espinal.
And so....there we are, saying goodbye, hugs and kisses (and some tears).
She took that pic after that moment.
And I was walking to the unknown (remember your personal feelings during your first steps???)


Now, 9 years after that moment, I've been lucky enough to walk that road again three more times. But....everytime I recall that sensation, and get emotional again (just like right now...)

 

[Kiernan]

Ups! Sorry for the enormous size

 

[Kiernan]

(By the way, I drew my avatar that day. OK, I finish here )

 

[Former member 69452]

Happy 2021, Everyone! Looking forward to brighter days ahead!

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Stunning shot!!

 

[Theatregal]

Porto has some amazing street art. Starting in 2014, the city council commissioned local street artists to create art that would help give rundown neighbourhoods new vibrancy and life. These 3 pieces are by one of Porto's street artist stars, Hazul Luzah. The work, painted on an abandoned building will disappear when the building is torn down or restored.

 

[Anne&Pat]

Camino Frances- September, 2014 O Cebreiro.

 

[Former member 49149]

Number 159.

 

[SabsP]

The omnipresent slot machine in practically every Spanish bar. At least this one did not have a sound , only lots of lights..
Somewhere in Santiago near Plaza de Galicia but I forgot the year.

 

[JohnLloyd]

Leaving Burgos behind, the mesmerising Meseta begins to weave its spell.

 

[mspath]

Alto de San Roque, 30/11/2012

 

[kohara]

Delightful houses on the Cantabrian coast, Comillas. The style is apparently called Montanesa (mountainous); these casas are a stand out feature of the camino del norte.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Last of the Foncebadón bad dogs.

A kids' ride (A tip of my hat to @SabineP for her picture prompting this one).

 

[Theatregal]

At sunrise, exploring the Castelo de Monterreal before leaving Baiona, Portugal. I had the whole castle to myself. Beautiful views from the top of the walls.

 

[Anniesantiago]

Camino Madrid - on the way to Cuenca

 

[SabsP]

Camino Madrid - on the way to Cuenca

Gorgeous. I guess you mean the small Cuenca de Campos and not the bigger city Cuenca, much more to the east?

 

[Anne&Pat]

Camino Frances- September, 2014 San Roque. Two photos today, away for four days, first time in over a year! Will resume next Monday!

 

[Deleted member 43985]

A windy B&W composite from Alto de San Roque...

 

[SabsP]

Tui. Portugues 2015.