Josep Montserrat
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A charming mystery to you - a lifeline to the people of the country!"Bibliobus," a traveling library spotted between Burgos and Hornillos, 2007. It was a sweet and marvelous idea and I've never seen anything like it before or since. I wish the driver had been present to share its story! Alas, the Bibliobus remains a small but charming mystery to me
dick bird,There's a thread somewhere about your favourite grafitti on the camino but I can't find it so I'll put this here. On the way into Burgos, last day on the Lana. It says "So this is how we share the work" "And the wealth, my lord, and the wealth."
On a slight tangent, I've always thought the characters of Blackadder and Baldrick were based on Don Quijote and Sancho Panza. Both brilliant in their own way.
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Wow we need to revive and update that tradition. How about we get a rumor going that he appears any time someone leaves their TP in the bushes?Vákner actually was a medieval pilgrim-eating monster from the Galician woods.
They caught my eye too, @mspath ! September 30, 2012In Villavante it was a suprise to see this circular flight of steps "hidden" in the locked church tower while walking from Villar de Mazarife along the CF alternate route towards Hospital d'Orbigo
Completely agree with this being the best breakfast ever. I make it at home a few times a week;-)Best breakfast ever.
My response to your photo was not directed at you, John, but at the people who insist on making their little 'I was here' rock piles. It's a tribute to ego nothing else.and wondering if there was a story to be told about them.
I honestly don't remember a picnic bench, and I looked at all the pictures we took there. All I know is that this is the bridge that goes into the tiny village of Lambre - in the Paderne municipality, on our way to Betanzos.Is that the one with the picknickbench in front?
I posted the cairn image on a few Facebook groups and it generated some negative responses about the culture of cairn construction on the Way, and elsewhere.My response to your photo was not directed at you, John, but at the people who insist on making their little 'I was here' rock piles. It's a tribute to ego nothing else.
Vent for the day concluded, here is something less grumpy - the way leading down to Hospital Santa Maria de Velate on the Baztan, 2017.
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On this day four years ago, I was impressed by this statue in Logroño as it was the first “official” recognition of female peregrinos I had seen on the Way.
It might have been a predominantly male experience in times past - but this statue acknowledged the modern-day reality.
Yes, I have been informed of exactly those details on a Camino Facebook group - fascinating stuff! And perhaps a reason to visit there again to participate!Hi John,
Everybody thinks they are pilgrims to Santiago, me too. But I was told by a local guide that they are pilgrims to the Virgin of Valvanera. This virgin is the patron saint of La Rioja, they do the pilgrimage once per year and is called Valvanerada.
You can look at the plaque on the floor.
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So we have to search the first “official” recognition of female peregrinos on the Way.
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But sometimes, if you’re lucky, the priest sees you looking around and opens the church for you to visit. That’s how I got to see this same church and have a nice chat with the priest!The open gate was inviting, but the church, like so many on the Camino Frances, was closed.
I believe so? The "Monumento al Peregrino" in Mansilla de las Mulas was erected in 1998. Absolutely beautiful. Sadly, it appears that the artist passed away this year.Yes, I have been informed of exactly those details on a Camino Facebook group - fascinating stuff! And perhaps a reason to visit there again to participate!
So, where is the first statue representing female peregrinos on the French route? Mansilla de las Mulas?
Ah, what about the bronzes at Alto del Perdón? Isn't at least one of those a feminine figure?I believe so? The "Monumento al Peregrino" in Mansilla de las Mulas was erected in 1998. Absolutely beautiful. Sadly, it appears that the artist passed away this year.
P.S. (edit) I do have a photo of the woman in this statue, taken by my husband this June, but I'm having formatting issues. Will try to post it once sorted.
Ángel Muñiz Alique - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre
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Monumento al Peregrino, Mansilla de las Mulas - 86671 - Biodiversidad Virtual / Etnografía
Título: Monumento al Peregrino, Mansilla de las Mulas, Descripción: Escultura en piedra que carece de un frontal principal y en la que las tres figuras de peregrinos que la forman adquieren igual importancia alrededor de un crucero. Obra realizada en 1998 por el escultor Ángel Muñiz Alique (La...www.biodiversidadvirtual.org
I believe so? The "Monumento al Peregrino" in Mansilla de las Mulas was erected in 1998. Absolutely beautiful. Sadly, it appears that the artist passed away this year.
P.S. (edit) I do have a photo of the woman in this statue, taken by my husband this June, but I'm having formatting issues. Will try to post it once sorted.
Ángel Muñiz Alique - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre
es.wikipedia.org
Monumento al Peregrino, Mansilla de las Mulas - 86671 - Biodiversidad Virtual / Etnografía
Título: Monumento al Peregrino, Mansilla de las Mulas, Descripción: Escultura en piedra que carece de un frontal principal y en la que las tres figuras de peregrinos que la forman adquieren igual importancia alrededor de un crucero. Obra realizada en 1998 por el escultor Ángel Muñiz Alique (La...www.biodiversidadvirtual.org
You have given plenty of material there, thank you very much! I never read Shirley Macleane - I doubt she really had to beg for food though!Not on the CF but nevertheless a depiction of a peregrina.
Peregrina del Camino de Santiago
La imagen nos muestra una peregrina jacobea, a juzgar por una vieira que porta en su saco de camino...arteviajero.com
Found this article, nothing to do with the statues but an interesting read.
10 mujeres peregrinas que hicieron historia - Google Arts & Culture
Descubre la historia de 10 mujeres extraordinarias que vivieron sus peregrinaciones como experiencias inolvidables. Son claros ejemplos de su vinculación al espíritu mismo del Camino de Santiago y de otras rutas.artsandculture.google.com
These are quite impressive examples!Not on the CF but nevertheless a depiction of a peregrina.
Peregrina del Camino de Santiago
La imagen nos muestra una peregrina jacobea, a juzgar por una vieira que porta en su saco de camino...arteviajero.com
Found this article, nothing to do with the statues but an interesting read.
10 mujeres peregrinas que hicieron historia - Google Arts & Culture
Descubre la historia de 10 mujeres extraordinarias que vivieron sus peregrinaciones como experiencias inolvidables. Son claros ejemplos de su vinculación al espíritu mismo del Camino de Santiago y de otras rutas.artsandculture.google.com
The Iglesia del Santo Sepulcro in Torres del Rio on a damp gray morning in March 2015.
Sadly the door was locked. It is a treasure inside.
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I remember that. You need to put a 1 Euro coin into a slot to see it properly?Inside the spectacular Church of the Assumption, Navarrete, CF, March 30, 2022
It seemed that each church I entered was more ornate and imposing than the one before. I couldn’t linger in this one though, as a funeral was about to begin.
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I don’t remember that in Navarrete, but I did see such a coin slot at the Knights Templar church in Villalcazar de Sirga, and put my Euro in.I remember that. You need to put a 1 Euro coin into a slot to see it properly?
That was illuminating, in more ways than one. I wonder if the price has increased in line with energy prices.
Sept 9 2019 for mine .. Remembering the 2 people I was there with Gary (Canada) and Tine (Denmark)View attachment 131743
On this day, at this time four years ago, approaching Estella, and looking for the wine fountain!
I love the walk out of Leon - being anonymously part of the rhythm of an everyday morning.
Captured by the allure of the picturesque, lots of people take a bus. I did too, the first time. But now this is one of my favorite mornings of the Frances. Looking back towards the rising sun, 2015.