I spent quite a while in Leon on my way out yesterday and then another hour in a wonderful church in Valverde de laVergin. The front of the church. Statues of Saints Church in VillardeVirgen In the church with homage to Mexico! So I walked from 8am until a little after 5pm, around 20 km. […]
Camino de Santiago
The Camino de Santiago (Latin: Peregrinatio Compostellana, Galician: Camiño de Santiago), also known by the English names Way of St. James, St. James’s Way, St. James’s Path, St. James’s Trail, Route of Santiago de Compostela,[1] and Road to Santiago,[2] is the name of any of the pilgrimage routes, known as pilgrim ways, to the shrine of the apostle St. James the Great in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in northwestern Spain, where tradition has it that the remains of the saint are buried. Many take up this route as a form of spiritual path or retreat for their spiritual growth.
Day 30: Laundry done in Leon
I am in Leon and staying at the San Francisco monastery. Private room for 20 Eur!!!!! Lovely!! In the center of Leon, private bath and a real towel and sheets. I asked if I could just move in and stay forever but they said no! Food for dinner 6Eur breakfast 2Eur. Free washing machine!!! Life does not […]
Day 30: Sight-seeing in Leon
Pictures from today (below). Every one photographed here. Truly incredible!! Original old city walls Statue in the park across from my albergue Statue by the Wednesday market in Leon Went to mass at another cathedral tonight with a very nice special pilgrims blessing. Visited the big cathedral museum and the art work was absolutely magnificent. […]