I have left Astorga and have gone about 10km so far in a cold drizzly rain. I am in a cafe in Santa Catalina right now drinking hot chocolate. There is a group of people walking from Lithiwainia(sp) carrying crucified Christ on a cross and a statue of Virgin Mary and flags. They pray and sing as […]
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 33: Astorga
In Astorga tonight! Made the rounds of churches and cathedrals and museum this afternoon do will head out tomorrow. Beautiful walk in today, hilly and trees. Cathedral from a distance Inside the cathedral Inside Hill overlooking Astorga Archeological excavation of a very ancient house in front of the cathedral Cathedral, a smaller one Hill overlooking Astorga […]
Day 32: 15 kilometers in only 5 hours!
15km in 5 hours today! Medieval bridge. There was a duel fought here over a woman several centuries ago. Front door of a house on the way Bridge used by the Romans too I am in my 200 year old Albergue as we speak . Courtyard of my Albergue. Don’t get too excited, it is […]