Oviedo

Yesterday we took the bus to Oviedo to start the Camino Primitivo which is the original Camino first done by King Alphonso II in 814AD. It is considered the most difficult Camino as it is the most mountainous but we are hoping this will suit our feet better than pounding hot tarmac. We are staying in an apartment near the cathedral square and as usual we seem to have picked a date when there is partying in the streets all night. The 14th Sept is when Oviedo venerates it’s holy relic, a piece of blood stained clothed purported to be from Christ’s shroud. As it has been carbon dated to the 6th century I am a bit sceptical 🤨
It is not usually on display but we were able to see it when we toured the Cathedral as it’s a special week.
This afternoon I am resting my feet and hoping for the best!Read more