• Nancy and Doug TripsParis, Basque Country & CaminoTraveler
    National Heritage Monument:
    Baptismal RoomRear view, seems these small Romanesque churches have an upper balconyThe mother and child with crowns as is typical in SpainThis fountain area is quite largeOne wonders if the slope was so that pilgrims could sit and bathe their feetMy three plant amigos along this journey: ivy, climbing roses and the fernDon't slip!Memorabilia along The Way. I have not seen any scattered garbage...very few collecting tins thoughBeautiful oak and eucalyptus treesEucalyptus; I didn't notice a social smell thoughBreak for anise cake at Taberna de ParabispaFresh EmpanadaMy third friend: ferns are cheerful companions that seem to make a home most placesDon't you love this awning; common in this areaPicture just after a reminder about how fate can change the best laid plans...Making empanadasA very pretty spotThe previous pilgrim's hospital, now an albergue

    Day 4: Melide to Arzua 14km

    June 13, 2025 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C

    Another 9 mile day, so started on the late side taking in the main sights. Of note was the large church just as I was leaving Melide. I took note of the water streams which are plentiful, the trees, flowers and especially the lovely birds a twitter in all the trees. Eventually caught up with some people but did not really have any noteworthy conversations today.Read more