Leon: roaring with beauty

I had to pack a lot into the three hours left this afternoon after I arrived in Leon:
I showered, had an early dinner, and explored the interior of the Leon Cathedral, which I missed on my first Camino as it was closed.
I spent a few minutes taking in the Gaudi Casa Botines and finagled my way into the last guided tour through the Museo San Isidoro de Leon even though it was in Spanish... I feasted my eyes on the (alleged) Holy Grail and the Pantheon— fresco work oft called the medieval Sistine Chapel. I would love to see more of the San Isidoro Basilica as it resonated with me so deeply. The hints of Mozarabic art in the museum were tantalizing but I was forced to race through with the tour group. I’m so glad I saw this beautiful place and a bit of this extraordinary city.
Back onto the Way for me tomorrow morning early.Read more