Hórreo's of my Camino

Horreo's of my Camino
(pronounced 'oreo' just like the cookie)

A hórreo is a typical granary from the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula (Asturias, Galicia, where it might be called a Galician granary, and Northern Portugal), built in wood or stone, raised from the ground ending in flat saddle stones to prevent access by rodents. Ventilation is allowed by the slits in its walls.

Apparently, the size and number of pillars denoted your wealth. You'll see a Christian cross on one end of the roof and a Pagan obelisk on the other. One of the albergue hosts (in Portugal) said these were added to ensure the Christian god or the old Pagan gods blessed your harvest... I guess they were into playing the religious odds. 🤭 In Galacia, I noticed several (in rural areas) with just the Pagan obelisk. In this area, the old religion lives and is often practiced alongside the new Christian religion.
When we entered Spain, I started noticing references to witches in names, signs, images on souvenirs, etc, even a few cauldrons decorating doorsteps. 🧹🐦‍⬛🧙 It's nice to be here!Read more