Camino Photo of the Day: a Tide of Sheep

On the Camino, livestock always have the right of way. As you leave Sahagún, the Camino crosses the Puente Canto – the “singing bridge” – over the Río Cea. The Roman bridge here is long gone, though the current 18th century bridge is built in the Roman style. It was here that we were confronted by this flock, lead by their shepherd and with a pair of sheepdogs. While Eamon and I scooted to the side, Santiago remained in the middle of the bridge, like an island amidst a rising tide of sheep. It would not be our last livestock encounter of the day.

Date: 17 April 2013
Place: Sahagún (Province of León, Castilla y León, Spain)
Today started: Terradillos de los Templarios (Province of Palencia, Castilla y León, Spain)