Camino Photo of the Day: Jousting at Puente de Órbigo

After the bus dropped us off in Hospital de Órbigo, we had to walk a bit to find the Camino. Eventually, we arrived at this magnificent bridge, upon which the Camino crosses the Rio Órbigo and its wide floodplain. To the right, you see a jousting field, where jousts are still held annually to celebrate a most peculiar incident in the history of the area. It’s a fascinating story, featuring unrequited love, despair, and the breaking of 300 lances. You can read about it here.

Date: 20 April 2013
Place: Hospital de Órbigo (Province of León, Castilla y León, Spain)
Today started: León → Hospital de Órbigo (Province of León, Castilla y León, Spain)