Pilgrims on the Way

This chapel and its associated monuments, just outside of the town of Sahagún, is the halfway point in the Spanish portion of the Camino Francés. It’s an interesting spot and worth spending a moment to explore, but also to simply sit and rest and contemplate that half your journey is now over. And half is yet to come. So of […]

Unlike the three signs when we entered Palencia Province, there is only one lone marker telling you that you are leaving. It sits, forlorn, at the base of a snazzy modern bridge over the now much wider N-120 Highway – a bridge that we must cross. It’s a harrowing journey for anybody with a problem with heights. Bonus photo! Closeup […]

After lunch, we continued our Camino parallel to the N-120 highway, towards our planned evening stop in the city of Sahagún. It remained perfect walking weather: cool and clear. We made pretty decent time today, despite Francine’s continuing issues with her foot. However, a fateful decision looms. Date: 18 April 2016 Place: Between San Nicolás del Real Camino and Sahagún […]

The artwork in the bar where we had lunch in San Nicolás del Real Camino was… disturbing. Here is Peregrino Brian from Evergreen being… disturbed. I’m somewhat shocked that I only took a photo of this particular painting, as I’m sure I remember many others just as odd. Date: 18 April 2016 Place: San Nicolás del Real Camino (Castilla y […]

For much of the day, the Camino paralleled the ubiquitous N-120 highway. It was a quick hike over gentle terrain in beautiful weather, and by lunchtime we were walking into the tiny village of San Nicolás del Real Camino. We again met up with the crew from Evergreen, and we quickly found the only place in town that was serving […]

Francine stands at the entrance of an abandoned bodega in Moratinos, looking for all the world like she’s visiting some Hobbit friends. We’re looking and feeling a lot better, as you can see. The weather has cleared up and the terrain is perfect for a long walk. Date: 18 April 2016 Place: Moratinos (Castilla y León, Spain) Today’s map:

A smail is, of course, a Hobbit hole (and that means comfort!) These, however, are not really those. They are bodegas, as we have seen before in this region. I’m including a bonus photo below of the sign that explains it all! Date: 18 April 2016 Place: Entering Moratinos (Castilla y León, Spain) Bonus photo! Today’s map:

We are entering the village of Moratinos on the Meseta. If you look carefully to the right, you will see what appear to be Hobbit holes. If you’ve been following the “Camino Photo of the Day” series here, you will already know what these are… but more on that tomorrow! Date: 18 April 2016 Place: Entering Moratinos (Castilla y León, […]