26 September 2016, Monday, Caldes de Rei to Padron, Day 26

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26 September 2016, Monday, Caldes de Reis to Padron, Day 27, 14.8 miles. Hotel Pazo de Lestrove, a member of Pousadas del Camino network of hotels. Ruminating on Roman Roads. Ah, Karen here. Remember I have said, a number of times, that this blog is to serve as a memory jog of certain feelings, events or memories of our Camino. So, bear with me as I do not want to forget these roads! I read the g... Read Full Entry

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Chapel in Igrexa de Santiago

St James with Madonna in church

Igrexa de Santiago

This picture on the wall of the church depicts the disciples of St.James in the boat with his body

Note about the boat painting.

Painting of St. James the Matamoros.

The knights would call upon St. James to give them victory over the Moors.

The cross at the top of the hillside above Padron, Monte Santiaguino

Allegedly St James preached and baptized here. This cross is featured on the cover of Brierley's Camino Portugues guide book.

The five of us at this historic location

The Three Ladies point to Santiago

Karen, Jo and Moira

25th October 2016

Sarah Kidd
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Roman Roads
I liked the reflection on Roman Roads. When I travel I find myself going back in time like that, reflecting on all that has gone before me. All your blogs have been very well written and interesting; a great Journal of memories for you.

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