Pilgrim Blessing

All pilgrims went to the alter, had a blessing, sang a hymn in Spanish ( that went well) and that unfortunate girl was our representative. The priest spoke of the relevance of such a journey and prayed that everyone would return home safe, healthy, and with a fresh outlook.

Free Day In León, no kilometres

October 11th 2016
Well, many kilometres really, but not a step closer to Santiago . This morning I wandered into town alone as John was having a rare sleep in and it didn't seem fair to wake him. The gardens along the rio Bernesga are very peaceful early; ahhh, the serenity! Reminds me of Bonnie Doon. After a short walk I had breakfast in a lovely cafe and was given a shot of orange juice and a sweet donut, gratis; ... read more

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more

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