Salamanca Region

sent me down the following thought path   The verse is: Some things take so long But how do I explain When not too many people Can see we’re all the same And because of all their tears Their eyes… Read More »The song Isn’t it a pity

Many have the main business of the area in the title – thus clearly wine growing country the town we stayed in overnight was “El Cubo de Tierra del Vino” – this was explained as the area or cup of… Read More »Salamanca Region Names of towns

Reflecting back on today – what a day – many of us heeded the advice to avoid the low lying areas – it turns we were too cautious the path was clear and very beautiful. our path on the side… Read More »Day 3 – El Cubo de la Terra del Vino to Zamora A day of road walking – not good

A cold day Leaving Albergue de Peregrino         The night was a bit challenging – went to bed around 9.45 pm – the gent below me was grumpy and there was a lot of snoring – and… Read More »Day 1 Salamanca – Calzada de Vuldunciel

Signs Leaving Salamanca has a reputation of being not so easy as the Camino signs disappear in the middle of town – the rule is find plaza Mayor and head out north – the scallop shell marked the ground in… Read More »Day 1 Salamanca – Calzada de Vuldunciel

Songs of the road   Crucify your mind  by Sixto Rodriquez   Crucify your mind Was it a huntsman or a player That made you pay the cost That now assumes relaxed positions And prostitutes your loss? Were you tortured by… Read More »Day 1 Salamanca – Calzada de Valdunciel

Mixed weather The post that I diligently posted did not save so it is sitting in the ether somewhere will try again .,, to do with a music reminder of the beauty that surrounds us – song written by George… Read More »Day 2 Calzada de Valdunciel – El Cubo de la Terra del Vino