Crossed the France/Spain Border at Arneguy to Valcarlos, heading towards Pamplona through The Pyrenees Mountains, Our original intended route was through Larrau on the D26 up the Pyrenees Mountain Pass via Porta de Larrau, due to heavy snowfall and remote road we had to take a different route to the border on D128 at Valcarlos.
The Pyrennes Mountain stretch 450km between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, forming a natural frontier between France and Spain. In the Hautes (high) Pyrenees, the border between these two countries is a high ridge of wild peaks, often more than 3000m high.
Heavy snow that fell earlier
Following the Ancient Pilgrimage Camino de Santiago Route to Santiago de Compostela
Pomplona is best known for the Runing of the Bulls (Feast of San Fermín). During this legendary festival, bulls are led through the city streets by daredevil runners. Pamplona is also a major stop along the Camino de Santiago, a medieval-era pilgrimage route, Pamplona is also home to Gothic-style Churches Parks and old Forts.
The New Castle or The Citadel of Pomplona is an old military Fort, constructed between the mid 16th centuriy It is a UNESCO World heritage Site to further develop the French and Spainish Camio...
Porta De France read above sign
Plaza del Castillo
Pomplona Cathedral
A Hostel for Pilgrims
Camino Pilgrim Trail Guide note the old one at the bottom.
Monjardin is a beautiful, innovative bodega located in San Esteban, a zone of Tierra
Estella in the district of Navarra. The winery is most famous for its cask fermented Chardonnays and Merlots.
Monjardin Castle
Prilgrims on the walking trail along Camino De Santiago Route
This walking trail sign will lead the Pilgrims to Logrono City
The famous stork perching on the unused Tobacco factory Chimney
Old Convent of La Merced formerly a Tobacco factory
Logrono Cathedral or Carhedral de Santa María dates back to 14th centuary., Roman Catholic Church. Has three fine aisles, three polygonal apses and chapels on the side aisles. two elaborately decorated towers, each containing a set of bells. and a elaborately sculptured entrance.
Bacalao...or salted cod fillet fish......shop.
A bacalao dish as shown below from this shop.
The bacalao Cod ...sold here is from Faroe island...
Cacing Laut
Statue of Camino de Santiago Pilgrims
Belprgo is the most important town in the province of Burgos, an enclave known for its geographic location between the district of Burgos and the border with the autonomous community of La Rioja. About 40 km East of Burgos It is also on Camino De Santiago Prligrimage Route.
Near Burgus Church in hill side cave
Burgos is the Capital of Castilla y León in the north of Spain, Burgos sits along the famous Camino de Santiago route. A medieval city, with magnificent cathedrals, churches, old city gates,park, walk ways and castles. I
In 1199 The Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas became a Monastery of Cistercian Nuns located about 1.5 km west of the city of Burgos in Spain The monastery is also the burial place of the Royal Family.
The Cathedral of Saint Mary of Burgos is a Catholic Church dedicated to the virjin Mary located in the historical center of City of Burgos
The facade consists of three stories topped by two lateral square bell towers. The spires, showing Germanic influence, were added in the 15th century. The Portals were constructed in 13th century in the Gothic style, while the 16th century Portasl are of Renaissance influences.The Cathedral was declared a World heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984
The Life History of Mother Theresa Exhibition
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Promeandae or River front along the River Alanzion
Located near the front of the Arch of Santa Maria area The bronze sculpture by Bruno Cuevas. depicts a lady selling roasted chestnut, was always on this walk along the River Arlanzon, despite the cold.
The ruins of Burgos Castle
The Arch of Santa Maria Behind it is the Palza San Fernado and further in is the Burgos castle
A pedestrian bridge over the River Alanzion
River Alanzion and Burgos Cathedral
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