October 8. Fuentesnueves and Cacabelos

More blue skies and sunshine. Temps low 50s – mid-60s. Rolling flat walk & just a small bit of side-road walking.

As a reminder, the Camino de Santiago is a network of routes all leading to Santiago de Compostela. You see old church photos in my post because the routes are medieval and lead through current-day old towns and always by a church.

The pilgrimage began in the 9th century, after the discovery of St. James’s tomb in Galicia, and became one of medieval Europe’s three great pilgrimages, alongside Rome and Jerusalem.

The woman stamps Pilgrim credentials. This is a donativo (donation) that goes to the church funds.
Inside the church
I wasn’t sure I would accurately spell the name of the church, so here it is. In Fuentesnueves.
This is probably the busiest month, but this is about as crowded as I’ve experienced.
Between Fuentesnueves and Cacabelos
On the way to Cacabelos
I’ve walked this path twice before, and this forest is all I remember!
The bread truck goes from village to village, honks its horn, and the woman gather to the truck for their daily bread.
Capilla San Rouque in Cacabelos
Cacabelos. My lodging was right across the street from this church.

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