Sarria, Spain
Sunday, September 16, 2018
Masón o Tapas
A simple light meal at the restaurant in Sarria before a short tour of the town. So very fresh, as if these vegetables came straight from the garden.
Hotel Novoa
I was quite comfortable in my room at the Hotel Novoa in Sarria. Which was good, because I started my trek along the Camino the next day.
León
The view from my room at the Hotel Abad San Antonio in León, Spain. Probably not the fanciest hotel in León, but very convenient to the highway that I travelled the next day to Sarria. Great dinner companions for an evening meal of chicken with mushroom sauce, mixed vegetables, custard, red wine, and mineral water.
Saturday, September 15, 2018
Codex Biblicus Legionensis
"The León Bible of 960 or Codex Biblicus Legionensis is a mozarabic Bible manuscript copied and illuminated in 960 at the monastery of Valeránica in Tordómar. It is now held in the library of the Basílica de San Isidoro, León - why it moved there is unknown, though the monastery in which it was produced disappeared at the end of the 10th century and so it could have been given to the Basilica during the 11th century by Ferdinand I of Leon and his wife Sancha, the main patrons of the basilica." -- Wikipedia
Basilica de San Isidoro
León, Spain
Choir Stalls
Catedral de Santa María
Burgos, Spain
"The cathedral‘s choir stalls, carved by Felipe Vigarny in the early 16th century, are considered among the finest examples of Renaissance wood carving in Spain. The stalls feature a series of intricately carved scenes from the Old and New Testaments, as well as portraits of saints and prophets (Mateo, 2001)." -- History Tools
Carroza
The "Carroza del Corpus Christi" is a ceremonial float used during the annual Corpus Christi procession, showcasing religious and cultural traditions in the city of Burgos, Spain.
Escalera Dorada
Catedral de la Santa María
Burgos, Spain
"Nestled within the majestic city of Burgos, the Escalera Dorada, or Golden Staircase, stands as a testament to the city’s rich historical and architectural heritage. This remarkable staircase, adorned with intricate artistry and designs, serves as a significant passageway linking the famous Burgos Cathedral to the streets of the city. Built in the 18th century, its baroque style reflects the opulence and craftsmanship of that era, making it a captivating sight for visitors." -- Evendo
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