THE Puente de la Reina. Crossing the bridge is a requirement for pilgrims heading to Santiago de Compostela. It was Queen Muniadona who gave her name to the town...
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Through the Past Darkly
Following a small crowd through one of the medieval streets in Puente de la Reina, Spain, in search of the location of wherever the noise and music...
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Iglesia de Santiago en Infrarrojo
The bell tower in infrared....
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Off Duty
Yay! Some time this evening to enjoy the some activities in Puente de la Reina (aka “Bridge of the Queen”). Showered the dust off, gussied up a...
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Guendulain, Spain
Farmlands and the ruins of Guendulain. Just off trail was this abandoned small village; only the ruins of the church and small palace remain. Some of the...
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The Citadel – St Jean Pied de Port, France – Pt 4
A defensive fort equipped with four bastions, the Citadel of Mendiguren was built in 1625-1627. The most extensive changes took place in the years 1640-1685 when the...
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