Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Azofra to Santo Domingo de la Calzada 16km

Another superbly early start..which we both seriously struggle with this morning..
Theres an anazing early morning sun as we leave Azofra behind and you´ll never guess what we spy on the horizon... yes, that oh so famous pillar, especially for you Dad - enjoy.
Second highlight of the day is the dead fox head that we practically trip over, which we duly photograph for posterity.
After climbing another ´delightful´ hill, we find the funniest English man plonked at the top with his caravan, and his first aid kit.. his life entails being at random spots along the 788km, and bandaging peoples feet and legs, just beingkind and jolly! A rather odd pastime, but Im sure appreciated by many!
When we get to Santa Domingo theres a big festival going on for the 900th anniversaary of its Patron saint, it really would be rude not to stay and celebrate.
After being told it was an entertaining one, we went on a visit to the church, revealing one of the strangest of local traditions, a live cockrel in a cage INSIDE the churh at all times. As you walk around the air is filled with the sound of him cock-a-doodle-dooing. Bizarre..

1 comment:

  1. I think that the fox must have had the Garlic Soup.....Well done on not missing the pillar - exciting isn't it!! Love Dad

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