Walked 18 km into León and took over a small hostel for the group of eight people I walked into town with for two nights.
First rest day since Pamplona!
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| City walls |
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| León Cathedral |
After visiting the Cathedral again in the morning as a tourist, rather than during Mass, I went on to San Isidoro, a former monastery complex. Photography was not permitted inside, but I saw the Holy Grail! (Another one) As well as the beautiful frescoes representing the months of the year.
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| San Isidoro |
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| San Isidoro |
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| Postcard of the representation of September |
I walked on from there to anorher former monastery, San Marco, by the bridge we will cross when we leave town tomorrow.
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| San Marco |
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San Marco
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León dates back to Roman times, and vestiges of the ancient city walls can still be seen.
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| Excavations uncovering Roman ruins |
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| City walls incorporating Roman fortifications |
After lunch and an afternoon nap - after all, this is supposed to be a rest day - I went to see a Gaudí building just around the corner from the hostel, and then met up with my new English friend Diane for dinner.
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| Casa Botines, by Gaudí |
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| Casa Botines, by Gaudí |
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| Casa Botines |
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| Casa Botines |
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| Bridge leading out of the city: our route tomorrow morning! |
Buon Compleanno
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