Shell motif Camino de Santiago

Camino del Norte
from Irún to
Santiago de Compostela

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Day 21: Polanco to Cobreces



(Right) Onwards ever onwards!

Pilgrims used to shout "Ultreya!" which is untranslateable but means "Courage!" or "Keep going" or "Cheer up!"



The Church at Barreda (below)





It developed into a very hot sunny day





Interesting bell tower en route to Santillana

Steep street in the old village of Santillana del Mar



12th century Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana

Unfortunately the Church closes from 11:30 to 16:00 so I was unable to enter

But the cloister was open. Here I discovered a scallop shell embedded in the floor

Pillars of the cloister

The pillars were ornately decorated











18th century Church of San Martin at Ciguenza (top)

The long and winding road!
Another valley, another ascent (left)













18th century Church of San Martin de Ciguenza at Cobreces









The colourful exterior of the Church



The 'acqueil' of the Cistercian Monastery at Cobreces





A very weary pilgrim lays down her staff and takes off her boots! (top)

The Monastery Church (left)

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