21/05/19
We've made our way into the vibrant city of Leon where we've planned a day to rest & enjoy
the city from our cute apartment in the Barrio Humedo (wet area) full of fun sidewalk cafes and small town squares. Much of the city builds around the Leon cathedral. Well known for its exceptional stained glass, the cathedral was almost victim to an ill-fated & poorly executed restoration attempt. Luckily this beauty survived.
Leon also serves as Laura's last stop on the Camino & my friend Betty will join in here for a final leg of the journey into Santiago de Compostela. Small enough that you can continually happen into pals but also try new & different cuisine & shops, an extra day in Leon was a treat after a blur of daily hotel changes. Around every corner are pilgrim statues, parks, monuments, palaces and even a Gaudi-designed office building.
I'm a junkie for town markets & Leon didn't disappoint. It's farmers' market was full of mouth-watering fruit & veggies as well as trucks featuring what else- JAMON (ham). We also visited the permanent meat & fish market. These markets usually leave me quietly asking, "What do you think that is?" at some of the scarier items.
Leon (population 130,000)
We've made our way into the vibrant city of Leon where we've planned a day to rest & enjoy
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| Yes, we have matching Camino shirts! |
Leon also serves as Laura's last stop on the Camino & my friend Betty will join in here for a final leg of the journey into Santiago de Compostela. Small enough that you can continually happen into pals but also try new & different cuisine & shops, an extra day in Leon was a treat after a blur of daily hotel changes. Around every corner are pilgrim statues, parks, monuments, palaces and even a Gaudi-designed office building.
Leon (population 130,000)
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| A wee bit of wine was consumed |
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| A night of laughter & selfies using my toes |
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| Sophisticated rooftop bar |
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