Oviedo: the Origin of the Camino

Posted by LP - although we have already been walking for 10 days, technically, only now have we reached “The Origin of the Camino”…..and it is a rest day :)

Oviedo, Origin of the Camino wall painting in Cathedral square 
Tea for breakfast….in a tea pot (at a modern cafe just off the cathedral square)
We strolled around and enjoyed the many statues in the city center - this one of a man on bench is of D. Luis Pasade (who was a mayor apparently) by Manolo Linares 
Mother and child (modern interpretation) statue - “La Maternidad” by Fernando Botero 
Man with luggage statue - called “The Return of Williams  B Arrensberg” by Eduardo Uralio (very mysterious!)

Woman sitting on ground statue - Mujer Sentada by Manolo Hague 
Gandhi quote outside university building (“There is no way to peace, peace is the way”)
We did laundry (obviously!) - the place is called Happy Laundry and is decorated in a marvelous shade of green 💚
VQT working on the logistics of travel while we wait for laundry
Outside the laundry was a well used by pilgrims hundreds of years ago (perhaps to do their laundry?!?)
VQT walking through arch to old city of Oviedo 
Green-ish door in old city
We went to modern cafe “Coffee Stories” for a delicious breakfast (tea, fresh orange juice and matcha croissant)…. 
… and returned for lunch, also delicious (tomatoes, avocado and cheese on toast)….
….and beer (with entrance to cathedral in the background) 


Comments

  1. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2024 at 8:24 PM

    The city of many statues and nice food. Linda, you must have gotten some good energy at that green lavadora.
    CHERYL

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  2. To Dog With LoveSeptember 12, 2024 at 7:07 AM

    Looks like a great spot for a rest day.

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  3. DeniseSeptember 12, 2024 at 8:18 AM

    Love all the statues! Glad you found delicious meal options!

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2024 at 3:04 PM

    Hope you guys enjoyed your day off Ev

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