Frómista, Spain: The Infamous Blue Traveling Poncho Camino de Santiago special edition

Never has before has Frómista, Spain seen a sexier pilgrim until the day I sauntered into to town with my handsome gentlemen companion, wearing seven shirts and a coat and a poncho. First ever documented sighting of Wife of Bath wearing The Infamous Blue Travelling Poncho. San Martín: brace yourselves because this is one of my all time favorite churches and when I get home I’m going to blog 800 photos of it. The hotest thing you’ll see all day. Church of Nuestra Senora del Castillo. One Arm Hobo, sculpture found in our Hostal room, date unknown. Posh towel fans, also compliments of our Hostal.

How we got to Frómista: train from Burgos to Palencia followed by another train from Palencia to Frómista. Where we slept: Hostal Camino de Santiago. Price: €45 for a double. Recommended: yes.

Tags: Architecture, Camino de Santiago, Frómista, pilgrimage, pilgrimage church, San Martín de Tours, travel

13 comments

Erin E. · January 30, 2015 - 8:42 pm · Reply→

Haha, I love the photos of you in your poncho! Every time we travel, my husband, rather than packing a proper rain coat (of which he owns several – I know because I bought them!!) brings an “emergency poncho”. You know, the plastic ones they sell at Disney and all the tourists wear? He broke it out when we were in Milan and I was MORTIFIED. But it kept him dry and un-whiny, so I guess that’s a win 🙂

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1. The Wife of Bath · January 31, 2015 - 4:07 am · Reply→
  
  Oh I know exactly the one’s you’re talking about Erin, and it’s a sign of pure desperation that I put on the poncho, which I want to stress is owned by my husband, not myself : )
  
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  1. Erin E. · February 2, 2015 - 3:54 pm ·
    
    Staying dry is priority #1 when traveling, so I understand! A girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do.
    
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blosslyn · January 30, 2015 - 10:29 pm · Reply→

Looking forward to seeing the 800 photos 🙂

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1. The Wife of Bath · January 31, 2015 - 4:08 am · Reply→
  
  I knew my fellow church lovers would appreciate : )
  
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marlandphotos · January 31, 2015 - 12:09 pm · Reply→

That’s funny! I am here in Nepal taking a break with my wife! Most of the time during the day I am wearing 4 shirts! Not only the layered look, but the layered feel.

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1. The Wife of Bath · February 6, 2015 - 9:41 pm · Reply→
  
  Ah, but you’re in Nepal. How lovely! What is the weather like there now?
  
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BuntyMcC · January 31, 2015 - 4:44 pm · Reply→

So I take it that, notwithstanding your all-time favourite San Martin church, you wouldn’t recommend hiking the Camino in January? (Insert sardonic smiley.(

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1. The Wife of Bath · February 6, 2015 - 9:40 pm · Reply→
  
  Well, I wouldn’t recommend being a dufus like me and not buying proper waterproof shoes and clothes…..
  
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location de voiture · February 9, 2015 - 2:13 pm · Reply→

Looking forward to seeing the 800 photos

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1. The Wife of Bath · February 9, 2015 - 2:25 pm · Reply→
  
  Thanks–I’m looking forward to posting them and reliving the experience!
  
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Sketchpacker · May 29, 2015 - 3:25 am · Reply→

Hahaha I am envious of your poncho! I live in Ho Chi Minh, and ponchos are a genuine fashion item here. My own is purple, fabulous, and called Amelia.

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1. The Wife of Bath · May 29, 2015 - 1:47 pm · Reply→
  
  Amelia The Fabulous Purple Poncho: how sexy!
  
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