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San Martín church in Frómista: Romanesque pilgrimage perfection and a figurine of a one-armed hobo

August 2, 2015 · by · in Spain, UNESCO World Heritage Sites · 14 Comments

San Martín church in Frómista, Spain is the archetype of a Romanesque pilgrimage church.  Obviously I’m crazy about the place. It’s the clarity of the structure I love most of all.  Notice the precision of the architectural elements and the way the building cleanly meets the plaza. San Martín was built quickly—in about 15 years […]

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

January 30, 2015 · by · in Spain, The Infamous Blue Traveling Poncho · 13 Comments

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 […]