As we arrived in Samos the magnificent structure of the second oldest monastery in the western world came into view! Another beautifully maintained town with the monastery as its centre piece!
The monastery cloister features an unusually buxom statue of sirens of the sea, symbolic of the earth's fecundity the guide explained. The Iglesia holds relics of saints and patrons; it's library displays beautifully illustrated early books on the Camino. There was a piigrim's mass that featured a unique organ with over 40 sound tones! I was so hungry that that I chose a more corporeal form of nourishment.
At dinner we chatted with three young pilgrims, on a writing course with their prof. What a great life expandin opportunity at age 20 !
Sending Camino blessings
123 km to Santiago!
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Happy Birthday!
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Love your perspectives on Samos, especially the one from above.
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Darlene
Happy Camino Birthday!!
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Happy Birthday Marusia. What a journey, from flowing wine fountains to flamenco dancers. Am enjoying it vicariously - the glorious pictures and your story. How the ancient meets the modern. Happy trails. Love Mary
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