Villacazar de Sirga and (Until Recently) Other Unknown Places
One of the things that happens daily is the coming together of our fellow travelers. We may stay in different places along the way but we eventually catch up with each other at a meal or break time. Here we catch up with each others travels, any interesting places to see or things to do, or just how everyone is faring. It is quite lovely and feels like family coming together.
Until yesterday we had never heard of Villacazar de Sirga. Over coffee in the morning we heard about the Templar Church that was in this small village that we would be walking through later in the day. We made plans to stop and check it out. Villacaza de Sirga is a small town with a population of 216 and is well known for its hospitality having welcomed pilgrims since the 12th century when it became the commandry of the Knights Templar. The town is home to the Templar Church of Santa Maria la Virgen Blanca and houses the tombs of nobles and royalty. It was phenomenal to walk through this place.
We passed through the Canal de Castillo which is a canal system with 50 locks. During the 18th century it was exclusively designed for irrigation purposes and for the transportation of crops. Later, it was used to power the corn mills in this area. It was beautiful to see as we walk by.
After Carrion we walked along the original road to Santiago which was used nearly 2000 years ago. This road was built by the Romans and over 10,000 tons of rock were used to lift the road above flood levels. Our feet touched the ground of those who have walked along this way for over two millennium. It was beautiful and humbling.
We have come to appreciate the beauty of the history around us. Places we had never heard of are now known to us and of great interest. We are walking on sacred grounds...this thought takes our breath away.
Buen Camino.
Until yesterday we had never heard of Villacazar de Sirga. Over coffee in the morning we heard about the Templar Church that was in this small village that we would be walking through later in the day. We made plans to stop and check it out. Villacaza de Sirga is a small town with a population of 216 and is well known for its hospitality having welcomed pilgrims since the 12th century when it became the commandry of the Knights Templar. The town is home to the Templar Church of Santa Maria la Virgen Blanca and houses the tombs of nobles and royalty. It was phenomenal to walk through this place.
After Carrion we walked along the original road to Santiago which was used nearly 2000 years ago. This road was built by the Romans and over 10,000 tons of rock were used to lift the road above flood levels. Our feet touched the ground of those who have walked along this way for over two millennium. It was beautiful and humbling.
Buen Camino.
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