On the way to the cathedral of Santiago di Compostela, I noticed this guitarist. He wasn’t busking but probably was on the way somewhere himself when taken by the urge to play a tune.
The music of Santiago di Compostela, Galicia, Spain is intriguing. Unlike most Spanish music, Galician music is strongly Celtic in origin. Further along the way, I was seduced by the distant sound of bagpipes echoing from a portico below the cathedral. As I got closer, the sound amplified in the darkness, overwhelming my emotions.
Santiago di Compostela is memorable for so many reasons, not just its famous Camino!
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He was “on his way” in his zone!
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I love this! I love that you gave him his privacy — clearly he was indeed in his zone.
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well, i guess the whole thing about the Santiago de Compestela journey is exactly ‘the way’ there…
how wonderful to hear bagpipes..
i love it that music puncutated this journey. very interesting too about this part of spain’s language being similiar to Celtic…
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indeed, it is all about the way there, but the music and food is sensational too. Galicia, Btrittany in France and Ireland- all in a line- all with the same celtic influences.
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When I saw this WPC, the first thing I thought of was the film “The Way” by Emilio Estevez. I am glad someone (you) offered the way to Santiago de Compestela.
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What a gorgeous comment. Thankyou .
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Ah the Camino … oh you can see he is so enjoying his guitar. Lovely pic Francesca 🙂
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i wish I could just pop in there now- one of my other homes.
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A meditative pic Francesca, in keeping with it’s location…
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An old favourite pic that I had on a disc at my son’s place pre 2009. I love Santiago de Compostella so much, I’m afraid to return.
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Lovely post…
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Beautifully described and photographed.
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Thanks Ardys. x
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I’m sure it’s memorable for many reasons. I’ve read several books written by people about their Camino De Santiago pilgrimage. You’ve shared a lovely snapshot.
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The camino pilgrimage is still on my list.
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You had me at the mention of bagpipes…oh the memories and emotions that they stir x
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They do Jane, all emotions rise to the surface and end in tears. What an evocative instrument it is.
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Wow I had no idea, I can’t imagine what it sounds like. Probably really beautiful and intriguing!
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Awww memories of my visit to Santiago di Compostela! Such a beautiful city.
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One of my Favourite towns.
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