Camino Daily Photo 24

This lovely Roman bridge, the Ponte Romano, is found in Caldas de Reis. It was just one of many such bridges, some larger, some smaller, that we crossed as we traveled on the ancient Via Romana XIX. As I found when I walked the Camino Francés, one actually walks on the roadways built by the Romans after their conquest and settlement of the western part of Europe. Just across the bridge in Caldas is a fountain where many a weary pilgrim has soaked her feet. A few blocks from the center of town is the highly recommended Albergue O'Cruciero where we stayed. We enjoyed one of their private double rooms for little more than we would have paid for two beds in a dormitory. Right across the street is a large grocery store with everything one needs to prepare either a picnic or an evening meal.