León, Rest Day – El Camino Day 12

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Today was another rest day so not too much to report on here. We walked around the old town for most of the day enjoying the sites of León.

A brick building at night adorned with white string lights on its windows, creating a festive atmosphere in a quiet street.
Our hotel is lit up like Christmas
Black and white photo of a narrow street in León, Spain, showcasing historic stone buildings and the silhouette of a cathedral in the background against a cloudy sky.
Back of the Cathedral in our street

Our hotel is in the old town and a stones throw to the cathedral.

Black and white photograph of an archway leading down a stone pathway in an old town, with a statue visible in the arch.
Little archway we use to get to the hotel
Facade of a historic cathedral with intricate architectural details and decorative elements in a black and white setting, accompanied by a street lamp in the foreground.
A view of the side entrance of the cathedral
Exterior view of the León Cathedral, featuring its intricate architecture and scaffolding for restoration work against a cloudy sky.
León cathedral
Group selfie in front of a historic building, smiling and enjoying their time.
We met our fellow Korean pilgrim here
A man sitting at a table in a cafe, smiling and using his phone. He has a dessert with a chocolate drizzle and a scoop of ice cream in front of him, along with a cup of coffee.
Then to a Valor cafe for chocolate dessert
A smiling elderly man sitting at a table with two cups of hot chocolate and two dessert plates featuring chocolate-covered oranges and ice cream.
Ron enjoying his hot chocolate and dessert

This cafe I’d say would be similar to a Lindt cafe in Sydney not that I’ve ever been to one.

We paid to go into the cathedral and it was well worth it. None of my photos do it justice and while we were in there it was quite dark.

Interior of a cathedral featuring stunning stained glass windows and an altar, showcasing the grandeur of Gothic architecture.
Two people standing beside large bronze letters spelling 'LEÓN' in the old town of León.

That’s it folks. We hit the road again tomorrow so will continue to report like I do then. Time now for a beer and more chill.

Till then…

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