Ponferrada to Villafranca del Bierzo
The sun was with us today as we walked along paved road and through vineyards in the countryside. Villafranca del Bierzo has a church with a special door. In medieval days a sick pilgrim could finish the pilgrimage at the 12th century Church of Santiago by passing through its Door of Forgiveness (Puerta del Perdon). For this special service, the town became known as 'Little Santiago.' These days the door is only open in years designated by the Pope.
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