Characters Along The Way – Carrión’s Singing Nuns

Carrión de Los Condes was one of the few towns where I didn’t have a bed reservation. Few of the church run albergues take reservations. So, it’s first come, first served. That inspired my walk today and put me at the Albergue Santa Maria well before opening time and near the front of the line of pilgrims waiting to get in.

One of the special things the Albergue Santa Maria is known for are the singing nuns. Every afternoon, the nuns perform a set of songs including a little audience participation. What a treat! Later that night at the mass at the church next door, the nuns sang again. It really was a Camino highlight! Caring for the pilgrims is a calling not a job for these special ladies.