Morning light in the village of Esquiroz by Ton Van Zeijl

About "Morning light in the village of Esquiroz"

by Ton Van Zeijl

About the artwork

Beautiful morning light in the tiny village of Esquiroz.

All neatly swept yard the door stands showing off in beautiful morning light. It is a delight to the eye with the wrought-iron railings in front of the windows and the family crest between the upstairs windows on the first floor.

My journey
In spring 2024 (April - May), I made an unforgettable pilgrimage from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in south-west France, through the breathtaking Pyrenees, to historic Santiago de Compostela. This classic route of about 1,000 kilometres takes you through the Spanish countryside, past beautiful vistas, charming villages and impressive cities.

The Camino Francés
The Camino Francés is known as the pilgrimage route through Spain, loved for its friendly atmosphere, abundance of accommodation and delicious food. What makes this route extra special is the diversity of landscapes and the many historical sites. My journey began in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, where I walked through the Pyrenees to Roncesvalles, my first stop at a beautiful monastery. Several pilgrimage routes converge in Roncesvalles. From there, I walked via well-known places such as Pamplona, Burgos and León to my final destination: Santiago de Compostela.

This photo series
I made a photo series of these impressive doors, some of which now hang on my wall as a reminder of this inspiring journey. Feel free to look around and discover which photo could enrich your interior. Who knows, maybe a piece of Camino will soon be hanging on your wall!