SpainChozas de Abajo42°29’2” N 5°43’34” W
April 12 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
A 22km drizzley day so still needed to wear the poncho. I took a different route from last year, it was pretty nice, not too much road. Staying at a real old fashion albergue today. No washing todayRead more
SpainBustillo del Páramo42°28’22” N 5°45’39” W
Apr 13–14 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
A very long 32km day. At least tomorrow is a rest day. Met Sonny and Lucien at the albergue and we ended up walking together and having a wonderful day. Even ended going for a traditional SpanishRead more
TravelerHi, Gracie Astorga! Chocolate! One of my favorite towns. Are tou going to visit Pedro Mota at the Cathedral?
SpainSanta Colomba de Somoza42°29’29” N 6°20’35” W
April 15 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 3 °C
What a 28km day. Left Astorga and took an alternate route. Arrived in a lovely old village where a native mountain tribe people are. The meal I had 2 days ago is their tradition. And it's a UnesecoRead more
Hi, Nice house for a Bishop, did not think you would see snow, hope the forecast will change quickly , be safe and worm, have a nice walk [John]
SpainSanta Colomba de Somoza42°29’27” N 6°21’27” W
April 16 in Spain ⋅ ❄️ 1 °C
The 21km day with the dreaded shale stone descent into Molinaseca that never happened.
Day started in Foncebadon with just little flurries that didn't even need the poncho. I started ascending to CruzRead more
SpainPonferrada42°34’28” N 6°36’48” W April 17 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
A sleep deprived 23km today. Lots of snorers last night Ponferrada was as beautiful as I remembered it. The rest of the way, not too interesting but at least it was dry and a bit warmer. All is good
Hi, happy to hear the weather is better, and should get even better, must have something to do with Easter, have a quiet night, and a worm walk, bye [John]
SpainVillafranca del Bierzo42°36’33” N 6°48’40” W April 18 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
A 30km day started out dizzily and the alternate route I took was so beautiful. Walking through those vineyards is really a privilege 🥰. I wanted to take the second alternate through the mountainsRead more
SpainVega de Valcarce42°41’33” N 7°1’0” W
April 19 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 5 °C
Ya so not enjoying this one. After a good 5km of climbing then 15km of blizzard conditions I gave up! It was almost 2pm, soaked to the bone, difficult to find the path so I stopped at a cafe and askedRead more
TravelerOh, Gracie, it just looks so cold….hope your hike tomorrow is better. Buen Camino, Cuz 🌺🌺🌺
Hello,,Doesn't loot to nice, but the nice weather is around the bend,hope tomorrow the walk will be nice and the snow and rain will be behind you, keep the faith better days are ahead, warm and dry, can't wait to see pictures of blue skies and green grass,,, bye bye and Happy Easter [John]
SpainSarria42°46’37” N 7°24’47” W
April 20 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Ah the world is back to normal.. Dang what was that yesterday? Crazy! Today only an 18km dry walk cause I'm meeting up with Lucian and Sonny later. Most of the day was in the muddy woods with alot ofRead more
TravelerHappy Easter, Gracie You are getting pretty close to Santiago….that must feel good. So glad the weather broke in your favor…Buen Camino, Cuz.
TravelerI'm so anxious to reach Santiago so that I can start walking the new route to Finisterre and Muxia
Happy Easter again, happy to here the weather is better and the walk is getting closer, enjoy the nice day [John]
SpainSarria42°46’38” N 7°30’20” W April 21 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
A 23km day and so far walked 421km. I think I have about 200km to go
I walked some of the day in the poncho but it was mostly dry. The beginning of the day was quite busy as a whole bunch of newRead more
TravelerHi, Grace Glad the weather is better. I remember that old church not being open for us last year…seemed like it had rained or was raining then. It did get a little weird walking after Sarria…not as tranquil, you might say. So, are you going to motor to Santiago after your next day’s walk? I see the doc about my foot tomorrow…likely a couple more weeks of not walking. Buen Camino, Cuz
SpainPalas de Rei42°52’27” N 7°52’29” W April 22 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
30km day brought me to San Xulian, pop 14.
It was a beautiful sunny warm day that everyone was talking about. Tomorrow only 11 km to walk before taking the bus to Santiago.
hello, nice to see blue skies and puffy white clouds,here we would need a litte bit more heat 6 celsius, nice to see people on the trail,enjoy the bus ride tomorrow to Santiago, rest the legs still a long way to go, enjoy and have a nice day [John]
Hello, Surprised to see the aubergues look so nice, so the train ride was quick, wish the weather will clear and be nice, Bye,,have a nice day [John]
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TravelerI need a bocadillo….
TravelerNot eating so many of those this time