Hospital de la Condesa from Trabadelo
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A beautiful morning with this strange glowing orb in the sky! It has been a gradual ascent the last half of yesterday and all of today. I walked to Las Herrerias where the gradual grade changes to aBaca lagi
A beautiful morning with this strange glowing orb in the sky! It has been a gradual ascent the last half of yesterday and all of today. I walked to Las Herrerias where the gradual grade changes to aBaca lagi
Nice morning for walking. Overcast but no rain to start. I’m walking through the Bierzo valley, the center of production for Mencia wine. Lots of vineyards starting to show fall colors. I took aBaca lagi
Private room, so I enjoyed sleeping in. I didn’t have to check out until noon, so I left my gear and went out. Chocolate and churros is a Spanish delicacy that I had neglected to try on the previousBaca lagi
Started out the day in a steady hard rain. That turned out to be the theme for the day. Apparently, there is a huge Atlantic system that is pumping precipitation into Europe and particularly Spain.Baca lagi
Had a great sleep last night. Waited but the bus didn’t show. Found a bar open and got coffee and breakfast before hitting the road. I had been concerned about the path up the hill, but it reallyBaca lagi
Woke up to 34 degrees and rain in Astorga. Rolled over and slept some more but it didn’t go away. Packed up and headed out anyway. Went straight to the sporting goods store and bought a fleeceBaca lagi
Another short day, getting my body into walking shape. Walked 14 kilometers to Hospital de Orbigo, stopping to stretch out and rest complaining hip joints at every opportunity. I’m walking a littleBaca lagi
On the road at 8AM. Sun came up around 8:30. The next village was supposed to have an open bar for coffee and food, but the only things up were some dreadful looking pilgrim scarecrows. A guy wasBaca lagi
First day walking. Decided to skip the long walk (4 miles) out of León on city streets. Shared a cab to the edge of the city with another pilgrim and have no regrets. Cloudy and windy, but no rainBaca lagi
Got a relatively good sleep last night. Did laundry in the sink and then went out walking for most of the day. Talked with a couple of other people who are walking the Camino. The temperature lastBaca lagi
Pengembara Just got on Penguins and have got caught up on your adventure. Glad you are having a good time despite the rain. Great pictures. Happy walking!!
Pengembara Buen Camino 👣
Beautiful pictures you’re taking. Be safe!! [Julie]
Pengembara
Hang in there bro. I’m rooting for you. Hope the wind and rain subside for you and you only have fair weather from now on. When you get back your big sister will be 74! Bev will be here for a visit in a few days. Thinking of you, my dear brother. Always your fan. Love Annie ❤️