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Nipawin

Walking is my happy place! Okumaya devam et🇨🇦Vancouver Island

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Gün 16
16 Nisan 2025 Çarşamba 21:34
🌙 10 °C
Yükseklik: 215 m
Ispanya Ames 42.851088, -8.58630442°51’4” N 8°35’11” W
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Day 13 Padron - Milladorio 19 km
16 Nisan, Ispanya ⋅ 🌙 10 °C
Shorter day today. Bumped into Lisa and Terry and had tea with them.

Hostel was very full. The shower was just warm ... DARN!!!
It is so cold here as it keeps raining😥 I am wearing all of my clothes!!

Sent off 1,kg of unnecessary stuff from my pack home today👏🎉

A lot of Germans here, more than French or Italian. There also are a lot of Dutch people.

Tomorrow Santiago!!Okumaya devam et
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Gezgin Fascinating! Certainly not a huge percentage from our part of the world.
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Gezgin I too love clouds, as did my mom. We got a lot of amazing sky photos when in Africa!
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Gezgin Is the last part of many days just one foot in front of the other, wanting to get off your feet?
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Gün 15
15 Nisan 2025 Salı 16:36
☁️ 13 °C
Yükseklik: 16 m
Ispanya Padrón 42.739025, -8.65926842°44’20” N 8°39’33” W
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Day 12 Caldas de Reis - Padron 19.4 km
15 Nisan, Ispanya ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Very nice hostel. I am noticing more kids and families walking the Camino. There was a family from the UK walking with their sons ages 8 & 10 I am guessing?

I had probably one of the most beautiful walks today. The morning light, mist, and then finally some SUN!!!!

More and more pilgrims each day as the Coastal and Central routes have now joined together.Okumaya devam et
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Gezgin Looks like Osoyoos where my mom lived - grapevines everywhere!
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Gezgin There is something surreal about mist...
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Gezgin OMG! Not at all what one wants to walk in! Thank goodness for good rainwear & footwear - I hope anyway!
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14 Nisan 2025 Pazartesi 21:08
⛅ 11 °C
Yükseklik: 29 m
Ispanya Caldas de Reis 42.604059, -8.64393542°36’15” N 8°38’38” W
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Day 11 Pontevedra to Caldas de Rei25.6km
14 Nisan, Ispanya ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Raining this morning as expected. So many pilgrims today.... Honestly I must have seen hundreds!

I am so happy that I decided to walk this part of the Camino instead of starting from Lisbon.

Not many pictures due to the rain. I was fortunate to find a bar that was able to serve me without having to wait a long time.

Was totally drenched when I arrived in Caldas del Reis.
Very interesting Albergue. It is a series of bedrooms with 3 single beds in each room. The lady wanted to put me with an old man and I said No!

I am with 2 German ladies. I can't believe how much German I am hearing.

2 more days until Santiago.

Oh yes, my wounds are healing well👏😉👍💪Okumaya devam et
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Gezgin Did you find out what kind of wood are they cutting?
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GezginYou should throw out a few Deutsch phrases
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GezginHundreds of pilgrims - totally amazing! Glad to hear you are healing - you are definitely a trooper!
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Gün 13–17
13 Nisan 2025 18:40 - 17 Nisan 2025
4 gece
☁️ 16 °C
Yükseklik: 22 m
Ispanya Pontevedra 42.43067, -8.64351842°25’50” N 8°38’37” W
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Day 10 Redondela to Pontevedra 21km
13–17 Nis, Ispanya ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Very cool morning. I used my phone as a headlamp at times when walking in the woods.

It was supposed to rain , however it didn't which was great!
The sun came out and it truly was a perfect walking day.

My favorite spot was Arcade and the Roman bridge🥰🥰

Not all was rosy today as I now have renamed myself to " Punctured Penguin Pilgrim".......so....my arm was bit by a Belgian Shepherd pup.
Yikes!! But don't worry. guys, i know what you're thinking.....I am fine, I really am.....just a little sore tonight.

The owner was walking towards me and had the dog on his right side. As I passed the dog swung around to his left side and lunged at me biting my left forearm. I honestly was in shock😱 Long story short, an ObGyn Dr. was able to clean it and bandage it so I could keep walking until I could see a Dr.. She always carries First Aid stuff. Her husband even offered me a beer🍺

I saw a wonderful Dr. who got it cleaned up, gave me a tetanus shot, antibiotics and Advil and Tylenol for pain. Things always happen on my left side.....so interesting really.

I saw Karen and Terry from Edmonton again today . They are really nice people ....I also met a woman from Australia and walked with a lady from the Netherlands. I also walked with a couple from Malaysia!!

Oh I nearly forgot, when I arrived in Pontevedra there was a procession for Palm Sunday. Masses of people, music, etc. I am sure this will continue during the Holy week celebration.Okumaya devam et
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GezginOMG. No dogs for you Susan. How did you ever find a Doctor on a Sunday afternoon?
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GezginThe Dr. Luckily was walking just ahead of me. I just walked to a private hospital. It was $147 euros to see him and I waited about an hour and a half.....The owner was such a jerk. He carried a stick to control his pup....it was not the dogs fault however Belgians can be super aggressive. The problem was the speed at which the dog changed directions. I am totally fine♥️♥️
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GezginMy goodness - what a day you had! I assume you are being "honest" when you say your are "fine". Neat to hear that you are enjoying the company of several people, all of whom must be interesting to chat with and hear about their lives in different cultures!
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Gün 12
12 Nisan 2025 Cumartesi 17:44
🌧 16 °C
Yükseklik: 22 m
Ispanya Redondela 42.287575, -8.60837142°17’15” N 8°36’30” W
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Day 9 Vigo to Redondela 19 km
12 Nisan, Ispanya ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
7 am start. No problem getting onto the Camino. I didn't see any other Pilgrims for over 2 hours walking.

Beautiful cool day. Walked through urban and then forests.

A very steep pavement decline at the end. I used my trick of walking backwards.... My Chinese friend copied me and was delighted 🤣Okumaya devam et
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GezginWhy do you walk backwards? To keep your toes from jamming up?
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GezginIt uses a totally different muscle group. It takes the pressure off of your knees and especially quads. I a always use it with steep concrete/ pavement roads..... With extreme caution😉
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Gezgin The sponge is a terrific idea! I always end up pulling the straps away with my hands.
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Gün 11
11 Nisan 2025 Cuma 17:29
🌧 18 °C
Yükseklik: 58 m
Ispanya Vigo 42.232344, -8.73099142°13’56” N 8°43’52” W
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Day 8 Ramollosa to Vigo 25km
11 Nisan, Ispanya ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
Beautiful walk today with such a nice variety of beach to forest to ending with Urban ( not a fan).

Anyway, Vigo is an enormous City.
My hostel was over 2 km from the Camino trail.

I discovered my Smart Wool sox were missing and I think someone swiped them from the drying rack😥 This has happened before. Sox are the most important part of ones gear😉

I decided to hike to the Decathalon
Sports Store (3km ) away. In the rain.!!! The good thing about that was that it helped me find the Camino trail the next morning😉🤣
Score for the, "PENGUIN PILGRIM"
I feel like I am waddling along at the best of times😂

There were 2 ladies near to me in the Hostel....who talked and talked and talked....when I got back from the sports store.....one was massaging the others back in the middle between all the bunk beds...very weird....At least by 9:30 they were quiet.

Full house tonight. I am noting an increase in Pilgrims for sure!
We are officially 100 km from Santiago👏🎉🥳Okumaya devam et
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GezginOh no - not the Smarl Wool socks - they are far too precious!Do I remember correctly that Santiago is the official finishing point? Well, here's a toast to the Penguin Pilgrim - too funny!!!
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Gezgin This looks like a scene from a novel.
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Gezgin Awwww...
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Gün 10
10 Nisan 2025 Perşembe 21:14
⛅ 21 °C
Yükseklik: 14 m
Ispanya Nigrán 42.119108, -8.81072742°7’9” N 8°48’39” W
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Day 7 O Serrallo- Ramallosa 21 km
10 Nisan, Ispanya ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Beautiful peaceful start to the day. Wonderful views. Walks through the forest.

Very hot and humid though . The weather is changing tomorrow (getting cooler) which will be a welcome relief.

Finally found a place to have lunch . I have included the pics of it. It was exceptional!!

I am in what I think is a convent for tonight.
Very dorm like rooms. I am the only one here!!! Kind of creepy 🥺
The good news is that I was able to get my laundry done and the food store was close by......unfortunately no am coffee😥Okumaya devam et
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Gezgin Wow! No dinner needed after that feast for lunch.
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Gezgin That made me involuntarily say "oooh" out loud. That would be upsetting to see....
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Gezgin All by yourself - aaaaahhhhhh - nice in a way.
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Gezgin Nice salad. surprised you could move after that. What did the convent look like. At least you beat the rush.
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Gün 9
9 Nisan 2025 Çarşamba 19:48
☀️ 21 °C
Yükseklik: 17 m
Ispanya Oia 42.034402, -8.88103942°2’4” N 8°52’52” W
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Day 6 Caminha to O- Serrallo 24km
9 Nisan, Ispanya ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Had a very good sleep.
Slept until 6 am which is late for me.

The first boat over to Camposancos did not leave until 7:45am and I was the lone occupant.

I totally forgot about the time change in Spain ( an hour ahead) so I didn't start walking until ,9 am which is super late for me.

Today was absolutely beautiful. The Atlantic ocean has huge waves...

It was also super hot and I took many breaks to give my feet time to breath.

I met a couple who taught in Saudi Arabia for a year. They were from Southern California.....another mom and daughter walking the mom was from Louisiana.

I have yet to meet any Canadians!

There was a Korean runner that passed me saying " Let's Go!!" That is a common expression . You hear that a lot on Netflix ' Physical 100 series,!" 😂😂

A lot of the young people talk on their phones while walking.

I am beginning to feel old as a common question to me is " How old are you?" Not sure why that is happening and not just the younger group🤔🧐

The hostel that I am at tonight is deluxe!!. It overlooks the ocean.
Curtains on the beds etc...very cozy.

No supermercado so had Iciban soup and cookies for supper🤔The nice lady at the gas station offered me a chocolate 🫶

Tomorrow I will have to find my cafe con leche👍😂Okumaya devam et
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GezginGreat photos, it looks so beautiful! How hot is it?
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GezginWho took the picture of you on the boat.
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Gezgin In Galicia already
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Gün 8
8 Nisan 2025 Salı 16:29
☁️ 23 °C
Yükseklik: 9 m
Portekiz Caminha 41.874873, -8.8375841°52’30” N 8°50’15” W
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Day 5 REST DAY in Caminha
8 Nisan, Portekiz ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Had a great sleep.

Gave 2 Starbucks coffee sachets to Jan. He thought it so strong he had to add milk!!

Had a lovely breakfast at a pastelaria. Walked around and saw the town church.

Bought my boat ticket which will take me over to Espana tomorrow morning.

Relaxed and caught up on my Penguin posts etc....

I saw a woman wearing an Argo ca and asked if she was Canadian....she told me she wasn't sure just wanted people to think that.....what the heck???

Chicken ensalada Portuguese style for supper tonight:

2 pieces grilled chicken
A pile of tomatoes
A pile of lettuce
All smothered in oil and vinegar!!
Sorry no picture😉😂Okumaya devam et
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Gezgin Nice to have a walking buddy sometimes I would think....
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Gezgin Reminds me of some of the older buildings & structures in Colombia.
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Gezgin What a nice spot to relax in - aaaaah
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Gün 7
7 Nisan 2025 Pazartesi 15:47
☀️ 18 °C
Yükseklik: 9 m
Portekiz Caminha 41.874713, -8.83775441°52’29” N 8°50’16” W
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Day 4 Viana de Castela to Caminha 30.9k
7 Nisan, Portekiz ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Great start as I didn't have breakfast... or coffee for that matter.

Beautiful walking in the am as it is cool and refreshing Spring flowers are popping up... Like poppies( one of my favorites)

Had a tostada for breakfast Jan ( the polish guy who is near deaf and blind) was there. We ended up walking together to Caminha.

I don't know how he manages.... He never books accomodations and does not navigate at all on any GPS app. I basically steered him in the right direction although my sense of direction isn't great either even with All Trails app🤣😂🤣

He took a bad fall at one point on slippery cobblestones🥴

But managed to keep going. Very determined!!

So.... I learned something important yesterday..... I am thinking they measure distances between points from the church in each town..... Because I couldn't figure out why my distance was so huge when I was expecting 26km.... The church was4 km from where I started. Yikes!!! I won't lie.... The last couple of kms felt like a marathon.

Of course Jan had no reservation I did.... He wanted to go to the
Municipal hostel and it was further than mine. He ended up staying at my hostel as there was 1 bed available.

Delicious home cooked pasta, ( with zucchini, beans, greens) salad and bread for supper🤗🥳

Oh yes and the hostel has a beautiful garden and Epsom salts foot bath!!!

I decided to stay another night
Rest Day tomorrow💕💕😉👍Okumaya devam et
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GezginRest up, Mom! Hope it's a nice stay
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Gezgin Hope there is a breeze by the ocean to mitigate things.
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Gezgin Yup - dark & deserted streets...
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6 Nisan 2025 Pazar 21:10
Yükseklik: 11 m
Portekiz Viana do Castelo 41.69656, -8.82292141°41’48” N 8°49’23” W
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Day 3 Esoconde to Viana de Castela 25.3
6 Nisan, Portekiz
Had a decent sleep. Cooked eggs for breakfast. Beautiful morning. No rain👍

I walked along the boardwalk for awhile. Then it changed to concrete and cobblestones which are very difficult to walk on for long periods. The trail then went through a muddy stream through a beautiful eucalyptus forest.

Some steep hills up and down but I enjoyed the variety.

I always find the last 4-5 km the most difficult as it gets hotter and hotter ... Which I do like.... Don't get me wrong 😂🤣 Not Complaining!

Again very friendly people helping me to keep on course🤗♥️

The last km was over a gnarly bridge. At the end were stairs and I fell at the top. Luckily it wasn't serious.... Only my elbow bled a lot and I bruised my pinky....

I arrived at the hostel after trying to figure out how to cross the tracks🧐🤔🥴
I finally figured it out and arrived at the Carmelite convent hostel.

The nun attended to me right away which was wonderful. I met a woman from Washington State that had a loose board from the boardwalk slap her in the face!!! She is luckily OK but I suggested x-rays at some point especially with a dentist.

The Convent was a maze....you needed GPS to find your bedroom and the kitchen was at least 800 metres from the rooms!!Okumaya devam et
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GezginI hope you are okay
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GezginThanks Elle.... I soaked my feet a lot in the salt bath and did some Yoga. Should be good to go tomorrow🙏I hope you are well💕💕💕
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GezginYou have always wanted to stay at a convent
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GezginYes.... But this was not a great experience at all! St. Bens in Winnipeg was so much nicer🥴
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Gün 5
5 Nisan 2025 Cumartesi 20:50
☁️ 14 °C
Yükseklik: 21 m
Portekiz Esposende 41.530204, -8.77980641°31’49” N 8°46’47” W
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Day 2 Villa de Conde to Esoconde 25.5 km
5 Nisan, Portekiz ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Had a great start to the day.
I passed a man chatting with 2 women and he offered a fresh hot bun to me. So many kind offerings here🥰

I dropped my raincoat and a lady stopped to pick it up for me😥♥️

I keep seeing this guy from Poland, in his seventies and nearly deaf. He was in our room tonight. He had boxes of prayers on cards in all sorts of languages....and he gave out chocolates♥️ He enjoyed some of my coffee this am. One of the lenses from his glasses went missing.....he curses a lot in Polish😂

Walked beside the beach for a long way then switched to boardwalks. After awhile it grew a bit tiresome. I felt trapped as there was no way you could climb out and even if you did.... We were in brush.

The rain turned into being hot and humid in the afternoon.
Delightful Hostel!!

So far I have met the most pilgrims from the USA. Michigan, Louisiana, Utah ( they had an 8 month old daughter, Washington State.... A lot of Germans and French. Also Lithuania and Russia.Okumaya devam et
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Gezgin Wow, walking by the ocean !
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Gezgin Hmmm - another dark quiet street with atmosphere. So much to "soak in"!
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Gezgin Oh wow! Like a little gingerbread house! So cute!
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4 Nisan 2025 Cuma 06:20
🌧 13 °C
Yükseklik: 16 m
Portekiz Esposende 41.530229, -8.77946241°31’49” N 8°46’46” W
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Day 1 Porto to Villa de Conde 30 km
4 Nisan, Portekiz ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
Woke up at 5. Very excited to get going.
All set to have breakfast but found the kitchen locked until 7:30. I sat on the stairs and ate trail mix.

Raining outside so was ready for it.

Didn't see many pilgrims today. Very long and tedious in places.

Cosy hostel.Okumaya devam et
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GezginThe bakery looks amazing 🤩
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GezginIt really is Elle. The variety and quality of pastries, cakes and bread. 🥰♥️
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Gezgin Must be kind of a lonely start to your day, though it provides an interesting atmosphere!
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GezginI actually love the peace and quiet of the mornings😉
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3 Nisan 2025 Perşembe 19:38
☁️ 16 °C
Yükseklik: 57 m
Portekiz Porto 41.142655, -8.61563441°8’34” N 8°36’56” W
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3 Nisan, Portekiz ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Had a decent sleep.
Had breakfast at hostel for 5 euros. Delicious. Met a woman from Texas, "running away from the chaos back home." She talked a lot!!!!

Walked to Decathalon sports store to buy my walking sticks. Took pictures along the way.

3 new roommates tonight. Friends since 1998..... All from Venezuela but living in Italy and Spain now.
Was practicing my Espanol with them🤣

I went to a cool shop that makes bristled items like brooms to shaving brushes..... Very cool👍

Getting organized for tomorrow. Looks like rain.... 🤞🙏🍀Okumaya devam et
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Gezgin Wow! How many times did you run up and down?
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Gezgin Yes! I too love colorful buildings! I looked around in PG the other day and most of the buildings are neutral colored - kinda boring.
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GezginThe whole city is built on hills probably why they have a very developed Metro, Train and Bus system. The hills in Nanaimo have definitely helped with preparing for the walk😉
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GezginI see I replied to the wrong post. The buildings are eye candy🥰🤣
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GezginYour post are very nice. Can I add you as friends?
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Gün 3
3 Nisan 2025 Perşembe 18:48
☁️ 17 °C
Yükseklik: 57 m
Portekiz Porto 41.142714, -8.61560841°8’34” N 8°36’56” W
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3 Nisan, Portekiz ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Landed in Lisbon at 0930. Uneventful entry through customs.

Enjoyed a delicious falafel veggie on a multi grain bun.

On the bus now to Porto where I will start my walk on Friday. I want to give myself a bit of a break due to the 7 hour time difference and travel.

Had no problem taking the Metro to within walking distance of the hostel.

It is very clean. I share the room with 3 other girls.
Went exploring tonight .

My hostel is very close to where Laura and I walked.... A couple of blocks from the Empanada place😉
I found a new restaurant. It actually is a pizza place but I had a shrimp salad!!!! Wonderful🤗💕

Going to bed now.Okumaya devam et
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Gezgin Wow. What a salad. You must be in your cozy place.
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GezginIt was lovely. Wonderful service. The balsamic/Dijon dressing was amazing!!!
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GezginYay - you made it! You sure do love your exploring! And I love to see where you are - all the different architecture & cultures!
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GezginThanks Vic♥️
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2 Nisan 2025 Çarşamba 09:25
☁️ 7 °C
Yükseklik: 12 m
Kanada Richmond 49.185566, -123.10630449°11’8” N 123°6’23” W
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Flight day!!!!
2 Nisan, Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
Stayed at the Accent Inn overnight.
Up at 3am to shower and have a Starbucks of course😉🥳

Complementary shuttle to YVR
Kurt nearly missed saying goodbye to me.... Mornings are tough on him🤔💤💤

The flight to Toronto was very pleasant. 6 hour layover until next flight. The plane was packed with many children. I was sandwiched in between 2 people who actually slept almost the entire way. I was unable to get up and stretch so that was challenging.

Landed in Lisbon. Taking the bus up to Porto.Okumaya devam et
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GezginGlad you arrived safely and thank you for the updates!
2.04.2025YanıtlaÇevirmek
GezginNo problem👍 I am presently on the bus to Porto. I will be happy to be in my hostel tonight🤗
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GezginOoooh - not being able to get up & stretch - that is challenging! Nice to know when I'm not the only one who finds mornings tough - I avoid them whenever possible. A 3 am shower would drown me I'm sure. Hello to Eleanor - so delighted I got to meet you.
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GezginThe lady next to me must have drugged herself .... She was comatose. She missed supper and snacks..... Crazy🙄
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31 Mart 2025 Pazartesi 13:06
☁️ 9 °C
Yükseklik: Deniz seviyesi
Kanada Nanaimo 49.168314, -123.89016849°10’6” N 123°53’25” W
My fav....BC ferries🙄
31 Mart, Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Leaving Nanaimo on my favorite ferry " Queen of Alberni!"

Spending the night in Vancouver.
Check- in is early tomorrow as flight leaves at 7 am and no online check-in with Porter airlines🧐

Sunny today. 🌞Okumaya devam et
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GezginAh, I see you've made it to the Toronto Airport. Are you excited to be back on the trail very very soon?
1.04.2025YanıtlaÇevirmek
GezginWell, it is pouring rain and FREEZING!!!! Not what I had hoped for..... I may go searching for the 🌞 I didn't bring warm clothes.....
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Gün 59
6 Mayıs 2024 Pazartesi 13:45
☀️ 13 °C
Yükseklik: 43 m
Kanada Mill Lake 49.039464, -122.30969949°2’22” N 122°18’35” W
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6 Mayıs 2024, Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
We had a wonderful visit with Laura and Oma. Then it was on to BC ferries and "Home Sweet Home."
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Gün 59–62
6 Mayıs 2024 07:15 - 9 Mayıs 2024
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☁️ 10 °C
Yükseklik: 39 m
Ispanya Bilbao Airport 43.288398, -2.919343°17’18” N 2°55’9” W
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Bilbao - Paris-Calgary-Vancouver
6–9 May 2024, Ispanya ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Had a fairly good sleep at the Hostel. Up bright and early to catch the bus to the airport.
I just love early morning walks.

I discovered I have over 20 packets of Starbucks instant coffee left so I ordered just hot water at the airport. So much cheaper😉

Boarded my first of 3 flights.
Arrived in Paris on time.
It was quite a process of going through Customs and then trying to figure out the Terminal and Gate. I rode 2 different buses and amazingly arrived where I should be.

Paris is certainly getting ready for the Olympics with every type of merchandise you could possibly imagine.

I boarded my second flight .
West Jet has been great. Comfortable seats and the flight attendants are very friendly and generous giving you a full glass of Diet Coke instead of a tablespoon .

Our plane was delayed into Calgary. I managed to get to my next flight in time even though we were delayed because the Customs Police had to physically remove a passenger from the flight.🧐

I was absolutely delighted to fly on a West Jet plane that was painted with a Disney design🥰👍😂💖

Kurt greeted me at the Vancouver airport

We will visit Oma and Laura tomorrow.Okumaya devam et
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Gezgin Beautiful picture!
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Gün 58
5 Mayıs 2024 Pazar 22:37
🌫 12 °C
Yükseklik: 241 m
Ispanya Artxanda 43.274232, -2.91704443°16’27” N 2°55’1” W
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Avila to Bilbao
5 Mayıs 2024, Ispanya ⋅ 🌫 12 °C
This is always the least favorite part of travel.....going home. It is not that I don't want to go home it is just the logistics🥺

My train left Avila at 15:30 and arrived at Valladolid at 5 pm. My next train to Bilbao is at 18;50 arriving in Bilbao at 22:20. My flight tomorrow is at 10:30 am....so a lot of travel in a very short period of time.🤔 But all self inflicted....

I really like train travel as it is very comfortable and punctual

I am going to add some more pics from Avila as I took a lot.Okumaya devam et
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GezginSafe travels, mom
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GezginThanks so much Elle ♥️ I arrived in Bilbao🤗
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GezginGlad you were able to enjoy the train after those long bus rides
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GezginIt is like night and day😅
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Gün 56
3 Mayıs 2024 Cuma 19:45
☁️ 14 °C
Yükseklik: 1.099 m
Ispanya Ávila 40.657081, -4.69259940°39’25” N 4°41’33” W
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Fatima to Avila
3 Mayıs 2024, Ispanya ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
This bus ride was not quite as nice as the previous one.🥺
The scenery was very interesting. I arrived in Salamanca after 9 hours. I then walked 2.5 km to the train station.

The train was wonderful. Then I walked 2 km to my Hostel which was inside the walls.

The next morning, I walked the ancient murallas ,,( Spanish for walls) first thing. I was so happy that I did because of the heat and the crowds!!

I visited the Basilica of Santa Teresa. They had her ring finger preserved including the ring!! Also bones from Saint John of the Cross both were Christian mystics.

I basically took in all the sights of Avila in 1 day🤗 18 km in total😅 Loved every moment. Very cool place.

It was a perfect day ending with churros and seeing Storks😉😍🤗🥰💕💕💕💕💕Okumaya devam et
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Gezgin Looks really cool
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GezginLooks amazing
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Gezgin Very cool!
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Gün 55
2 Mayıs 2024 Perşembe 13:15
⛅ 15 °C
Yükseklik: 376 m
Portekiz Loureira 39.659395, -8.68979639°39’34” N 8°41’23” W
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A few more Fatima thoughts
2 Mayıs 2024, Portekiz ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
All in all this was quite an experience. It was initially very overwhelming. The Basilica again looks like something from Disney. The interior Sanctuary is very peaceful amidst the throngs of people.

It was interesting observing all of the different types of people. Some were actually crawling to the Basilica on their hands and knees. Others would lie flat on there tummies in front of the alter. Others would only take pictures. I saw the selfie stick a lot. Still others would just walk by....Young, old, in wheelchairs, walking with canes or with a guide dog.....

There was also a candle section Some people had candles 5 feet in length!!!!

Tomorrow is a very long day. Fatima to Salamanca 9 hours on the bus, and then an hour train to AvilaOkumaya devam et
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Gezgin OMG!
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2 Mayıs 2024 Perşembe 10:03
☁️ 12 °C
Yükseklik: 345 m
Portekiz Cova da Iria 39.625062, -8.68149939°37’30” N 8°40’53” W
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2 Mayıs 2024, Portekiz ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
I had a wonderful supper last night. Portugal has wonderful food.

I spent a lot of time in the Basilica and walking around. They have beautiful parks close by..

The actual grounds are massive and set up for enormous gatherings of people for Mass.

I should summarize the story of Fatima. 3 shepherd girls saw the Virgin Mary a number of times in a field. The younger 2 died at a very young age. They were made Saints. The other one Francisca lived to be 97 and she is in the process of becoming a Saint.

Chapel of the Apparitions.
It was in the place of the Chapel that our Lady talked to the little shepherds. Out of the six apparitions of the Virgin Mary, five of them happened in this place – May, June, July, September and October – where, by the Lady's indication, a chapel in her honour was to be constructed

The Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima stands at the place where the three shepherds were playing by "building a small wall" on May 13, 1917, when they saw a sudden lightning and got frightened to the point of gathering the flock to return home for fear it would rainOkumaya devam et
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GezginSo glad you are enjoying your time in Portugal! A nice, interesting wind-down after a very adventure packed trip.
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1 Mayıs 2024 Çarşamba 05:15
⛅ 7 °C
Yükseklik: 264 m
Portekiz Vales 39.721931, -8.65099139°43’19” N 8°39’4” W
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Bus to Fatima Portugal
1 Mayıs 2024, Portekiz ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
So last night at 7 pm the Italian couple arrived to be Hospitaleros. No sign of the other 2 and I don't know if they ever came as I went to bed early🥱

I woke up at 3:15. Finished packing and had a small breakfast I left San Nicolas Hostel at 4:15 right on schedule!!! Yippee,!!😅👏🥳

Surprisingly the bus was packed.
Slept a bit on the bus. We were 15 minutes late into Srantiago, and I barely caught my connection 😱
That bus was packed as welll

I have included pictures of the scenery from the bus and the first glimpse of the Sanctuary from Our Lady Of Fatima🙏Okumaya devam et
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Gezgin So cool
2.05.2024Yanıtla
GezginI absolutely loved that castle🥰♥️
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GezginHow long was the bus ride?
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GezginIt was 9 hours but it actually went very fast. We stopped for an hour in Porto which was great🤗
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Gün 53
30 Nisan 2024 Salı 05:41
⛅ 6 °C
Yükseklik: 532 m
Ispanya Río Boeza 42.543327, -6.58650842°32’36” N 6°35’11” W
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Last day at San Nicolas Albergue
30 Nisan 2024, Ispanya ⋅ ⛅ 6 °C
Today is the last day of doing everything I have done daily for the past 16 days!!!

My partner (who I called " OPA") announced he was leaving early at 11 am. It is his daughter's birthday.

The new group of 4 Hospitalaros arrive sometime today. Two are a couple from Italy and the other two unknown🧐 All I know is that Isobel and I are on the early shift 1-4 pm and then I pack 😅

My bus leaves at 5:15 am to Fatima Portugal tomorrow morning. I will walk 2.5 km at 4:15 to the bus station. I cannot wait!!!!!!!!

I have included pictures of a couple who have walked with their old dog of 13 years from Treport France They have walked 2000 km this far. They began Jan 1!!!! Unfortunately it is not a great picture of the dog. They have tented the whole way. Simply Amazing😉

I also have a picture of a delightful elderly Japanese man who knows no English. We helped him extensively with luggage transfer, finding a grocery store , and showing him which way to find the Camino in the morning.💖💖💖

Other pictures are from my walks around Ponferrada. The park is so beautiful and many do the circuit walk around it ( 1 km,)

The mountains are beautiful in the distance ....sort of like Calgary and the Rockies😉

My poles that I bought here and cannot take home were given to a Pilgrim in need this morning🌞🤗 That's brings me so much Joy 💖

We are averaging 55 pilgrims each day I am so thankful that the numbers have stayed manageable. I know it won't be long before it will be full (140) every single night!!!

Good Luck to the next group!!
💪💪💪💪🍀🍀🍀🍀🙏🙏🙏🙏Okumaya devam et
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Gezgin It really does look like a painting.
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Gezgin Love the white mountain tops.
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Gezgin Interesting.
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26 Nisan 2024 Cuma 15:53
☁️ 13 °C
Yükseklik: 532 m
Ispanya Río Boeza 42.543331, -6.58650642°32’36” N 6°35’11” W
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26 Nisan 2024, Ispanya ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
This whole experience has been filled with greetings and partings.....

I especially love when Pilgrims find each other after a day or two or even more of separation . The exclamation of pure JOY is so heartwarming....it gets to me every time♥️♥️

I also feel pangs of brief sadness as I say "Goodbye" to my Pilgrims in the morning.

I got up at 430 to open the door for a Father and daughter who are doing the Camino on bicycles.Okumaya devam et
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GezginDo the pilgrims do all their own cooking?
27.04.2024YanıtlaÇevirmek
GezginYes most of them do 🥰
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Gezgin Very cool.
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