SpainAsturiasOviedoArcosVinos Santamarta43°22’6” N 5°50’42” W
October 8, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Woke up early and had breakfast with other Pilgrims.
Lots of Pilgrims with sore knees and heels etc some are taking rest days or going home or shortening their daily mileage
It continues to beRead more
SpainAsturiasGrado43°23’10” N 6°4’31” W October 9, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Left at 7 am after a great sleep.
It was quite challenging getting out of the city. I think it took around 45 minutes .
I finally saw 2 pilgrims who breezed by me walking very quickly.
The trailRead more
SpainAsturiasSalas43°24’30” N 6°15’37” W
October 10, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Slept well. Up at 530. It was a cute place with a clothes line out the window very convenient.
Off in the dark and had someone redirect me. Nope I still suck at navigation🙄
The stars were outRead more
Traveler Looks like you traveling in the valleys with pastures and the forests are on tgmhe hilltops. What holiday is October 12?
Traveler What is tortilla bocadillio? How is the primitivo compared to the Del Norte, is it a lot harder?
Traveler Answer to the first question: An omelet in a bun. Usually the omelet is served on a plate with a slice of bread. Second question answer. The Primitivo is up and down all day with few flat stretches. It gives your muscles variety which is great It is mostly on dirt trails and gravel roads pl ess pavement walking for sure. My feet don't hurt as much and don't get as hot as they did on the Note. The Norte was difficult only in the first section then it was generally OK with steep sections but not like the Primitivo You can look at my elevation each day of the Norte vs Primitivo. I did love the coastal views and towns but too much pavement and mostly on highways not on trails in the forest. It is a perfect mixture to do both I would say. I hope that helps💖
SpainAsturiasTineo43°20’3” N 6°24’44” W October 11, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
So I learned that one must ensure that your Camelback drinking valve is closed before one goes to bed 😱
What a mess!!? I began the day trying to dry my pack and contents.
After that it was great.Read more
SpainAsturiasAllandeAllande43°16’17” N 6°36’38” W October 12, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
Packed Albergue last night Very loud and inconsiderate people.... I won't get into details but I would not stay there again.
I saw the biggest spider at breakfast😱
Beautiful clear morning toRead more
SpainAsturiasAllandeAllande43°16’18” N 6°36’38” W
October 13, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Lovely peaceful sleep.
Woke up at usual 530 but went back to sleep until 7am
Came downstairs for cafe con leche and toast
Spent the rest of the day journaling and catching up on correspondence.
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Traveler That's going to be some climb - hope you are not so tired that it will beo verly effortful & discouraging. The kind of tired I think you are describing can really drain the body and soul. Good luck!
SpainAsturiasGrandas de Salime43°13’6” N 6°52’33” W
October 14, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
So i had to wait until the bar opened at 7 so I could have breakfast. Said goodbye to Avril who was going by bus to Santiago and then fly to Southern Spain for some sun.
The forecast is for rain theRead more
Traveler Wow! Mountain walking amazing variety. Can't wait to see the pictures. What other phone. I thought the Google was fried.
SpainGaliciaCastroverdePaderne43°1’7” N 7°23’38” W October 15, 2023 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
It was a very strange place I stayed at the Occidente Albergue. I did not see any other Pilgrims at all. The whole place smelled of fried fish!
Everything was closed because it was a Sunday excludingRead more
SpainGaliciaLugoDo San Vicente43°0’35” N 7°33’35” W October 16, 2023 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
Left after breakfast of Japanese noodles. Very easy to find the way except at one point when a man walking his two retrievers stopped to direct me.
Beautiful sunrise. It threatened rain but onlyRead more
SpainGaliciaLugoDo San Vicente43°0’35” N 7°33’34” W October 17, 2023 in Spain ⋅ 🌬 21 °C
This was a very long stage but very scenic.
There was only one bar to get food and drinks so it was a challenge mentally as well as physically.
The weather was pretty good. It did not rain. It wasRead more
Traveler Bungee cord or belt?
Traveler Thank-you. I tried this wire thing but it really was uncomfortable. I have a belt I can use👍🥰