SpanjeCastilla y LeónCacabelos42°36’2” N 6°43’30” W 6 april, Spanje ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Today was an eventful day as I saw 2 burros and my very first Stork!!!
The road today was mixed asphalt, cement and dirt roads.
I continue to soak up Spring in Spain. The greens, buds on trees andMeer informatie
SpanjeCastilla y LeónTrabadelo42°38’58” N 6°52’58” W 7 april, Spanje ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Clear and warm this morning.
Passed fields and fields of vineyards.
It was beautiful to see them so well maintained.
Didn't see very many Pilgrims until Villa Franca
It was very busy there. I had aMeer informatie
SpanjeCastilla y LeónVega de ValcarceLa Cernada42°42’28” N 7°2’46” W 8 april, Spanje ⋅ 🌫 5 °C
So started out raining lightly. I brought an old raincoat that I used previously on the West Coast Trail.....well....it wasn't as water proof as I thought🥴
Anyway, I felt good and things wereMeer informatie
SpanjeGaliciaSamosRenche42°44’20” N 7°16’50” W 9 april, Spanje ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
So it snowed more overnight. Christianne was nervous walking by herself and wanted to walk with me again. We headed out with our headlamps. It was a winter wonderland. I loved every step. ChristianneMeer informatie
SpanjeGaliciaSarria42°46’57” N 7°24’59” W 10 april, Spanje ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
I woke up at 6 am. I was quiet so as not to disturb the Italian woman even though she woke me up at 10 pm chatting with someone....
Then all of a sudden she leapt out of bed and switched on the bigMeer informatie
SpanjeGaliciaSarria42°47’1” N 7°25’3” W 11 april, Spanje ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Had scrambled eggs for breakfast and headed out to find a place in the sun to catch up on my journal.
Gorgeous day.
Had my lunch on a park bench listening to the birds.
Got my things ready forMeer informatie
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Interesting. We were in one in Columbia that looked very similar (well, Columbia is Spanish), complete with the well at the low point of the sloped floor to catch the rain water. Thought that was fascinating!
SpanjeCastilla y LeónVillafranca del Bierzo42°36’34” N 6°48’32” W
12 april, Spanje ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Got ready to leave for the bus. Spoke to Fernando who is a Pediatric Hematologist from the Southern Phillipines. His flight was 25 hours. He starts walking tomorrow.
Going to Lugo switching busesMeer informatie
SpanjeCastilla y LeónPonferradaRío Boeza42°32’35” N 6°35’23” W 13 april, Spanje ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
I spent today walking around Ponferrada and taking a few pics. It is such an interesting place with many photo opportunities.
I dropped by the Hostel that I will be volunteering at and introducedMeer informatie
Reiziger No water in the most There would have been back in the 15 century though and a draw bridge!!
SpanjeCastilla y LeónPonferradaRío Boeza42°32’42” N 6°35’14” W 14 april, Spanje ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
So, my first day working. We had about 36 pilgrims. This is the perfect job for someone who is interested in statistics for sure!!
The routine is to open the locked door and gate by 5:30 and beMeer informatie
SpanjeCastilla y LeónPonferradaRío Boeza42°32’36” N 6°35’11” W
19 april, Spanje ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
It is fascinating watching all of the different peregrinos from all over the world mixing together.
They are bound by a common goal, a desire to follow, " The Path."
Each has their own purpose whichMeer informatie
Reiziger Emily loves the burros
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Similar to the old parts of Columbian cities, but much cleaner & more well-kept. I find them so interesting.
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Yay!!