Diane’s Camino Frances

April - Jun 2022

Pengembaraan 57hari oleh Diane A Baca lagi

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Pengembara Diane’s Camino Frances
- Tunjukkan perjalanan
- Tambah ke senarai baldiKeluarkan dari senarai baldi
- Kongsi
- Hari 31
- Sabtu, 21 Mei 2022 7:00 PTG
- ☁️ 27 °C
- Altitud: 878 m
- Sepanyol Villar de Mazarife 42.483074, -5.73125142°28’59” N 5°43’53” W
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Leon to Villar de Mazarife
21 Mei 2022, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
At last I have left Leon! To shorten the walk today I caught the local bus to the outskirts of the city and began walking from Virgen del Camino.

The first half was like walking along a fire trail in the National Park. Long red tracks with low scrub and bright yellow wildflowers. It then changed to wheat fields and poppies - we are getting close to the end of the meseta.

I am in a lively and large albergue, at the moment there are a group of locals downstairs playing a surprisingly loud game of dominos.

My foot held up well, I rested it a lot on the way. And I’ve iced and elevated it since I got here but it is now feeling very sore. I will wait and see what tomorrow brings.

Albergue de Jesus
16kmsBaca lagi
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PengembaraSo happy to wake up and read you are back walking. Day by day - send pack ahead occasionally and do all you can to be able to get to Santiago!
21/05/22Balas
PengembaraI will send it every day I think, it takes a lot of pressure off my foot.
22/05/22Balas
Pengembara Liam: nanny you are in the middle of nowhere!
21/05/22Balas
Pengembara🥰🥰
21/05/22Balas
5 lagi komen
8 suka
Pengembara Diane’s Camino Frances
- Tunjukkan perjalanan
- Tambah ke senarai baldiKeluarkan dari senarai baldi
- Kongsi
- Hari 32
- Ahad, 22 Mei 2022 7:00 PTG
- ⛅ 18 °C
- Altitud: 853 m
- Sepanyol Santibáñez de Valdeiglesias 42.458015, -5.93076142°27’29” N 5°55’51” W
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Villar de Mazarife- Santibáñez
22 Mei 2022, Sepanyol ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
It was a bit of a noisy night as the heavy wooden bunks were loud whenever anyone rolled over in bed. But I was still up early and on the road by 6.30am. My foot takes a while to stop hurting when I begin but once I get moving it’s pretty good.

It was 10kms to the first town and as it is Sunday I wasn’t expecting anything to be open. The first thing I saw was a water fountain and I was very happy with that. Then as I rounded the corner there was a cafe open. And then as I got closer there was Lesley talking to the couple who helped me up when I sprained my ankle! So it was great to catch up with them all. Onwards through Hospital de Orbigo which would have been a good place to stay - lots of open bars and cafes and that great bridge as you enter.

But I kept on to my albergue in Santibanez de Valdeiglesias. I am in a room with three single beds with sheets and blankets already made up and a real towel and toiletries. When the owner saw my sore foot she gave me a bed that had an electric device that raised the foot and to keep my leg elevated. And made me some lunch because everything in town is closed. There is another Australian staying here, Nicole from Brisbane. And she’s a physio! So a great day!

L'Abilleiru Albergue Rural
18kmsBaca lagi
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PengembaraI met Nicole from Brisbane in Leon 😊 hope your foot is feeling ok after today’s walk
23/05/22Balas
Narelle CampbellHow many wonderful signs there that you should keep on trying. Sending lots of good strong ankle vibes your way. 🤗
23/05/22Balas
PengembaraSo many camino angels surround you on this journey Diane. Special moments every day . The way will carry you now if required ! Sending hugs and prayers your way xx
23/05/22Balas
7 lagi komen
11 suka
Pengembara Diane’s Camino Frances
- Tunjukkan perjalanan
- Tambah ke senarai baldiKeluarkan dari senarai baldi
- Kongsi
- Hari 33
- Isnin, 23 Mei 2022 9:00 PTG
- ⛅ 13 °C
- Altitud: 987 m
- Sepanyol Santa Catalina de Somoza 42.454918, -6.16005942°27’18” N 6°9’36” W
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Santibáñez to Santa Catalina
23 Mei 2022, Sepanyol ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Our albergue last night was one of the best so far. The owner couldn’t have been nicer.

I shared a taxi with Nicole to Astorga to rest my foot a bit with a shorter day. As we turned the corner into the town, there was Lesley again! We all had a second breakfast and Nicole very kindly restrapped my ankle in a more supportive way.

Lesley and I visited the Palacio de Gaudi - I don’t think there is anything Gaudi left for me to do now.

My foot went well with the new strapping but I will see how the next few days go when we get to rockier paths, I will probably need to adjust my plans a bit.

I walked in to my albergue a few towns on which is my first donativo and it is very different to anywhere else I’ve stayed. It was very bohemian looking and the dormitory was a bit rough. But the communal dinner was great and then a few guests and the host picked up the instruments and we had music and singing. A unique experience!

La Boheme
11kmsBaca lagi
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PengembaraGorgeous and good to hear you are being flexible to ensure your foot continues to recover. Sending hugs 🤗
24/05/22Balas
PengembaraWhat great experiences. Fantastic Di. Good luck with the foot. X
24/05/22Balas
PengembaraAstorga is a special place.
24/05/22Balas
6 lagi komen
7 suka
Pengembara Diane’s Camino Frances
- Tunjukkan perjalanan
- Tambah ke senarai baldiKeluarkan dari senarai baldi
- Kongsi
- Hari 34
- Selasa, 24 Mei 2022 6:00 PTG
- ☁️ 7 °C
- Altitud: 1,440 m
- Sepanyol Foncebadón 42.491634, -6.34294442°29’30” N 6°20’35” W
Santa Catalina de Somoza to Foncebadon
24 Mei 2022, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
I left early this morning after a sleepless night (not sure is it was the spicy meal or the cask wine or the sheetless and lumpy beds without pillows). And it was freezing! I had shorts on and my long pants were in my bag that was being sent on. I was lucky I had my fleece and rain jacket with me as I needed both, and my buff, as we climbed up the hill.

I managed the first half well as it was nice and flat but once we got to the very rocky path it was so difficult to watch each step so I didn’t twist my foot.

It was a relief to finally arrive at my albergue. It is nice and warm in here and after icing my foot and showering I had lunch in the local pizzeria.

I have decided not to walk tomorrow as the entire way will be steep and rocky and with sheets of shale. I don’t want to risk any injury when I am so close to the end (well about 250kms). So I will get a taxi to Ponferrada and have a rest day.

El Convento de Foncebadon
18kmsBaca lagi
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PengembaraYou’re mAking good decisions! Everyone’s camino is different. But what you are doing will
25/05/22Balas
PengembaraOops. And what you are doing will enable you to reach the final destination. Thanks for sharing your journey. Am following it eagerly
25/05/22Balas
PengembaraGlad you are up and about and the foot is holding up and you are being patient with it which must be frustrating
25/05/22Balas
2 lagi komen
9 suka
Pengembara Diane’s Camino Frances
- Tunjukkan perjalanan
- Tambah ke senarai baldiKeluarkan dari senarai baldi
- Kongsi
- Hari 35
- Rabu, 25 Mei 2022 7:00 PTG
- ☀️ 23 °C
- Altitud: 512 m
- Sepanyol Río Boeza 42.546345, -6.59679142°32’47” N 6°35’48” W
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Foncebadon to Ponferrada
25 Mei 2022, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
I caught a taxi this morning for the 22 km drive to Ponferrada (It was 27 km on the Camino). As we came up and down and down the mountains I realised that I had made the right decision - I couldn’t have walked it, especially with the very rocky paths.

But the views were spectacular and it would have been a great walk under different circumstances.

The upside was that I was able to spend time visiting the Templars Castle and wandering through the local street markets which were on today.

Hostal San Miguel
9kmsBaca lagi
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PengembaraSounds like a smart move Di and a beautiful day. Loving the photos again 😍
26/05/22Balas
PengembaraBeautiful photos 😊
26/05/22Balas
Pengembara wow!
26/05/22Balas
2 lagi komen
12 suka
Pengembara Diane’s Camino Frances
- Tunjukkan perjalanan
- Tambah ke senarai baldiKeluarkan dari senarai baldi
- Kongsi
- Hari 36
- Khamis, 26 Mei 2022 8:00 PTG
- ☀️ 25 °C
- Altitud: 553 m
- Sepanyol Trabadelo 42.647999, -6.87732942°38’53” N 6°52’38” W
Ponferrada to Trabadelo
26 Mei 2022, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
I caught the bus this morning to Villafranca del Bierzo. I then walked to Trabadelo. It was a bit of a climb and alongside a road but the path was flat.

And then after two years of anticipation I arrived at Casa Susi and immediately burst into tears when I saw Sue and Fermin. As many of you know it is a beautiful albergue. The house is so pretty and comfortable.

After a shower I went down to the river to soak my sore foot in the cold water. I am here for two nights and I hope I will feel refreshed and more able to continue on.

We had a delicious communal dinner with lots of really nice people. A perfect end to the day.

Casa Susi
12kmsBaca lagi
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PengembaraWow so so happy for you xxxxx
27/05/22Balas
PengembaraBeautiful Di love hearing your story and your beautiful photos 💕
27/05/22Balas
Narelle CampbellSo happy for you Di. I bet you are having an absolutely delightful rest day at Casa Susi. 😀
27/05/22Balas
5 lagi komen
10 suka
Pengembara Diane’s Camino Frances
- Tunjukkan perjalanan
- Tambah ke senarai baldiKeluarkan dari senarai baldi
- Kongsi
- Hari 37
- Jumaat, 27 Mei 2022 8:00 PTG
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Altitud: 553 m
- Sepanyol Trabadelo 42.647999, -6.87732942°38’53” N 6°52’38” W
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Trabadelo
27 Mei 2022, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
I spent a very relaxing day at Casa Susi. I had coffee and muesli in the kitchen with the other pilgrims who were walking today. Then a second breakfast upstairs with Susi and Fermin and Peter from Queensland (of the cards and calendar gofundme).

I relaxed in the hammock and by the river and met another group of interesting pilgrims in the evening at dinner.

A perfect few days!

Casa Susi
5kmsBaca lagi
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PengembaraLove it 😍
28/05/22Balas
Pengembara Gorgeous
28/05/22Balas
Pengembara Beautiful
28/05/22Balas
13 lagi komen
10 suka
Pengembara Diane’s Camino Frances
- Tunjukkan perjalanan
- Tambah ke senarai baldiKeluarkan dari senarai baldi
- Kongsi
- Hari 38
- Sabtu, 28 Mei 2022 7:00 PTG
- ⛅ 30 °C
- Altitud: 558 m
- Sepanyol Trabadelo 42.648716, -6.8793242°38’55” N 6°52’46” W
Trabadelo to O’Cebreiro
28 Mei 2022, Sepanyol ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
It was very sad to leave Casa Susi. It has been the perfect way to regroup and rest. The food and company has done a lot to lift my spirits.

I took a taxi to O’Cebreiro as I wouldn’t have been able to climb that mountain. We are now in Galicia and almost finished with the steep climbs.

I went to my first pilgrim’s mass and blessing this evening. The theme was ‘hope’ and I will take that with me over the next six days as I head towards Santiago de Compostela.

Casa Campelo
4kmsBaca lagi
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PengembaraO Cebreiro such a gorgeous place. Enjoy the moments every day Di so happy you are ok 😍🥾🌅💗
29/05/22Balas
11 suka
Pengembara Diane’s Camino Frances
- Tunjukkan perjalanan
- Tambah ke senarai baldiKeluarkan dari senarai baldi
- Kongsi
- Hari 39
- Ahad, 29 Mei 2022 7:00 PTG
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Altitud: 671 m
- Sepanyol Tríacastela 42.754356, -7.23427642°45’16” N 7°14’3” W
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O’Cebreiro to Triacastela
29 Mei 2022, Sepanyol ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Well I did it - I walked a full day!

I left O’Cebreiro as the sun was rising and the mountains were full of mist. There were a few very big climbs and then a very, very long and steep descent. But the paths were reasonably flat and there were some beautiful shaded areas which made it much easier. There were a few delays as we had to wait for the cattle to walk down the road in a number of villages.

Triacastela is a lively place with lots of restaurants. I had my most delicious Menu del Dia so far and then back to my bunk for a siesta.

It’s a great feeling to be back walking.

Albergue-Pensión Complexo Xacobeo
23kmsBaca lagi
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PengembaraWonderful news.
29/05/22Balas
PengembaraWell done Di but take it easy and remember to ice the ankle at the end of the day and elevate it
29/05/22Balas
PengembaraThat was a good reminder Mauz. I hadn’t been icing as much as it means you have to go to a bar with a little plastic bag and the google translate app - but I did it today and will make sure I keep it up.
30/05/22Balas
5 lagi komen
11 suka
Pengembara Diane’s Camino Frances
- Tunjukkan perjalanan
- Tambah ke senarai baldiKeluarkan dari senarai baldi
- Kongsi
- Hari 40
- Isnin, 30 Mei 2022 7:00 PTG
- 🌧 17 °C
- Altitud: 475 m
- Sepanyol Sarria 42.777023, -7.41645742°46’37” N 7°24’59” W
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Triacastela to Sarria
30 Mei 2022, Sepanyol ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
I had a great night’s sleep - everyone was happy to have the window open and what a difference it makes to have fresh air in a crowded dormitory! The bar opened early so I was able to have breakfast before starting. This really helps because ibuprofen is keeping me going and you can’t have it on an empty stomach. Unfortunately it wears off after about 4 hours and it’s too soon for the next dose. So the last bit starts to become painful again, but manageable.

It was a very long climb out of Triacastela and a very steep descent towards Sarria. But today was one of the prettiest walks so far. It was like walking through a rainforest, lots of shade and mossy banks. Really beautiful. We also went through lots of tiny villages where the people have dairy farms. There weren’t any services for about 7 kms until a vending machine suddenly appeared in a very unlikely place. A Coke and a packet of chips has become a regular snack. And then around the next bend was a donativo stall with fresh hard boiled eggs and fruit. You never know what to expect. We were very lucky with the weather as the roads in Sarria were very wet but we had only the slightest drizzle. I have a private room tonight so will have an early night as tomorrow will be another hilly day.

El Bordon de la Casa Batallon
20kmsBaca lagi
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PengembaraDi you are doing so so well. When I read your posts it is just like I am there with you. You are nearly there!!!! We will all be with you in spirit every step. Sending love hugs and prayers your way 😍🙏😘
30/05/22Balas
Narelle CampbellThat is a pretty walk. I remember enjoying that day. So close now! 🤗
31/05/22Balas
Pengembara in 2017 there was an Australia chap originally from Wenyworth, country NSW who live/owned this donativo stop. He asked if I had come across some other Australian friends of his family!
2/06/22Balas
Pengembara nice collection of sellos
2/06/22Balas
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