The journey begins
15 апреля 2022 г., Австралия ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Barcelona
22 апреля 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
I have arrived in Barcelona. Check in at Sydney was easy and so was the arrival at Barcelona. They did check the SpTH QR code and looked at my Australian vaccination certificate but there were noЧитать далее
ПутешественникSo glad you are there Diane and got the bus and then walked to your hotel. What an adventurer you are. So exciting xx
Barcelona
23 апреля 2022 г., Испания ⋅ 🌧 14 °C
Today was St George’s Day, the patron saint of Catalonia. There were lots of stalls selling roses and most people carried one - it was a bit like Valentine’s Day.
I had a very interesting timeЧитать далее
Narelle CampbellAnd today in Leon it is Castile & Leon Day which means bagpipes and marches.
Barcelona and Montserrat
24 апреля 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
I took a tour with a small group to Montserrat. It was great to see more of Barcelona. Montserrat was beautiful and with magnificent views.
We then spent the afternoon exploring the Gothic QuarterЧитать далее
Barcelona
25 апреля 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
I took my backpack as hand luggage so I wasn’t able to take my poles with me. But searching for a hiking store was a great way to see a lot of Barcelona by foot. I was hoping for a convenientЧитать далее
Narelle CampbellLove all the Gaudi building but Casa Batilo is one of my favourites. Sounds like you’ve had a great time in Barcelona.
ПутешественникHow fantastic Diane. Barcelona is one of my favourite cities also. No doubt you will return again one day to further explore 😍👏 glad you got some poles ✅
ПутешественникThe architecture is amazing. Hope you got to Park Gruell. Decathlon seems to be the main outlet for outdoors gear. Only saw a few smaller places along the way.
Barcelona-Pamplona-SJPdP
26 апреля 2022 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
It was time to leave the Corner Hotel. I highly recommend it, especially if you book it early like I did and get a great rate. It was within walking distance to everything including Barcelona Sants toЧитать далее
St Jean Pied de Port to Orisson
27 апреля 2022 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
I spent the morning walking around St Jean and up to the Citadelle. Sandra had walked to Orisson the day before so I climbed up on my own. The views were magnificent and the weather was perfect forЧитать далее
ПутешественникGlad you had good weather for the walk to Orisson. The views look amazing. Also good you were able to meet up with Sandra again. 😊
Orisson to Roncesvalles
28 апреля 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
A very, very misty day. We were unable to see more than a few metres in front of us for the entire walk. We could hear bells ringing on the cows and occasionally spotted a horse in the mist.
TheЧитать далее
ПутешественникIt's absolutely beautiful Di! it would have been so relaxing hearing the bells through the mist. ❤️
Roncesvalles to Zubiri
29 апреля 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Quite a tough walk today with a very steep ascent and a really long and slippery descent. But the weather was again perfect and the countryside beautiful.
Zubiri is very pretty. We were grateful weЧитать далее
ПутешественникWell done Diane on the walking and pre-booking. Enjoying your posts! Enjoy 😊
ПутешественникWow. Hopefully brings space out and accommodation will be easier to get. Well done you on scoring a bed!
Zubiri to Pamplona
30 апреля 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
We followed the River Arga for most of the day which was very pretty. Caught up with fellow pilgrims for an early lunch and coffee.
Once we neared Pamplona though it was a very long 6km walk alongЧитать далее
Pamplona to Puente la Reina
1 мая 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
The walk out of Pamplona was flat and very pretty. We steadily climbed to Alto de Perdon and the view from there was worth all the effort. There was then a very steep descent but after 20 minutes itЧитать далее
ПутешественникWalking on their National Day and to them singing = top marks!!! Just starting BM 5 Dayer to sunny clear skies 😀
Puente la Reina to Estella
2 мая 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
I had a great night’s sleep. I was able to leave before 7am and had a quick coffee and pastry in the town before breakfast.
It was so enjoyable to walk while it was early and fresh. My body andЧитать далее
Narelle CampbellSo happy to read that post Di. Sounds like you are really finding your own camino. Spring in Spain is certainly beautiful.
ПутешественникWe had our rest day in Estella. Nice little town. Glad you are getting into the rhythm of it all. It does take a few days.
Estella
3 мая 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Estella has been the perfect place for a rest day. It’s a quiet town with interesting shops to browse in. You can’t buy anything because you will have to carry it - a great incentive not to spend.Читать далее
Estella to Los Arcos
4 мая 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
A very different countryside today. More mountainous and rugged looking.
I stopped at the infamous wine fountain in Irache and walked through miles of vineyards.
The last 12kms were without townsЧитать далее
Narelle CampbellOMG! I’ve heard Jenny speak of this lady. That’s the Camino for you! I met a lady who is volunteering next week at the same alberghe that Eileen and Richard were at. The world is very small. Di visit the church in Los Arcos if it’s open. It’s stunning!
Los Arcos to Viana
5 мая 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Spain is hillier than I expected!
It has been another day of vineyards and olive groves. I started off early again as it is so pleasant travelling while it is still fresh. This meant I arrived intoЧитать далее
ПутешественникIt could be. There are lots of ancient signs of the pilgrims in each town.
Viana to Navarrete
6 мая 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Last night was noisy in the room and I didn’t sleep very well.
I had another early start and enjoyed the walk to the outskirts of Logrono.
The walk into Logrono, through Logrono and out ofЧитать далее
ПутешественникThanks Di for the post. I’m in Logrono so following you tomorrow- I’ve had trouble booking but have tomorrow night booked and will plan ahead more! It’s tricky - so many pilgrims and albergue full. Happy walking 🤗❤️
ПутешественникBeautiful pics Di, just loving following you. The weather looks magnificentxxxxxx
Navarrete to Azofra
7 мая 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
I had a great night’s sleep. Albergue el Cantaro was perfect.
We are now in La Rioja which is a wine area. And there are vineyards everywhere. And rolling hills. So it’s been quite pretty.Читать далее
Narelle CampbellIs that an art work in the field? The sky is just crazy blue now. I keep taking off my sunglasses to check that it really is that blue.
ПутешественникYes it was an art trail to encourage us to detour into Ventosa. I see you also had the same sky as me today - so blue and beautiful with the contrails.
Azofra to Santo Domingo de la Calzada
8 мая 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
What a day! I left Azofra around 6.45 am before breakfast in anticipation of the treat I had at the end of the walk. The first nine kilometres were through some beautiful countryside, back to theЧитать далее
ПутешественникHow wonderful Diane the stays st the Paradors along the way are truly special gifts to enjoy !! I found the camino so humbling and it nourished my ability to really appreciate life from the smallest to the greatest. It seems you are experiencing this now too. So so happy for you. Sending love and hugs across the oceans Camino sister. Xxxx
ПутешественникIs that the parador near the cathedral? We stayed not in that one but the other one which was a real treat. You are doing great!
Santo Domingo to Belorado
9 мая 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
I had a late start due to my buffet breakfast at the Parodor!
It was beautiful countryside today and lots of interesting towns along the way. I lost count of the times I said ‘wow’ to myself whenЧитать далее
ПутешественникYes there is no pollution but lots of pollen! Very difficult to sneeze these days without drawing unwanted attention.
Путешественник😌 Try smearing balm/moisturiser around your nostrils - it's supposed to catch pollen so doesn't go up your nose. Good luck! x
Belorado to San Juan de Ortega
10 мая 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Today was tough in many ways. I had an early start as there was no accommodation available to be booked in San Juan de Ortega so I had to hope I’d get to the municipal albergue before it was full.Читать далее
ПутешественникSorry Di, I initially missed the impact of your friend's grief. Sending you love. x
San Juan de Ortega to Burgos
11 мая 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
It was a lovely day of walking.
Even though it was a crowded room last night I slept very well. People started moving about at 5.30 am so I was on the road by 6.15 am. Such a nice time to be walkingЧитать далее
ПутешественникInteresting about needing cash and how warm it is.. once again great photos. Sending our love to you Di ❤️
ПутешественникWhen I walk in September it doesn’t get light till about 8am. That sky is so blue and it certainly is warming up. I agree about the long approach into town. Did you come via the river? Burgos is a lovely town to have a day in so enjoy. You are going so well!
ПутешественникBurgos is a great place to have a rest day. We did that too. Foodie haven so dining out is superb. When we passed through it was “European capital of cuusine” for that year.
Burgos
12 мая 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
I had a rest day today.
I spent the morning at the Museum of Human Evolution which was really interesting. It explained a lot about the area of Atapuerca that I walked through yesterday. It is aЧитать далее
ПутешественникWonderful to hear you are enjoying Burgos. I loved the Mesetta I hope you do to. Xxx
ПутешественникMuseum of Human Evolution sounds really interesting Di. Enjoy the rest day.
ПутешественникThe Meseta has a beauty of its own. Not much shade though but am sure you will have an early start. Our feet certainly do take a battering walking day after day. Once you get home you tend to forget that!
Narelle CampbellI loved that museum too! That afternoon sun is getting hot. Can’t imagine how people walk in Summer.
Burgos to Fuente Sidres
13 мая 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Today was my toughest day yet. I started very early and it was foggy and cool, perfect for walking. But once the fog cleared it was hot!
I was hoping to stop at Hornillos del Camino but there was noЧитать далее
ПутешественникDiane I am thinking of you and with you in spirit every step you take. To have had such a challenging day and still be grateful at the end of your day is a beautiful Camino message! Some people can be given a field of roses and only see the thorns. Others can be given a weed and see the wildflower. Gratitude will bring you joy. Keep enjoying every moment !! Sending you love and hugs. Lisa xx
ПутешественникI spotted the stork too. Love it. By September all I see are great big empty nests. The Frances certainly is sounding busy with accommodation hard to get. Glad you are enjoying it despite the challenges. That’s the Camino!
Fuente Sidres to Castrojeriz
14 мая 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
It’s amazing what a good night’s sleep can do. Everyone in the albergue stayed in bed until seven am. I obviously wasn’t the only one who found yesterday hard. Had a leisurely breakfast in theЧитать далее
ПутешественникSorry about your foot, Di. Fingers crossed for a prompt medical or divine healing. x
Castrojeriz to Fromista
15 мая 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
When I woke this morning my foot was swollen and more painful and it was obvious I wouldn’t be able to walk today. Lesley from Durham was also injured so we shared a taxi to the medical centre inЧитать далее
Narelle CampbellThat does look dramatic Di! Rest up and be a good patient. Hope to see you back out there in a week.
ПутешественникIt looks much more dramatic than it is. I thought at one stage she was going to put plaster on it!
ПутешественникSorry to hear Diane. Hope it heals quickly for you. And what a bummer for poor Lesley. Hope she heals quickly too!
ПутешественникBuen Camino Diane, I look forward to following your journey
ПутешественникEnjoy
ПутешественникHave fun. 🥰