Day 26
16. September 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Left the Convent in Leon at 7.40 am, We caught the bus and arrived in Astorga around 10 am. The rain had stopped, so we decided to walk on a way. We arrived in at Sanata Catalina de Somoza aboutWeiterlesen
Astorga
16. September 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Arrived here at 10 am. Had a bite to eat before moving on.
Santa Catalina de Somoza
16. September 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Arrived about 1.30 pm in the pouring rain. In between, the showers got out and took some pics of the village with a total of 20 folk.
ReisenderThey must really depend on pilgrims, for a variety of things, though they must outnumber the inhabitants.
Day 27
17. September 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Left Santa Catalina de Somoza in the dark at 6.15 am arrived at Ascebo at 4.30pm.
What a day! After having a few easier days, today was very long and difficult. The first 10 ks was a bit of a rockyWeiterlesen
ReisenderWow, that sounds like a tough day, more than 10 hours, you rock 🤗
Acebo
17. September 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Well, what a coincidence the Albergue we are staying in is the same one as last time with the twin tubs. Last time, we thought twin tubs meant a washing machine. The pic shows twin tubs asWeiterlesen
Day 28 -rest day
18. September 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
After a very hard day yesterday and the terrain is like yesterday with the tiger teeth, so we decided to catch a taxi 10 ks to Molinaseca. This is where we had breakfast 5 years ago. It is such aWeiterlesen
Ponferrada
18. September 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Had a quiet day at Ponfederra, doing washing and getting organised for the next couple of days. Enjoyed our time just casually wondering around without feeling tired or under pressure.
We stayed inWeiterlesen
Day 29
19. September 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Left Ponferrana at 6.45 am and arrived 1.40 pm in Villafranca del Bierzo
25ks
There were not many markings to get out of Ponferderra, but we made it and, of course, harder in the dark. We walkedWeiterlesen
ReisenderI love reading your descriptions. So interesting and thoughtful. X
Villafranca
19. September 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Photos around Villafranca del Bierzo.
A lovely sunny afternoon and our accommodation has a proper sheet and pillow case, and beds, not bunks, oh! what heaven.
Pics from around this pretty place.
ReisenderIf you ever decide to stop sewing you should take up photography. Your photos at just delightful.
Day 30
20. September 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Left Villafranca del Bierzo at 6.30 am arrived Herrerias at 12.15pm.
20ks
There was no difficulty in getting out of this village this morning as we stayed right at the end of the village.
Our walkWeiterlesen
Herrerias
20. September 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Pretty village with a population of 50.
Had a lovely birthday lunch.
Reisender
Love a glass or two of sangria on a hot day, or a cold day, or a warm day, or any day.
Day 31
21. September 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Left Herrerias about 8.30am by taxi up to O'Cebreiro del Bierzo. Arrived at Fonfria 1.15pm.
We were going to leave shortly after 9am today and take a horse up the long, slow climbing 6k road hillWeiterlesen
Fonfria
21. September 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
It was wonderful to arrive at our accommodation. I had booked a private room, a girl needs some luxury to celebrate 🍾 a birthday, even if a little late. I also treated myself to a massage, whatWeiterlesen
Day 32
22. September 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Left Fonfria just after 6.30 a.m., arrived at Samos at 1.30pm.
20ks
Pitch black, cold, misty, and the path at times very uneven with rock slabs (bloody dangerous) for the first hour. 6 degrees when weWeiterlesen
Samos
22. September 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
This is the large monetary in the Western world. Had a tour with a person who had no people skills and just didn't give a dam. We did enjoy looking around but didn't learn anything. We had intended toWeiterlesen
Day 33
23. September 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Left Samos at 7 am arrived at 12.30 am in Barbadelo.
18.5ks
It was still a walk in the dark this morning, even though we left a little later. The first 7 ks were difficult with some steep climbs,Weiterlesen
Barbadelo
23. September 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Population here is 176
We had lunch and spent the afternoon resting. Had a walk around the village that didn't take very long.
It's hard to believe we'll be into our last week tomorrow. We haveWeiterlesen
Day 34
24. September 2023 in Spanien ⋅ 🌙 9 °C
Left at 7am and arrived at Portmarion around 12.30 pm.
19ks
Pilgrims have increased massively.
There is a variety of trees all the way, from apples to pears from chestnuts to walnuts.
Most of the walkWeiterlesen
Reisender
Can see what you mean about a massive increase in numbers! Usually your photos show them away in the distance.
Portomarion
24. September 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
When we turned up at our Albergue we booked yesterday, they said we didn't have a booking. A bit stressful fro awhile but we were fortunate to get one of the last beds in the municipal Albergue, phew.Weiterlesen
Reisender
Yes, Portomarin's version of a festival and parade? Not quite like the other one you videoed. But still - fun!
Day 35
25. September 2023 in Spanien ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
Left Portmarion 6.15 am arrived on the outskirts of Palas de Rei at 2.30 pm
25ks
The first couple of hours today was a long and very steep continuing climb. It seemed to go on forever. EspeciallyWeiterlesen
Reisender
You'd always be checking they weren't going off. But they look really pretty up there.
Day 36
26. September 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Left Palas del Rei 6.40am arrived in Ribadiso 2 pm.
25ks
We walked 15 ks to Melide then caught a taxi 5ks and walked the last 5ks.
We were fortunate this morning with lights to guide us out andWeiterlesen
Ribadiso
26. September 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
What a pretty little village with 3 Albergues and 2 houses.
Tonight, we are sharing a room with 68 others. The luxury of this place we can manually turn the lights out. Other places are automatic,Weiterlesen
Pedrouzo
27. September 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
We arrived where we thought our accommodation should be close but too far to walk, so a taxi was required.
Santiso
27. September 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
We are nowhere near we are supposed to be. At this stage, we will get onto the Northern route tomorrow. We are in our hotel and have had a lovely shower with a glorious white towel. A bed with sheetsWeiterlesen
Day 37
27. September 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Left Rebadiso at 6.30 am arrived firstly in O Pino, Pedrouzo at 1.40 pm only to find O Pino is an area and not a town. Miles away from the Camino Frances, it is on the Northern Camino. Taxi took us toWeiterlesen
