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  • Charmaine Cole
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Camino 2023

After 5 years, Lyn and I are heading back to do the whole Camino Frances. This time we are working at getting aware from the touristy side of things. Read more
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  • Charmaine ColeCamino 2023Traveler
    The sun rising. The temperature was nearly 20 degrees when we left.
    SheepAwful trying to walk over this.The terrain was not easy for the first few ks today as we climb up and over a couple of small climbsA huge haystack.Thought this could be a do up.The base is made from tyres.More sunflowers, I'll have to buy for hayfever medicine.

    Day 17

    September 7, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C

    Left Atapuerca 7am walked for about 10 minutes, then realised we had both left our walking poles at where we stayed, so we walked back to collect before starting out again around 7.20 am. We hope we don't do that again. arrived in Burgos at 12.30 pm.
    We only had a couple of small climbs that, in theory, shouldn't have been that difficult, but the terrain that made it difficult. I am hoping the pics will give an idea of what we were walking on. On the outskirts of Burgos, we caught a local bus that dropped us off at the city centre. We are spending 2 days here, and this afternoon, we spent nearly 2 hours going through the cathedral, Spains second larges. Because it's Lynette's birthday she decided we should have some luxury so we are in a cheap hotel, what heaven. Early this evening, we went on a walk around Burgos, like we need any more walking. 😅
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  • Charmaine ColeCamino 2023Traveler
    1Look what I found.
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    Burgos

    September 7, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C

    There are only a couple of pics of Burgos as we haven't had a chance to look around yet.
    Burgos has a population of 180,000, the largest one we have been in.

  • Charmaine ColeCamino 2023Traveler
    Apartments are a way of life here, they are everywhere.Went inside a tower.The ceiling inside the towerInside the towerTourist train.Look at this magnificent front doors. Actually, doors in Spain are exceptional.1Look at the size of this dog.Wonder if it is a Great Dame.

    Day 18

    September 8, 2023 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 16 °C

    A day to look around Burgos. Even though we woke at 6 am, we lay in bed until 7.30 a.m., and it was wonderful not to get up in the dark. We had a leisurely breakfast with a cup of ordinary tea with cold, oh, what heaven. An ordinary cup of tea is something we have both missed.
    We took a train ride around the town.    Read more

  • Charmaine ColeCamino 2023Traveler

    Museum regarding Atapuerca dig

    September 8, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C

    This museum was fascinating but we weren't allowed to take photos in the most interesting parts.

  • Charmaine ColeCamino 2023Traveler
    Choros and chocolate to celebrate Lyn's birthday.
    A glass of wine at the end of the day and people watchingLovely walk along the river bank.1Ideal size car for me.1I wonder what make this car is?DoorSweet shop making Toffee Apples.1Inside the lolly shop.Lolly shopLolly shop.

    Last shots of Burgos on Lyn's birthday

    September 8, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

    Had a lovely walk along the riverbank this afternoon after a little siesta. The shade of the trees made it easy to walk in.
    We enjoyed having a glass of wine while we people watched, and only 2€, a glass, cheap. There are a lot of dogs, mostly small breeds, a few beggars too. The local women appear to dress very smartly. We are having Japanese for dinner, the only place serving food before 8pm.Read more

  • Charmaine ColeCamino 2023Traveler
    Leaving Burgos in the dark.
    Looks like more sunflowers1Sunrise

    Day 19 - On the Mesta

    September 9, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

    Left Burgos 6.15 am arrived in Hornillos del Camino shortly after 12 noon.
    20ks
    The walk out of Burgos was a pleasant one, but onve out of the city, it was a long, slow climb up and a steep decent. There are wind turbins all over. There are also sunflowers 🌻 everywhere.Read more

  • Charmaine ColeCamino 2023Traveler
    Pretty flags as we leave.
    The downpipe goes straight onto the cobbles, no drains.2

    Tarjados

    September 9, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

    We heard low, deep rolling thunder as we neared this village, and 100 meters it big blotches of rain drops started to fall. Luck would have it, the cafe was in sight.

  • Charmaine ColeCamino 2023Traveler
    1Coming into Horn. If you look carefully you can see pilgrims walking.
    2This is called a Tuna and vege sandwich. I could only eat the top & tuna with lettuce & tomato.Fascias love the climate here.The roses are stunning.This looked so inviting we decided to stay at this place and we weren't disappointed.11Community dinner.1Serving the Paella.Lovely plants on the wall.Beautiful door.Look how the top juts out.

    Hornillos del Camino

    September 9, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C

    Usually, we are hiking up to accommodation, but today, it's down.
    The sandwich I ordered for lunch was huge. We learnt today a salad is considered as vegetables in this village.
    An interesting observation on our journey is that there is no old cars.
    We had a lovely community dinner with Paella with salad and a yummy lemon dish for desert.    Read more

  • Charmaine ColeCamino 2023Traveler
    2San Anton Convent. It is now run as an Albergue but has no power.

    Day 20 - Finish of the Mesta

    September 10, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C

    Left Hornillos del Camino 6.30 am arrived 12.30pm at Castrojeriz
    20ks
    We had a breakfast of toast and orange juice before we left this morning. Left in the dark as usual. The terrain today was similar as yesterday on the Mestea, not much except for dry paddocks, no animals at all. No shade. Only a few paddocks of sunflowers today.
    We passed through one village and a monastery.    Read more

  • Charmaine ColeCamino 2023Traveler
    Castle on top of the hill.2Lyn relaxing in a rocking chair.The entry to our Albergue.Our kitchen.Three flights of stairs to our room.Beautiful Korean meal tonight.

    Castrojeriz

    September 10, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C

    As we entered this village they are having a festival and we were lucky enough to see their parade.
    Nothing is open here as it is Sunday.
    We found a Korean Albergue and restaurant that allowed us to have dinner there. We had heard there was a wonderful Korean restaurant on the Camino, and we had forgotten where it was, so we were thrilled to accidentally find it.Read more

  • Charmaine ColeCamino 2023Traveler
    Looking back from where we started this morning. Very cloudy.
    1A very steep decent and a long and winding road ahead.An idea of how fry the land is.1Beautiful sign along the way.There are sunflowers as far as the eye can see. Still taking antihistamine thank goodness.

    Day 21

    September 11, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C

    Left Castrojeriz at 6.45am arrived at 12.55 pm.
    20ks
    It was a long, slow climb for the first 5 ks, and the rest of the trip was uneventful. But with saying that, the path was not an easy walk. We were expecting thunderstorms that didn't eventually.Read more

  • Charmaine ColeCamino 2023Traveler
    Coming into Boadilla del Camino.
    A very different design of house.1Our Albergue.1Our room for the night, sharing with 16 others.A lovely community dinner.

    Boadilla del Camino

    September 11, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C

    A very quiet sleepy village. Not a sole in sight at all.

  • Charmaine ColeCamino 2023Traveler
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    Day 22

    September 12, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

    Left Boadilla del Camino at 7 am arrived Villacaza de Sirga
    20 ks
    There was a threat of thunderstorms for today, and even though we heard the rumbles and had the odd drops of rain, we managed to get to our accommodation before the thunderstorms actually hit.
    The first 5 ks was a beautiful, easy walk along the canal, the next 10 ks we walked along side of a canal but the path was uneven to walk on, but the last 5 ks was much easier.
    The village is also very quiet with no one around.
    For the first time in days, we saw a small herd of sheep.    Read more

  • Charmaine ColeCamino 2023Traveler
    Very barren landscape.
    No idea what the mounds are about.An wonderful unexpected cafe stop. Terry from Canada is sitting next to Lyn.3We have travelled 405 ks, what a milestone.

    Day 23

    September 13, 2023 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 12 °C

    Left Villacaza de Sirga at 6.20 am arrived at Calzadilla del la Cueza 12noon.
    23 ks
    It was a long but very pleasant walk, 23k today. There was a village 5 k from where we started, then nothing until we reached our destination so it we were thrilled we saw the pop-up cafe.
    You can see by the pics what the conditions were like.    Read more

  • Charmaine ColeCamino 2023Traveler

    Day 24

    September 14, 2023 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 12 °C

    Left Calzadilla de la Cueza 6.50 am arrived Ledigos
    6 ks
    Left as usual in the dark, lost our way getting out. The terrain is flat, but the pathway is very stoney and rough.
    Arrived at Ledigos cold so called in at the closest Cafe for a coffee. While there, we chatted to a couple of women, one of whom had a knee problem and were looking at ways to get to Sahagun. So we shared the cost of taxi. This has given us a lovely time to have a good look around.
    We have to look at how many days we have left to finish the Camino and how to manage our time, so watch this space.
    The pics of this old church is amazing. We received our halfway certificate.    Read more

  • Charmaine ColeCamino 2023Traveler
    Entering Leon.
    First Macdonald's store we have seen.Making potato chips and have bought a small packet to see what they compare to NZ.Another large door.Today's 📅 date.Our lunch.Haberdashery shop but no fabric.What a clever idea to make with wafers.This is the front window of a Hairdresser.Stayed the night in a Convent.The nuns singing.2

    Day 25

    September 15, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

    Train from Sahagun to Leon.
    Train departed at 8.35 am and arrived in Leon at 7.30 am.
    What a day to take a ride as it is an overcast day, ideal for walking.
    After arriving in Leon, we had a down pour, but we're lucky enough to shelter under a cafe's umbrella.
    We had another trip on a tourist train, which we thoroughly enjoyed and kept us dry. It's a strange thing to say but we enjoy seeing the shops.

    We are spending the night in a Convent.    Read more

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