Day 26
16 September 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 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 aboutBaca lagi
Astorga
16 September 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Arrived here at 10 am. Had a bite to eat before moving on.
Pengembara
Gosh I would definitely have bought that in the 80s, my favourite colour.
Pengembara
When did you link up Charmaine between then and now? Have you noticed a difference in numbers?
Santa Catalina de Somoza
16 September 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 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.
PengembaraThey must really depend on pilgrims, for a variety of things, though they must outnumber the inhabitants.
Day 27
17 September 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ⛅ 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 rockyBaca lagi
Acebo
17 September 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 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 asBaca lagi
Day 28 -rest day
18 September 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 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 aBaca lagi
Ponferrada
18 September 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ⛅ 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 inBaca lagi
Day 29
19 September 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ⛅ 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 walkedBaca lagi
Villafranca
19 September 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 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.
PengembaraIf you ever decide to stop sewing you should take up photography. Your photos at just delightful.
Day 30
20 September 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 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 walkBaca lagi
Pengembara
Is this specially for the doll in the dormer window? Thought it was a person at first.
Pengembara
I'm getting very excited for you. Heading soon - maybe you're there already - for the mythical climb (quoting here) to O,Cebreiro. Just remembered - you did it last time!
Herrerias
20 September 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Pretty village with a population of 50.
Had a lovely birthday lunch.
Pengembara
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, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 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 hillBaca lagi
Fonfria
21 September 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 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, whatBaca lagi
PengembaraJust stopped for a hot coffee after walking for 1.5 hours in the dark and cold. At last light is beginning to come through the mist.
Day 32
22 September 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 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 weBaca lagi
Pengembara
Now that looks really cold. How are your poncho-y things holding up? Is that the one you started with?
PengembaraYes, it is the same ponchos I started off with. It's lightweight and strong. It's a Kathmandu one.
Samos
22 September 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 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 toBaca lagi
Day 33
23 September 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ⛅ 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,Baca lagi
Barbadelo
23 September 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 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 haveBaca lagi
Pengembara
Looks really nice, good about the showers. So is it the proper towels you are most looking forward to? Or something else.
PengembaraNo! Only a week to go?? You have done so well, and you look fit and strong. And even still smiling.
Day 34
24 September 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ 🌙 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 walkBaca lagi
Pengembara
Can see what you mean about a massive increase in numbers! Usually your photos show them away in the distance.
Portomarion
24 September 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ⛅ 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.Baca lagi
Pengembara
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, Sepanyol ⋅ 🌙 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. EspeciallyBaca lagi
Pengembara
You'd always be checking they weren't going off. But they look really pretty up there.
Day 36
26 September 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 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 andBaca lagi
Ribadiso
26 September 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 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,Baca lagi
PengembaraThey are everywhere, like bees around a honey pot and I guess it's going to be like this for the rest of the journey.
Pengembara
The closer you get to the end the more people will converge. Can’t believe you have just a few days to go.
Pedrouzo
27 September 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 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, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 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 sheetsBaca lagi
Day 37
27 September 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 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 toBaca lagi
Pengembara
Haha! Can imagine Js response if I said I'd like to have that in our garden.
PengembaraYou are amazing, you Teo. You airily brush off the mileage as if it's nothing! It's a half marathon Charmaine, EVERY DAY.