SpanjeCastilla y LeónBurgosRío Vena42°20’52” N 3°41’33” W 3 mei 2022, Spanje ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
283 km
Min elevation 338 m
Max elevation 1159
Elevation gain/loss 4453 m to 4119 m
Not bad for a 12 day stroll! I have however made the decision that I'm going to go spend a few days in Madrid andMeer informatie
SpanjeCastilla y LeónFrómista42°16’10” N 4°24’15” W
2 mei 2022, Spanje ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
The day started with a steep (12% grade) 1.5 km long hill then quickly went back down at a 19% grade. Tough way for my lungs and feet to start the day! It had rained all night so some of the pathsMeer informatie
Reiziger Your strength, both physically and mentally is such a tribute to who you are! I love following your journey, as I doubt it is one I will ever take. Your pictures make me feel like I am “right there.” Thanks for taking time each day to share your journey. Happy trails to you! ❤️
SpanjeCastilla y LeónCastrojerizCastrogerizCasa del Cordón42°17’18” N 4°8’30” W
1 mei 2022, Spanje ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
It's been 14 days of travel, 258 km since I began walking, several blisters (upon blisters) and a couple of pulled muscles. I've been mostly on my own and have had lots of time to think deep thoughtsMeer informatie
Reiziger You have travelled roads that we could never even envision . Regardless of how long you keep on the trail, you will have had a journey of a lifetime. 🤗
I think you have realized the purpose of your pilgrimage…. life is not about the destination but about the journey, wherever it takes us. So it is ‘ok’ if the journey takes you somewhere, no permission or justification required. xx [Lorraine Campbell]
SpanjeCastilla y LeónHornillos del Camino42°20’18” N 3°55’27” W
30 april 2022, Spanje ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Made my way out of the big city this morning and entered the monotonous landscape of the Meseta. I'm guessing this is like the prairies - long flat sections of wheat fields with little shade. I didn'tMeer informatie
Reiziger I’m glad you had a flatter day today (not something I often say to someone). 🤣. Cool stork!
Reiziger There doesn’t appear to be a lot of pilgrims in your pics. Do you see many people in a day?
SpanjeCastilla y LeónBurgosRío Vena42°20’30” N 3°41’41” W
29 april 2022, Spanje ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Spent today being a tourist, and it was lovely. The cathedral here is gorgeous, and the pictures I took certainly don't do the artistic work justice. There was a wall with a hand-painted mural on itMeer informatie
Reiziger Glad you had a wonderful day. Matt says the coffee in Spain is great and you obviously agree. How are you going to go back to the coffee we have here or will your backpack be stuffed with coffee for your return home?
Reiziger Sadly, no room for coffee in the back pack. I'd need a fancy coffee machine too!
SpanjeCastilla y LeónBelorado42°25’16” N 3°11’26” W 28 april 2022, Spanje ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Walked today in dreary, rainy, foggy weather over muddy trails beside a highway! The walk was better than expected but definately this day will not make the top 10 of the trip. No pictures as it wasMeer informatie
SpanjeLa RiojaSanto Domingo de la Calzada42°26’22” N 2°57’21” W 27 april 2022, Spanje ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
I didn't have Wi-Fi last night, so couldn't update. Started walking in Navarrete yesterday morning and walked to Najera and then today walked to Santo Domingo. Fairly easy walk yesterday, but a bitMeer informatie
SpanjeLa RiojaNavarrete42°25’50” N 2°33’51” W
25 april 2022, Spanje ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Much easier walk today - mostly flat and walked through some beautiful park land. I got off to a bit of a late start and was on my own (without another pilgrim in sight) the whole walk. A bit surreal,Meer informatie
Reiziger wow, 130 kms, amazing job! blisters suck, so sorry you are dealing with these.
Reiziger I know. I must have been naive but I didn't think blisters were going to be a problem. it was quite warm today so maybe my feet were sweating more than usual?
Reiziger You are doing great!! Maybe you could take a day off to rest if possible. 130 kms is amazing. Blisters do suck.
SpanjeNavarraVianaOndarre42°30’54” N 2°22’24” W 24 april 2022, Spanje ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
The locals call the section I did today the butt buster and my guidebook calls it the knee wrecker. Nothing else to add.
Reiziger Well at least they didn’t call it the ankle breaker…hopefully tomorrow is a little easier!! 🤗
Oh my friend I hope you have a hot shower, or cold wine.. Paul says you must learn to embrace the hills. 🫣 [Lorraine Campbell]
SpanjeNavarraArcos, LosLos Arcos42°34’10” N 2°11’30” W 23 april 2022, Spanje ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
Started out rainy this morning and stayed windy and cool most of the day. There were a few challenging hills (have I mentioned that I hate hills!🙂). Not too many pictures today as I couldn't get aMeer informatie
Reiziger so proud of the journey. and as we had talked about before you left, it's not about finishing, but feeling ready to stop for YOU! enjoy your tourist time, you deserve it. 😘 super proud of you girl. and thoroughly enjoyed following on your journey!
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Reiziger I would REALLY appreciate if you could go the extra mile and at least have a sip of wine for me when you’re in Madrid.
Reiziger 😉
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Reiziger Make that two sips!! Love me a Spanish rioja