Cazadillo to Mansilla

Not much to pictures of today. I was alone all day on the Trail. But when I got to the Albergues a lot of my Pilgrim friends showed up. That perked my day. Where all having dinner together tonight.
Evening in Marsilla

A special evening with my Camino family. From me forward and around the table is Reiner from German, Blazenka from New Zealand, Louie from Canada, Evelyn from Ireland, Lillian from Colorado, ConstanceLes mer
Mansella to Leon

Easy day into León. León is nice but not as nice as Brugos, I think.
Leon to Hospital de Orbigo

Hospital de Orbigo is incredibly beautiful. From the historical bridge to the chapel.
Hospital de Orbrigo to Astorga

Easy walk today, I’m taking a rest day tomorrow. But I’ll still explore the city, go to the chocolate museum and maybe buy some new hiking shoes. I think my shoes are starting to wear out. So farLes mer
A Day in Astorga

Enjoying a very nice rest day here in Astorga. Slept in, had a nice breakfast, when to the Cathedral, to the Chocolate Museum and wondered the very busy streets. The city is gorgeous. I’m so gladLes mer
Astorga to Foncebadon

Very hard day. 16 miles, all up. No relieve!! Got to Foncebadón which is all rock stayed at a hippie Albergue which turned out to be fantastic.
Foncebadon to Ponferrada

Hike in the dark to Crus Ferro. Prayed for 3 friends and myself and deposited their rock on the pile. The rest of the day was coming down the mountain. Very hard !
Ponferrada to Villafranca

Beautiful walk today through vineyards, cherry orchards and small villages. Villafranca is one of the most beautiful towns I’ve ever seen.
Villafranca to La Faba

A 15 mile day mostly flat until you got to the last 2.5 miles. Then, it was straight up!!! The scenery was breathtaking. Reminded of Southern Oregon and Northern California. I crossed the 400Les mer
La Faba to Fonfria

Only ten miles today. But it was a challenging hike climbing mountains. I entered Galica. The scenery is gorgeous.
Dinner in Fontira

Incredible dinner in a round hall build some 400 years ago.
Fontria to San Memede

A beautiful day walking on top of the mountains. Did take a lot of pictures but the scenery was amazing.
San Memende to Portomarin

A 15.5 mile walk today that was actually kinda hard. The landscape is one of undulating hills. Up the hill, down a hill all day long I better get used to it though because that’s the way in we’llLes mer
Portamarin to Palas de Rei

Beautiful walking day. 15 miles mostly down hill.
Palos de Rei to Arzue

Walked a long 18 miles this morning to Arzue. . This was the last of my long hikes. I just have 2 hiked on in to Santiago. 12 miles each. I should be in Cathedral Plaza by noon on Sunday- YEAH.
Arzue to Arca

Last full day of hiking. It doesn’t seem possible but tomorrow morning I’ll arrive in Santiago de Compostela. But today was a very nice hiking day. It was warn, the scenery was beautiful, and theLes mer
Arco to Santiago de Compostela

Made it here this morning before 11:00 after a beautiful walk. Made my way the the Cathedral and went to Mass. Then I went to the Pilgrims Office to receive my Compostela (certificate). I’ll beLes mer
Santiago de Compostela

My day in Santiago
Finisterre, Spain.

I’ve had just a wonderful day here in Finisterre. I just can’t believe how beautiful it is. The town, harbor, lighthouse and ocean are all so stunning. I’m a bit sad, my Camino is over. But ILes mer
Second Great Day in Finisterre

Another great day in Finisterre. It is the ideal place to wind down from a 500 mile walk🤪
Another Great Day in Finisterre

I’ve fallen love with this place. The Camino choose the best place for the end. I’m more relaxed today than I can ever remember. I talked to a lady today, my age, from Arizona, who just finishedLes mer
Santiago to Porto

I was sad to say goodbye to Santiago and my friends. But I got to tell you, Porto is amazingly and so beautiful. I did some Port tasting this evening and found it to be wonderful. Tomorrow I exploreLes mer
A great day in Porto

A beautiful day in a wonderful city. No city can beat Porto for beauty and class. I really hope I have an opportunity to come here again😇
Lisbon

Just spent three days in Lisbon. It’s a beautiful city but big. Most of my time was spend on the subway. I think I’m starting to wear down from this trip. I wasn’t as energetic as usual andLes mer
ReisendeHave a great eveing and dinner with friends. I did that at Lodge last night Kathleen Roff won big money. Shared with the Scholarship fund