Cazadillo to Mansilla
15. september 2018, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
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
15. september 2018, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
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, ConstanceLæs mere
Mansella to Leon
16. september 2018, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
Easy day into León. León is nice but not as nice as Brugos, I think.
Leon to Hospital de Orbigo
17. september 2018, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
Hospital de Orbigo is incredibly beautiful. From the historical bridge to the chapel.
Hospital de Orbrigo to Astorga
18. september 2018, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
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 farLæs mere
A Day in Astorga
19. september 2018, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
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 gladLæs mere
Astorga to Foncebadon
20. september 2018, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
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
21. september 2018, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
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
22. september 2018, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
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
23. september 2018, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
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 400Læs mere
La Faba to Fonfria
24. september 2018, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Only ten miles today. But it was a challenging hike climbing mountains. I entered Galica. The scenery is gorgeous.
Dinner in Fontira
24. september 2018, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Incredible dinner in a round hall build some 400 years ago.
Fontria to San Memede
25. september 2018, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
A beautiful day walking on top of the mountains. Did take a lot of pictures but the scenery was amazing.
San Memende to Portomarin
26. september 2018, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
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’llLæs mere
Portamarin to Palas de Rei
27. september 2018, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
Beautiful walking day. 15 miles mostly down hill.
Palos de Rei to Arzue
28. september 2018, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
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
29. september 2018, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
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 theLæs mere
Arco to Santiago de Compostela
30. september 2018, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
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 beLæs mere
Santiago de Compostela
1. oktober 2018, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
My day in Santiago
Finisterre, Spain.
3. oktober 2018, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
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 ILæs mere
Second Great Day in Finisterre
4. oktober 2018, Spanien ⋅ 🌙 64 °F
Another great day in Finisterre. It is the ideal place to wind down from a 500 mile walk🤪
Another Great Day in Finisterre
4. oktober 2018, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
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 finishedLæs mere
Santiago to Porto
7. oktober 2018, Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
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 exploreLæs mere
A great day in Porto
8. oktober 2018, Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
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
11. oktober 2018, Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
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 andLæs mere
RejsendeHave a great eveing and dinner with friends. I did that at Lodge last night Kathleen Roff won big money. Shared with the Scholarship fund