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Camino Del Norte Greg Jones
Cadavedo to Luarca 12 miles.
May 7, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F
What I great day I had. Why? Today I had an easy walk that was relatively flat. Just one major hill to climb. So I was a happy Pilgrim all the way to Luarca. Easy walking but not many photo opportunities. .
I did last a couple of beautiful churches that I'll share.Read more
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Camino Del Norte Greg Jones
Soto de la Luina to Cadavedo 12 miles
May 7, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
The Camino threw everything it had at me today. Rain forests, stream crossing, 8 hard climbs, ocean vistas, beaches, sunshine, today was great. I passed a sign that said I had 250's Km to go to get to Santiago. That's only 150 miles. Shoot, I'll be there in no time. This journey is going by way to fast. Im going to slow down however, and take a couple of rest days here shortly. I'm staying tonight at a small hotel. The hotel has a backdrop of a farm that goes to the ocean. It's just beautiful.Read more
TravelerGorgeous!!!
5/7/24Reply
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Cadavedo
May 7, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
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Traveler Good job Greg. You’re doing great! Only 150 to go! Awesome. We all miss you too! Be safe!
5/7/24Reply
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Luarca to Navia 13 miles
May 9, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
Today was one of the nicest walks that I've had. It was mostly flat with paths though farms and countrysides. The day started out in Luarca, a spectacular city on the ocean and ended in nice little place named Navia. I came upon an ancient burial site that was used a thousand years ago. Very interesting.Read more
Traveler Absolutely beautiful!!!
5/10/24Reply
Greg Jones Thank you honey.
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Navia to Tapia de Casariego
May 10, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Not much happened except 13 miles of walking in 5 hour and 15 minutes. No picture opportunities. But tomorrow I go to Ribadeo where I'll take a rest day. Ribadeo is the last town on the coast that I'll see before I head inland. It suppose to be beautiful plus I'll be able to sleep in. 🤠🤠 Yeah!!Read more
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Tapia to Ribadeo. 8 miles
May 11, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
This morning I had a very pleasant and easy walk from Tapia to Ribadeo. I enjoyed my last ocean views because now I turn inland and hike over the mountains to Santiago. Just 125 miles to go.
I've been looking forward to getting to Ribadeo for weeks. It marks the beginning of the last leg of the Camino. By golly, I think I'm going to make it!!🤠🤠Read more
TravelerGreat job Dad! Proud of you! Love you bunches!
5/12/24Reply
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Ribadeo
May 12, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
Rest Day. Relaxing with Camino friend. I'm feeing good.
In your world Dad, there are no strangers, only friends you haven’t met yet!😁 [Andrea]
5/13/24Reply
Greg Jones Awe, that's a great sentiment. Thank you honey. I love you.
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Ribadeo to Luranza 18 miles
May 13, 2024 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 61 °F
A very long day. 18 miles up and over a mountains. I might take another rest day tomorrow. I have some time to kill and I also have another long and hard segment coming . We'll see!!
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Lourenza -short day
May 14, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
I decided to spend some extra time in Lourenzá and get some extra rest. Tomorrow is another 18 mile with 3000 feet elevation gain. So I need to be up for it. Lourenza is a small town. Not much going on. But they do have a beautiful church.Read more
TravelerStunning! You've done amazingly on this harder walk! Love you !
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Lourenza to Abadin 17 miles
May 15, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
I did it! I thinks that I've crossed over the last major mountains of the Camino. 17 miles , 3000 feet of elevation gain, and close to 6 hours of climbing/hiking through rain and wind. But I made it just fine. A hot shower was very needed when I arrived at the Albergues. .Read more
TravelerBeautiful to see but probably a bit differed being in the wind and the rain. Hmm..wind and rain. Sounds kind of like being at home doesn’t it? 😂😂. Good going Greg!
5/15/24Reply
Greg JonesThank you Kevin. I'm looking forward to buying you that beer🤠. Love ya !
5/15/24Reply
Good work Dad! Is it all downhill from here now?😁 [Andrea]
5/15/24Reply
TravelerI'm very happy for you!
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Abadin to Vilalba. 13 miles
May 16, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
This must have been the easiest day that I've had on the Camino Del Norte. 13 miles of mostly downhill and flat walking. I had a nice walk with my Camino friend Stefan who is German from the Frankfurt area.
That's a big difference between the Camino Frances and the Del Norte. On the Frances there are Americans everywhere. But on the Del Norte I can go days without running into another American. So I've been walking mostly with Germans. I've started introducing myself as a German American🤠🤠. .Read more
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Vilalba to Sobrado do Munxes 35 miles, 3
May 17, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
It's been an unexciting last 3 days. It's been raining almost non stop the whole time. The one exciting thing that did happen was that I slipped in the mud and fell on my back and hips. My backpack saved me from getting really soaked. After my fall my back has been sore and painful. So, I may have to sent my pack ahead the next couple of days. I'm also thinking of taking a rest day here in Sobrado tomorrow so that my back can get better.
I'm posting pictures of two pilgrims. One guy is Stefron. He's a German and we have walked together almost the whole Camino. The other is Fernando who really helped me after my fall in the Mud. Great Guys!!Read more
TravelerOuch Greg! Take a day or two off and feel better soon! I’m glad you’re okay!
5/18/24Reply
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Rest Day in Sobrado du Monxes
May 19, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
Rest Day today but I was still able to tour the Cathedral that was build in the 900's. Very impressive!
My back and hips are feeling a lot better so tomorrow I'm off. I will be heading for Aruza which will put me back on the Camino Frances. That's exciting. It will be my third time there so I'm very familiar with the town and the trail heading to Santiago de CompostelaRead more
TravelerYou are in the home run stretch! Good you are taking a rest day! The cathedral is stunning. Way to go Dad!
5/19/24Reply
Greg JonesThank you honey. Three more walking day and then I'm a tourist again 🤠🤠. Love you💕🥲
5/20/24Reply
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Sobrado du Monxes to Aruza 14 miles.
May 20, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
I walked today hoping that my back and hip wouldn't give me any problems. I took the precaution of taking 800 mgs of Alive before I started out and it seems to have worked. I was mostly I was pain free the entire walk. But it was an easy walk. Mostly down hill and it was cool. Lovely conditions. Just two more days-yeah!!Read more
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Arzua to O'Pedrouzo 13 miles
May 21, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
In O'Pedrouzo at the same Pensión that we were at two years ago.
The Camino Del Norte joined the Camino Frances in Aruza so for the last two stages I'm on the Frances again.
And, you sure can tell the difference. I've seen more Pilgrims today than I've seen on the Norte in 4 weeks. Plus there are Bars here everywhere unlike the Norte. It's a culture shock.
I'm just one day from finishing this walk and I'm starting to get a little emotional. I really don't want it to end😪Read more
TravelerWay to go! Now enjoy the rest of your time there!
5/22/24Reply
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OPedrouzo to Monte do Gozo 10 miles
May 22, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
A very easy and unexciting walk today. Only 10 miles But tomorrow is the big day when I enter Santiago de Compostela and my Camino will be over 😪😪😪
TravelerStill walking in the rain I see. Good job Grego!
5/22/24Reply
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O Pedrouso to Monte do Goso
May 23, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Easy day of walking. 9 miles on flat ground. I enjoyed it!
I’ve notice this huge Albergue before when I’ve passed it so Sefon and I decided to stay there. It’s only 3 miles from the Santiago Cathedral. It was a very interesting place. We enjoyed it. Tomorrow on in to Santiago De Compostela. Yeah!!Read more
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Monte fo Goso to Santiago
May 23, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Yes, Eagles Walkers, I’m here and I’m loving it. We got here about 10:00 this morning and had no problem getting our Compostela.
Now, all of a sudden I’m tired. I’ll be here in Santiago for three days before I head to Madrid.
528 miles in 40 days. Not bad for an old man🤠Read more
TravelerCongratulations Greg! I’d have to say “Pretty damn good for an old man”. Enjoy the rest of your trip!!
5/23/24Reply
Greg JonesThank you Kevin. I’m looking forward to getting home and being with all my friends.
5/23/24Reply
TravelerCongratulations Dad! So proud of you! You are a rock star!!!
5/23/24Reply
Greg JonesThank you honey. This rock star loved his daughter.
5/23/24Reply
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Hanging in Santiago de Compostala
May 24, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
The last two days have been very pleasant walking around the old town and seeing people that I’ve seen on the Camino over the last 6 weeks. Santiago is very laid back but also exciting. Another day here then it’s off to Madrid and 90 degree temp. YeahRead more
TravelerGreat job! Enjoy your relaxing adventures now!
5/26/24Reply
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Last night in Santiago
May 26, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
I visited the Crept of St. James snd then had an amazing Paella dinner with Stefon and Wife Doris.
Tomorrow it’s on to Madrid.
TravelerEnjoy your time in Madrid! Now the vacation begins🫠💚
5/26/24Reply
Greg JonesI made it to Madrid last night about 9:00. The city was alive with thousands of people walking
5/28/24Reply
Greg JonesAround eating, drinking dnd enjoying themselves. It was 80 degrees🤠. Today is suppose to get up to 84 and 90 before I leave. So, I’m off to the Riena Sofia Museum to see Picasso “ Guerica” and then to the Spanish Navel Museum . This Will be a completey Tourist day🤠
5/28/24Reply
TravelerSounds like you had a nice time there!
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Touring (walking Madrid 11 miles)
May 29, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
It’s summertime here in Madrid. It’s 90 degrees and the Spanish people are out enjoying the awesome summer.
And I’m also enjoying the weather. I’v walked alot today. I got up early and went to the Raina Sofia Museum. It is massive. There I got to take in Picasso’s “Guernica.” I was very interested in seeing this painting because the Camino took me through the city of Guernica. And while there I sat on a beach in the cities main square, looking up to sky , and tried to imagine that day in 1939 when Hitlers bombers carpet bombed and destroyed the town. I had much the same reaction as when I visited Pearl Harbor. The experience left me sad but grateful that the city rebounded.
I also got to take a collection of Salvador Dali’s work. After seeing his work I said to myself, this guy is really messed up, 🤠🤠
Madrid is a beautiful City. I’m really enjoying it.Read more
TravelerSounds like a great day Greg! Love the pics!
5/29/24Reply
TravelerFun day! Salvador Dali is one of my favorite artists. 🤓 I’m super jealous…
5/30/24Reply
Greg JonesSalvador must have been insane to imagine the ideas he had and then to put them on Zaby’s.
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Greg JonesCanvas that is. It was a real treat to.get to see his work.
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Heading Home
May 31, 2024 in Spain
After 5 wonderful days in Madrid I came on home. And I tell you, sleeping in your own bed is wonderful!!
A few stats, the Camino de Norte took me close to 2 million steps over 829 kilometers or 515 miles in 40 days.
It was just an incredible experience. It was definitely hard and challenging but very rewarding. The scenery was incredibly beautiful and the Spanish people were so kind and sweet. I fell in love with them. .
So now it’s on to next year and a much easier Camino. The Portugeese Camino from Porto to Santiago. After that Camino I’m going to take cruises🤠😎.Read more
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Trip end
May 22, 2024