Mansilla. entering Leon. 11.8 miles
9 września 2022, Hiszpania ⋅ ☀️ 48 °F
Easy day to today. Entered Leon
, a beautiful city. Then took a long nap. Now, time to explore.
Leon to San Martin. 21 km
10 września 2022, Hiszpania ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F
We got a late start do to the Saturday Bus Schedule. We didn’t get on the bus that take you to the edge of Leon until 8:30am, two hours later than our usual start. So we are at San Martin tonight, Czytaj więcej
San Martin to Astoga 15 miles
11 września 2022, Hiszpania ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F
Beautiful walk to Astorga. I got to walk through one of my favorite towns, Hospital de Ortega and again see its mid evil bridge. Coming in to Astorga holds many surprising. I got to see my drinking Czytaj więcej
Astorga to Foncebadon 16.2 miles
12 września 2022, Hiszpania ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
This was a long hike today. 16.2 miles The hike started out with a gradual up hill but the last 4 miles it got steep snd long. Highlight of the day was stopping at the Cowboy Bar in El Ganso. We made Czytaj więcej
Foncebadon to Ponferrads
13 września 2022, Hiszpania ⋅ 🌧 52 °F
Emotional day. I left stones in honor of my Granddaughter and Father at Cruse Ferro. I broke down.
Ponferrada to Villafranca
14 września 2022, Hiszpania ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
A beautiful 16 mile hike today through vineyards. It started by passing the Knights Templar Castle in Ponferrada.
Villafranca to La Faba
15 września 2022, Hiszpania ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
What a beautiful day of walking. We left Villafranca late for us. 7:00. The walk went up the mountain through beautiful villages. The walk had an “Oregon” feel. Down trees and logs along the road. Czytaj więcej
La Faba to Fonfria
15 września 2022, Hiszpania ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
Only 11 miles today. But they were “up” miles. The last two days has been mountain climbing days. My little old legs are plumb tuckered out. . The mountain scenery was amazing.
Fonfria to Sierra via Samos
17 września 2022, Hiszpania ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
What a beautiful days hike. There’s another alternative route that I took 4 years ago but it’s not near as pretty going through Samos. Samos is longer but so pretty. The Monastery in Samos is the Czytaj więcej
Sarria to Portomarine.
18 września 2022, Hiszpania ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
Another beautiful day of walking. We passed the 100 km (62 miles point) and headed for Portomarin. The village of Portomarin had to be moved upslope to get ready for a dam that was being build and a Czytaj więcej
Portomarin to Palace del Ray
19 września 2022, Hiszpania ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
Beautiful countryside. It’s very reminiscent of the hills around the Willamette Valley.
Three more days to Santiago-yeah!!
Palace del Rea to Arzua
20 września 2022, Hiszpania ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
Made it to Arzua. Had octopus for the first time in Melide, it was wonderful!!
Aruza to O Pedroso
21 września 2022, Hiszpania ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
More and more gorgeous farmland to look at but not much photo opportunity. Tomorrow’s the big day, We enter Santiago de Compostela. It will be emotional!! We did pass today the house of bottles. Czytaj więcej
Santiago at Last
22 września 2022, Hiszpania ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
We made it, we’re in Santiago de Compostela. Another Camino de Santiago done-yeah. 500 miles in 33 days. One day shorter than when I did it four years ago I feel very humbled snd privileged.
Day in Santiago de Compostela
23 września 2022, Hiszpania ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
We had a nice day dominated by the Noon Mass at the Santiago Cathedral. The highlight was seeing the swinging Butafumiero or swinging incense. We also got to see the Tomb of St. James and his Czytaj więcej
Last Day in Finisterre
24 września 2022, Hiszpania ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
It’s sad to say goodbye to Finisterre. I really do love this place. It is so beautiful!! Mucia is gorgeous too. But we’ll head out tomorrow back to Santiago and then down to Portugal. I walked out Czytaj więcej
Finisterre
24 września 2022, Hiszpania ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
Resting a couple of days in Finistere or the End of the World. The Roman’s thought that Finisterre was as far west as you could go. So. It was the End of the World. It’s also the end of my Camino. Czytaj więcej
Last Day in Santiago de Compostela
28 września 2022, Hiszpania ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Tomorrow we head for Portugal but today was Museum day in Santiago. First we went to the Pilgrims - Camino museum. Its a wonderful place that tells the story on the Camino de Santiago. Second, we went Czytaj więcej
Porto - Port Tasting
30 września 2022, Portugalia ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F
The best Port in the World in Porto last night. Feeling a little tired today.
Porto - touring
30 września 2022, Portugalia ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Porto is truly a magnificent city. Beauty is everywhere you look. This morning I walked along the River and marveled at all the traditional harbor and fishing boats. Plus, I went to the Cathedral to Czytaj więcej
Goodbye Porto-Hello Beach/Ocean
2 października 2022, Portugalia ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
After 4 wonderful days in Porto I’ve migrated to a beautiful beach front town called Vila do Conde. It’s 18 miles northwest of Porto. I snagged a two bedroom beachfront condo for 4-5 days for only Czytaj więcej
Vila do Conde
3 października 2022, Portugalia ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
Outside my deck, while sipping my morning Cafe con Leche, I see Pilgrims heading north on the Portuguese Camino. This could be me next year about this time🤪🤠. The white building is the Catholic Czytaj więcej





























































































