Mansilla. entering Leon. 11.8 miles

Easy day to today. Entered Leon
, a beautiful city. Then took a long nap. Now, time to explore.
Leon to San Martin. 21 km

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,Læs mere
San Martin to Astoga 15 miles

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 drinkingLæs mere
Astorga to Foncebadon 16.2 miles

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 madeLæs mere
Foncebadon to Ponferrads

Emotional day. I left stones in honor of my Granddaughter and Father at Cruse Ferro. I broke down.
Ponferrada to Villafranca

A beautiful 16 mile hike today through vineyards. It started by passing the Knights Templar Castle in Ponferrada.
Villafranca to La Faba

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.Læs mere
La Faba to Fonfria

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

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 theLæs mere
Sarria to Portomarine.

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 aLæs mere
Portomarin to Palace del Ray

Beautiful countryside. It’s very reminiscent of the hills around the Willamette Valley.
Three more days to Santiago-yeah!!
Palace del Rea to Arzua

Made it to Arzua. Had octopus for the first time in Melide, it was wonderful!!
Aruza to O Pedroso

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.Læs mere
Santiago at Last

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

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 hisLæs mere
Last Day in Finisterre

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 outLæs mere
Finisterre

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.Læs mere
Last Day in Santiago de Compostela

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 wentLæs mere
Porto - Port Tasting

The best Port in the World in Porto last night. Feeling a little tired today.
Porto - touring

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 toLæs mere
Goodbye Porto-Hello Beach/Ocean

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 onlyLæs mere
Vila do Conde

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 CatholicLæs mere