And so it begins...
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Marina and I are at the Princeton Junction station ready to board NJ Transit train to EWR
Philadelphia
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Leaving Philadelphia
Newark
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The gang is together relaxing at United club lounge EWR
Newark
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Newark
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This is your captain speaking from the flighdeck
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Ground control to Major Tom
Check ignition and May Santiago be with you
Chamartin train station
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Made it to the next waypoint of our adventure (and what an adventure it was getting HERE!) 😁
next train to Sarria
We are finally in Sarria
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Train station
Camino shell mosaics on the street
Capello de San Lazaro
Map of Sarria
TravelerI love the shell mosaics. Allan, it wasn't until you took your first Camino pilgrimage that I made the connection between the shell Mike and I used during baptisms at both St. Andrew and Holy Trinity. I always just thought it was a helpful way to get a good amount of water onto the head of the baptized. (Mike probably always knew.) I knew baptism was your welcome to the Christian life, I never connected that we were welcoming the baptized into a pilgrimage. (Duh)
La Cassona de Sarria Albergue
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Our Albergue La Cassona de Sarria and our room ( Samos)
Resplendent with real white sheets , towels and en-suite.
The newly minted Pilgrims with their Credenciales.
Sarria
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It's Hail
Dinner at La Isla
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We made a fast stop at the Pilgrims Shop and a Supermercado..and then it started to rain, nay make it HAIL!!!!
We ran into this place La Isla and had our dinner
Chicken fajita for Suzanne
FalafelRead more
More cultural Sarria
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In Sarria, the "Estrellas del Camino" (Stars of the Way) mural depicts Mario Mato, a local resident celebrated for keeping the spirit of the Camino de Santiago alive. Painted by Galician urban artistRead more
Day 01
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Day one, the beginning .
We also had our first Communal Breakfast with other Pilgrims from US North Carolina and Jawjah
Very good spread and Marcella the Hospital era was very nice and went out of herRead more
More Cultural Sarria
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Duplicate post.
We are still learning how to coordinate our individual photos from all contributors into one trip so bear 🐻 with us
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The "Estrellas del Camino" mural in Sarria is part of theRead more
Cultural tour of Sarria before the walk
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Today in the first day of light 5 km walk. Decided to take a tour of old Sarria.
And of course we are proudly bring you a new season of "Pastor Mandy's Serene Morning of the Day" Video
TravelerWhat is that beautiful structure with all the wood and greenery? How old is "Old Sarria" -- it looks really ancient. The menu looks tasty, though.
TravelerSarria's history runs deeper than the Middle Ages. The area is rich in megalithic monuments, petroglyphs, and hill forts that date back to Roman and Neolithic times. The town itself was officially founded in the 12th century by King Alfonso IX of León, who actually passed away in Sarria in 1230 while on his own pilgrimage to Santiago (very 1st Pilgrimage hence that route is known as Camino Primitivo)
Day 01 , afternoon
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We made it to our Albergue of the day - Casa Barbadelo.
I stayed here 4 years ago and loved it so made sure we come here again and enjoy the hospitality.
TravelerOh wow! You are surrounded by beauty and antiquity everywhere you look. Was that pole a "trail marker" with the crucifix on top? What a cute man in the pool! You all look so happy.
TravelerIt's a very tough Pilgrimage when we walk 5 km total and come to Albergue with a pool 😉
TravelerThe poles are called "cruceiro(s)" and before yellow arrows they served as a waypoint markers of The Camino - old times Pilgrims went from one cruceiro to the next. The specific cruceiro located right next to Casa Barbadelo is a striking, historic stone cross that marks an important spiritual and traditional point on the Camino Francés in Barbadelo.
Pooltime addition
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Other Pilgrims that are not dolphins enjoying the pool.
Later on we did meet some nice Pilgrims from Germany (Munchen und Dusseldorf)
and young ladies from Italy, NC and Oregon
A Cena de Casa Barbadelo
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Awesome dinner!
An Artistic Sculpture of our Beverages
Course 1
Empanada Gallego for Suzanne and I
Lentil soup for Scott
Course 2
Albondingos con Arrows for Scott
Filete de plancha for Suzanne and IRead more
Today's stats
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Really good first day with excellent team 👍♥️
Day 02 morning
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Beautiful sunrise
A satisfying Pilgrims' Breakfast
Zuma
Omelette
Cafe con Leche
Te Negro
Pastor Mandy's Serene Morning video of the day
Iglesia de Santiago de BarbadeloThe Church of Sant
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The Church of Santiago de Barbadelo , built in the second half of the 12th century on the site of a former double monastery linked to Samos, is an exceptional example of Romanesque art in Galicia.Read more
Marzan
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Fonte de Peregrinos
A Winter xwalk
KM 100 Marker
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Not as "impressive" as if we started from Saint Jean but we are officially 100 km from Santiago de Compostela
Reaching this point is significant because it marks the minimum distance required to earnRead more
TravelerYour right arm has the pilgrim tattoo ... what's the tattoo on your left arm? What a happy band of pilgrims you four are! I really hope you are having as good a time as it looks like you are having.
Km 100 Casa do Rego
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Our Albergue for tonight
Our room
The Camino is not walked but lived
Chilling in the backyard garden
Lots of flowers for Julie and Beth
Communal Dinner
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As always many Pilgrims' from different places
Tim - Edinburgh
Anna - Houston
YT
Andre - Sydney
Frances - Sydney
Coco - San Francisco
Suzanne
Scott
Marina
Vegetable Soup
Chicken and peasRead more
TravelerHave a wonderful trip!
TravelerThanks
TravelerYou two look so great! Buen Camino!