And so it begins...
21 de maio, Estados Unidos ⋅ 🌧 57 °F
Marina and I are at the Princeton Junction station ready to board NJ Transit train to EWR
Philadelphia
21 de maio, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
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
21 de maio, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
Ground control to Major Tom
Check ignition and May Santiago be with you
Chamartin train station
22 de maio, Espanha ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
Made it to the next waypoint of our adventure (and what an adventure it was getting HERE!) 😁
next train to Sarria
ViajanteWe had to walk a good clip Came in on Cercanías and then hoofed it up to Platform 23 - clear on the other side of the station.
We are finally in Sarria
22 de maio, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
Train station
Camino shell mosaics on the street
Capello de San Lazaro
Map of Sarria
ViajanteI 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
22 de maio, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
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.
ViajanteNothing beats having a bathroom in your room. Or at least, that's how I'm interpreting "en-suite" from my travels in Europe.
Sarria
22 de maio, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
It's Hail
ViajanteGood grief! But then again, the angels could just be praising your efforts with the weather.
Dinner at La Isla
22 de maio, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
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
FalafelLeia mais
More cultural Sarria
23 de maio, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
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 artistLeia mais
Day 01
23 de maio, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
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 herLeia mais
More Cultural Sarria
23 de maio, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
Duplicate post.
We are still learning how to coordinate our individual photos from all contributors into one trip so bear 🐻 with us
😀
The "Estrellas del Camino" mural in Sarria is part of theLeia mais
Cultural tour of Sarria before the walk
23 de maio, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
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
ViajanteWhat is that beautiful structure with all the wood and greenery? How old is "Old Sarria" -- it looks really ancient. The menu looks tasty, though.
ViajanteIt is a wall of the building. I did not noticed any signs on the front.
ViajanteSarria'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
23 de maio, Espanha ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
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.
ViajanteOh 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.
ViajanteIt's a very tough Pilgrimage when we walk 5 km total and come to Albergue with a pool 😉
ViajanteThe 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 ILeia mais
Today's stats
23 de maio, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
Really good first day with excellent team 👍♥️
Day 02 morning
24 de maio, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
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
24 de maio, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
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.Leia mais
Marzan
24 de maio, Espanha ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
Fonte de Peregrinos
A Winter xwalk
KM 100 Marker
24 de maio, Espanha ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
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 earnLeia mais
ViajanteYour 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.
ViajantePretty old tattoo (1990/91..IIRC) of a tall ship at sea. Means to represent my Birth city
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
ViajanteYou take the best photos. I love the one of the tree with all the knotholes. Do you know what kind of tree that is?
Communal Dinner
24 de maio, Espanha ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
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 peasLeia mais
ViajanteHave a wonderful trip!
ViajanteThanks
ViajanteYou two look so great! Buen Camino!