D
13 июня 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
So I checked with Google Maps and saw that coming out of Ponferrada it's a straight run from one little suburb town to another to my albergue instead of going back up into the mountains and theЧитать далее
Camponaraya
13 июня 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
At first it almost look like driving through Bensalem or something but apparently there are still a couple of things that I was able to find and take some pictures
Obviously the storks areЧитать далее
ПутешественникHow are storks different from Herons? Does the United States have storks? (Why don't I know this?)
Путешественникof course we have storks who do you think brings all American babies!? 🤣 seriously apparently they used to be in the same class but not anymore. I believe main difference is that herons are water fowl and storks are not
Albergue
13 июня 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
This is a very nice albergue; quite spacious
I was the first one in so had time to pick my own bunk and take care of all necessary things before other pilgrims started trickling in
The sign is inЧитать далее
Dinner del Dia
13 июня 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 93 °F
Peppers stuffed with seafood
and just cause I was worried that you would ask me tons of questions here is a bisection
pork loin with...you guessed it...patatas fritte
rice pudding
ПутешественникThe loin & the rice pudding look terrific! I'm not so sure about the peppers stuffed with seafood.
Путешественникagreed. of course my curiosity was peaked so I tried it. a little unusual but palatable
(Oh) Hot Summer Day
13 июня 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
.. (Hot summer day)
Please carry me along
Hot summer day
Carry me along
To its end Where I begin
Long summer dreams (Long summer dreams) Sliding round my mind
Those long summer dreams (LongЧитать далее
Quiet morning in Camponaraya
14 июня 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Getting an early start before the heat kicks in
Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginias
14 июня 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Tell me that it doesn't look like as if we are on Blue Ridge Parkway?!
A
14 июня 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Leif caught up with me ... I thought he was long gone
He took picture of me walking in front of him
ПутешественникI would not go as far as calling it forest; more like a n outcropping...they just pop up here and there
Breakfast at Casabelos
14 июня 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
Desayuno numero uno
Wine press
14 июня 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
No Looocie and Ethyl here.....
B
14 июня 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
Santiago 198km straight
Albergue 50m to the right
Why not take a break?! 😊
And shortly after that... no vegetarian here
Area de Descanso
14 июня 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
Rest area for Pilgrims
We munched on grapes, cherries and apples while enjoying the shade...
It was beginning to get hot..
C
14 июня 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Back to beautiful mountains views and...
Yup...Camino Provides 🤣
Villafranca del Bierzo
14 июня 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
Villafranca del Bierzo is a village and municipality located in the comarca of El Bierzo, in the province of León, Castile and León, Spain.
Totally cool history please checkЧитать далее
Albergue
14 июня 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 91 °F
Very nice place....
I grabbed a corner niche Lower bunk....almost like a private room
And right across from the window
So hopefully I will get some fresh breeze tonight and a good sleep
Oh andЧитать далее
ПутешественникYes, take in plenty of water. Prehydrate before leaving in the morning also 👍
Путешественникguys no worries. I drink I have 3L camelback 😊 and let's remember Day 25 on Camino, yes?!
Dinner at El Casino bar
14 июня 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 93 °F
Requestor de Gulas
Merlusa
YougurtCrema y fruita
Adrian just started from Ponferrada
He was born in Barcelona and now lives in Germany. We've been in the same albergues for 2 days.
Steffi isЧитать далее
And there was evening,.....
14 июня 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
So, as stated short leg of only 14km or so....the morning was more than fine and if not for already made reservation I definitely could have done another 5, possibly even a little more... oh well...
IЧитать далее
ПутешественникEven though you felt like you could have done another 5km, I'm glad you had the chance to give your feet a little break. As I look at the map, I can't believe how far you have walked! Cheers to you!
Путешественникok but don't forget that 5km not walked today = 5km must walk tomorrow
Windy morning
15 июня 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
A bit cooler but more windier morning to start the day getting out of Villafranca del Bierzo
Another hot day in front plus they are calling for a possibility of thunderstorms about midday butЧитать далее
A
15 июня 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
Last look at the castle
Lehigh Tunnel
15 июня 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
Camino de Poconos
Pieros
15 июня 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Moving along at pretty decent clip
Weather is on the cooler side so that definitely helps
ПутешественникThe flowerboxes are so beautiful! There have been so many of them along your route. How thoughtful of the pilgrimage bystanders.
Trabadelo
15 июня 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
Desayuno numero duo, the first one was at albergue this morning
Freshly made empanada and boy was it GOOOOOOD!
Lydia from Guatemala. We came out from our Albergue this morning pretty much at theЧитать далее
La Portella de Valcarce
15 июня 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
Apostle Santiago
Must buy goat cheese
Spanish geese
I think they were asking me for food... but I am not sure 😕
ПутешественникJust an FYI- our baby geese are all grown up; can't hardly tell the difference between the babies & the mom & dad.
Vega de Valcarce
15 июня 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
The 1st 2 pictures are actually Ambasmestas which runs right into Vega de Valcarce
More like a fast break then Desayuno numero 2...and perhaps a strange combination at that
ПутешественникGrapes, olives, and beer? What's strange about that? ... the flowers are really beautiful.
Albergue
15 июня 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
El Paso like in Texas
OMG.... it is actually A/Cd 😍🆒️
I sort of can dig these short stages...
Walk very leisurely for 4-5 hours with breaks included, get to Albergue either right by orЧитать далее
ПутешественникYes, those short days are a fantastic respite from the long hard walks. It gives you the opportunity to see that slowing down is therapeutic 👌
ПутешественникSo are you staying off the treacherous trail?
ПутешественникI did on this section but it is not always available as an option