As Cernadas

This forestry was amazing. I believe I was in a temperate rainforest as all the ferns, moss, lichen, liverwort, and other ancient humidity loving plants were overtaking the trunks of the tree andLue lisää
San Miguel

San Miguel was charming township with a small church, but a large graveyard with family named mausoleums with generations laid to rest. This was unlike any other church I have encountered on thisLue lisää
Padrón

Padrón is a "very short village," as my host told me before leaving behind this last major city of the hike. The goal was 20 km away and determined to reach Santiago de Compostela, the end goal ofLue lisää
Santiago de Compostela

170 miles hiking with a 25-pound backpack and a fortnight later, I have finally at last reached my end goal of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Such a once in a lifetime changing incredibleLue lisää
Santiago Museum Day

Cathedral Museum of Santiago de Compostela a World Heritage Site in Galicia, Spain. The cathedral is the reputed burial place of Saint James the Great, one of the apostles of Jesus Christ. ContructionLue lisää
Historical Downtown Porto

Graduation week and famous Library that inspired J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter when she lived in Porto. The leading port wine distillers in Porto; Sandeman, Taylor's, Cockburn, Ferreira, and Dow's allLue lisää
MatkaajaWow that waterfall with all the trees covered in moss is awesome
MatkaajaI think this might have been my favorite stretch so far. It felt like the forest Tolkein describes.
MatkaajaAh yes very Middle Earth atmosphere
MatkaajaSo lush!