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Ich bin dann auch mal weg! I am off, as well!! Read more
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  • Frank RohdeCamino FrancesTraveler
    The small brige over the water fall is near 🤦🏼
    Actually boringVery "duro" today1The Jogger just passed me - unbelievable

    Finaly arrived

    August 15, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C

    Today I did 35 Km in 7h (breaks incl.)! A few kilometers were next to a canal and at the end the canal fell down 30-40m- and I had to cross this reservoir bank (Staustufe) via a very small bridge! A bit scary if you are afraid of hights like me. Puh- my feed were burning but it worked out! It was actually the longest stage I did so far!
    Tomorrow there is a monster step of 18 through the Meseta with nothing (no village, no water), that‘s why everybody tries to get here- I might start early again and see how far I get afterwards! Tomorrow I will also pass the midpoint of the whole Camino, so I get closer and closer to Santiago and also ultimately to my family! 😘😍🥰    Read more

  • Frank RohdeCamino FrancesTraveler
    Thi breakfast means "halftime" of the Camino
    Expecting the sunCorrion (or Carry on)A little buenas dias from my friend Davide!

    17 km without a single house

    August 16, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C

    The stage of today is very much feared by many people as the first 17 Km there is no house! I got up at 5, started at 5.30 without breakfast and arrived before 9! It’s chilly (13C) and a bit windy so perfect walking weather! I met people and did a lecture in Schleswig’s history (from the ancient Hügelgräber to the vikings and king Abel till the Battle of Hemmingstedt). That way it was easier! Maybe I can do all the way to Sahagun, wich is another 22 KMs! May feets are aching - but I might do proper breaks! No I enjoy my well deserved breakfast with Tortilla, Cafe con leche grande and zumo de naranja! Guten Morgen!Read more

  • Frank RohdeCamino FrancesTraveler
    Der Großmeister
    A nest of waspsA quick break for olives and a coke

    Bei den Templern

    August 16, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C

    After 27 Km I arrived in Terradillos de los Templarios, which means „little fields of the temple knights“! But it’s a very tiny village, it’s early and my feet say „move on“!! So another 12 Km to Sahagun is the goal for today!Read more

  • Frank RohdeCamino FrancesTraveler
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    Nice path- today it looks like homeThe ancient midpoint of the Camino- meantime it moves 24 km eastDoor to Sahagun2This looks like home now

    Sahagun

    August 16, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C

    After 40 km I arrived in Sahagun and get a clean bed with a real sheet and cupboards and a nice shower! Pilgrim heart, what else can you think of! Today there was a nice wind and it wasn’t hot - so quite ideal! I followed a nice smell (no, not my own shirt 🫣😷) and met people from France and Ecuador who I met before, so we went the last 7 km together! 54 km from Leon now- puhRead more

  • Frank RohdeCamino FrancesTraveler
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    First stop today after 9 km

    August 17, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C

    It’s windy and colder , 15C! Yesterday everybody had to bring something for dinner and we had a shared meal buffet style! It was great! So many different things! I made Baguette a la Neuberend! 💋

  • Frank RohdeCamino FrancesTraveler
    Intensive watering
    The bridge to the ancient kingdom of LeonFinally Leon appearedThe famos cathedralDas gönne ich mir heute mal

    Leon

    August 18, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C

    Today was only 22 km bit it felt very long! It was very cold at the beginning (8C) and the way was mostly boring! Leon is interesting - will explore it after the shower and a nap! I got a blister today- so need to take care of it, too 😷Read more

  • Frank RohdeCamino FrancesTraveler
    My breakfast
    Modzilla3Charles from France and MorcillaInside the barMy bedroom🤦🏼Pilgrims toilet- don't know why people shit on the way...Breakfast for today

    What an evening

    August 18, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C

    Actually I was sitting alone in the only bistro in Reliegos! The Tomato with goatcheese was really good, the Lasagna, as well (by why are all Lasagna portions in the world small) and the beer was cold! I was ready to go back to the hostel for an early sleep! I asked the universe for a little more excitement next time! 5 minutes later Charles wales in- the guy I met the last 2 days before! We had a 🍷 (actually 🍷🍷🍷) , shared a bowl of Morcilla (it’s made of blood, rice and onions), had a good conversations about South America, where he lived for 3 years), about Salsa dance 🕺 (a guy from Colombia joined) and at 9 the bistro closed! On the way back to the hostels there was a weird place (see the pictures) that was part of the movie „The way“! We decided to have a last beer there but it showed up as one of the weirdest bars I have ever seen! The very mad barkeeper showed us pictures of him in the French legion and gave us his special beer (11% Alc.) and a Gin Tonic that deserved it’s name! All of the sudden a guy from Italy, from Albania and Ecuador joined (whom I all met before in Saint Nicolas, the church with no light)! It turned out that the crazy barkeeper with just a few teeth is one of the best chess players I have ever seen! We played a few games with him… olala! The host of the municipal Albergue also joined and asked me where I staid! He said the host of my Albergue is an evil man and I should rather move to his Albergue! So I got to my room (the only other guest was a ugly smelling guy), grabbed my stuff and moved (the only bed left was the „reserve“ in a huge side room- anyway‘ thank god, I have Aspirin! Weird evening!Read more

  • Frank RohdeCamino FrancesTraveler
    Cathedrale of Leon
    Walking in LeonMy hotel yesterdayFormer King of Leon

    Adios Leon

    August 18, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C

    I really like to be in a city but I don’t enjoy walking in the cities. Leon is very nice, full of tapas you get for free with every drink- so different from the Pinxchos you get in Navarra and Castillia! The Cathedrale is stunning and my sleep was very good! Time to get the day started with a quick breakfast at the Main Station!Read more

  • Frank RohdeCamino FrancesTraveler
    The landscape starts to change

    Take the long way…

    August 19, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C

    After the first 7 km today pilgrims need to decide between 2 variants: route A is 3.4 km shorter but constantly next to the highway! Route B is nicer but longer! Let’s see! A friend sent me „It’s Friday again“ and I also listened to „You take me up“ from
    Scotch- love it! Today I walk alone- just saw a Portuguese guy that I met yesterday evening! He recommended my next stop in 20 km! I changed shoes because of the blister (Blase) and so far it works! I met Germans on the Camino who always complain! I learned here that you need to accept certain situations and do something with it (mach was draus)! Or you simply change it! But staying in a given situation and not changing anything but complaining is NOT a healthy option!
    Ps: if you have a song you recommend for walking, please send it!    Read more

  • Frank RohdeCamino FrancesTraveler
    One of my few followers today
    On the wayAncient Roman bridge to My Hostel3

    Hospital de Orbigo

    August 19, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C

    The longer option wasn’t as nice as I thought- several tines I walked just straight and alone for 2-3 h with no house at all! Puhh- just saw a group of 4 Germans who gave up 2 villages earlier, as it was so hot today! But after 36 Km and 7.5 h I arrived in Hospital de Orbigo, which is really nice! A lot of nice Albergues- I chose one where Pilgrims can paint for free! The amazing results are attached!Read more

  • Frank RohdeCamino FrancesTraveler
    Between the sub and the moon
    Special place for pilgrims on the wayAstorgaIs this me?1Für Petra

    My way to Astorga

    August 20, 2022 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 11 °C

    Sorry to my English followers but , today I will write in German for a reason! Heute bin ich das erste mal gerne alleine gelaufen! Anfangs war es kühl und mittlerweile ist es schön sonnig! Mitten in der angenehmen, hügeligen Landschaft kam mir erst ein Lied vom Tarzan Musical (gesungen von Phil Collins) in den Kopf, das ich meinen Kindern zum Einschlafen vorgesungen habe, als sie klein waren! Und dann ein Lied, das mich an meine wunderbare Frau denken ließ! Man sagt, irgendwann hat einen der Camino soweit und man muss heulen- bei mir war es heute so weit! Ich hätte gedacht, aus Erschöpfung oder so, aber mir wurde heute besonders bewusst, was mir hier wirklich fehlt und das sind neben meinen Freunden meine Kinder, die Familie und heute ganz besonders meine Frau! Wie sind heute 17 Jahre verheiratet: Ich liebe dich, mein Schatz! Das hier ist für dich: https://open.spotify.com/track/7vb0ySL2vsgrYUYW… (unser Lied)Read more

  • Frank RohdeCamino FrancesTraveler
    Cathedrale of AstorgaNext to it is Gaudi's PalaceAnd the Cathedrale again

    In Leon‘s mountains

    August 20, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C

    I left Astorga behind finished after 30 Km! In El Ganzo now. From tomorrow on it’s mountain climbing again- up to 1500+meters! Not sure how much I will be able to do per day then! Maybe listen to Hape Kerkelings book and see how he described it…🤦🏼Read more

  • Frank RohdeCamino FrancesTraveler
    Early morning start
    FoncebadonCruz FerroMade it to Cruz Ferro and laid down my stoneAfter Cruz Ferro1650m- from now on I am going down, baby

    Mountains - 1600m high

    August 20, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

    The way up to the famous Cruz Ferro, where people leave a stone the brought from their homes, was ok! 17 km, the first 8 in complete darkness! At the Cruz a met an American woman who was from Key West- where we were before the pandamic! The only way is up from Otis Clay brought me safely to the top! I am at the highest point now and it’s going down from now on! Need to be careful as the path is very narrow and rocky!Read more

  • Frank RohdeCamino FrancesTraveler
    The pool with a stunning view
    First fast dood on the CaminoMy own bathNobody snorring tonight (maybe me😀)View of the mountainsNice Albergue

    El Acebo

    August 21, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

    The very steep downhill caused another blister (damn) so i stopped after 25 km in El Acebo where I got a nice and cheap private room! As a nice surprise I can use a pool, as well! So I rest! Tomorrow I will start with 2-3 downhill again but for today: Es könnte mir schlechter gehen!Read more

  • Frank RohdeCamino FrancesTraveler
    1One last goodbye
    The statue of a German bike pilgrim who died hereTypical mountain houseGeschafft- the end of the mountains7 Km before PonferadaIt's him again! Jacob

    Gracias, El Acebo, buenas dias Ponferada

    August 22, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C

    I started just with the daylight today! It has really been the steepest and mot dangerous part of the whole Camino! For 2 1/2 hours I climbed down the mountains on slippery clay, rocks and stoned! 100% concentration was necessary not to fall down the steep hillside! As a reward I now enjoy a real „Latte Macchiato“ in front of THE castle of the temple knights! There we a mix of knights and monks between the 12th and 14th century and were also the protectors of the pilgrims! Wait for the stunning picture to cone …😇Read more

  • Frank RohdeCamino FrancesTraveler
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    Closed

    August 22, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

    The Templer Castle is closed today 😕😕😕 so I have to keep going for 17 more Km! It’s getting hot and I smell already! Puhhh

  • Frank RohdeCamino FrancesTraveler
    Demo vor dem Ratshaus von Ponferrada
    Endlich mal wieder ein paar nackte Ärsche 🤣🤣🤣Ab in die Region El Bierzo- so was wie das Nordfriesland Nordspaniens

    Ab ins Bierzo

    August 22, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C

    Today it is really hot (37 C, no wind) - 1-2 hours to go but I need to change my shoes! However the landscape is quite nice- but why are all Spanish people always yelling in bars! 😳

  • Frank RohdeCamino FrancesTraveler
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    Villafranca is quite big as a villageVillafrabca del Bierzo

    Early morning wake up

    August 23, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C

    Due to the expected hot weather I started at 5.30 am - 2 h through the mountains in the dark- you hear every little sound in the bushes, I can tell you! 15 more km up and down and then the „Camino duro“ starts- the hart way! 10 km of only uphill climbing! O Cebrero is waitingRead more

  • Frank RohdeCamino FrancesTraveler
    Das muss Liebe sein- alles gleich
    Hier sieht es nett aus- sehr grünDen kenne ich- aus dem Roman "Zum Glück gibt es Umwege"! Er ist esAm Anfang sah es idylisch aus4

    Camino duro

    August 23, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C

    30 Km an der Hauptstrasse entlang war anstrengend- aber so rein gar nichts gegen diesen Aufstieg! Boah! Pause in la Falda! Es gibt 3 Arten von Wanderern hier: 1. ohne Rucksack, 2. mit Taxi und 3. die Rucksackschlepper! Wieso bin ich nur in der 3. Gruppe gelandet- und wieso haben die Spanier den Camino bloss hier gebaut!Read more

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  • Frank RohdeCamino FrancesTraveler
    Close to the clouds
    Just entered Galicia2In 158 Km (now) I will be in SantiagoThe very famous churchInteresting story about this- google church of O CebreiroPilgrims prayerTypical houses of Galicia

    O Cebreiro auf über 1300m geschafft

    August 23, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C

    The mega Uphill etappe is done- I was rewarded with a nice room and shower! After it I couldn’t move and slept on the bed while „watching“ „Agent K 9“ with James Belushi! Now my ugly smelling clothes wash and then I will learn Spanish and enjoy a nice dinner! I burned 5500 calories today! 😎Read more

  • Frank RohdeCamino FrancesTraveler
    Fog in the valley
    Arriba los nubesDer Wind und Wetter Wanderer auf der Passpitze!

    Triacastilla

    August 24, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C

    22 Km downhill in 3.45h- I think I will continue for 10-20 more Kilometers! Maybe I can walk away from the thunderstorm that is expected! The mountains are behind me and I am entering the very different, very green area of Gallicia now! It looks like Schleswig in May now!!So far it looks nice! I got used to the annoying bile „pilgrims“ who are riding fast on „our“ Camino! But now hundreds of hobby pilgrims are joining- no backpack, like a German „Kegelbruder- Verein! Rooms/beds are getting less available because of that… I would like to ban them 😜Read more

  • Frank RohdeCamino FrancesTraveler
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    Jesus in Wales?

    August 24, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C

    Galicia sieht hier aus wie Wales! Sanfte Hügel durchbrochen von saftigen Wäldern und satten Rinder-Weiden! Schattige Hohlwege, dich mich erst steil bergauf, dann wieder direkt nach unten gebracht haben! Am Ende des Gefälles erzählt mir ein alter Bauer, dass die Quelle hier das beste Wasser des gesamten Caminos hätte und er würde täglich hier sein Trinkwasser holen, obwohl er ja fließendes Wasser zuhause hätte! So viel Spanisch verstehe ich dann doch mittlerweile! Kurz danach treffe ich Sebastian aus Berlin, der einen Donativo Stand am Wegesrand betreibt! Abgefahrener Spirituellen Ort- Aber zumindest gibt es Getränke und Obst gegen eine Spende! Ab Sarria soll der Camino noch voller werden! Aber nach 9h Wanderung bin ich heute nach 45 Km in Sarria angekommen! Hab hier tatsächlich Jesus getroffen und ihm Shampoo geliehenRead more

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  • Frank RohdeCamino FrancesTraveler
    Dirhmarse on tourVolkswandertagLook at the number!!'Horses for those who can't walkThe bridgeGeschafft

    Touri-Grinos and Acrophobia

    August 25, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

    For tactical reasons I can only do 23 km today, so the target is Portomarin! However, today is different- it’s colder and wet- and the Touri- Grinos entered the Camino! People with no or just a small backpack walking through the landscape, pre-booking the Albergues! So it looks like „Bundesjugendspiele“! I walked with few „real“ pilgrims and we are all shocked! Just before Portomarin there is a 70m high bridge with a 150 cm balustrade…everybody who knows me, knows about my panic of hights (acrophobia)! But I saw no Alternative, not even a bus! So I walked fast in the middle of the street, hoping no cars are coming- on top of it there was a strong wind- did I already mention: I hate bridges! But I made it! 🤦🏼😵‍💫 🥴🙀🥇
    Afterwards I found out, that there is a very shallow old roman bridge, too 🤦🏼🤦🏼🤦🏼🤦🏼    Read more

  • Frank RohdeCamino FrancesTraveler
    Charles and Elvis
    Goodbye Portomarin1Looks like Schleswig- HolsteinNo clue what this is forAlmost in Melide after 40 km

    Early morning start

    August 25, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

    Stop in Palace de Rei after 25 km! 3.5h more to go today to escape the tourists! But the feets are aching a lot! Theae hobby pilgrims even have their own stamps to cheat. 🤦🏼
    The sky was very nice this early morning - unfortunately the pictures couldn’t capture it well! So Melide today, where the specialty is grilled Pulpo (Octopus)Read more

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