Twenty fith stop - Santiago
May 26, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
O Pedrouzo -> 21km -> Santiago de Compostela
Ya estoy aqui, en Santiago! I made it! Very happy and proud of the achievement. It was challenging, it was hard but it was so worth it and getting here isRead more
Twenty fourth stop - O Pedrouzo
May 25, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Ribadiso da Baixo -> 24km -> O Pedrouzo
With the heat down, walking becomes easier. Yesterday's big storm cooled the temperatures so we managed to walk further than planned today. More eucalyptusRead more
Twenty third stop - Ribadiso da Baixo
May 24, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Palas de Rei -> 25km -> Ribadiso da Baixo
Today was a long day, knowing the whole way that it may rain at any point. The weather in Galicia is quite hectic - can change in minutes! But we made it safeRead more
Twenty second stop - Palas de Rei
May 23, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Portomarín -> 24km -> Palas de Rei
Well, this place teaches us the reality of the term "Don't judge a book by its cover". There is no palace and there is no King (there is nothing here, really),Read more
Twenty first stop - Portomarín
May 22, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Barbadelos -> 17km -> Portomarín
Today's shorter walk will allow for a resting afternoon. We are down to the last 100km - only 4 days left until Santiago! It feels so long and so short at the sameRead more
Twentieth stop - Barbadelo
May 21, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 0 °C
Tricastela -> 23km -> Barbadelo
Today we hit the famous 100km line to Santiago! This is where it gets more crowded normally, so let's see how this goes. But the views were great as usual!
Nineteenth stop - Tricastela
May 20, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
La Laguna de Castilla -> 23km -> Tricastela
We are officially in Galicia - the last region of the trip! It's amazing here, the views from the hilltops we were on today - great. Many ups and downs, wasRead more
Eighteenth stop - Laguna de Castilla
May 19, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Villafranca del Bierzo -> 26km -> La Laguna de Castilla
Today's walk was not as long as it was steep. We hiked up +700m to end up in a village of 27 people on a hilltop. I think there are moreRead more
Seventeenth stop - Villafranca
May 18, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Ponferrada -> 24km -> Villafranca del Bierzo
First long walk for my mom and she made it! It was super nice, walking in the del Bierzo wine region. Was not aware that Spain had so many lovely whiteRead more
Sixteenth stop - Ponferrada
May 17, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Villares de Óbrigo -> 15km (+52km by train) -> Ponferrada
After yesterday's beautiful diner, which was a real melting pot of nationalities, today we walked to Astorga, where we visited the beautifulRead more
Fithteenth stop - Villares de Órbigo
May 16, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Villar de Mazarife -> 18km -> Villares de Órbigo
After another short day, we came to Villares de Órbigo. As yesterday was Fiesta day - San Isidore, today the whole village is resting and so pilgrimsRead more
Fourteenth stop - Villar de Mazarife
May 15, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Léon -> 15km -> Villar de Mazarife
We started off nice and steady this morning with a short walk to Villar de Mazarife. It's a pretty little town, very quiet and we were super lucky with the weather!Read more
Rest day - Léon
May 14, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Guess who joined me in Léon - my mom! She'll be walking with me until Santiago. A different adventure begins! Léon (the city of the Lion) is smaller than I imagined but very nice with lovely andRead more
Thirteenth stop - Léon
May 13, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Teradillos -> 17km (+ 65km by train) -> Léon
Lucky stop 13! Started the day out with FROST (not joking) but enjoyed the beautiful scenery of the way today. Got to Sahagún and caught a very delayedRead more
Twelth stop - Terradillos
May 12, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Carrión -> 26km -> Terradillos de los Templarios
The whole day's walk was done with a 30km/h WNW wind blowing in our faces - not fun at all. But we finally arrived at this templar town full ofRead more
Eleventh stop - Carrión
May 11, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Finistére -> 19km -> Carrión de los Condes
Today's short walk lead us to the city of Corrión de los Condes with it's singing nuns - they were so warm and welcoming! Resting before we start walkingRead more
Tenth stop - Frómista
May 10, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Hontanas -> 35km -> Frómista
New record! Walking 35km in one day may seem crazy, and it is a little, but I am so proud of having succeeded! It's the nice part of the Camino, always people motivatingRead more
Ninth stop - Hontanas
May 9, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Burgos -> 31km -> Hontanas
Entered the Meseta region of Spain, which is known for it's plains and long roads. Beautiful walk, although seemed never ending at one point. Hontanas is a lovely discovery,Read more
Rest day - Burgos
May 8, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
What an awesome city! Never really heard of it much but had a pleasure discovering it. Tomorrow off for new adventures. It's been a week walking and this rest day did me really well
Eigth stop - Burgos
May 7, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Belorado -> 27km (+22km by bus) -> Burgos
My ankle feeling better, we were off to Agés, from where we took a bus to Burgos. I will have a well deserved (and not forced) rest day tomorrow. Today'sRead more
Seventh stop - Belorado
May 6, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Today was a forced rest day - took the bus to the next stop due to my ankle/knee that needed rest. Disappointed at first, I had the chance to discover the beautiful town of Belorado more in depth andRead more
Sixth stop - Santo Domingo
May 5, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Nájera -> 21.5km -> Santo Domingo
We've arrived at the chicken town! Haven't seen them yet, but can hear them through my window. Beautiful walk along rapeseed fields and Rioja vines. Painful ankle,Read more
Fith stop - Nájera
May 4, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Logroño -> 28km -> Nájera
Today was a challenging one - a second long day in a row. Pushing myself was necessary, especially the last 2 km when you just don't see the end of it! Aching from theRead more
Fourth stop - Logroño
May 3, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Los Arcos -> 27km -> Longroño
Ouch - that's about the best way to put it. It was long, it was challenging but we made it! Logroño is a great city with amazing wine - we crossed into La Rioja. GreatRead more
Third stop - Los Arcos
May 2, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Estella -> 21km -> Los Arcos
Although the walk was shorter than the other days, I feel the third day in my legs. Tired, but happy to have made it so far! I will need a big paella and a glass ofRead more














































































































































TravelerWell done!!!!
TravelerWell done!!!!!!
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