EspañaLa RiojaNájeraArroyo de Pozuelo42°25’4” N 2°44’8” W 17 de mayo, España ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
We are in the Rioja region, known for its wine, and we hiked through so many vineyards today. It was misty and a little rainy in the afternoon, so i got to wear my favorite raincoat. After lunch inLeer más
EspañaLa RiojaNájeraArroyo de Pozuelo42°25’4” N 2°44’8” W 17 de mayo, España ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
That field of poppies! A beautiful 23k hike today to Santo Domingo de la Calzada, where we are spending the night at Abadia Csitercence, a convent run by the sisters. After looking around theLeer más
EspañaLa RiojaSanto Domingo de la Calzada42°26’24” N 2°57’3” W 19 de mayo, España ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
It was 43 degrees when we headed out this morning. Lots of inclines and declines through such green areas. Footcare is a huge concern on the Camino, along with calves, knees, and hips! All are majorLeer más
EspañaCastilla y LeónBelorado42°25’16” N 3°11’24” W 20 de mayo, España ⋅ ☁️ 43 °F
It's a short day because I have a swollen toe. Tonight, we are staying in a Pilgrim's Hospital that was built in the 1500's. It is now a hotel and I've attached a photo of the fabulous view from theLeer más
Viajero I have all my toenails! The downhills are easy, but I take the uphills carefully to avoid injury to my meniscus. You remember being with me when I tire that?!
EspañaCastilla y LeónVillafranca Montes de OcaVillafranca-Montes de Oca42°23’18” N 3°18’35” W 20 de mayo, España ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
(No wifi yesterday, so this is posted a day late.) The climb this morning was beautiful. We walked a long way through a very pretty forrest where we heard cuckcoo birds calling, just like a clock. InLeer más
Viajero How special to see the inside of the church! How many more kilometers left in your travel? Gosh, you have walked so much! I’m sure you are grateful for all the preparation! Wishing you happy feet as you continue on! ❤️
Viajero Wendy, after Burgos, we head into the meseta, the flat, desert like plains, and on our second day there, in the town of Sahagen, we will be half way to Santiago de Compostella.
EspañaCastilla y LeónBurgosFuente de Santa María42°20’27” N 3°42’21” W 22 de mayo, España ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
Its been chilly and damp in Spain and we have needed to layer up to stay warm. Temps have been in the 40s and 50s. We left this morning in the fog and made our way to the city of Burgos, which is soLeer más
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We had to cross an overpass on the highway and walk next to the airport to get from the countryside into the big town of Bergos. The camino isn't all mountains and forests
EspañaCastilla y LeónBurgosFuente de Santa María42°20’27” N 3°42’21” W 22 de mayo, España ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
We have experienced the highs and lows in terms of sleeping accommodations so far. We shared a room with 6 people in a municipal, when an alberque made a mistake regarding our arrival date, we haveLeer más
Viajero You have lots more chances for crazy accommodations coming up! Best of luck! 😬
EspañaCastilla y LeónBurgosFuente de Santa María42°20’27” N 3°42’21” W 22 de mayo, España ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
Bergos is so beautiful that we decided to stay for 2 days! The gothic cathedral of Santa Maria was built in the 13th century, and it is enormous and so beautiful. The Church of St Nicholas and theLeer más
EspañaCastilla y LeónHornillos del Camino42°20’19” N 3°55’27” W 24 de mayo, España ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
Beautiful walk out of Bergos into the rolling green hills along the way to Hornillos. The scenery was beautiful, fields of poppies and an expansive view of the city from high above. We saw exquisiteLeer más
EspañaCastilla y LeónHornillos del Camino42°20’19” N 3°55’27” W 24 de mayo, España ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
Do you see that first picture of the white house with writing on it? I took the pic walking into Hontanos today. It says Santiago is 248 miles away! We will officially be halfway to Santiago when weLeer más
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View from my bedroom window
Viajero You are sure making serious progress! Love the pics. Beautiful sites. I hope your feet are still happy! Enjoyed the pic in your room. Looks comfy! 🩷
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That’s beautiful!