SpainLa RiojaNájeraArroyo de Pozuelo42°25’4” N 2°44’8” W May 17 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 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 inRead more
SpainLa RiojaNájeraArroyo de Pozuelo42°25’4” N 2°44’8” W May 17 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 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 theRead more
SpainLa RiojaSanto Domingo de la Calzada42°26’24” N 2°57’3” W May 19 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 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 majorRead more
SpainCastille and LeónBelorado42°25’16” N 3°11’24” W May 20 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 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 theRead more
SpainCastille and LeónVillafranca Montes de OcaVillafranca-Montes de Oca42°23’18” N 3°18’35” W May 20 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 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. InRead more
Traveler 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! ❤️
SpainCastille and LeónBurgosFuente de Santa María42°20’27” N 3°42’21” W May 22 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 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 soRead more
SpainCastille and LeónBurgosFuente de Santa María42°20’27” N 3°42’21” W May 22 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 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 haveRead more
SpainCastille and LeónBurgosFuente de Santa María42°20’27” N 3°42’21” W May 22 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 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 theRead more
SpainCastille and LeónHornillos del Camino42°20’19” N 3°55’27” W May 24 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 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 exquisiteRead more
SpainCastille and LeónHornillos del Camino42°20’19” N 3°55’27” W May 24 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 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 weRead more
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View from my bedroom window
Traveler 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!