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- Ahad, 27 Ogos 2023 11:48 PG
- ☀️ 18 °C
- Altitud: 191 m
KanadaHamilton Mountain43°12’37” N 79°51’46” W
10 days!!!!
27 Ogos 2023, Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
10k training walk with a full pack. Currently weighing 8lbs without water. Listening to a Camino podcast for inspiration. Actually 10 days until I leave. Countdown is on!
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- Isnin, 4 September 2023
- ☀️ 31 °C
- Altitud: 218 m
- KanadaBuchanan43°13’22” N 79°54’37” W
First stamp
4 September 2023, Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Today I met up with David and Colleen from the Canadian company of pilgrims (Hamilton chapter). I had asked if the Hamilton chapter had their own stamp for my credential. They did, and I would be theBaca lagi
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- Selasa, 5 September 2023 3:55 PTG
- ☀️ 32 °C
- Altitud: 218 m
- KanadaBuchanan43°13’22” N 79°54’37” W
Packing List
5 September 2023, Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Currently weighing 13lbs without water.
I’ve decided to not take the walking poles, I will buy a pair in Porto. I would have to put them in checked baggage and the ones I have do not collapse smallBaca lagi
PengembaraWow...well done. That has got to be the hardest part...deciding what to take. Do you have to have a sleeping bag as well or will places provide blankets.
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- Hari 1
- Khamis, 7 September 2023 1:19 PTG
- ☀️ 26 °C
- Altitud: 80 m
PortugalPraça do Município41°8’58” N 8°36’39” W
A day in Porto
7 September 2023, Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Arrived in Porto at 11:30am. After I figured out my esim at the airport I took the metro to the city centre, Trindade station (€2.75).
First up was the Porto Cathedral for my stamp and then IBaca lagi
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- Hari 2
- Jumaat, 8 September 2023 9:32 PTG
- ☁️ 20 °C
- Altitud: 17 m
- PortugalPalacete Melo41°21’10” N 8°45’1” W
Day 1 Porto to Vila do Conde
8 September 2023, Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
I took the metro to Matosinhos, where I met up with Lisa and Carolyn from Portland. The stock advice when beginning the camino (any version), is not to walk too far on your first day. Thank goodness IBaca lagi
Pengembara
Lime! That sounds delish. Balancing the zero-sugar Coke with a nata I see ;) yum.
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- Hari 3
- Sabtu, 9 September 2023 9:32 PG
- 🌧 18 °C
- Altitud: 11 m
- PortugalPraia Atlântica41°21’33” N 8°45’23” W
Day 2 Vila do Conde to Aguçadoura
9 September 2023, Portugal ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
Short walking day today, only 10km. There was a terrific thunder storm last night, thankfully it did not continue this morning. Walked by myself today, listening to my book, “An Echo in the Bone”,Baca lagi
PengembaraThe scallop shell is said to be a metaphor, its lines representing the different routes pilgrims travel from all over the world, all walking trails leading to one point: the tomb of Saint James in Santiago de Compostela.
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- Hari 4
- Ahad, 10 September 2023 10:52 PG
- ☁️ 21 °C
- Altitud: 7 m
- PortugalApúlia e Fão41°31’8” N 8°46’21” W
Day 3 Agucadoura to Esposende
10 September 2023, Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Another short day, 11km. My pack is getting lighter…probably because I’m losing my gear 😂 Adapter in Porto and sleep liner and ear plugs in Vila do Conde. I was able to replace the adapter atBaca lagi
PengembaraAmazing adventure, love the pics! Well done on the pedicure...livin' the spirit!! ♥️
PengembaraHaha, my toes have been a hit. A lady I met the second night had her fingernails done to match!
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- Hari 5
- Isnin, 11 September 2023 6:58 PG
- ☁️ 16 °C
- Altitud: 8 m
- PortugalLargo Rodrigues Sampaio41°31’57” N 8°46’55” W
Day 4 Esposende to Anha
11 September 2023, Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Part 1 Left the Albergue before sunrise, 7:00am. Today was a 20km day over a mountain!! Literally, 140m elevation through cobblestone streets, and forest paths. It was tough, but so worth it. So muchBaca lagi
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- Hari 5
- Isnin, 11 September 2023 12:16 PTG
- ⛅ 22 °C
- Altitud: 72 m
- PortugalMonte41°38’22” N 8°46’37” W
Day 4 continued
11 September 2023, Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
I’m staying at Casa da Carolina. The shower was cold, but besides that it’s great. Carolina’s grandmother even made vegetable soup for us. All ingredients are from their garden, it was yummy!
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- Hari 6
- Selasa, 12 September 2023 8:19 PG
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Altitud: 68 m
- PortugalAnha41°40’12” N 8°47’45” W
Day 5 Anha to Vila Praia de Ancora
12 September 2023, Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Another mountain to climb, a bridge to cross, more cobblestones and boardwalks. 24km
Lots of forts along this stretch and abandoned lighthouses. The formation of rock along the shoreline is 450Baca lagi
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- Hari 6
- Selasa, 12 September 2023 2:07 PTG
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Altitud: 19 m
- PortugalPraia da Duna do Caldeirão41°48’26” N 8°51’53” W
Day 5 part 2
12 September 2023, Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
The Albergue I’m staying at is cute, right across the street from the beach.
The restaurants don’t open until 7:30 so I bought some spaghetti and made my own dinner. 5.45€ and I have a zucchiniBaca lagi
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- Hari 7
- Rabu, 13 September 2023 7:11 PG
- 🌙 16 °C
- Altitud: 9 m
- PortugalForte da Lagardeira41°48’57” N 8°52’1” W
Day 6 Vila Praia de Ancora to Caminha
13 September 2023, Portugal ⋅ 🌙 16 °C
My last day in Portugal! I left the Albergue at 7:00 am and walked to Caminha on my own, bouncing back and forth between the coastal and the Litoral routes. Stopped for breakfast at a supermercado -Baca lagi
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- Hari 7
- Rabu, 13 September 2023 9:07 PG
- ☀️ 19 °C
- Altitud: 58 m
- PortugalRio Coura41°52’23” N 8°50’33” W
Day 6 Caminha to A Guarda Spain
13 September 2023, Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
The water taxi was fun, we actually got a ride to a different location because the tide was too low. We disembarked on the beach and walked through the most amazing forest.
It was a short walk to ABaca lagi
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- Hari 8
- Khamis, 14 September 2023 8:49 PG
- ☀️ 18 °C
- Altitud: 40 m
SepanyolPorto de A Garda41°54’8” N 8°52’27” W
Day 7 A Guarda to O Serrallo
14 September 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Slight change of plans. I was supposed to walk to Oia, but I made my reservation for the 13th instead of the 14th 🙄 I had it in my calendar as the 14th…anyway, they were booked for tonight. SoBaca lagi
Pengembara87?! That's fantastic, I hope I'm that spry when I'm 87. How is the food? I'm assuming the wine was excellent 😄
PengembaraThe meal was good. Pilgrim menu is a cheaper option , but I had to try it. I will try the good stuff, seafood etc moving forward 😊
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- Hari 9
- Jumaat, 15 September 2023 8:27 PG
- ⛅ 18 °C
- Altitud: 13 m
- SepanyolAs Orelladas42°1’55” N 8°52’58” W
Day 8 O Serrallo to Baiona
15 September 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
It was great sleeping in a room by myself! Woke up at 7:30, breakfast at 8:00. Breakfast was so good! Breads, pastries, coffee, orange juice, fruit, meat, cheese, hard boiled eggs, yogurt and cereal.Baca lagi
PengembaraThose are special days on the Camino when you just enjoy a later start. Makes the day just that little bit different.
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- Hari 9
- Jumaat, 15 September 2023 7:16 PTG
- ☁️ 21 °C
- Altitud: 18 m
- SepanyolA Palma42°7’8” N 8°51’11” W
Bruce Christenson 1943-2022 ❤️
15 September 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
My Dad passed away October 18, 2022 very suddenly. When I told him I wanted to walk the Camino….he said “I’ll come”, no hesitation.
I booked my trip in January 2023.
I brought some of hisBaca lagi
PengembaraKim this is beautiful tribute to your dad. An emotional trip for you in more than one way
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- Ahad, 17 September 2023 7:41 PG
- ☁️ 17 °C
- Altitud: 30 m
- SepanyolPuerto de Vigo42°14’20” N 8°43’40” W
Day 10 Vigo to Redondela
17 September 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
We had to leave the Albergue by 8:00am today, so an early start it was. We had some steep up hill climbs but the view was worth it. After that it levelled off through tranquil woodland paths. ThisBaca lagi
PengembaraLove all the pics and travel details! We'll done Kim, you are an inspiration!🚶♀️🥾🇪🇸
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- Ahad, 17 September 2023
- 🌧 19 °C
- Altitud: 57 m
- SepanyolPunta de Santa Tegra42°14’55” N 8°41’53” W
Day 9 Baiona to Vigo
17 September 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
I wasn’t really feeling it today. The Albergue didn’t have coffee and I walked for about an hour before I found some. After having my coffee there was a rainbow, things were looking up, IBaca lagi
PengembaraIt was definitely my longest day, I don’t recommend it 🤣 I was miserable by the end
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- Hari 12
- Isnin, 18 September 2023 8:28 PG
- ☁️ 15 °C
- Altitud: 7 m
- SepanyolPorto de Cesantes42°17’37” N 8°36’27” W
Day 11 Redondela to Pontevedra
18 September 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Back to the walking that I love the most…through the woods. It was an excellent day, even though we did have some rain. By the afternoon the sun was out and my feet were dry. That’s all IBaca lagi
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- Hari 13
- Selasa, 19 September 2023 8:55 PG
- ☀️ 13 °C
- Altitud: 23 m
- SepanyolXardín de Casto San Pedro42°25’51” N 8°38’38” W
Day 12 Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis
19 September 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
After being woken up at 6am, I put my ear plugs in and slept til 8am.
I walked most of the way on my own, listening to a book on Audible. It’s becoming very crowded the closer we get to Santiago. IBaca lagi
PengembaraLooks like your nail polish held up well😆😆 hopefully you and your feet did also!! Unbelievable you are so close to the end of this trip! What an amazing adventure you will forever cherish! 🌏
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- Hari 14
- Rabu, 20 September 2023 9:08 PG
- ☁️ 16 °C
- Altitud: 24 m
- SepanyolCaldas de Reis42°36’40” N 8°38’39” W
Day 13 Caldas de Reis to La Coruña
20 September 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
My penultimate day on the Camino de Santiago. A longer day today, so that I can have a shorter day tomorrow.
The walking today reminded me of our hiking trails at home. Pine trees, oak trees andBaca lagi
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- Hari 15
- Khamis, 21 September 2023 8:37 PG
- ☀️ 13 °C
- Altitud: 35 m
- SepanyolCruces42°47’52” N 8°38’18” W
Day 14 La Coruña to Santiago
21 September 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
I made it! 280km in 14 days.
I walked by myself today. I was surprisingly emotional, I even teared up when I arrived at the Cathedral. Partly the joy of making it and partly that there was no oneBaca lagi
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- Khamis, 21 September 2023 10:54 PTG
- 🌙 13 °C
- Altitud: 255 m
- SepanyolSantiago de Compostela42°52’36” N 8°32’10” W
Santiago de Compostela
21 September 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
After checking in to the Albergue Seminario Menor I met up with Barbara and Briget from Germany. They invited me to join them for dinner at Casa Manola. They have a pilgrim dinner for 13€, whichBaca lagi
PengembaraSo awesome. I still want to do it someday but it would have been better with you. You are a great tour guide. ♥️
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- Hari 16
- Jumaat, 22 September 2023 9:20 PG
- ⛅ 12 °C
- Altitud: 228 m
- SepanyolSantiago de Compostela Railway Station42°52’11” N 8°32’39” W
Santiago de Compostela to Porto
22 September 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
My last day in Spain and Portugal. I travelled by bus back to Porto at 11:30am and checked into my Albergue around 3:30pm.
The Albergue is steps from the Rio Douro. I walked along one bank of theBaca lagi
Pengembara
Historically recognized as the main inspiration for engaged Buddhism. Known as the "father of mindfulness"
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- Sabtu, 23 September 2023 3:10 PG
- ⛅ 13 °C
- Altitud: 57 m
- PortugalEstátua do Ardina41°8’48” N 8°36’39” W
Travel Day
23 September 2023, Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
On my way home. Left the Albergue before 8am, after being woken early by amorous travellers….seriously, in a bunk bed!
Stopped at the prettiest McDonald’s for an orange juice then made my way toBaca lagi
Julie RosenthalThat is awesome that you got it down to 8 lbs, have no idea how you did that. Mine is 9 kg! I know I am carrying about 5 extra pounds for my electronic things that I need for work after the camino, but wow! Buen Camino .. I look forward to following you.
PengembaraI’m sure I have forgotten something and will probably add more 😆