10 days!!!!
27 августа 2023 г., Канада ⋅ ☀️ 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!
First stamp
4 сентября 2023 г., Канада ⋅ ☀️ 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 theЧитать далее
Packing List
5 сентября 2023 г., Канада ⋅ ☀️ 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 smallЧитать далее
ПутешественникWow...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.
A day in Porto
7 сентября 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ ☀️ 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 IЧитать далее
Day 1 Porto to Vila do Conde
8 сентября 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ ☁️ 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 IЧитать далее
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Lime! That sounds delish. Balancing the zero-sugar Coke with a nata I see ;) yum.
ПутешественникSounds like a great day. Will be following your adventure.
Day 2 Vila do Conde to Aguçadoura
9 сентября 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ 🌧 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”,Читать далее
ПутешественникThe 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.
ПутешественникPeople have left these shells with their names and location.
Day 3 Agucadoura to Esposende
10 сентября 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ ☁️ 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 atЧитать далее
ПутешественникAmazing adventure, love the pics! Well done on the pedicure...livin' the spirit!! ♥️
ПутешественникHaha, my toes have been a hit. A lady I met the second night had her fingernails done to match!
Day 4 Esposende to Anha
11 сентября 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ ☁️ 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 muchЧитать далее
Day 4 continued
11 сентября 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ ⛅ 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!
Day 5 Anha to Vila Praia de Ancora
12 сентября 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ ⛅ 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 450Читать далее
Day 5 part 2
12 сентября 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ ⛅ 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 zucchiniЧитать далее
Day 6 Vila Praia de Ancora to Caminha
13 сентября 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ 🌙 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 -Читать далее
Day 6 Caminha to A Guarda Spain
13 сентября 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ ☀️ 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 AЧитать далее
Day 7 A Guarda to O Serrallo
14 сентября 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 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. SoЧитать далее
Путешественник87?! That's fantastic, I hope I'm that spry when I'm 87. How is the food? I'm assuming the wine was excellent 😄
ПутешественникThe 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 😊
Day 8 O Serrallo to Baiona
15 сентября 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 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.Читать далее
ПутешественникThose are special days on the Camino when you just enjoy a later start. Makes the day just that little bit different.
Bruce Christenson 1943-2022 ❤️
15 сентября 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 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 hisЧитать далее
ПутешественникKim this is beautiful tribute to your dad. An emotional trip for you in more than one way
Day 10 Vigo to Redondela
17 сентября 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 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. ThisЧитать далее
ПутешественникLove all the pics and travel details! We'll done Kim, you are an inspiration!🚶♀️🥾🇪🇸
Day 9 Baiona to Vigo
17 сентября 2023 г., Испания ⋅ 🌧 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, IЧитать далее
ПутешественникIt was definitely my longest day, I don’t recommend it 🤣 I was miserable by the end
Day 11 Redondela to Pontevedra
18 сентября 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 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 IЧитать далее
Day 12 Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis
19 сентября 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 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. IЧитать далее
ПутешественникLooks 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! 🌏
Day 13 Caldas de Reis to La Coruña
20 сентября 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 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 andЧитать далее
Day 14 La Coruña to Santiago
21 сентября 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 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 oneЧитать далее
Santiago de Compostela
21 сентября 2023 г., Испания ⋅ 🌙 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€, whichЧитать далее
ПутешественникSo 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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We had fish and chips tonight too, same ocean, different coast 💞
Santiago de Compostela to Porto
22 сентября 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 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 theЧитать далее
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Travel Day
23 сентября 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ ⛅ 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 toЧитать далее
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.
ПутешественникI’m sure I have forgotten something and will probably add more 😆