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Sometimes the Camino gives you what you want and today was that day!
After a scenically beautiful trek I made it to Sarria. Better still my son David and wife Steph were there to greet me. They are fit and happy couple keen to do this part of Читать далее

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Sarria to Cass Cruceio Ferreiros
26 мая, Испания ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
7:45 am start, 13.5K uphill track.
For David & Steph it was an easy section, not so easy for me
But a real joy to be walking and talking with these two.
The temperature now is 27⁰.
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Путешественник Two Happy peregrinos
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ПутешественникThat’s lovely Bruce. Spending time with them makes the camino easier I am sure. ❤️
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ПутешественникThanks Bernadette. Lucky and grateful me
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Sarria
25 мая, Испания ⋅ 🌙 21 °C
Hi ALL
Sometimes the Camino gives you what you want and today was that day!
After a scenically beautiful trek I made it to Sarria. Better still my son David and wife Steph were there to greet me. They are both a fit and happy couple keen to do this part of the Camino and many more Camino's.
Soon after leaving SAMOS the path becomes beautiful, lumpy, down then up. By comparison to the Triacastla to Samos this section is harder.
Lucky me soon was chatting to Pilgrims from many different country's. Of note for me was the Russian chap who lives in France followed by an group of 3 South Africa peregrinos.

Dinner tonight was enjoyed and quickly followed by an early night for jetlagged D&S.Читать далее
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ПутешественникHow fabulous Bruce. Say hi to Dave and Steph. Dave will want to follow a map (not arrows).
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ПутешественникDave will follow neither map nor arrows and will go his own way !!
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ПутешественникHope it involves some bush bashing 😂
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Sarria
25 мая, Испания ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Hi ALL

Sometimes the Camino gives you what you want and today was that day!
After a scenically beautiful trek I made it to Sarria. Better still my son David and wife Steph were there to greet me. They are a fit and happy couple keen to do this part of the Camino and more in the coming years
Enjoy the photos attached
Soon after leaving SAMOS the path becomes beautiful, lumpy, down then up. By comparison to the Triacastla to Samos it is easier.
Lucky me was soon chatting to Pilgrims from many different country's. Of note for me was the Russian chap who lives in France followed by an group of 3 South Africa peregrinos.
Dinner tonight was enjoyed and quickly fowolled by an early night for jetlagged D&S.
Tomorrow we begin our hike towards SdC.Читать далее
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SARRIA
25 мая, Испания ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Hi ALL
Sometimes the Camino gives you what you want and today was that day!
After a scenically beautiful trek I made it to Sarria. Better still my son David and wife Steph were there to greet me. They a fit and happy couple keen to do this part of the Camino.
This morning soon after leaving SAMOS the path becomes beautiful, lumpy, down then up. By comparison to the Triacastla to Samos it is harder.
Lucky me soon was chatting to Pilgrims from many different country's. Of note for me was the Russian chap who lives in France followed by an group of 3 South Africa peregrinos.

Dinner was enjoyed and quickly fowolled by an early night for jetlagged D&S.Читать далее
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Путешественник The chic magnet is back
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ПутешественникHola dear Alex. Yes I try to enjoy those photos and smiles. And always know you will give me a serve. Even if I fail to have one! :))
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SAMOS
25 мая, Испания ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Hi ALL
Sometimes the Camino gives you what you want and today was that day!
After a scenically beautiful trek I made it to Sarria. Better still my son David and wife Steph were there to greet me. They a fit and happy couple keen to do this part of the Camino and more ASAP
This morning soon after leaving SAMOS the path becomes beautiful, lumpy, down then up. By comparison to the Triacastla to Samos it is harder.
Lucky me I soon was chatting to Pilgrims from many different country's. Of note for me was the Russian chap who lives in France followed by an group of 3 South Africa peregrinos. Ee all agreed the Camino is an experience and not just a walk.

Dinner was enjoyed and quickly fowolled by an early night for jetlagged D&S.Читать далее
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Samos to SARRIA
25 мая, Испания ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Hi ALL
Just a quick update
I enjoyed the 9+K up hill walk yesterday from Triacastla to Samos
I'm shortly heading for Sarria to join my son David and wife Steph.
Weather here is favourable forecast. Here are some of yesterdays photos. EnjoyЧитать далее
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Путешественник Photo for Carmel who sees real ones. :-)))
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Путешественник That is Samos in the distance
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Путешественник That is the approach to the main Monestary I stayed there in 2023. Accommodation is currently closed.
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Albergue Reboleira 150K to SdC
21 мая, Испания ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
20 MAYO 26 Albergue Reboleira and...

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Lucky Brucee has just arrived in Albuquerque Reboleira approx 150Km go to SdC.
Today I only walked 7.5 Kms from "Hospital Condesa" to Albergue Reboleira. The highlight was reaching the high point " Alto do Polo" Photo attached.
It was gàareat to getting back testing that right knee and the Spirit and Fellowship of the Camino. All went well.
Weather was 25⁰C at the start and rose to 27⁰ Sunny 🤗.
Next stops are Triacastla, Samos then Sarria (where I'm joined with son David & Steph).
For those lucky future Pilgrims doing the Camino Frances the Albergue Reboleira has many positives. Which I missed 12 months as ago. These include the Albergue section vs Private rooms. The price difference is obvious. But what the Albergue section does include is : portioned off sections (2 double bunk beds in mine); quality base sheet & pillow case + good quality top light Downer (not the paper ones and no need for your sleeping bag); excellent clothes washing and dryer machines. Bar and large dinning area and lounge with amazing library. And of course phone recharge with bed side personal light.
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ПутешественникI’ve always walked thru Fonfria. Albergue sounds great
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ПутешественникJenny I don't have your experience but was an eye opener
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ПутешественникWhat a wonderful journey you are having Bruce, well done !
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Near O'Cebreiro
19 мая, Испания ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
19 May 26
Yesterday my short walk from Villafranca to Casa Susi was the last straw for my Right knee. Codeine + Voltarin + a great chat with Susi and Fermin eventually stopped the knee pain. Soon Lucky Brucee was enjoying fabulous gourmet dinner at Casa Susi. I say "fabulous" because it was and you personally won't know until you stay there. BTW other pilgrims have rated Casa Susi as a must-stay Albergue. Book early because they do get booked out.
Susi and I first met at Glenella, in Blackhead, in November 2019, and again November 2022. That was just before son David and I commenced our 1st Camino in April 2023.
Currently I'm at Albergue ESCUELA, a short stop before O'Cebreiro. Ponchos and gloves are the must up here
Today and tomorrow I'll be taking Taxis to hopefully get my knee back to normal.🤞Читать далее
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Путешественник Fermin and I as I arrived at Casa Susi
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Путешественник Part of Casa Susi
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ПутешественникIt must be great to catch up with familiar friends on your journey and enjoy Casa Susi hospitality. Take care of your knee and go steady. The incredible views from the top of O’Cebreiro await you.
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Camponaraya to Villafranca
16 мая, Испания ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
Villafranca del Bierzo
Sunny weather. I walked 15 Km from Camponaraya arriving at my accommodation San Nicolas El Real Monasterio at 2pm. This part of the Camino Francis is said to be easy to medium grades. I founded medium as did other pilgrims along the way. Often we would joke that that's Villafranca down there. Not so but we continued on.
Along The way there was a lot pavement concrete roads and dirt road to walk on. In the end, my knees were grateful that we finally arrived at Villafranca. This is a very pleasant place but like small villages, English is a bit of a joke. The Spaniards here very helpful. Big smiles but don't understand what you're saying and Google translate is really handy.
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Путешественник Brucee, you collect a different set of girls in each town!!
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ПутешественникThanks Alex. Makes the day go easier and I always bring smiles. Cho from Spain
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Путешественник Lucky Brucee twice met up with these smiling pilgrims from Bilboa on the Bay of Biscayne.
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Ponferrada
14 мая, Испания ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Hi ALL
Today I visited the Knights Templar Castle . But the highlight for me was finding the library (Templum Libri).
With extensive ancient displays. These are full of historic journals (facsimiles excellently reproduced from a world wide sources). Theses reproductions are covered with gold leaf and make you believe that you're looking at The originals.
Photos: The first photo features two ladies and myself. We met whilst enjoying the castle. Important Point here. Is that the last on the right of the photograph? Lives in Sydney and it's very keen. Did join the Blue Mountain Camino group. Name is Stephanie and I will send her a copy of the latest newsletter.
The other photos of The Knights Templar Castle.
Tomorrow I head for Villafranca and staying at the San Nicolas El Real Monasterio.
I hope enjoy the photos
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Путешественник Texas lady on the left. Stephanie is an Ozzie lass on the Right is that Stephanie (Sydney) on the right is keen to join the BMCS group. I will send her the latest newsletter.
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Путешественник Looking good Bruce
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ПутешественникThanks Jenny 🥰
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12 мая, Испания ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
I wish I had some beautiful news about my Sketchbook and about the weather etc.

Hola Amigos
One might say I've got stalled on the Camino Frances. In many ways this is true.
I am recovering from a bad flu. But I'm recovering and the sun is just beginning to shine in Astorga.
The locals have told me that this is their March weather... not their May weather.
Regarding my Orisson sketchbook drama. Long story short Orisson gave it to a transfer company called. LHOST. This company have now offered to send it to my Sydney address for over US$100+. (it is AU$20 item).
Longer Story short: Orisson have suggested I use a Spanish address.
Beautiful Susi (Casa Susi) has offered their address in Trabedelo and asked for their phone number. Susi or Fermin will speak to them.
It's all up in the air at the moment.
The real loss for me is are the sketches.
Ponferrada tomorrow as I make my way to Casa Susi's Albergue and eventually meet David&Steph in Sarria.Читать далее
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Путешественник Miday today's
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Путешественник The Sketchbook. Photo by Orisson acknowledging they had the book but failed to forward to me in either. Leon or my home address.
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ПутешественникHope you enjoyed Astorga. Get better soon
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ПутешественникThanks, Jenny. I was thrilled as I immediately recognized it as a favourite in 2025. However the Flu, chasing the pharmacy and the constant drizzle didn't help. I've bought a collapsible umbrella+ face masks etc.
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Leon
5 мая, Испания ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Hi ALL

Well first of all the bad news and then the good news.
The bad news is in my my five previous caminos. I've never had problems booking ahead and always getting a place. However, that's not the case right now and if I'm not careful Booking.com will certainly find me a place but until you book it there isn't clarity about its location. Last year once I was 15 km off the Camino Francis track and this year I booked accommodation which would have taken me East not walking forwards West. Problem is that Booking.com instantly says they've got more accommodation but not quite at your site. This wouldn't be a problem if you're driving a car but you are a Pilgrim and advance forward in a Westerly direction.
Weather:
Cold front. In Leon and everybody is wearing winter clothes and cuddling up cuz it's so cold.. Yesterday we had torrential rain, But it reduced a miserable drizzle in the evening evening..
Accommodation: in the five pilgrimages that I have done. I have never experienced booking issues like this 2026 year.. The guru Ivar comments about the increase so far and it's very much in favor of the Americans and I think the Irish (Australia numbers are are down 14%,)
Please note those that are winging it walk into villages and get accommodation every time. That's not the case if you are cautious and want to make sure you don't have to walk an extra 5 or 10 km then to find a bed.
Back to some GOOD NEWS :
Way back in St. Jean Pied de Port a fellow pilgrim recommended the product called BioFREEZE.
This morning I applied this gel to the knee area and bingo. It works very well so much so I've done a fair bit of walking in Leon today and the problem hasn't recurred.
BTW despite trying every which way to get accommodation between Leon and Astorga I had zilch luck.
The good news: Yes, I was able to coordinate Astorga accommodation and confirm its location plus catching the bus from Leon to Astorga.
Lucky Brucee He's still laughing and looking forward to so much more of the Camino Francis and to Seville. 🤞Читать далее
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Путешественник This is Caitlin. We walked together for the last 4 km into Leon. Caitlin, never booksand always wingings it.
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Путешественник Eileen and Peter Celebrating on their last night before they fly home to Ireland
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Путешественник Eileen and Peter 🥰
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Ledigos to Sahagun
5 мая, Испания ⋅ ⛅ 6 °C
Reubber legs Brucee has made it to Sahagun.
Be sure that this happy Pilgrim has now reaped the benefits of the Meseta.
The Meseta has a reputation of being loved and a reputation of being hated. Lucky Bruce is on the positive side with only 3 days left before I hit Leon.*** Well not quite because after doing a lot of searching all The significant places between here and Leon are fully booked. Regrettably after a 2-day stay here in Sahagun I'm going to take the bus to Leon and spend three nights there.
Tonight I shared dinner with my favourite Irish friends Eileen and Peter.

Reports from the guru Ivar Rekve (Santiago de Compostela) the 2026 number of pilgrims has increased in numbers. Higher than they expected.
I'm experiencing this because all suitable bookings from Sahagun to Leon are full. This does not apply to those younger, stronger people who are winging it.
For instance, in the last 2 days I've walked part of the day with two different 23-year-old ladies, neither pre-book and always are successful. Naturally they carry their bags and if it's full on arrival they just walk on 5: or 10 mor. And get success there.. Next life I might do this.
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Путешественник The two happy council workers who first sent me off the track because it was blocked with her heavy duty tractor cutting the hedges.. however, the ditch proved to be easy to walk into. Hard to get out of they saw me and they both jumped in and pulled me up the other side under the roadside track. Love love and it sure took this selfie
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Путешественник This is the delightful 23-year-old CAITLIN. Caitlin was at the pilgrim dinner two nights ago and she had stopped at the local cafe. We spotted each other and I sat there with her and lovely cat before we started on our final Trek into Sahara.
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Путешественник This is a noted spot on the Meseta. I forgot the significance. It could be the halfway point.
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Boadilla - Frómista
3 мая, Испания ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Hi ALL
My START was in Boadilla 10 Km before Fromista .

My trek yesterday was from the beautiful Albergue En El Camino, Boadilla del Camino, Palencia, Spain to Monestario del San Zoilo
It was 25 Km mostly flat terrain. Only one bar along the way was a welcome stop for Brucie.
Intermittent showers with poncho on poncho off scenario. Lucky Brucie met and talked for some time with a Danish lady called Charlotte (60Yo) and a 23-year-old Lass called Alyssa

Attached is a photograph of the day (WELL NOT QUITE) is my Melbourne friend. (for only an hour or so) Bronwyn (67) who is a unhappy Pilgrim. Her major problem was the app that came from RAW TRAVEL. It would seem to be cutting out on her iPhone The stunning tattoo that she had on her leg attracted me. Not in the usual fashion, but a good design well execute.
Privately. I wouldn't want to see it on any of the ladies that I know it's more a tattoo (with her mini skirt) for a Lady of the nights !
Picture attached..

Apologies for not posting for too many days but they have been filled and sometimes tiring like yesterday's 25 km. That 25 km felt like 37 km of walking on concrete. I needed a long hot bath to relax my calves and my right knee. All good now except for my accommodation. Pilgrims don't complain. But the Albergue that I had for 2 days before. THIS place I'm in now zis something like Old World First class Hotel. It's a monastery.

The last place I stayed is called En El Camino Boadilla. Stacked with pilgrims. Totally enjoying themselves. Good Pilgrim meals and a lovely atmosphere.
This Camino I to spend two nights at each village. This gives me a chance to get the Sketchbook out. Also to enjoy the culture and relax my sore legs. Where is roughly 4-5 days (with breaks) before I reach Leon.
NOTE:, The second last photograph is of two ladies and me hugging both of them. When I told the questioning and welcoming owner of the Bar that Yes I was a Pilgrim and to his second question I said yes I was 89. BOOM he told his wife, his daughter and the whole place. Lucky Brucie was. then surrounded by his wife and his daughter who wanted the the owner to take a photograph of the three of us. It was a happy situation.

PPS. Oops I gave myself a ❤️ Like
Blame my fumbling fingers

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Carmel CarlsenYou certainly are in your element Bruce. Your smile couldn't be any bigger
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Путешественник Awesome Bruce!
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Boadilla del Camino
2 мая, Испания ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
Hi AL
My lay day gave me the chance to enjoy the local area and do some sketches.
The number of pilgrims this year is large ymuch larger than I expected. Accommodation has been quite challenging, however I've been lucky and I've got accommodation book to almost when I get to Leon.
At dinner tonight, I was surprised to meet a Taiwanese lady that knew me from a previous Camino. That's her in the picture that I've posted where we're enjoying a nice glass of wine. Poor thing. has got blisters already that's due to poor hiking boots.
The next hike is going to be 20Ks plus which was not my calendar. But again it's due to getting accommodation. I make things complicated for myself because I like to say two nights in a place that gives me time to enjoy the culture and do some sketchy.
I've been advised to take it easy and have listened to that advice and so far no blisters only sore calf muscles.Читать далее
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Narelle CampbellBeautiful sketches Bruce.
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Carmel CarlsenYou are inspired Bruce
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ПутешественникOh sounds like a beautiful day indeed soaking up beauty then glass of wine x
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28 April Burgos
27 апреля, Испания ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
Museum of Human Evolution

Dear Family+
Friends+Magic (my BC)
This Lucky Pilgrim just spent nearly 4 hours at Burgos' Museum of Human Evolution. If ever you are fortunate to be in Burgos this is a top of the list to do. It is everything I imagine, but my imagination wasn't big enough or educated enough to be ready it. Simply I loved it every step I took.
You'll enjoy, as I did, their Videos, active exhibits and extensive descriptions (English) posted.
I almost giggled when I was told it was FREE to this old lucky Pilgrim.
I hope you will enjoy today's photos 🤞
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Narelle CampbellThat museum is great!
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Carmel Carlsen ❤️
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Carmel CarlsenGreat photos Bruce. Thanks for sharing
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27 апреля, Испания ⋅ 🌧 20 °C
27 April 2026
Slow day in Burgos but managed to buy a new Sketchbook*. Went and was overwhelmed at BURGOS CATHEDRAL.
BUT BEST NEWS ORISSON FOIND MY SKETCHBOOK.
I've asked them to send it to Leōn
FINGERS CROSSED.
* See photos today+2 photos Orisson sent 💞🤣❤️
PS. I was sketching near the bronze sculpture of TORO de BURGOS when a couple (my vintage) and asked me if I was a Pilgrim. ... eventually they told me the street the Bronze sculpture is in IS WHERE BURGOS RUNS THE BULLS ... I believe them but just looked it and I didn't see Burgos mentioned in 2026.Читать далее
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Carmel CarlsenYou are a lucky fellow Bruce
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Путешественник Marian you are fast. I'm still NUMB at them finding it. Not showing is a pencil drawing of the SJPdP bridge. I miss it as much as that Barrenjoey Light House.Thanks for the "like,"
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Pamplona now BURGOS tonight
26 апреля, Испания ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Hi All Amigos
An unexpected day in Pamplona.
Long story short, but yesterday me and my backpack decided to go different directions. Excited to get off the ALSA BUS from SJPDP and to transfer to the Train, I only thought to collect my bag in the bus's holding bins
After a short time I remembered my Day Backpack was in the overhead shelf.
Bus left. Thanks to the senior ALSA desk lady she contacted the driver who eventually found my BP. and would be back in the Pamplona terminal 2+ hours later.
I missed the last train and spent the night in a quality pamplona Hotel.
Today we had pleasant weather in Pamplona for me to visit their, Cathedral and the famous bronze Bulls charging the narrow street.
But in the Spanish celebration style I was called to get that photo. However the street bands roared on and to my pleasure there was young and all doing a fun set dance. I loved it and the video captures the joy.
I will finally in Burgos later today for 3 nights prior to starting the Meseta.Читать далее
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Путешественник Just what the Doctor ordered 🍷🤣
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ПутешественникSilver lining Bruce ❤️ we collect “left behind” items in the albergue every morning
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ПутешественникHaHAAA. I Lost a new travel. Sketchbook and I had a few sketches in and some where, I think I left it in Orisson refuge. I've asked them but no response.
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Pamplona unexpectedly
26 апреля, Испания ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
An unexpected day in Pamplona.
Long story short, but yesterday me and my backpack decided to go different directions. Excited to get off the BUS from SJPDP and get to the train station, I only thought to collect my bag in the bus's holding bins
After a short time I remembered my Day Backpack was in the overhead shelf.
Bus left. Thanks to the senior back room lady she contacted the driver who eventually found my BP. and would be back in the Pamplona terminal 2+ hours later.
I missed the last Burgos train and spent the night in a quality Hotel.
Pleasant weather in Pamplona today for me to visit their, Cathedral etc
I will be finally in Burgos later today for a 3 nights prior to starting the Meseta.Читать далее
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Burgos 1st night No photos
26 апреля, Испания ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
What a hoot. and what a happy First night..
The operator of Hotel Norte y Longres did not charge me for last night (the nigh fBooking.com wanted to Because I cancelled to late).
Then I took the local walk around parts of Burgos I rememberdenared. Finally I dropped in at a busy pub for a double Chardonnay.
Boom the locals wanted to know if I was a Pilgrim. For me that all said Brucie you've made the right decision.
Cheers it's time .......
............. for.... another Chardonnay
What a hoot and what a great and w happy First night.
The operator of Hotel Norte y Longres did not charge for last night. Booking.com wanted to because I cancelled too late.
Then I took the local walk around parts of Burgos I remembered. Finally I dropped in at a busy pub for a double Chardonnay.
Boom the locals wanted to know if I was a Pilgrim. For me that all said Brucie you've made the right decision. Tomorrow I'm buying a new sketchbook. Fingers crossed my enthusiastic arty side is inspires.
You'll know but please don't comment if the Creative Spirit fails to inspire Brucie
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ПутешественникEnjoy Burgos 🙂
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Orisson now in SJPdP and soon tonight in
24 апреля, Франция ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
25 April 202

Bonjour all you wonderful friends

Lucky me is back in a French Café in Sr Jean Pied de Port enjoying noir Coffee and a croissant like the locals do. I confess being in local France enjoying their Hospitality raises my happy place spirits even higher

Yesterday rubber Legs made the hike up Up and UPP to ORISSON. Beautiful weather and with plenty of stops and water (electrolyte),I made it.

Now back down to SJPDP to travel today to BURGOS. I'll spend a few days there before start my next Camino Frances hike, the Meseta.

PS on the taxi ride down to SJPDP there was a heavy fog and I thought of Narelle Campbell's comment that the view from Orisson can be totally covered in fog it was this morning but not on my day, yesterday.

For you yet to do the CF, please try to make the first stop at Refuge Beilari. Flor's French cuisine and Joseph personal hospitality will be remembered forever.

Orisson in the other hand is a must stop because of its location. However their food is average, possibly due to the fact that they have three times as many pilgrims.

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Путешественник Enjoying your posts Bruce. Well done . You look so happy.Diane
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ПутешественникDear Diane Yes I'm happy and grateful. Love France and their cuisine. Burgos Spain tonight
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Narelle CampbellLucky you Bruce! Glad you had a wonderful view. And yes I totally agree about staying at Beilari Guesthouse, it’s the perfect start to a Camino. Have fun Bruce!
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Saint Jean Pied de Port
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Saint Jean Pied de Port
BTW Dear friends the heading that days MITRY+MORY was set by Find Penquins. It should read
"Saint Jean Pied de Port"
This is my last day before I climb up to ORISSON and I'm getting some necessary energy snack and info on my Bus (the day after Orisson) to Pamplona from SJPDP to Pamplona.
The Weather matches my spirit and v happy experience I am having. An example is when I stopped at the Gite I stayed at for 3 days last year, I was happily surprised to hear "I know you!"
It was the lady who operates/owns the 2025 SJPDP Gite.
Another appreciation I had was the discovery of 2 locations each with Vending machines (2k apart). The significance of this is I don't need to load up with 250 ml of heavy water
The 8k distance is v short, but add the continual steep climb is a good benefit.
Orisson awaits
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Путешественник Border Collie everywhere
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ПутешественникIt sounds like you are having a good time already Bruce and embracing the Camino ♥️
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ПутешественникThanks Ann It's So surprisingly True.
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Bonjour and Hola, to you all.
I'm now in SJPdP and smiling
This is my 6th Camino, and my Jet leg is almost over. Almost.
Lucky me I booked into Gite Beilari.
Lucky because they agree to give me 2 nights. Gite Beilari is directly across the street from the Pilgrims office.
People ask "why the 6th" my answer is to finally do Orisson,
Meseta and Sarria. Sarria l will be joined with my daughter in law Steph and my son David.
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Путешественник That's the lovely Maria who want to stop there the first time. Rudy gave me first class attention and service. I dropped another second time and I got the same respection. In fact it got a hug. Lucky Brucee
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Путешественник A typical pilgrim dinner beats stopping at a hustle and eating on your own
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Путешественник This Refuge in St Jean Pied de Port is located directly across from the pilgrim's office. It's French food. It's hospitality is a great way to start The Camino Frances. I asked Joseph if I could stay three nights and he instantly replied to me in Sydney and said absolutely lucky Brucee
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Carmel CarlsenBuen Camino Bruce ❤️
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ПутешественникGreat to see you are now on the Camino!
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ПутешественникHi Genius Camino and friend Yes I'm on my way... emphasis on "My Way". And please know it's wonderful to read about all the way Astorga Hospi days.
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ПутешественникYou are a Camino legend Bruce 😊
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ПутешественникDefinitely a Camino legend. All the best for your trip. ✈️🥾
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ПутешественникGo Brucey. 6th Camino and going strong. A besutiful day for the Palm Beach lighthouse
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