SpainArzúa42°55’46” N 8°9’16” W
June 11 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
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My Camino Frances has finished but the joys and treasured adventures are vividly in my mind and heart.
The long walks and shared Camino days easily bring out our best qualities.
I've saidRead more
SpainMelide42°54’54” N 8°0’58” W June 6 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
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You would know the feeling when your adventure is to last just one more day.
Yes I'm in that spot tonight as after 40 Days my Camino Frances will end on arrival in Santiago de Compostella.Read more
SpainPedrafita do Cebreiro42°43’52” N 7°9’25” W June 4 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
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I thought I drafted a posting 2 days ago, but I can't find that draft on Find Penguins?
So let me catch-up now.
Photos have my captions. Enjoy 🥰
Tomorrow my penupulent leg before arriving inRead more
SpainPedrafita do Cebreiro42°41’55” N 7°5’3” W June 3 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
A short day for me with challenging hills, gusty winds, light rain and mist.
The Albergue Reboleira overnight and 40+ at the Pilgrims Dinner in a spectacular dining hall.
This Albergue is excellentRead more
TravelerDearest Genius Jenny It was. Sometimes you get extra lucky .... but that doesn't compare to this Brucee's luck in having you as a Camino Special Friend. 🙏 I'm now reflecting on the time you came to the outer streets of SdC to welcome me into SdC on my Camino Portuguese return. And many more 💕
SpainVega de Valcarce42°42’21” N 7°1’53” W Jun 2–6 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
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Arrived in GLACIA province today and now over the 400 mtr climb to O'CEBREIRO. Steep and long and it is behind me. Having been to O'Cebreiro with David in 2023, I was surprised what a treasureRead more
SpainTrabadelo42°38’56” N 6°52’46” W
May 31 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
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Many times on this Camino I've been blessed, but while I treasure everyone of them, the Video calls from Glenella AND the WARM welcome and shared Hugs from Susi&Fermin truly made myRead more
Narelle CampbellYou are amazing Bruce. So great to see you with Susi and Fermin. ❤️❤️❤️ Please take it very gently with the crazy Spanish heat. Your Seville decision sounds very wise.
SpainVillafranca del Bierzo42°36’33” N 6°48’34” W May 29 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Not a big distance walk today. It had 2 hills and took 20,162 Steps. Arrived at accommodation early, they let me in and offered a free Americano coffee. Great room and bathroom. Love it.
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TravelerYou are doing great Bruce. Enjoy Villafranca. Not many kms to Trabadelo and Casa Susi. Big hugs to you, Lisa, Susi & Fermin from all of us in Blackheath assembling to celebrate 10 years of BMCS in Blackheath 31 May. Missing you & everyone on their Caminos and other pilgrimages or in far flung places but know you are here in spirit 🚶♂️🚶♀️🚶 Thank you for the beautiful Bruce Stanley original artwork for silent auction🙏 😍
SpainPonferrada42°33’10” N 6°35’33” W May 28 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Knights Templar behind me and an 8am departure for a 2pm arrival in CACABELOS. As you can see it's less < 200 Ks to SdC.
And yes it warmed up to the low 30s.
Just a few photos today as I was keen toRead more
SpainPonferrada42°32’35” N 6°35’36” W May 27 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
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Tomorrow I head west getting closer to Casa Susi 🤣
Today I spent the morning at the Knights Templar Castle.
Photo captions as below.
SpainPonferrada42°32’49” N 6°35’36” W May 26 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
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I arrived by bus from Astorga to Ponfarrada where I've always wanted to visit the world heritage KNIGHTS TEMPLAR Castle and hopefully learn more about them. The cold morning was promptlyRead more
TravelerCongratulations Bruce ❤️❤️☘️☘️ see you back in Oz x
Traveler3 Cheers Bruce- marvellous 👏🥂🎨
TravelerThanks Pam. It seems too fast, but filled with precious memories and Camino lessons 🥰