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- Dag 44
- onsdag 11 juni 2025 12:16
- ☁️ 19 °C
- Höjd över havet: 398 m
SpanienArzúa42°55’46” N 8°9’16” W
11June25 Homeward bound
11 juni, Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Hi ALL
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 saidLäs mer
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- Dag 40
- lördag 7 juni 2025 12:16
- ☁️ 17 °C
- Höjd över havet: 398 m
- SpanienArzúa42°55’46” N 8°9’16” W
11 June25 and homeward bound
7 juni, Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Hi Everyone
I've been blessed again with doing another Camino.
The Camino Frances with it's Spanish culture, people, food, wine wonderful Peregrinos . It is said "the Camino doesn't give you what youLäs mer
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- Dag 39
- fredag 6 juni 2025 17:05
- ☁️ 18 °C
- Höjd över havet: 463 m
- SpanienMelide42°54’54” N 8°0’58” W
8th June 25. 16K to SdC
6 juni, Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Hi ALL
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.Läs mer
ResenärThinking of you Bruce. What an amazing journey you’ve had this Camino. Looking forward to seeing your pics and arrival with fellow pilgrim buddies in Santiago. Enjoy every moment 😍😘
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- Dag 37
- onsdag 4 juni 2025 09:07
- ☁️ 11 °C
- Höjd över havet: 1 288 m
- SpanienPedrafita do Cebreiro42°43’52” N 7°9’25” W
6 JUNE 25 MELIDA
4 juni, Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Hi ALL
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 inLäs mer
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- Dag 36
- tisdag 3 juni 2025 09:08
- ☁️ 9 °C
- Höjd över havet: 1 265 m
- SpanienPedrafita do Cebreiro42°41’55” N 7°5’3” W
3 JUNE 25 Fonfria.
3 juni, Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 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 excellentLäs mer
ResenärDearest 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 💕
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- Dag 35–39
- 2 juni 2025 18:27 - 6 juni 2025
- 4 nätter
- ☁️ 17 °C
- Höjd över havet: 1 244 m
- SpanienVega de Valcarce42°42’21” N 7°1’53” W
2 June2025 O'CEBREIRO and
2–6 juni, Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Hi ALL
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 treasureLäs mer
ResenärWell done Bruce, that climb up to O Cebreiro is very challenging. You are an incredible inspiration to us all. 😍 enjoy the rest of your journey. So happy for you
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- Dag 33
- lördag 31 maj 2025 12:39
- ☁️ 24 °C
- Höjd över havet: 565 m
- SpanienTrabadelo42°38’56” N 6°52’46” W
31 May CASA SUSI and ...
31 maj, Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Hi ALL
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 myLäs mer
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.
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- Dag 31
- torsdag 29 maj 2025 10:14
- ☀️ 21 °C
- Höjd över havet: 510 m
- SpanienVillafranca del Bierzo42°36’33” N 6°48’34” W
29May 25 Villafranca
29 maj, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 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.
Photos andLäs mer
ResenärYou 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🙏 😍
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- Dag 30
- onsdag 28 maj 2025 08:32
- ☀️ 15 °C
- Höjd över havet: 517 m
- SpanienPonferrada42°33’10” N 6°35’33” W
28May 25 CACABELOS
28 maj, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 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 toLäs mer
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- Dag 29
- tisdag 27 maj 2025 09:32
- ☀️ 14 °C
- Höjd över havet: 543 m
- SpanienPonferrada42°32’35” N 6°35’36” W
27 May25 Ponfarrada
27 maj, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Hi ALL
Tomorrow I head west getting closer to Casa Susi 🤣
Today I spent the morning at the Knights Templar Castle.
Photo captions as below.
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- Dag 28
- måndag 26 maj 2025 11:22
- ☁️ 18 °C
- Höjd över havet: 525 m
- SpanienPonferrada42°32’49” N 6°35’36” W
26 May25 Ponferrada 🥳
26 maj, Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Hi ALL
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 promptlyLäs mer
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- Dag 27
- söndag 25 maj 2025 06:33
- ☁️ 11 °C
- Höjd över havet: 818 m
- SpanienHospital de Órbigo42°27’34” N 5°53’6” W
25 May25 Ponferrada
25 maj, Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Yesterday I managed a 20+K walk on the Camino Frances from Hospital Albergue Verde to Astorga. Lots of Peregrinos, scenic views, ups and ups and even some downs. Camino chats to be remembered and aLäs mer
ResenärBrucee has a way of over doing things and it took a moment or more before my legs supported me. Next morning my legs were good and I continued on the Camino Frances 🤗
ResenärBruce, one day I would like to stay at Albergue Verde. Terry and I will have to go back soon and do it 😄 You are doing so well and having lots of adventures. 🤗
ResenärOh Dear ANN I can tell it is enormously good for me. Physically, mentally and spiritually. I'm meeting Camino kindred spirits and we share and celebrate the gifts of the Camino way. Camino Angel's have Serendipitously happened to be in the same place, at the same moments. You might have seen me sign off as " Lucky Brucee" I've altered that to "Blessed Brucee " More to share when we are next together 🥰🙏
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- Dag 25
- fredag 23 maj 2025 09:39
- ☀️ 11 °C
- Höjd över havet: 846 m
- SpanienLeón42°36’1” N 5°34’14” W
24 May Albergy Verde Hospital
23 maj, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Hi ALL
Good fortune came my way on the Camino Frances tonight because the Albergue Verde is an exceptional Albergue. Lucky Brucee was blessed when given the lower corner bunk adjacent to 2 powerLäs mer
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- Dag 23
- onsdag 21 maj 2025
- ☁️ 20 °C
- Höjd över havet: 866 m
- SpanienBurgos42°20’27” N 3°41’58” W
21 May LEON
21 maj, Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Hi ALL
Thanks for your encouragement.
The Maseta is behind me and I'm now in Leon.
Big news for me is I've got a Physio appointment and had a had a hair cut 🤗
Better news is I'll take Michelle R'sLäs mer
ResenärGood old Google found this: The "Burgos Bull" story refers to the Osborne Bull, a black silhonñnnuette of a bull that was initially a billboard advertising the Osborne sherry brand. The bull, designed by Manolo Prieto, became a popular cultural icon in Spain and a source of considerable debate.
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- Dag 23
- onsdag 21 maj 2025 11:41
- ☁️ 17 °C
- Höjd över havet: 847 m
- SpanienLeón42°35’57” N 5°34’11” W
22 May LEŌN
21 maj, Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Yesterday I went to the Leon Tourist office to find info for a walking tour. Unfortunately there is only one in English and we couldn't get them to answer the phone. However the lovely Tourist officeLäs mer
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- Dag 20
- söndag 18 maj 2025 08:17
- ☀️ 10 °C
- Höjd över havet: 885 m
- SpanienBurgos42°20’29” N 3°42’15” W
18 May. Lucky Brucee
18 maj, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
Well I'm hesitant to speak of the wonderful Camino time I've had today. Yes there were unexpected problems, but the Camino Provides and it did.
First photo is Carla and I. Carla is a pilgrim I metLäs mer
ResenärGood idea Bruce. I love the meseta but there are long sections without villages. Buses only in some. Know the villages that are transport links, watch out for ones that are not. Sending hugs.pS if it rains muds can make the walk feel twice as long; it sucks your feet down and requires effort to pull them up!
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- Dag 19
- lördag 17 maj 2025 19:17
- ☁️ 19 °C
- Höjd över havet: 878 m
- SpanienBurgos42°20’33” N 3°42’14” W
17 May Burgos, tomorrow ..
17 maj, Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Hi All
I've enjoyed a wonderful rest day in the amazing city of Burgos.
Met many international pilgrimages, some of them special Camino pilgrimages.
I've caught up with my Days washing, enjoyed theirLäs mer
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- Dag 17
- torsdag 15 maj 2025 12:43
- ☁️ 11 °C
- Höjd över havet: 993 m
- SpanienArlanzón42°22’20” N 3°28’18” W
25 May 20k from BURGOS
15 maj, Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Hi All
Old Rubber Legs arrived in Atapuerca, 20Ks tomorrow to BURGOS.
Today's hike was 15+K. But it was first up a never, never ending muddy climb Weather cool and showers. The first photo shows aLäs mer
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- Dag 14
- måndag 12 maj 2025 19:50
- ☁️ 15 °C
- Höjd över havet: 648 m
- SpanienSanto Domingo de la Calzada42°26’9” N 2°57’16” W
13 May 6:50 am
12 maj, Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Hi All
Just a quick update.
Camino life's good and I managed 24+Ks yesterday to arrive in Santo Domingo.... Festivals are a big thing in Spain. Yesterday I was amazed to walk among thick crowds ofLäs mer
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- Dag 11
- fredag 9 maj 2025 19:48
- 🌧 14 °C
- Höjd över havet: 521 m
- SpanienNavarrete42°25’52” N 2°33’35” W
11 May Najera 🤗
9 maj, Spanien ⋅ 🌧 14 °C
Hi ALL Dear friends
Today was to be a 20+K walk (wrong it ended at 15Km).
Navarrete to Najera.
My last night in Navarrete was special. Earlier I'd visited the awesome Navarrete Cathedral.
As myLäs mer
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- Dag 10
- torsdag 8 maj 2025 19:03
- ☁️ 17 °C
- Höjd över havet: 399 m
- SpanienLogroño42°28’4” N 2°26’52” W
May 9, Navarrete
8 maj, Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Hi ALL
I was thinking as I walked 12+Ks to my Albergue in Navarrete. Not quite the 200K mark, but ok by me.
For me times during the day I experience challenges, such as another blooming hill or willLäs mer
ResenärBruce, make sure you visit the church. Put a euro in the slot to turn on the lights. The retablo is the most amazing Baroque you will ever see. Plus the “sports bar” next to the church is actually the Casa de Comidas and has the most fabulous food. Dishes on the bar - all freshly made and you choose the size of the portions you want.
ResenärThanks Jill. Your posts and comments guide my Camino Day 🤗 Muchas gracias
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- Dag 9
- onsdag 7 maj 2025
- ☁️ 16 °C
- Höjd över havet: 485 m
- SpanienAbáigar42°38’51” N 2°8’36” W
Abalgar. 7 May
7 maj, Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Hi ALL
I'm enjoying the Camino Frances
The scenic walking and evening friendships. So much so I've missed posting.
Landscape photos always get my attention, but even with cropping their magic fadesLäs mer
ResenärYou won’t catch up with the two nice Swedish ladies if you go off piste Bruce! They have been wondering how you are going.
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- Dag 9
- onsdag 7 maj 2025 21:54
- 🌙 11 °C
- Höjd över havet: 502 m
- SpanienAbáigar42°38’57” N 2°8’31” W
11 pm in way out Abàigar
7 maj, Spanien ⋅ 🌙 11 °C
Well to my surprise and gratefulness I happened to be with a group of French mountain climbers. (both genders).
Long story short they pour a tasty cognac into me..Did I resist. Well you know theLäs mer
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- Dag 6
- söndag 4 maj 2025 20:40
- ☁️ 14 °C
- Höjd över havet: 460 m
- SpanienPamplona42°49’14” N 1°38’36” W
4 May last night in Pamplona
4 maj, Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Just a short post to let you know the Camino rewards. Yes Brucee finished his evening with Camino chats with Earesto (an a Mexican_American). Earesto is walking the Camino Francés a 2nd time (provingLäs mer
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- Dag 4–7
- 2 maj 2025 11:03 - 5 maj 2025
- 3 nätter
- ☁️ 16 °C
- Höjd över havet: 460 m
- SpanienPamplona42°49’10” N 1°38’33” W
Pamplona today, Puente la Reina tomorrow
2–5 maj, Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
My apologies for not posting more often. Truth is I intended to, however, the Camino fun times and challenges have stolen the time away.
Currently in Pamplona. I missed Zuburi because of a bookingLäs mer
ResenärCongratulations Bruce ❤️❤️☘️☘️ see you back in Oz x
Resenär3 Cheers Bruce- marvellous 👏🥂🎨
ResenärThanks Pam. It seems too fast, but filled with precious memories and Camino lessons 🥰