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August 12, 2016
wales and the camino Nancy Hutt
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Day 1
Friday, August 12, 2016 at 4:40 PM
🌬 17 °C
Altitude: 46 ft
Ireland Ballygillane Big 52.248088, -6.34370252°14’53” N 6°20’37” W
Rosslare Ireland
August 12, 2016 in Ireland ⋅ 🌬 17 °C
We're getting ready to ride the ferry tomorrow morning and head to Fishguard, wales. We are spending a week at St Davids just relaxing before we head out for the Camino.
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Day 2
Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 8:03 PM
☀️ 16 °C
Altitude: 157 ft
Wales St David's 51.882061, -5.26387851°52’55” N 5°15’50” W
We are at our house in St Davids , Wales
August 13, 2016 in Wales ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
We rode the ferry from Rosslare, Ireland to Fishguard, Wales. Then we rode a bus from Fishguard to here. The roads are so narrow and the bus just zooms down these countey roads until he meets a tractor, car or another bus. So someone always has to back up to a wide spot and usually that's not the bus. Then we literally squeeze by with inches to spare. This is the front of our house, and a sunset from our back door.Read more
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Day 4
Monday, August 15, 2016 at 8:16 PM
☀️ 19 °C
Altitude: 154 ft
Wales St David's 51.881828, -5.26405751°52’55” N 5°15’51” W
Pembrokeshire trail walk
August 15, 2016 in Wales ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
We had a lovely sunny day walking from St Brides to Little Haven, about 6 miles. According to locals today was the prettiest day they have had this summer. There were people sunbathing, swimming, waterskiing, and sailing.Read more
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Day 5
Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 7:58 PM
☀️ 20 °C
Altitude: 157 ft
Wales St David's 51.882042, -5.26398451°52’55” N 5°15’50” W
Kidwelly castle
August 16, 2016 in Wales ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Today we rode the bus to Haverfordwest, then caught the train to Carmethon, then to Kidwelly. The weather was great, sunny with a little breeze. We spent several hours exploring the castle. Then we went to The Gatehouse for late lunch. Jerry, Diana and I visited the church in town and sat in the gardens for a while. The last picture shows where the archers shot their arrows at the enemies storming the castle. We also discovered that a black cat is the symbol for Kidwelly because a black cat was the first living thing that was seen in the town after the plague in the Middle Ages. There are cat symbols everywhere, on doors, in windows , and next to signs of businesses. Diana and I thought that it was great.Read more
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Day 6
Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 9:47 PM
🌧 15 °C
Altitude: 154 ft
Wales St David's 51.882258, -5.26392151°52’56” N 5°15’50” W
Luggage
August 17, 2016 in Wales ⋅ 🌧 15 °C
Jerry and I spent the day packing and repacking one big backpack and one small backpack. We are sending home 2 boxes of misc. stuff, books, maps, warm clothes (not needed on the camino), etc. Diana, Dennis and Kathy went on a boat trip this afternoon. They had a great time except they got rained on - a lot! They came home soaked. The weather has really changed here, more coastal now with fog and light rain.Read more
Becky HuttWishing you guys a Buen Camino!
8/19/16Reply
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Day 7
Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 3:59 PM
☀️ 21 °C
Altitude: 154 ft
Wales St David's 51.882256, -5.26392351°52’56” N 5°15’50” W
Solva
August 18, 2016 in Wales ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Diana and I rode the bus to Solva, about 15 minutes away. They have lots of small shops with local crafts. Then we walked about a mile up the road to Solva Woolen Mills. It has been in existence over 100 years and only 2 owners in rhat length of time. They also had a tea shop so we had tea and sponge cake - yummy.Read more
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Day 8
Friday, August 19, 2016 at 4:38 PM
🌧 19 °C
Altitude: 157 ft
Wales St David's 51.881946, -5.26395551°52’55” N 5°15’50” W
St Nun's beach
August 19, 2016 in Wales ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
It rained all night and most of the morning. This afternoon Jerry and I walked to St. Nun's beach. It was a circular path from St. Davids to the Pembrokeshire trail to St. Nuns beach and back. It was super windy and the water looked so different from our other trail walk. There is a small chapel at St. Nuns because she is the mother of St. David.Read more
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Day 12
Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 4:57 PM
⛅ 30 °C
Altitude: 3,150 ft
Spain Roncesvalles 43.010225, -1.31950343°0’37” N 1°19’10” W
Orrison to Roncesvalles
August 23, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Today we walked over the Pyrenees into Roncesvalles. We had wonderful weather, blue skies, not too hot. The only problem was a gusty head wind that followed us all the way. The albergue we are in holds 240 pilgrims and it's close to being full. We've met people from Newfoundland, Sweden, British Columbia, Chicago and Palo Alto. Of course those are the older ones like us, but it's surprising how many have done the Camino before. The first picture is Roncesvalles, next is a picture from Orrison albergue, and last are horses that joined us on the road. They're all wearing bells.Read more
Your whole trip seems to involve animals of some sort! I love the horse photo. Love, Sissy
8/23/16Reply
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Day 13
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 5:05 PM
☀️ 33 °C
Altitude: 1,732 ft
Spain Zubiri 42.930062, -1.50406742°55’48” N 1°30’15” W
Roncesvalles to Zubiri
August 24, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
We left at 6:30 am to avoid the heat. We stopped at a small village, Burguette, for breakfast. Hemingway spent some time here and supposedly in the hotel he signed a piano. We climbed 3 small mountains today with small towns in between. Most of the trail was on dirt which was nice after walking on asphalt so much. Thankfully we were shaded on a lot of the trail. Today was 95 and its supposed to stay hot all week. We had a treacherous downhill section today to get into Zubiri, lots of shale, loose rocks, and steep. One of the ladies that we met from Newfoundland fell and had to have 7 stitches in her forehead. She had 2 nurses following her so they immediately started working on her and got her to a doctor here in town. Today was 14 miles, Jerry says 13.7 but I'm rounding up. Tomorrow only 9 - yea.Read more
Meagan ShipletSo beautiful Nancy! Hope the heat kicks down a notch soon! Be careful on that shale and such, sounds like a disaster! -meagan
8/24/16Reply
Hope the heat gets less intense soon. It's hot here too, but has been cooling off nicely at night, which Buster appreciates. Work has been okay, even though it was hard to want to come back after so long. Love you! -Sissy
8/24/16Reply
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Day 15
Friday, August 26, 2016 at 3:57 PM
☀️ 32 °C
Altitude: 1,614 ft
Spain Uterga 42.708347, -1.7610442°42’30” N 1°45’40” W
Trinidad del Arre to Uterga
August 26, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
We walked out of Arre and followed the road into Pamplona. After taking some pictures and stopping for coffee we headed for Alto de Perdon, a mountain about 10 miles away. We had a steady climb out of Pamplona, starting on roads, then paths. The top has iron statues of pilgrims and lots of windmills. Then the trail traveled steeply downhill over large rocks. We are in the same albergue we stayed last time. It's small, 16 beds, and serves dinner. We're still in the middle of a heat wave here. All the locals say it's never this hot, but it is supposed to continue for several days.Read more
Becky HuttSomeday, someday.... hope you guys are having a great time despite the heat!, L, Becky
8/26/16Reply
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Day 16
Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 5:14 PM
☀️ 34 °C
Altitude: 1,421 ft
Spain Villatuerta 42.659175, -1.99279542°39’33” N 1°59’34” W
Uterga to Villatuerta
August 27, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
Most of today's hike was on paths next to fields. We walked through several small villages and tried to take breaks in each one. There was little or no shade today and it's still in the 90s so lots of water and rest stops. We passed golden fields of either cut hay or wheat, lots of grape vines with bunches of purple grapes, but they looked like they needed a few weeks to mature. Olive trees were often the borders for the grapes, and they were loaded with green olives, but I don't know if they were ripe. We passed several fig trees with tiny figs, and bushes with orange balls that looked like tiny persimmons. Jerry thought they were rose hips but we're still unsure. The best part of today was both sides of the trail had blackberries that just ripened in this heat so everyone along the way was eating handfuls of them. So I'm thinking this area of Navarra is like the San Joaquin or central valley in Calif., the breadbasket for Spain. Pictures show churches in the villages, Puente La Reina bridge, and the countryside. The last picture is out of focus but gives an idea of our camino walk today.Read more
Mark HuttLooks like you guys are doing well. The pictures are beautiful. Maybe a few more of you guys though? Buen Camino!
8/27/16Reply
Looks hot and dry, but still very beautiful. Its hot and dry here too, I'm currently very thankful for air conditioning. -Sissy
8/27/16Reply
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Day 17
Sunday, August 28, 2016 at 5:09 PM
☀️ 26 °C
Altitude: 1,473 ft
Spain Los Arcos 42.569435, -2.19182642°34’10” N 2°11’31” W
Villatuerta to Los Arcos
August 28, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Today I got a ride to Los Arcos and Jerry and Dennis walked here. Yesterday I got overheated and was covered in a heat rash so we decided I would take a taxi here, partly because the Villatuerta to Los Arcos stretch is through farmlands with no shade and also because it was going to be a 16 mile day. But I have the best trail angel story for my experience today. Jerry and Dennis left at 6:00 am and I sat downstairs to wait for the owner to come so I could have him call a taxi for me. Well at 8:00 am I was still waiting. Then I hear noise upstairs and down comes a woman obviously not a peregrina carrying 2 shopping bags. Then her husband follows down the stairs dressed for hiking. He speaks English so I explain what I'm doing and he says, "Not a problem, my wife will drive you to Los Arcos." He explained that he walks the camino while his wife drives to the next town and shops. Then they meet and stay in an albergue and do the same thing the next day. His name is Angel and he certainly was one. We drove to Estella and they bought me breakfast. Then Angel started walking and Rosie and I drove to Los Arcos. When we got here she walked me ro the church, told me how beautiful it was, checked when it opened, and wished me buen camino. Then while I was having coffee in the plaza waiting for the church to open 2 peregrinos sat down near me and we got to talking. It was a mom and her son, both from Philadelphia. Well turns out he is a triple crown guy, PCT, CDT, and AT. He has films of all of these and gave me his business card so I could share it with Jerry and Dennis. Then on top of all that he is moving to Ashland when he finishes the Camino. So what started out to be a tearful day for me turned out to be a delightful one. Jerry and Dennis got in at 1:30, hot and tired. I booked a private room in our albergue for Jerry and I, we actually have regular towels and sheets, it's those little things you appreciate, all for 35 euros.Read more
Awww, lovely story, Mom! So glad you're meeting so many interesting (and kind) people. Love, Sissy.
8/28/16Reply
Meagan ShipletA true angel indeed! Such amazing people! Glad it all worked out for the best! Meg
8/28/16Reply
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Day 18
Monday, August 29, 2016 at 2:03 PM
☁️ 20 °C
Altitude: 1,499 ft
Spain Viana 42.514514, -2.3737442°30’52” N 2°22’25” W
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Los Arcos to Viana
August 29, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
We woke up to much cooler weather - yea - and it stayed cloudy all the way here. We walked almost exclusively on earthen paths through farmland. We had a short day, just 10 miles, because the next place is Logrono, a huge city that takes almost 2 hours to walk through. We are staying at a municipal albergue that we stayed in last time, but I forgot there is only one women's toilet and one men's toilet for the 46 people staying here. Tomorrow I booked an albergue where Dennis gets his own room and Jerry and I get a double, we're all looking forward to that.Read more
Mark Hutt Looking good Dad! Thanks for the picture Nancy.
8/29/16Reply
Mark HuttThanks for the pictures! Glad to hear the weather cooled off.
8/29/16Reply
Cyndi GaubI showed Emily the picture and she said, "Hi Papa!". Thanks for the updates.
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Day 19
Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 1:39 PM
☀️ 29 °C
Altitude: 26 ft
Spain Son Ferriol 39.5623, 2.714839°33’44” N 2°42’53” E
Viana to Navarette
August 30, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Today's camino was mostly on asphalt through Logrono, 155,000, then a huge park at the edge of the city, around a lake and across 3 freeways. The camino has bridges that cross the freeways but it feels a little odd to have a backpack on, carry your sticks, and watch 4 lanes of traffic whiz by underneath. In Navarette we climbed to the center of town where the church overlooks the town square. Today we passed so many vineyards full of dark purple grapes. Logrono is the capital of the Rioja region, which is famous for its wine. There are over 400 wineries in this area.Read more
I bet the juxtaposition of backpacking and massive freeway is an unsettling one. I hope you are able to enjoy a little of that local wine! Love, Sissy
8/31/16Reply
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Day 20
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 2:55 PM
☀️ 25 °C
Altitude: 1,768 ft
Spain Azofra 42.425, -2.80045442°25’30” N 2°48’2” W
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Navarette to Azofra
August 31, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
We walked about 13 miles today, again through vineyards. We are staying at the same albergue we stayed at last time. It is purpose built and it's divided into cubicles of 2, which gives us a little privacy, except both sexes share the showers (I had forgotten). When we got here none of the rooms on the second floor had been assigned so I bolted up the stairs and used their showers. There's also a hot tub, with cold water, outside and everyone is soaking sore feet.Read more
Meagan Shiplet We miss you papa jerry!!! -Danielle, Destany and Maisy
9/2/16Reply
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Day 20
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 7:38 PM
⛅ 23 °C
Altitude: 1,768 ft
Spain Azofra 42.425, -2.80045442°25’30” N 2°48’2” W
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August 31, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
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Day 21
Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 6:44 PM
☀️ 28 °C
Altitude: 2,385 ft
Spain Grañón 42.450691, -3.02545942°27’2” N 3°1’32” W
Azofra to Granon
September 1, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
A beautiful day with lots of wheat and hay fields. We traveled mostly on farm roads with lots of rolling hills. We stopped in Santo Domingo to visit the cathedral. The hens are still housed there. It's a wonderful legend about the hens and the church. We walked another 4 miles to Granon. Once again the church is in the center of town. While we were walking around town the bells began to ring and people walking from the town and others driving in began to arrive for a funeral.Read more
Mark HuttThat is a lot of hay!
9/2/16Reply
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Day 22
Friday, September 2, 2016 at 1:24 PM
☀️ 29 °C
Altitude: 3,136 ft
Spain Villafranca-Montes de Oca 42.388604, -3.30997342°23’19” N 3°18’36” W
Granon to Villamayor Montes de Oca
September 2, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Today's camino was on dirt roads through farm fields with several small villages along the way. The down side was it was right next to a major highway, think walking alongside Interstate 5. We are staying at an albergue that is attached to a hotel. The pictures of the mounts are in the bar. There are assorted mounts above on all 4 walls. I'm going to find out the details later. I thought Daryl might get a kick out of them.Read more
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Day 23
Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 6:07 PM
⛅ 31 °C
Altitude: 3,012 ft
Spain Cardeñuela-Ríopico 42.358947, -3.55940242°21’32” N 3°33’34” W
Villamayor to Ciruena Delrio
September 3, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Today we were only walking to Ages, then on to Burgos tomorrow, but we reached Ages about 11:30 am and our albergue wasn't even open so we decided to continue for another 5 miles. So we are in a small town about 8 miles out of Burgos. We are staying at a lovely albergue, only about 6 other peregrinos here, and Jer and I got a habitacion doble (a double bed by ourselves) with our own bathroom AND air conditioning. I don't think Jerry is leaving. Today we climbed several low mountains and even walked through oak and pine forests, quite different from previous days. Dennis said it was the first time he's felt at home. Now it's all downhill to Burgos and a rest day. The first picture is a church about a mile from here, second picture shows a typical bar/ retaurant where we stop for breakfast or lunch, third pic is just a cool cow munching along the way.Read more
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Day 24
Sunday, September 4, 2016 at 3:36 PM
☀️ 31 °C
Altitude: 2,854 ft
Spain Río Cardeñadijo 42.340479, -3.70543442°20’26” N 3°42’20” W
Ciruena Delrio to Burgos
September 4, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
We had an easy walk into Burgos. This time we walked along the Rio Arlanzon. It's Sunday so the closer we got to Burgos the more walkers, runners and bicyclists we passed. We are staying at Meson El Cid, where we stayed last time, and have a beautiful view of the cathedral.Read more
Lovely. Hope your rest day is nice! Live, Sissy
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Day 26
Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 2:27 PM
☀️ 32 °C
Altitude: 2,680 ft
Spain Hornillos del Camino 42.3385, -3.9241542°20’19” N 3°55’27” W
Burgos to Hornillos del Camino
September 6, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
We climbed out of Burgos and continued climbing onto the Meseta. We only walked 12 miles today because the heat is so intense in the afternoon. Almost all the albergues are full because no one wants to travel any farther. This albergue is fairly new and has a lovely courtyard and a communal dinner. What is interesting on the meseta is that all the villages are tucked in a valley and they can't be seen from the road, as opposed to the villages before now, which are always on top of a hill or mountain and you can see the steeple of the church for miles.Read more
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September 6, 2016