Fromista to Carrión de los Condes

9.30.2017 Saturday
It was a leasurely 13 mile walk with beautiful cool weather. The trail was very flat and dry. As we spoke to an elderly gentleman, we learned there had been no rain since April.Читать далее
Ledigos to Sahagún

10.2.2017 Monday. 13 miles
So today we officially reached the half way point between St Jean to Santiago. We have walked approximately 250 miles. Wow!
Let me tell you this has not been easy. Yes theЧитать далее
Sahagún to El Burgo Ranero

10.3.2017 Tuesday. 12 miles
Today was one of our "shorter" Days. The trail was straight, flat and thankfully a lot was tree lined. We came across a small church that looked so simple, and yet, again,Читать далее
Carrión de los Condes to Ledigos

10.1.2017 Sunday
The early cool mornings are probably the most pleasant. Most of Spain is still asleep and all you see is your fellow peregrinos starting out another day. Mentally, you have a clearЧитать далее
El Burgo Ranero to Mansilla de las Mulas

10.4.2017 Wednesday 14 miles.
A beautiful cool day to walk. Long stretches of straight dirt path made the walking easier. Throughout the last few days we have been seeing what appear to be huts madeЧитать далее
Mansilla de las Mulas to León

10.5.2017 Thursday
And uneventful entry into León through the commercial area led us to the center of the old city. There stood a breathtaking view of the León Cathedral. We were fortunate to arriveЧитать далее
León

10.6.2017 Friday
Cathedral León
We visited this French inspired 13th-16th century cathedral in the late morning (today was one of the rare days we were able to sleep in 😴and rest our weary feetЧитать далее
León

10.7.2017 Saturday
Second day of rest ☺
We returned to the León Cathedral to see the museum and were treated to see a huge open market in the plaza. The size and quality of the produce wasЧитать далее
León to Villar de Mazarife

10.8.2017 Sunday 13.5 milea
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Up at 6:30 (45°) and on our way again. We walked nearly 4 miles before we were out of the city. On the way out we wereЧитать далее
Villar de Mazarife to Astorga

10.9.2017 Monday 21 miles
Up at at the crack of dawn to attempt one of our longest days - 21 miles.
The advantage of walking extra miles will allow us more time in Astorga and to rest up for ourЧитать далее
Astorga

10.10.2017 Tuesday
We continue to be blessed with cool mornings, blue skies and warm afternoons. We haven't seen any rain since the Pyrenees.
It was an incredible to be standing in a city, Astorga,Читать далее
Astorga to Foncebadón

10.11.2017 Wednesday 17 miles
Leaving Astorga on a chilly morning. We start out with very cold hands that warm up after the first hour and by afternoon we're wearing short sleeves. The way isЧитать далее
Foncebadón to Ponferrada

10.12.2017 Thursday - 17 miles 9 hours
A very emotional day today. We finish our ascent from the highest town to the highest point on the Camino, the Iron Cross (Cruz de Ferro). It's origin can beЧитать далее
Ponferrada

10.13.2017 Friday. Rest day
Toured the grand Templar castle built in 13th century. But, the highlight of the day was another great restaurant Manny had discovered. Off the beaten tourist path hid aЧитать далее
Ponferrada to Villafranca del Bierzo

10.14.2017 Saturday - 16 miles
One of our earlier start days, on our way before by 7:45. Temperature expected to go to upper 70s which is quite warm for walking. We did arrive in Villafeanca earlyЧитать далее
Villafranco del Bierzo to Las Herrerias

10.15.2017 Sunday 12.5 miles
8:00am still dark, cool damp upper 50s .morning, Walked between beautiful mountain valleys along paved road less traveled. Many old, nearly abandoned towns held an eerieЧитать далее
Las Herrerias to Fonfria

10.16.2017 Monday 13 miles
13 grueling miles today! Woke up smelling smoke and discovered it was from the fires here in northern Spain. 8:30am - After making sure the fires were not on the camino, weЧитать далее
Fonfria to Pintin

10.17.2017 Tuesday. 13 miles
Today we elected to start out after 9 due to the rain and steep decent ahead. Light rain and dense fog covered the area (and light smoke). The long down slope was rockyЧитать далее
Pintin to Marcadoiro

10.18.2017 Wednesday 15.5 miles
Leaving at 8:30 we had cool temperature that required an extra layer under the rain coat. The trail through old farms was relatively easy compared to what we had beenЧитать далее
Mercadoiro to Airexe

10.19.2017 Thursday 14.5 miles
A cool morning that hardly warmed up. Up and down hills, cool wind with on and off rain. A day that reminded me of the cool days on the Pyrenees.
We met one of ourЧитать далее
Airexe to Melide

10.20.2017 Friday 14 miles
We all believe this was one of our easiest days despite the distance. The entire mostly small gravel unpaved trail was virtuesly down hill. Since the 100k make in Serria,Читать далее
Melide to Selceda

10.21.2017 Saturday 16 miles
Because of the dark mornings, we have had to start our walk a little later each day. Today started about 8:40 and just light enough to see the trail markings. A wideЧитать далее
Selceda to Lavacola

10.22.2017 Sunday 11 miles
Last walk before Santiago. Took it slow so we could enjoy the beautiful path through unusually large eucalyptus trees. Always a few hills to climb.
We met two pilgrimЧитать далее
Lavacola to Santiago de Compostela

10 23.2017 Monday 6 miles 10k
"It's good to have an end to journey toward but it's the journey that matters in the end."