Puente Villarente
September 17, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
10 more miles today, stopped at the famous Bar Elvis and left an Eagles Walker Bracelet..... Reliegos is known for their tomatoes, and I can say they were fabulous.... nice walk today, on to LeonRead more
Leon
September 18, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
Nice walk today into Leon... very large city, we will be spending an extra day here to rest and explore before starting the final 1/3 of our journey to Santiago.
Leon
September 18, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
Arrived in Leon tired and ready to rest, but there is so much to see!
Rest Day in Leon
September 19, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
What do we do on a rest day in Leon? We take care of all the important things laundry, hair cut/shave for Dave, walking around the city, tour of the cathedral and of course food and drinks.
Villadangos del Paramo
September 20, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Made it another 13.5 miles today, left before light and coffee, but stopped along the way. Most of today was walking along side of the highway which can be loud and boring but all in all a good day.
Santibanez de Valdeiglesias
September 21, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
13 Miles today... about half the day was walking along the road today but it was not as loud or boring as yesterday, we got to look at corn fields and dried up sunflowers and the mountains ahead of usRead more
Santabaniz de Valdeiglesias
September 21, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Today we walked to Santibanez de Valdeiglesias. My fitbit says 21km. Mostly the same terrain we have been following for several days interrupted by several small towns. What made it special wasRead more
Made it to Murias de Rechivaldo
September 22, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Another beautiful 12 miles down the road today, we had a few ups and reverse ups 😀. Toured the church in Astorga and it was beautiful, we got a machine that you entered a number so you could hearRead more
Rabanal del Camino
September 23, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
Today was a steady uphill climb, tomorrow we will go up and over the mountain ⛰️, 11 more miles down, we are getting closer. Was bummed that Bar Cowboy was not open in El Ganso as we passedRead more
El Acebo de San Miguel
September 24, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Well we made it, 13.5 more miles, today was challenging terrain going up and over the mountain but we were rewarded with spectacular views.
El Acebo de San Miguel
September 24, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Today was a hard walk up the mountain and down. Beautiful views to help and lots of advice written on rocks. Cruz de Ferro for emotional wrenching resulted in very tired pilgrims
Fuentesnuevas
September 25, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
We made it 14 miles down the road, stopped in Ponferrda and toured the Los Templarious Castle it was beautiful, all in all a good day
Villafranca del Bierzo
September 26, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
What a good walk today, we made it another 13 miles, we are back in wine country, vineyards for miles. Countryside is spectacular with all the colors of fall starting to appear. Large building withRead more
Greg JonesIsn’t Villafranca beautiful!!! Your making great time. I’m so proud of all of you. Tomorrow we head back to Santiago for a day before we head for Porto to meet up with Tams son. I’m looking forward to tasting some Port I.
Las Herrerias
September 27, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
We made it 13.5 miles down the road today... it was a rough day for all, walked on roadways all day was hard on the body..... but we all made it safe and sound.
Triacastela
September 28, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F
Wet and foggy day, but very nice accommodations and fresh pulpo when we arrived in town.
Samos
September 29, 2022 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 55 °F
Short day today, it continues to rain off and on, but today's walk was beautiful. Tomorrow we will be in Sarria and start the last 100km of our journey.
On to Sarria
September 30, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
We had a beautiful walk today into Sarria where we will spend an extra day. Last 100+ km starts soon. Also a few pictures from last night's dinner, it was very tasty.
Road to Sarria
September 30, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
We have reached the last leg of our trip. Sarria!
Portomarin
October 2, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
Well we had a long day today, 17 miles down the road. Morning was foggy and beautiful, then sun came out in afternoon and it became hot. Lots more Walkers today as we are in the last 100km, Sarria isRead more
Greg JonesYou are getting super close. And the scenery will keep getting prettier all that time. I’m so proud of all of you. We’ll be in Madrid getting ready for our flight home when you walk into the Cathedral Plaza so we won’t be able to give all of you a big hug , but we’ll be there in spirit.
Sarria to Portomaron
October 2, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
Ventas de Naron
October 3, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
Shorter day today, made it another 10 miles down the path. Foggy morning gave way to beautiful sunny afternoon.
Palas de Rei
October 4, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
Was another good day, we made it 10 miles down the road, beautiful walk, another bunk room but at least we have privacy shades to put down, 4 more walking days to go 😁😁😁 Tons of EucalyptusRead more
Melide
October 5, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
We made it to Melide, had a much needed visit with a few pilgrims we meet along the way, found an American run food truck that offered waffles, nachos and cider....ohhhh the tastes of home!!!!!
Road to Melide
October 5, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
