Heading out
24 сентября 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
I checked in online this morning and have just dropped off my suitcase at Sydney airport! The checked in baggage situation is a very stark contrast to my last pilgrimage - my backpack weighed in atЧитать далее
Abu Dhabi
24 сентября 2023 г., Объединенные Арабские Эмираты ⋅ 🌙 34 °C
Just landed in Abu Dhabi. It was a good flight but long. It's around 11:30 pm here. The smoking room is at the back of a bar. Next stop Madrid!
Madrid
25 сентября 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
Just got to Madrid, caught a little tube train thing to the exit (Terminal 4), and have made my way to the bus to take me to Terminal 2 for my flight to Bilbao. I am having my first coffee (Cafe conЧитать далее
ПутешественникI hope you had a good flight Carmel. I am looking forward to following you on your pilgrimage.
Day -2 - Bilbao
25 сентября 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
I arrived in Bilbao around midday. I walked around quite a bit this afternoon and found the city to be very beautiful. I arrived with no preconceived ideas or knowledge as I was only interested in oneЧитать далее
Carmel CarlsenYes, absolutely! 28 degrees and not a cloud in the sky! What luck. And what a lovely welcome to Spain
Day -1 - Bilbao
26 сентября 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
What a great day! I've walked 27kms as I made my way around the city and loved every minute of it. The map I used is threadbare. The Guggenheim exceeded expectations, and the day just got better fromЧитать далее
Carmel CarlsenThanks, Marian. I can't take take the credit - It's the place.
ПутешественникCarmel thanks for sharing.... the depth and quality of your photos/descriptions has put it on my Bucket list.
Day 0 - Santiago to Sarria
27 сентября 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
I've just landed in Santiago airport and have hopped into the car that will take me to Sarria. I didn't see any pilgrims at the airport, but I did catch one sign.
Carmel CarlsenUnder control (with alcohol) LOL. The first night wasn't too bad, but last night I wasn't tired at all and had two wines with dinner to help me sleep. That really helped.
Day 0 - Sarria
27 сентября 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
The drive from Santiago to Sarria was pleasant. It was mostly freeway at 120 klms an hour, and I recalled when I was driving in Montana and the speed limit on the freeway was 120 miles per hour! ItЧитать далее
ПутешественникBuen CAMINO Carmel.... well organized... hope you get the weather you deserve 😆
ПутешественникWe've got hat pins as well. Glad you have arrived in Sarria and about to start your next adventure. Buen Camino. 😀
Day 1 - Sarria to Portomarin
28 сентября 2023 г., Испания ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
I'm finally here. After all those years of thinking about and planning for a Camino; it's finally happening. There were so many of us pilgrims along the Way in the morning, and I have to be honest, itЧитать далее
ПутешественникCarmel I recognised many of the places in your photos and I have several identical ones of my Camino passing through in June. Thanks for posting I am enjoying reliving it,
Day 2 - Portomarin to Eirexe
29 сентября 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
We headed out just before 8 a.m. in the dark into a very thick fog. The climb out of Portomarin was lovely, and we seemed to climb for the rest of the day (exhausting). The fog stayed around for ages,Читать далее
ПутешественникI love Tinto de Verano. The other drink I also like is Cervasa con limon (San Miguel Radler). It's been very hot today and we drank Tinto de Verano at our early afternoon stop.
Carmel CarlsenI'm glad to find out that the beer with lemon is good. I've been meaning to try it 👍
ПутешественникI don't like beer but it was so hot near Rabanal when I stopped for rest and drink. I saw sign Limon at the bar and pointed to order. As they were pouring I noticed the froth and realised I had ordered a beer! Must have been as Ann says San Miguel Radler. It was delicious. 😉
Day 3 - Eirexe to Porto de Bois
30 сентября 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
We left our accommodation very late this morning and did not start on our way until 9:45. It was quite a hot day, and I really appreciated the wood lined pathways. Not only are they beautiful, butЧитать далее
ПутешественникCarmel, you know what I will be buying when I get home from Dan Murphy's. Oh and also making Tinto de Veranos.😀
Day 4 - O'Coto to Arzua
1–6 окт. 2023, Испания ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Our 3rd day, and the hottest, where we have had to walk in over 30 degree heat. Staff at the hotel said it wasn't even this hot in July! All the same, and even though I'm never good in the heat, theЧитать далее
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Well I enjoy all your adventures and photos, I've a slight bias to this one🥳
Day 5 - Arzua to Salceda
2 октября 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
A very short walk today and in much cooler conditions 😄. Again, the Way was beautiful, with many tree lined pathways. We had a lovely foggy morning; always a nice way to start. My post yesterdayЧитать далее
Day 6 - Salceda to Lavacolla
3 октября 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
We left nice and early this morning before the sunrise and under a misty rain. The day overall was perfect walking weather, and I felt a sense of joy and excitement all day. Just outside of Brea, weЧитать далее
ПутешественникGreat photos Carmel... I check out your photos to see if I recognize the scenes... can't say I do, but yes the location names.
Day 7 - Lavacolla to Santiago
4 октября 2023 г., Испания ⋅ 🌙 18 °C
I made it! What an adventure! Another dream has come true. There are so many things about today that were wonderful and incredible. Top of the list was attending the pilgrim mass in the Cathedral,Читать далее
Carmel CarlsenThanks, Alex. It was only a short walk, but I'm so happy to have finally done it.
Day 8 - Santiago
5 октября 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
A very full day. Our group had an all day bus tour to Muxia, Finisterre, and a few other places. That was followed by our last communal mass, in a Franciscan chapel, our final dinner, and ending withЧитать далее
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Looks like the onshore Atlantic wind was cooling things down.
Days 9 - 12 - Santiago (post Camino)
8–12 окт. 2023, Испания ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
What a whirlwind! My time in Santiago was amazing, and, to be honest, a little overwhelming. I cannot believe how blessed I am to have made it to Santiago and to have completed my first Camino! TheЧитать далее
ПутешественникCongratulations Camino on your Camino #1 where you experienced such wonderful Camino cameraderie and topping off with meeting up with some of your BMCS family. Your earlier VF of 60 days and 1220km is no mean feat, 👣 very different experiences. Well done you! x
Carmel CarlsenThank you, Carlene. I can hardly believe that all these wonderful things have happened to me. I can't believe how lucky I am.
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🙏🫶would resonate with many in BMCS group, thks for sharing Carmel
Carmel CarlsenIt comes from a book that I chanced upon in the Franciscan Chapel and resonated with me totally.
Day 13 - Santiago to Barcelona (post Cam
9 октября 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
I arrived in Barcelona this afternoon safe and sound having taken my fifth flight on this trip. My hotel is fabulous. I am on the top floor, and I can see the Sagrada Familia from my private balcony!Читать далее
ПутешественникWe Done Camino Carmel... best of luck for your Barcelona stay 🤞
Day 14 - Barcelona (post Camino)
10 октября 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
What a day! Today, I experienced La Sagrada Familia (the Holy Family) and Casa Mila, locally known as 'La Pedrera' (literally 'the stone' but named as such because the locals thought it looked like aЧитать далее
ПутешественникCarmel your descriptions, photos and feelings are appreciated. Thanks. Travelling is about learning... applause to you for passing it on.
ПутешественникWow, great photos Carmel. I can't believe I didn't have time to go inside, next time!
Carmel CarlsenThanks, Carlene, and I wish you a speedy return to Barcelona.
Day 15 - Barcelona (post Camino)
11 октября 2023 г., Испания ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
Another lovely day in Barcelona. Today, I walked just over 25 km. My first stop was Park Guell (I was there for hours with masses of people), then, after chancing upon another of Gaudi's houses (CasaЧитать далее
ПутешественникLove your bag clutching - thanks Terry for constant warnings about. bag safety 😆 we’ve been clutching our too 😳
Carmel CarlsenI know! Terry added that extra fuel to my existing fears 😆
Day 16 - Montserrat (post Camino)
12 октября 2023 г., Испания ⋅ 🌙 20 °C
It is a public holiday in Spain today; they are celebrating both the Day of the Virgin of El Pilar and the day America was discovered. Today, I took a bus trip to Montserrat. We got to ride on theЧитать далее
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🖐️ unbelievable run-in. BMCS everywhere! ❤️. Both looking great. Stunning photos Carmel.
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Like Mozart... he was a genius.... Thanks for these awesome photos. Your trip is brilliantly planned and proving to be so 👋👋👋
Day 17 - Girona and Figueres (post Cami
13 октября 2023 г., Испания ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
I took a very long bus trip today. We went to Girona to see a medieval township and to Figueres to experience the Theatre Museu Dali. We could also see the Pryenees from Figueres and therefore France.Читать далее
Day 18 - Barcelona (post Camino)
14 октября 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
I've run myself ragged over the past five days, trying to fit everything in. So, today, I took it a lot easier. I visited the Palau de la Musica Catalana, the Cathedral, and ended my evening at CasaЧитать далее
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😲❤️wow opulence alright! Love your "taking it easier" day exploring Carmel. Still making the most of your post Camino days and packing it in! 🫶
On the way home: Heathrow
15 октября 2023 г., Англия ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
I woke this morning to a cloudy sky and experienced my first real rain in Spain - as I was taking one last walk around the streets. The flight from Barcelona to Heathrow was uneventful. Next stopЧитать далее
ПутешественникSafe travels home Carmel. Looking forward to seeing you in Oz. 🥰
ПутешественникCamel Happy Travels home and fingers crossed no delays due to the Israel Gaza war 🤞🤞🤞
Carmel CarlsenThanks, Bruce. I'm flying Qantas the rest of the way, and they can delay without global unrest LOL
On the way home: Singapore
16 октября 2023 г., Сингапур ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
I survived the 14 hour flight from London to Singapore. Qantas has less leg room than either Qatar or Etihad (and, just quietly, the man next to me had no boundry issues). We are getting off for aЧитать далее
ПутешественникI don't know why I've been so lucky as to passengers next to me. I fear my time will come. Maybe insisting on an isle seat. Best of luck your home soon 🙏
ПутешественникSafe travels, Carmel, looking forward to being a part of your amazing adventures
Carmel CarlsenThanks Sue 😊
ПутешественникSafe travels. Buen Camino. See you in Santiago.🤗
Carmel CarlsenSame here and thanks Ann.