SpanienGalicienArzúa42°55’41” N 8°9’38” W 1. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 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, theWeiterlesen
SpanienGalicienPino, OA Salceda42°55’20” N 8°16’32” W 2. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 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 yesterdayWeiterlesen
SpanienGalicienSantiago de CompostelaBando42°54’6” N 8°27’19” W 3. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 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, weWeiterlesen
Reisender Great photos Carmel... I check out your photos to see if I recognize the scenes... can't say I do, but yes the location names.
SpanienGalicienSantiago de CompostelaIglesia de San Francisco42°52’60” N 8°32’43” W 4. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ 🌙 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,Weiterlesen
Carmel Carlsen Thanks, Alex. It was only a short walk, but I'm so happy to have finally done it.
SpanienGalicienSantiago de CompostelaIglesia de San Francisco42°52’60” N 8°32’43” W 5. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 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 withWeiterlesen
SpanienGalicienSantiago de CompostelaPraza do Obradoiro42°52’50” N 8°32’45” W 8. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 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! TheWeiterlesen
Reisender Congratulations 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 Carlsen Thank 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 Carlsen It comes from a book that I chanced upon in the Franciscan Chapel and resonated with me totally.
SpanienKatalonienBarcelonagothische ViertelPlaca Sant Jaume41°22’58” N 2°10’39” E 9. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 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!Weiterlesen
Reisender We Done Camino Carmel... best of luck for your Barcelona stay 🤞
SpanienKatalonienBarcelonaEixampleUniversitat de Barcelona41°22’59” N 2°9’38” E
10. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 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 aWeiterlesen
Reisender Carmel your descriptions, photos and feelings are appreciated. Thanks. Travelling is about learning... applause to you for passing it on.
Reisender Wow, great photos Carmel. I can't believe I didn't have time to go inside, next time!
Carmel Carlsen Thanks, Carlene, and I wish you a speedy return to Barcelona.
SpanienKatalonienBarcelonaEixampleUniversitat de Barcelona41°22’59” N 2°9’38” E 11. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ 🌙 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 (CasaWeiterlesen
Reisender Love your bag clutching - thanks Terry for constant warnings about. bag safety 😆 we’ve been clutching our too 😳
Carmel Carlsen I know! Terry added that extra fuel to my existing fears 😆
SpanienKatalonienCastellbell i el VilarMonistrol de MontserratSant Jeroni41°36’22” N 1°48’34” E 12. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ 🌙 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 theWeiterlesen
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Well I enjoy all your adventures and photos, I've a slight bias to this one🥳
Carmel Carlsen 👍
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Applause another mile stone 🥳😍👏👍
Carmel Carlsen Exactly! Thanks Bruce 😊