SpainArzúa42°55’41” N 8°9’38” W Oct 1–6, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 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, theRead more
SpainA Salceda42°55’20” N 8°16’32” W October 2, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 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 yesterdayRead more
SpainBando42°54’6” N 8°27’19” W October 3, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 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, weRead more
SpainIglesia de San Francisco42°52’60” N 8°32’43” W October 4, 2023 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 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,Read more
Carmel CarlsenThanks, Alex. It was only a short walk, but I'm so happy to have finally done it.
SpainIglesia de San Francisco42°52’60” N 8°32’43” W October 5, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 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 withRead more
SpainPraza do Obradoiro42°52’50” N 8°32’45” W Oct 8–12, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 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! TheRead more
TravelerCongratulations 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.
Carmel CarlsenIt comes from a book that I chanced upon in the Franciscan Chapel and resonated with me totally.
SpainPlaca Sant Jaume41°22’58” N 2°10’39” E October 9, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 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!Read more
SpainUniversitat de Barcelona41°22’59” N 2°9’38” E
October 10, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 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 aRead more
SpainUniversitat de Barcelona41°22’59” N 2°9’38” E October 11, 2023 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 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 (CasaRead more
SpainSant Jeroni41°36’22” N 1°48’34” E October 12, 2023 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 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 theRead more
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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 CarlsenExactly! Thanks Bruce 😊