SepanyolArzúa42°55’41” N 8°9’38” W 1–6 Okt 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 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, theBaca lagi
SepanyolA Salceda42°55’20” N 8°16’32” W 2 Oktober 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 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 yesterdayBaca lagi
SepanyolBando42°54’6” N 8°27’19” W 3 Oktober 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 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, weBaca lagi
PengembaraGreat photos Carmel... I check out your photos to see if I recognize the scenes... can't say I do, but yes the location names.
SepanyolIglesia de San Francisco42°52’60” N 8°32’43” W 4 Oktober 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ 🌙 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,Baca lagi
Carmel CarlsenThanks, Alex. It was only a short walk, but I'm so happy to have finally done it.
SepanyolIglesia de San Francisco42°52’60” N 8°32’43” W 5 Oktober 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 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 withBaca lagi
SepanyolPraza do Obradoiro42°52’50” N 8°32’45” W 8–12 Okt 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 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! TheBaca lagi
PengembaraCongratulations 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.
SepanyolPlaca Sant Jaume41°22’58” N 2°10’39” E 9 Oktober 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 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!Baca lagi
SepanyolUniversitat de Barcelona41°22’59” N 2°9’38” E
10 Oktober 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 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 aBaca lagi
PengembaraCarmel your descriptions, photos and feelings are appreciated. Thanks. Travelling is about learning... applause to you for passing it on.
PengembaraWow, great photos Carmel. I can't believe I didn't have time to go inside, next time!
SepanyolUniversitat de Barcelona41°22’59” N 2°9’38” E 11 Oktober 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ 🌙 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 (CasaBaca lagi
PengembaraLove your bag clutching - thanks Terry for constant warnings about. bag safety 😆 we’ve been clutching our too 😳
SepanyolSant Jeroni41°36’22” N 1°48’34” E 12 Oktober 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ 🌙 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 theBaca lagi
Pengembara
🖐️ unbelievable run-in. BMCS everywhere! ❤️. Both looking great. Stunning photos Carmel.
Pengembara
Like Mozart... he was a genius.... Thanks for these awesome photos. Your trip is brilliantly planned and proving to be so 👋👋👋
Pengembara
Well I enjoy all your adventures and photos, I've a slight bias to this one🥳
Carmel Carlsen👍
Pengembara
Applause another mile stone 🥳😍👏👍
Carmel CarlsenExactly! Thanks Bruce 😊