HiszpaniaArzúa42°55’41” N 8°9’38” W 1–6 paź 2023, Hiszpania ⋅ ☀️ 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, the Czytaj więcej
HiszpaniaA Salceda42°55’20” N 8°16’32” W 2 października 2023, Hiszpania ⋅ ☁️ 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 yesterday Czytaj więcej
HiszpaniaBando42°54’6” N 8°27’19” W 3 października 2023, Hiszpania ⋅ ☁️ 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, we Czytaj więcej
PodróżnikGreat photos Carmel... I check out your photos to see if I recognize the scenes... can't say I do, but yes the location names.
HiszpaniaIglesia de San Francisco42°52’60” N 8°32’43” W 4 października 2023, Hiszpania ⋅ 🌙 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, Czytaj więcej
Carmel CarlsenThanks, Alex. It was only a short walk, but I'm so happy to have finally done it.
HiszpaniaIglesia de San Francisco42°52’60” N 8°32’43” W 5 października 2023, Hiszpania ⋅ ☀️ 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 with Czytaj więcej
HiszpaniaPraza do Obradoiro42°52’50” N 8°32’45” W 8–12 paź 2023, Hiszpania ⋅ ☀️ 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! The Czytaj więcej
PodróżnikCongratulations 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.
HiszpaniaPlaca Sant Jaume41°22’58” N 2°10’39” E 9 października 2023, Hiszpania ⋅ ☀️ 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! Czytaj więcej
PodróżnikWe Done Camino Carmel... best of luck for your Barcelona stay 🤞
HiszpaniaUniversitat de Barcelona41°22’59” N 2°9’38” E
10 października 2023, Hiszpania ⋅ ☀️ 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 a Czytaj więcej
PodróżnikCarmel your descriptions, photos and feelings are appreciated. Thanks. Travelling is about learning... applause to you for passing it on.
PodróżnikWow, 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.
HiszpaniaUniversitat de Barcelona41°22’59” N 2°9’38” E 11 października 2023, Hiszpania ⋅ 🌙 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 (Casa Czytaj więcej
PodróżnikLove 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 😆
HiszpaniaSant Jeroni41°36’22” N 1°48’34” E 12 października 2023, Hiszpania ⋅ 🌙 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 the Czytaj więcej
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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 😊