IspanyaGaliciaArzúa42°55’41” N 8°9’38” W 1 Ekim 2023, Ispanya ⋅ ☀️ 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, theOkumaya devam et
IspanyaGaliciaPino, OA Salceda42°55’20” N 8°16’32” W 2 Ekim 2023, Ispanya ⋅ ☁️ 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 yesterdayOkumaya devam et
IspanyaGaliciaSantiago de CompostelaBando42°54’6” N 8°27’19” W 3 Ekim 2023, Ispanya ⋅ ☁️ 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, weOkumaya devam et
Gezgin 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.
IspanyaGaliciaSantiago de CompostelaIglesia de San Francisco42°52’60” N 8°32’43” W 4 Ekim 2023, Ispanya ⋅ 🌙 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,Okumaya devam et
Carmel Carlsen Thanks, Alex. It was only a short walk, but I'm so happy to have finally done it.
IspanyaGaliciaSantiago de CompostelaIglesia de San Francisco42°52’60” N 8°32’43” W 5 Ekim 2023, Ispanya ⋅ ☀️ 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 withOkumaya devam et
IspanyaGaliciaSantiago de CompostelaPraza do Obradoiro42°52’50” N 8°32’45” W 8 Ekim 2023, Ispanya ⋅ ☀️ 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! TheOkumaya devam et
Gezgin 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.
Carmel Carlsen It comes from a book that I chanced upon in the Franciscan Chapel and resonated with me totally.
IspanyaCatalunyaBarcelonaBarri GòticPlaca Sant Jaume41°22’58” N 2°10’39” E 9 Ekim 2023, Ispanya ⋅ ☀️ 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!Okumaya devam et
IspanyaCatalunyaBarcelonaEixampleUniversitat de Barcelona41°22’59” N 2°9’38” E
10 Ekim 2023, Ispanya ⋅ ☀️ 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 aOkumaya devam et
Gezgin Carmel your descriptions, photos and feelings are appreciated. Thanks. Travelling is about learning... applause to you for passing it on.
Gezgin 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.
IspanyaCatalunyaBarcelonaEixampleUniversitat de Barcelona41°22’59” N 2°9’38” E 11 Ekim 2023, Ispanya ⋅ 🌙 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 (CasaOkumaya devam et
IspanyaCatalunyaCastellbell i el VilarMonistrol de MontserratSant Jeroni41°36’22” N 1°48’34” E 12 Ekim 2023, Ispanya ⋅ 🌙 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 theOkumaya devam et
Gezgin
Well I enjoy all your adventures and photos, I've a slight bias to this one🥳
Carmel Carlsen 👍
Gezgin
Applause another mile stone 🥳😍👏👍
Carmel Carlsen Exactly! Thanks Bruce 😊