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Camino de Santiago de León

maio - junho 2023
Uma 25aventura de um dia na Paul Leia mais
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  • ViajanteCamino de Santiago de León
    Dia 23

    Last Day, in Madrid

    12 de junho de 2023, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F

    We walked 2.6 km to the Museo Nacional del Prado.The Prado had an amazing collection of art. we spent about 5 hours there and saw about half, maybe. Then we walked through the park a little and headed over to Plaza Mayor. We walked past the presidential palace and government buildings. We took the subway back to our apartment and ate dinner late.Leia mais

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  • ViajanteCamino de Santiago de León
    Dia 22

    Bus back to Madrid

    11 de junho de 2023, Espanha ⋅ 🌙 73 °F

    Checked out of the hotel to catch a 5,;45 bus to Madrid, but the bus took a scenic route to northwest Spain before heading back to Madrid. We saw much to the mountain landscape the we previously hiked through. 9 hours on the bus, and the baño was disabled for half the trip. We didn't have any food or coffee , but that was probably good that we didn't. We arrived in Madrid and had a quick Sandwich the bus station We hiked about 2 km through the park with full packs to get to our apartment. I'm really glad we didn't try to carry a full pack for the 306 km if the Camino. Finally had dinner at 9pm, when the restaurant opened.Leia mais

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  • ViajanteCamino de Santiago de León
    Dia 21

    Day in Santiago

    10 de junho de 2023, Espanha ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F

    A day to relax. We stopped for breakfast on the way back to the cathedral, we wanted to watch the peregrinos as the entered the square. People were applauding, apparently there was a wedding on a balcony of the state building. I watched a young couple coming in, and they embraced for several minutes(see photo), and then laid together on their backpacks. A few minutes later. He proposed to her. Then we checked to see if we could get into the cathedral, and there was only a small line.. it is a magnificent cathedral. We walked by the tomb of St. James, then just lingered for awhile to soak it all in. We then spent some time relaxing at the cáfe and we met up with Luis again. We chatted the rest of the afternoon in a busy area by the park, watching peregrinos coming in from the Portuguese route. We headed back towards the cathedral and helped a man from Cleveland find his way. We went back to the hotel and rested. I decided to make one last visit to the cathedral and get something to eat. Coming back from the cathedral,on an empty street, i heard my name called out. I ran into Luis again, for one last adios.Leia mais

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  • ViajanteCamino de Santiago de León
    Dia 20

    y viva España

    9 de junho de 2023, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F

    We found cáfe near the cathedral for dinner after i showered and did some laundry. We were returning to our hotel, passing through the main cathedral square exactly where our photos were taken earlier and noticed a band playing Spanish music. Matt and Donnie and I stepped into the small crowd to listen. What a special moment for all 3 of us. a moment of shared joy and fun. I'm not sure how you would classify the band with guitars and bagpipes, but there was no way you could be there and not sing along and dance a little. The played Cielito Lindo, Guantanamo and Y Viva España. We all sang along and clapped, even though we have no idea what they were singing. I video called Mary Kay so she could join us too. For that half hour or so that we stayed, we experienced a taste of heaven above, here at our feet. We all agreed that that was a very special moment in our lives.Leia mais

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  • ViajanteCamino de Santiago de León
    Dia 20

    Walking Day 15 to Santiago de Compostela

    9 de junho de 2023, Espanha ⋅ 🌧 64 °F

    14.3 miles today. We left dawn, we had breakfast together before we started walking. I rained fairly heavy when we started out and the rain was intermittent the rest of the morning. I walked mostly alone the first 9 miles, but I'm glad it worked out that way. I needed to process what to make of the past 19 days. I was separated from the others because i didn't see that they has stopped at a cáfe. Then i was well ahead of everyone. I inadvertently took another Complementario route so i didn't know where I was in relation to the rest. I stopped at another cáfe about 5 km from Santiago and waited for the rest. We wanted to walk into Santiago together. after walking another 1 km, we got our first view of Santiago and the cathedral but I could not see much We started walking into the city at a slower pace just to absorb the moment. Rachel from Australia and John and Elaine from New Zealand passed us. A man on a unicycle was behind us. We heard the cathedral bells chime at noon, and then again at 12:15 when we arrived. There was a line to several hundred waiting to get into the cathedral so we didn't try to get inside. We went around to the courtyard in from of the cathedral. What a joyful time and place. i could see it in the faces all around me. The moment a dream becomes reality for so many, including myself and my companions. Jackie and her friend, the two Australian women we dined with in Trabadelo and met frequently on the trail were there when we arrived. I really don't know how to relay the essence of this moment, but the only thing missing in the celebration was Mary Kay and the ones I love most. I sent a few people my celebration picture, including Luis. Luis sent me his celebration picture. Then we went to get our passport and credentials.Leia mais

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  • ViajanteCamino de Santiago de León
    Dia 19

    My credentials (Camino passport)

    8 de junho de 2023, Espanha ⋅ 🌧 63 °F

    In order to verify you actually walked the Camino, each place you visit you get a stamp on your Camino passport. The final stamp will be the catedral de Santiago de Compostela. This is my passport

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  • ViajanteCamino de Santiago de León
    Dia 19

    Day 14 Walking to O'Pedrouzo

    8 de junho de 2023, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F

    Walked 12.5 miles today. I started today by backtracking 1 km to drop off my luggage and get some Euros from the ATM. It was raining when we started but it didn't last long. Shortly after i started, Luis joined me again. We enjoy walking together and the kilometers go by quickly. Luis challenges me to a quicker pace,about 12 minutes per km. Even then, a group of about 8 teenagers passed, us singing in Spanish and clapping to their music. The Camino was busy today, a steady stream of peregrinos. We passed two men, one man had 1 leg and crutches. They were both continuously praying out loud.i saw them yesterday, praying then too.. i thought i was well ahead of my group, but Matt caught up to me. He was jogging, he said he was trying to keep up with a girl ahead of him, who was also jogging lol. A woman from Durham NC joked with us about doing our work while on the Camino. Luis and i arrived at O'Pedrouo about 12:30. We stopped for un cerveza before finding our room. John and Elaine from my apartment last night arrived at the same time. Luis and i jogged the last km, because it started to pour. We had dinner at a small steakhouse where they give you a cut of steak and shot plate and you cook your own steak at your table.Leia mais

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  • ViajanteCamino de Santiago de León
    Dia 18

    Walking Day 13 to Arzua

    7 de junho de 2023, Espanha ⋅ 🌧 66 °F

    Started in the dark this morning, it had rained heavily last night and was still raining lightly to moderately. I soon got ahead of the group and was walking alone. It's a little more difficult to walk with someone else in the rain because it's difficult to hear with the hoods up. At some point i missed a turn and got on a complimentario route. I don't have maps, so i had to decide to go forward or back. There was absolutely no one around to ask. Lost in Spain. I pressed forward and i rejoined the main trail in about 200 meters. It rained nearly all day and quite heavily at times. I walked and had lunch with a mother daughter team from London,Addie and Brie. They helped me map my route to the Casa Maia, my room for tonight. Tired, after 19 miles walking, there was no one there to let me into my room. I messaged them, but i got no response. I sat for about an hour waiting, then decided to walk to the apartment the other 5 had rented and get my luggage. Doug was able get a hold of Casa de Maia, so by time I returned with my luggage i could get in. There is one other couple sharing the apartment. John and Elaine from New Zealand ,the are walking the Camino, starting in France. I asked them if they wanted to join our group for dinner and they accepted. Each evening it is new collection of international new best friends. Everyone is welcomed and invited to the table. There is something sacred about thatLeia mais

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  • ViajanteCamino de Santiago de León
    Dia 17

    Walking Day 12 to Palas de Rei

    6 de junho de 2023, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F

    16.7 miles today, fairly easy terrain. We started with breakfast in our apartment because we weren't sure if we would find a cáfe right away. It was very foggy until 9am or so so we couldn't see much. We crossed the river and headed up a steep incline. It was difficult to keep up with Nick, but i spotted the Australian woman with the pink socks. Her pace suited me better so I walked with her A few days ago, we climbed the mountain into O'Cebreuro together. Her name is Rachel and her husband was right behind her. She is a teacher and she reminded me of my friend Anita D. We walked together 5 miles.A little later I passed by a Spanish woman in obvious pain with her feet. My Spanish is good enough that i could ask her if i could help her , i told her i had Advil if she needed it. She started her Camino in Ponfarrada. Shortly after that there were 4 peregrinos attending an older woman who had fallen. She insisted she was alright but she looked like she should call it a day. Next i had a short conversation with a USPS retired letter carrier from Orange Co. CA. At the top of a long climb up a hill, i meet Tracy, a retired Chemistry teacher from Long Island and her daughter Grace. They started their Camino yesterday in Sarria. We walked together about 2 miles. I rested a few minutes and started back to walking with Chris from somewhere near San Jose CA. He is an improv musician and was carrying his alto saxophone with him. I walked with Chris into Palas de Rei. He said he may play on the street tonight. Today felt a lot more like the Camino than yesterday. It was still more crowded, but it seemed that the larger groups had broken up, and it didn't seem as congested as it did yesterday, but it was a little hotter today. In the evening we congregated, Chris, Bosco, the USPS retired and his brother and a few others i didn't recognizeLeia mais

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  • ViajanteCamino de Santiago de León
    Dia 16

    Walking Day 11 to Portomarin

    5 de junho de 2023, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F

    This vibe of the Camino has significantly changed. The minimum requirement to qualify is 100km. Sarria is 114km, so many groups start in Sarria and the trail was crowded today. I didn't see any of my Camino friends today through the crowds. We stopped for lunch at a remote but busy cáfe. I went to stand in line for the baño behind Nick and Cam, and the woman behind me insisted on seeing my receipt from the cáfe because the sign said"parton's only". Cam got annoyed and walked to our table and got our receipts. Cam handed me mine and i put it in my pocket. I didn't show it to her because i felt no obligation to, but later I looked and saw it was just a piece of paper. lol. A word of wisdom, don't piss off the guy ahead of you in the baño line. About 3 miles before my destination, i had to choose between the historic route and the secondary route. I chose the historic route, and i had the trail all to myself again. The trail was barely worn at all and i began to wonder if there was a reason i was alone. Eventually i came to the bridge across the Rio Miño river where the trails rejoined. After crossing the bridge, i climbed the giant stairs into Portomarin. I was the last of our group to arrive because i took the longer route. It's hard not to be judgemental of the 100km peregrinos, but then, I'm a 300km peregrino. What do the 800km peregrinos think of me? anyway, this section of the Camino is very relaxing, easy and beautiful. I attended 8pm mass. We discovered the church had be relocated from another location because they built a damLeia mais

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