IAD to MAD
June 11, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
We are ready for the adventure to begin! Next stop Madrid!
June 11, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
We are ready for the adventure to begin! Next stop Madrid!
SpainMadridBarajasMadrid–Barajas Airport40°29’28” N 3°35’32” W
June 12, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
Catching the Alsa bus out of Madrid!
SpainCastille and LeónPonferradaIglesia de San Andrés42°32’35” N 6°35’38” W
June 12, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
A visit to a grand fortress occupied by the Knights Templar in the Middle Ages!
SpainCastille and LeónBorrenesOrellán42°27’25” N 6°45’6” W
June 13, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Las Médulas means “the marrows”. It was a Roman gold mine that operated from around 30 AD until the beginning of the 3rd century. The Romans built a system of channels that drew water from nearbyRead more
SpainGaliciaMonforte de LemosCastelo de Lemos42°31’27” N 7°30’40” W June 14, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Today was a wow in Monforte de Lemos! Enjoyed the beautiful parador, which was formerly a Benedictine monastery, and the Tower de Homenaje next door. There was breathtaking artwork at the Colegio deRead more
SpainGaliciaO SaviñaoFión42°33’26” N 7°39’48” W
June 15, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Perfect Camino weather today—slightly overcast but clear. Storms roll in tonight. We will see what tomorrow brings!
SpainGaliciaChantada42°36’34” N 7°46’12” W
SpainGaliciaRodeiroCambaMonte do faro42°37’27” N 7°53’35” W
June 17, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
27km in all today. (Felt like 50!) 🤣 Left Chantada and headed up Mount Faro along the dancing windmills. Then went back down the mountain to Rodeiro. A push day for sure!
SpainGaliciaLalínKilometro Cero de Galicia42°39’41” N 8°6’44” W
SpainGaliciaSilledaBandeira42°43’46” N 8°18’9” W
June 19, 2022 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 57 °F
A soggy, sloggy day on the Camino from Lalín to Bandeira—but a day full of wonderful sights! The Ingrexa de Santiago in Taboada was a teaser for Santiago de Compostela with all its symbols andRead more
