11 september 2023, Frankrijk ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
Our first two flights were delayed by about an hour, so I was afraid we might not make it in time, but we caught the last flight to Toulouse and just spent one evening here. It’s a lively andMeer informatie
FrankrijkNouvelle-AquitaineOloron-Sainte-MarieNotre-Dame43°11’19” N 0°36’15” W
12 september 2023, Frankrijk ⋅ 🌧 72 °F
We arrived in Oloron Sainte-Marie yesterday afternoon after riding two trains from Toulouse, then walked a long and rather steep hill (good Camino, practice!) to our guest house. Oloron is a beautifulMeer informatie
FrankrijkNouvelle-AquitaineOloron-Sainte-Marie43°11’31” N 0°36’23” W 14 september 2023, Frankrijk ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
On this day we checked out the other two Quartiers of Oloron Sainte Marie, each with their respective churches: Notre Dame, and Sainte Marie. Then we walked about 5 km to the village of Moumour andMeer informatie
SpanjeAragonCanfrancLos Arañones42°45’8” N 0°30’54” W 15 september 2023, Spanje ⋅ 🌧 57 °F
To reach Zaragoza, we had to take a bus from Oloron Sainte Marie to Canfranc Estación, an old international train station located in the Pyrenees just across the Spanish border. There is currently noMeer informatie
SpanjeAragonZaragozaPlaza deNtra Senora del Pilar41°39’25” N 0°52’47” W SpanjeAragonZaragozaAlmozara41°39’26” N 0°53’45” W 16 september 2023, Spanje ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
We paid 1 Euro each (courtesy of being over 65) for a guided tour of the Aljafería Palace, fortified medieval palace built during the second half of the 11th century in Al-Andalus, present dayMeer informatie
16 september 2023, Spanje ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
Saragossa not only has a beautiful palace from the Moorish period, it is also home to a quite impressive Basilica, and also a Cathedral. Altogether there was way too much excess between these last twoMeer informatie
Reiziger Oh, not this trip, in April will get to be with aunt Connie and maybe aunt Donna also but this trip is just us and of course we see Lucas and Liz 🥰
SpanjeGaliciaSantiago de CompostelaPraza do Obradoiro42°52’50” N 8°32’45” W 23 september 2023, Spanje ⋅ ☀️ 48 °F
We’ve been here for a week doing our volunteer stint at the Pilgrim’s office in Santiago de Compostela. It’s been a busy time, I thought it would feel like we’d have lots of free time when ourMeer informatie
3 oktober 2023, Spanje ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
Our second week volunteering at the pilgrims office went by quickly, all too quickly. Every day we walked or bussed the 3 km to the Pilgrims office, then worked nonstop for five hours, then foundMeer informatie
SpanjeLeónPlaza San Marcelo42°35’37” N 5°34’15” W 4 oktober 2023, Spanje ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
In between our volunteer time in Santiago, and starting our own Camino, we had the tremendous joy of spending a day in Leon with our Camino Friends, Larry and Carolyn Hatch, and also got to meet theirMeer informatie
Reiziger Yes, Bart would love that park, it was a huge park and had several different play areas and so many children! And nine in the evening is not at all late for Spanish children, they’re often up after 10 PM enjoying the nightlife with their parents. It’s a whole different lifestyle here.
Reiziger welcome to Europe. Have a good time
Reiziger Thank you, Marlies! We are here to work on finishing another Camino, I wish we had time to stop in Germany!
Except for the airline food, looks like you're off to a great start! Happy Camino!! [Susan Starr]
Reiziger Thank you Susan, yes, you’re right, it’s been very nice so far!