Camino 2019, From Irún

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Laurie Reynolds Camino 2019, From Irún
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- Tag 31
- Mittwoch, 3. Juli 2019 um 15:35
- ⛅ 25 °C
- Höhe über NN: 671 m
- Spanien Rodeiro 42.646995, -7.94267342°38’49” N 7°56’34” W
The home stretch
3. Juli 2019 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Today’s 29 kms sort of sailed by. I passed two old stone boxes of alms for the souls in purgatory, but no donations have been dropped in the rusty box for ages.

It was a pretty, rural walk except for the 6 interminable kms right below a huge line of windmills. Thankfully they weren’t operating, because otherwise you are walking to the rhythm of an annoying flap, flap, flap.

I had a climb up to the “spiritual center” of Galicia, with its chapel, stations of the cross, and views to all four provinces of Galicia. Unfortunately for me, the cloud cover obscured some of the view, but it had made for much cooler walking on those 1200 feet of ascent.

I’ve finally met some people, and I am also finding that there will be a lot of people I know in Santiago. It will be nice to have Sunday there to hang out and do one or two of the many tourist things I’ve done so often but always enjoy.Weiterlesen
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Laurie Reynolds Camino 2019, From Irún
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- Tag 32
- Donnerstag, 4. Juli 2019 um 13:32
- ⛅ 24 °C
- Höhe über NN: 435 m
- Spanien Santiso 42.679805, -8.17598642°40’47” N 8°10’34” W
Celebrating the 4th in Bendoiro
4. Juli 2019 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
I have walked past a 17th century stone Pazo (estate) turned hotel many times and have always been tempted. This year, since I would be walking by on the 4th of July, it seemed like a good year to yield to the temptation. The Pazo de Bendoiro was willing to take me in, http://www.pazodebendoiro.com and the rate was really pretty good. it’s a big estate and there are beautiful gardens and patios for just vegging our. A good choice!

The walk was a good mix of rural, forests, dairy farms, small hamlets, one big town with its glorious river walk, and then four kms through a typically ugly industrial park. I had a really nice conversation with a woman tending her spectacular vegetable garden. She rarely buys any at all, the plot has things growing all year!

By 1 pm I was checking in after walking 29 km. I think the thought of a bit of luxury put some pep in my step. Luxurious sheets, thick towels, wow.

So I am about 50 km from Santiago. Since I didn’t walk into Santiago last year for lack of time, I am really looking forward to it. TWO DAYS!!!Weiterlesen
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Laurie Reynolds Camino 2019, From Irún
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- Tag 33
- Freitag, 5. Juli 2019
- ⛅ 22 °C
- Höhe über NN: 272 m
- Spanien Alameda Park 42.874966, -8.54738142°52’30” N 8°32’51” W
One more day
5. Juli 2019 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Since I was leaving so early, the hotel staff left me breakfast in a sitting room. They even hauled up a microwave and toaster so I could have hot coffee and toasted bread!

These last days are not the most spectacular scenery, but it was really nice in a few spots. There’s a medieval bridge, an 11C church with Samson killing the lion, a couple of really nice panoramic views, all in all a good pilgrim day!

I was going to head to the Albergue but in the end opted to stop four kms sooner. That means tomorrow starts with a 4 km climb, but I would have had to carry up some food since there’s nothing else up there.

So here I am in the pension where I’ve stayed a couple of times. The woman recognized me, maybe there aren’t too many white haired ladies walking in these parts.

Tomorrow, just a short 21 km to Santiago!Weiterlesen
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Laurie Reynolds Camino 2019, From Irún
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- Tag 34
- Samstag, 6. Juli 2019 um 10:10
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Höhe über NN: 272 m
- Spanien Alameda Park 42.874969, -8.54736542°52’30” N 8°32’51” W
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In Santiago, done walking!
6. Juli 2019 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
It was an easy quick stroll into Santiago. 4 km up to the Albergue, then another 17 going up and down till we got to a spot where we could see the cathedral.

This Camino passes over the tracks near the spot where there was a horrific train accident when the driver took the curve too fast. Lots of makeshift memorials, now several years old, but it always gives pause.

Arriving at the cathedral was somewhat euphoric, somewhat flat, somewhat sad. Hard to explain. but it was the first time in many years that the cathedral was without scaffolding!

Now I’ll have a day to revisit some of the places I love, all the while resisting the urge to start planning next year’s camino. But it will be my 70th birthday year, so I will have to do something special!Weiterlesen
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Laurie ReynoldsJust wanted to see if anyone was paying attention. Changed it to 70th. 🤭
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ReisenderWell done Laurie!
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Laurie Reynolds Camino 2019, From Irún
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- Tag 34
- Samstag, 6. Juli 2019 um 19:10
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Höhe über NN: 263 m
- Spanien Iglesia de San Francisco 42.882668, -8.54488342°52’58” N 8°32’42” W
My great stroke of luck
6. Juli 2019 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
The Pórtico de la Gloria is one of the world’s most beautiful pieces of Romanesque. It has been undergoing restoration for years. Before the restoration, you could just walk up and admire it (it is the original Romanesque facade of the cathedral). There is a big baroque facade in front of it, and for some unknown reason, the Baroque builders left it in place rather than knock it down.

The renovations are done and now there is limited access and that just makes it more in demand. Tickets were sold out for weeks but today I just walked over to see if by chance any had become available. Well, lucky me, the new head of the museum, Inma, is someone I know from years ago when I volunteered in the pilgrims office. So I got in. It is amazing, just amazing. Best way ever to end a day in Santiago.Weiterlesen
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ReisenderIsn't it amazingly beautiful? I was lucky enough to see it during a private tour before it officially opened up to the public, thanks to an invite by Sybille and the ACC. So glad you were able to see it!
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ReisenderA perfect way to wrap things up! Happy for you!!
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ReisenderWe definitely wish to see the portico next year when we finish our Caminho Português. Looks like we'll have to book well in advance.
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Camino 2019, From Irún

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The home stretch

Celebrating the 4th in Bendoiro

One more day

In Santiago, done walking!

My great stroke of luck