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Day 37
Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 5:45 PM
☀️ 22 °C
Altitude: 309 m
Spain Parque de Bonaval 42.88309, -8.5345242°52’59” N 8°32’4” W
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October 9, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Unpacked, showered, legs shaved, jeans on & alarms turned off. Body starting to hurt but I've finished.
TravelerCongratulations Lisa , what an effort.. you have done well . very happy for you .
10/9/18Reply
TravelerI agree, what an achievement to have made in your life! Can't wait to hear about it xx
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Day 37
Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 12:18 PM
☀️ 20 °C
Altitude: 241 m
Spain Hostal dos Reis Católicos 42.88102, -8.5466642°52’52” N 8°32’48” W
Day 35. Santiago (finish line)
October 9, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Finally i have arrived, it's done and complete.

800kms
Travelergreat achievement. well done
10/9/18Reply
TravelerYou done it, fantastic xxxxxx
10/9/18Reply
TravelerI don't know what else to say you will be glad to hear. So proud of you x
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Day 36
Monday, October 8, 2018 at 2:22 PM
☀️ 21 °C
Altitude: 277 m
Spain Arca 42.90301, -8.3627242°54’11” N 8°21’46” W
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Day 34. Pedrouzo
October 8, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Well another 27km day under the belt and only one day to go now!!! and less than 20kms too!

Today we passed the 20km mark and amazing feeling knowing only one day left till we reach Santiago! Trust me my body is feeling every bit of the last 34 day (780kms).

Many know that I suggested that the proclaimers 500miles was my theme song well today I saw the sign that it was the right decision!! "I will walk 500 miles".

Well until tomorrow and my numerous posts to celebrate the completion of this adventure, Buen Camino xxxRead more
Traveler Da ra da da xx
10/8/18Reply
Travelerfantastic effort , the finish line is in sight.. what an achievement, go for it... enjoy the last day .. well done Lisa..
10/8/18Reply
TravelerThanks Dad, today's the day
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Day 35
Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 2:43 PM
⛅ 16 °C
Altitude: 299 m
Spain Arzúa 42.93031, -8.1314842°55’49” N 8°7’53” W
Day 33. Ribadiso
October 7, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Wow. Our last big walk day today, the last to are a little shorter than today's 30kms!

But today's learn for me. When you stop to decide if you face the new challenge or turn around and go back the way you came. Always take the new challenge, no matter how hard that challenge is, how long it will take or fearful you are. Because if you turn back you will be no more successful than you already are. Take that new challenge because no matter how long it takes you, you will do it, you will finish and you will be successful!

Time to rest for me now, with only 2x days to go I need to soak up every moment.

Buen Camino xxxRead more
Travelerwell done Lisa , the experience of a lifetime , looks hard and difficult but the effort has all been worthwhile . great photo's and commentary , I have enjoyed being on the trip with you , even if I am in the comfort of my home. Not long to go now.. enjoy the last few Km's..
10/7/18Reply
TravelerSending the 3 of you lots of love and admiration for your final day's walk xxx
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Day 34
Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 5:55 PM
⛅ 13 °C
Altitude: 566 m
Spain Palas de Rey 42.87311, -7.8686242°52’23” N 7°52’7” W
Day 32. Palas de Rei
October 6, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Well we are getting so close now!!!!!!

Today was the first rainy day and it was amazing, so beautiful. After walking early in the morning and watching the world wake up, seeing the rain freshen up our surrounding was beautiful.

But we arrived cold, wet and tired. We shower and rested and now time for some blue cheese macaroni before a movie in bed to end the day.Read more
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Day 33
Friday, October 5, 2018 at 5:12 PM
☀️ 26 °C
Altitude: 406 m
Spain Portomarín 42.80823, -7.616742°48’30” N 7°37’0” W
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Day 31. Portomarin
October 5, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Wow today is a milestone day.
1. A very busy day , full of new starters & day packers, new shoes clothes & bags.
2. We crossed the 100kms mark (700kms down & 100kms to go)
3. Crossing the 100km mark means we are now in double digit territory with only 4 walking days to go !!

Seeing all the newcomers and there clean clothes, small bags and jolly smiles was hard at first, just like they said it would be, but we are all here to do our Camino our way so no judgement just a challenging moment to overcome.

Well another big day tomorrow, but we are just getting so close now, I can feel the excitement of the end!!Read more
Traveler Go girls you are so amazing x
10/5/18Reply
Traveler You look fantastic
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Day 32
Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 3:48 PM
☀️ 29 °C
Altitude: 460 m
Spain Sarria 42.77734, -7.4149442°46’38” N 7°24’54” W
Day 30. SARRIA!
October 4, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
The official start of the last 100kms (needed to complete to receive the official completion certificate) here we go.

I must say, today was my day. We left later, something I wasn't sure I wanted to do at all, but I stayed back from the group to walk by myself and it was just what I needed. I feel like I owned today, it was a hard day (lots of up and down mountains) but for me it was my easiest, I didn't struggle mentally to get though the day and before I knew it, we where in Sarria.

Now after a shower, lunch and a big walk around town (as if a 20km walk here wasn't enough 😂😂) a rest in bed before I pack my bag for the morning and head out to dinner.

Only 5 walking days to go, 5 days, I can't believe we are at this point already.

Today I am more proud of myself then I have ever been !!

Buen Camino!!Read more
TravelerI am so proud of you too. Well done. Enjoy the last few walking days x
10/4/18Reply
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Day 31
Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 6:32 PM
☀️ 24 °C
Altitude: 679 m
Spain Tríacastela 42.75643, -7.2388542°45’23” N 7°14’20” W
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Day 29. Triacastela
October 3, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
A 27km day, down the mountain we go. Some beautiful pictures today of the views. Looking forward to the end, only 6 days left to go. This time next week it will all be over.
Traveler Well worn
10/3/18Reply
Traveler Lovely picture
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Day 30
Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 5:43 PM
☀️ 20 °C
Altitude: 1,155 m
Spain La Laguna 42.70142, -7.0221942°42’5” N 7°1’20” W
28. La Laguna
October 2, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
A 29kms day. All uphill through the mountains, very very challenging. But video called Dad at lunchtime from the top of the mountains to wish him a happy birthday, very emotional but lovely just what I needed to keep going. Tomorrow we climb the rest of the mountain.! Buen CaminoRead more
Traveler😘 Take care of yourself on that mountain. You are going so well
10/2/18Reply
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Day 29
Monday, October 1, 2018 at 8:43 PM
⛅ 17 °C
Altitude: 514 m
Spain Villafranca del Bierzo 42.60444, -6.811142°36’16” N 6°48’40” W
Day 27. Villafranca
October 1, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
A very long 32kms day today, 90% on pavement/road. But nevertheless we are moving forward, heading towards the final few days, after tomorrow less than 200kms to go!!

Time for the mountains again!
TravelerHome stretch
10/2/18Reply
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Day 28
Sunday, September 30, 2018 at 2:08 PM
☀️ 27 °C
Altitude: 586 m
Spain Molinaseca 42.53744, -6.5197442°32’15” N 6°31’11” W
Day 26. Molinaseca
September 30, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
A long day, about 30kms, mostly downhill, mostly rocks, definitely steep. But I made it, had a few moment where I was just too exhausted to keep going, it's hard to stop halfway down a mountain side!
So now, showered, in bed resting up before dinner, an absolutely beautiful albergue, so far the bed have been pretty goodRead more
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Day 28
Sunday, September 30, 2018 at 1:58 PM
☀️ 27 °C
Altitude: 586 m
Spain Molinaseca 42.5374, -6.5197742°32’15” N 6°31’11” W
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Cruz de Ferro
September 30, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
This is the highest point of our trip. A momentous moment, every pilgram brings a stone (or something special) to leave behind, a symbol of the past, the journey, and what lies ahead.

I brought my rock with me from Australia, collected on my last walk with dad and Lauren before my holiday and today I leave it here as I move forward on my journey, my pilgrimage.Read more
TravelerTo new beginnings ladies
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Day 27
Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 7:03 PM
☀️ 21 °C
Altitude: 1,167 m
Spain Rabanal del Camino 42.48237, -6.2855342°28’57” N 6°17’8” W
Day 25. Rabanal del Camino
September 29, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Finally. Single digit days tomorrow, 9 to go, just the mountains to get though now.
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Day 26
Friday, September 28, 2018 at 3:16 PM
☀️ 25 °C
Altitude: 870 m
Spain Astorga 42.45265, -6.0511342°27’10” N 6°3’4” W
Day 24. Astorga
September 28, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Finally! A long day walking, 28kms the fitbit says (that's what I'm going with). First mountain in a long time, a few more days and we will be right back amongst them, this time better prepared and stronger 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

A few photos from the day so far.Read more
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Day 25
Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 1:54 PM
⛅ 24 °C
Altitude: 869 m
Spain San Martín del Camino 42.49614, -5.8064542°29’46” N 5°48’23” W
Day 23. St Martin
September 27, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Up and off early today, to leave Leon before it gets too hot! Not much to see so not many pictures, but on a great note, just ticked under 300km left 😁😁😁 but it's still not getting any easier on the body, just a lil better on the mind. Enjoying meeting new people and seeing old familiar faces. Will start seeing lot of new people as many camino routes start to join our path! A very exciting experience.Read more
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Day 24
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 11:01 PM
🌙 14 °C
Altitude: 849 m
Spain Plaza San Marcelo 42.59781, -5.5669842°35’52” N 5°34’1” W
LEON - Rest Day
September 26, 2018 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 14 °C
Had a lovely lay in bed this morning just resting, home cooked bacon & eggs followed by terrace coffee in the sun, before washing some clothes and resting. Visted the amazing cathedral in Leon and finished the day with some drinks. Met up with some younger pilgrams for dinner in a little local resturant and fished with a walk around town. Snuck back into the apartment in the evening and fell asleep ready to start the day walking tomorrow! Buen Camino xxRead more
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Day 23
Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 4:10 PM
☀️ 22 °C
Altitude: 849 m
Spain Plaza San Marcelo 42.59783, -5.5669442°35’52” N 5°34’1” W
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Day 21. LEON (last city before the end)
September 25, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
We have arrived! They last big city before we head to Santiago and the finish line. Have checked into our authentic, small Air BnB apartment and done a load of washing at the laundromat smells amazing!! Resting before dinner and a new day tomorrow exploring.Read more
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9/25/18Reply
Traveler Looking good ladies
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Day 22
Monday, September 24, 2018 at 3:19 PM
☀️ 23 °C
Altitude: 832 m
Spain Reliegos 42.47251, -5.3525342°28’21” N 5°21’9” W
Day 20. Reliegos (getting closer)
September 24, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
After suffering the night with an allergic reaction to some bites, so no sleep! A shorter walk to our accommodation today which is lovely. A beautiful walk around town and an amazing salad pie/sandwich. Now sipping cool drinks and having olives waiting for the bites to calm downRead more
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Day 21
Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 2:28 PM
☀️ 27 °C
Altitude: 874 m
Spain El Burgo Ranero 42.42325, -5.2186142°25’24” N 5°13’7” W
Day 19. El Burgo Ranero
September 23, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Walked a little further than our destination town today and we have arrived and So Burgo Ranero. Bitten alive on the walk today and feeling it now, but seen some sheep and a few other things today.

2x days to Leon and out next rest day! Certainly over halfway with only 16 days to the end!Read more
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Day 20
Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 6:39 PM
⛅ 26 °C
Altitude: 834 m
Spain Sahagún 42.36782, -5.0324542°22’4” N 5°1’57” W
Officially half way
September 22, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Have officially made it to the half way point and received the certificate to prove it! As the saying goes, it's downhill from here, except there are a few more hills to climb.
TravelerWell done, so proud of you xxx
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Day 20
Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 12:47 PM
⛅ 22 °C
Altitude: 822 m
Spain Sahagún 42.37176, -5.0309442°22’18” N 5°1’51” W
Day 18. Sahagun HALF WAY
September 22, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
A few slower days walking in the dark so not many pictures, but it's been lovely, meeting new people today too!!
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Day 18
Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 2:23 PM
☀️ 27 °C
Altitude: 786 m
Spain Frómista 42.26947, -4.404542°16’10” N 4°24’16” W
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Day 16. Fromista
September 20, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
What an absolute roller coaster of a day. Climbing a mountain in the dark! To hot long dusty flat paths. Hunger, pain, bites, rashes and exhaustion. But together we made it 28km (so my fitbit says) encouraging each other to keep going, we needed it! finally in Fromista for the night, resting everything and sitting in a beautiful courtyard.Read more
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Day 17
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 12:07 PM
☀️ 23 °C
Altitude: 792 m
Spain Casa del Cordón 42.28817, -4.1420242°17’17” N 4°8’31” W
Day 15. Castrojeriz
September 19, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Wow, an early morning start 5:45am! Climbing hills in the dark, hard work but seeing all the stars in the sky is so beautiful. We are making good progress, making it to our accommodation in good time, for showers and rests before dinner. Some good photos today, certainly starting to see a difference in the body as well as the mind.Read more
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Day 16
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 5:59 PM
⛅ 26 °C
Altitude: 821 m
Spain Hornillos del Camino 42.33838, -3.9240242°20’18” N 3°55’26” W
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Day 14. Hornillos de Camino
September 18, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
After a day or rest, actually resting!! We've walked day 14 to Hornillos. I feel like today was one of my hardest days yet, so dry, the heat, the stones, the sun, the blisters resurfacing and the aches. But I'm here! I can tell myself I can do it and I can do it, exhausted but I can do it. The lovely hostel owner seen me struggle on arrival, pure exhaustion, she took my bag off my back, sat me on a big couch and fanned my down, never have I needed such a simple gesture so much and she new it! That's another point of this journey to help regardless of age, language barrier or finances. I will be forever grateful.Read more
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9/19/18Reply
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Day 14
Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 8:52 PM
⛅ 24 °C
Altitude: 876 m
Spain Burgos Bus Station 42.33808, -3.7012542°20’17” N 3°42’5” W
Day 12. Burgos by night
September 16, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Just a lil update to show you our evening in Burgos. Tonight we visited the big Burgos cathedral (amazing) and dined with the locals on the terrace. Finished off with an ice cream on the walk home. Happy 😊Read more
TravelerAmazing
9/16/18Reply
TravelerLooks like a bigger town than the others you have seen. Looks beautiful
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