Day 23-Rest day in Leon
21 giugno 2025, Spagna ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
Day 24 - to Villadangos del Páramo
22 giugno 2025, Spagna ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Day 25- to Santibañez de Valdeiglesies
23 giugno 2025, Spagna ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Viaggiatore
That’s an old looking cobblestone road. Would be a rough bike ride.
Day 26 - into Astorga
24 giugno 2025, Spagna ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Viaggiatore
That looks like it would give you a really sore back. Yeah, luckily they changed that design.
Day 26 - part 2
24 giugno 2025, Spagna ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
ViaggiatoreAren't you all so lucky? TWO footprints for your viewing pleasure today! 😆
Viaggiatore
You look so good Jeanette. This must've been just where you needed to be 🥰
Day 27 - to Foncebadón
25 giugno 2025, Spagna ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
Viaggiatore
That’s got to make life easier. Beats that 33 degree sunshine and no clouds.
Day 28 - 4 weeks on the Camino
26 giugno 2025, Spagna ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Day 29 - to Cacabelos
27 giugno 2025, Spagna ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Day 30 - up the hill!
28 giugno 2025, Spagna ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
Apparently, this is one of the biggest hills on the Camino Frances.
I made a decision to walk part way up it today, even in the heat, as I was feeling strong. Good decision, as I love the littleLeggi altro
ViaggiatoreNo, it just means some idiot with no brain cells decided to leave their mark. It's so sad to see all the graffiti on the signs and markers
Day 31 - to Fonfría
29 giugno 2025, Spagna ⋅ 🌙 18 °C
Day 32 - I did 7km extra!!
30 giugno 2025, Spagna ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
So, sometimes there are 'alternate' routes (don't know why) Today was an extra 7km but less pilgrims, prettier and shadier...so worth the extra steps
Viaggiatore
Was recommended by Jeff, pictured, who has walked the Camino previously...it was DELICIOUS!!!
Viaggiatore
Exactly. If you’re going for a long walk, why not make it a longer walk.
Samos Monastery
30 giugno 2025, Spagna ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
The oldest inhabited monastery in Spain
Day 33 - past Sarria
1 luglio 2025, Spagna ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Sarria is an important milestone on the Camino Frances. It marks the remaining 100km (approx) of the Camino...and it is a requirement to complete this last stage to receive a compostela when you reachLeggi altro
Day 34 -to Gonzar
2 luglio 2025, Spagna ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Day 35 - to San Xulián do Camiño
3 luglio 2025, Spagna ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Viaggiatore
She's 7 months old, so chill and travels in a front pack, ventilated and comfy. Don't ask me her name...she's Italian 😂 but so gorgeous and friendly 😻
ViaggiatoreI think walking it would be hard enough without taking Fleabag with me 🤣
Day 36 - to Arzúa
4 luglio 2025, Spagna ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Day 37 - SO close!!
5 luglio 2025, Spagna ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
ViaggiatoreI'm only 10km away!!!!!!! Tomorrow I arrive in Santiago de Compostela...I'm so excited!
Viaggiatore
You have definitely taken photos of some lovely sunrises. Thanks. 😊
Santiago cathedral
6 luglio 2025, Spagna ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
While definitely not as ornate as the previous cathedrals, Santiago cathedral certainly deserves its own post! I missed the mass at 12 noon after queuing for 30 mins. Will try again for the 7.30pmLeggi altro
Day 38 - Santiago de Compostela!
6 luglio 2025, Spagna ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
OMG, I am here!!!! So much emotion...pride, disbelief, weariness, excitement, sadness, elation...and satisfaction! I set out to walk across northern Spain and I have done it. 779km of (actual) blood,Leggi altro
ViaggiatoreYou are amazing Jeanette! What a fantastic effort. We are so proud of what you’ve just accomplished big sis. ❤️ Enjoy the feeling of having made it, you have definitely earned it. 🚶♂️🥳🎉
Signing off on Camino Frances
6 luglio 2025, Spagna ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
So, after 779km I have reached my destination! Everyone is now asking me "what are you going to do now?"
Well, I have a plane ticket to Canada and I leave from Porto, Portugal on 15th July. In theLeggi altro
ViaggiatoreYou are amazing. Well done. Enjoy your rest and shopping Well deserved. Loved all your photos. Xx
Santiago cathedral
6 luglio 2025, Spagna ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
While not as ornate as previous cathedrals, Santiago cathedral definitely deserves its own post...it DOMINATES the city! Unfortunately, I missed the botafumeiro at 12 noon mass (queued since 11.30 andLeggi altro
ViaggiatoreSorry...thought the previous post hadn't uploaded...I'm still technologically-challenged!! 😂
ViaggiatoreRandom views of Leon, mostly of Park Quevedo, on the edge of Leon
ViaggiatoreAnd the river and walkway nearby...
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Busting a move. 🎶