Day 23-Rest day in Leon
21 Jun 2025, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
Day 24 - to Villadangos del Páramo
22 Jun 2025, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Day 25- to Santibañez de Valdeiglesies
23 Jun 2025, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Day 26 - into Astorga
24 Jun 2025, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Pengembara
That looks like it would give you a really sore back. Yeah, luckily they changed that design.
Day 26 - part 2
24 Jun 2025, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
PengembaraAren't you all so lucky? TWO footprints for your viewing pleasure today! 😆
Pengembara
You look so good Jeanette. This must've been just where you needed to be 🥰
Day 27 - to Foncebadón
25 Jun 2025, Sepanyol ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
Pengembara
That’s got to make life easier. Beats that 33 degree sunshine and no clouds.
Day 28 - 4 weeks on the Camino
26 Jun 2025, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Day 29 - to Cacabelos
27 Jun 2025, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Day 30 - up the hill!
28 Jun 2025, Sepanyol ⋅ 🌙 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 littleBaca lagi
PengembaraNo, 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 Jun 2025, Sepanyol ⋅ 🌙 18 °C
Day 32 - I did 7km extra!!
30 Jun 2025, Sepanyol ⋅ 🌙 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
Pengembara
Was recommended by Jeff, pictured, who has walked the Camino previously...it was DELICIOUS!!!
Pengembara
Exactly. If you’re going for a long walk, why not make it a longer walk.
Samos Monastery
30 Jun 2025, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
The oldest inhabited monastery in Spain
Day 33 - past Sarria
1 Julai 2025, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 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 reachBaca lagi
Day 34 -to Gonzar
2 Julai 2025, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Day 35 - to San Xulián do Camiño
3 Julai 2025, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Pengembara
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 😻
PengembaraI think walking it would be hard enough without taking Fleabag with me 🤣
Day 36 - to Arzúa
4 Julai 2025, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Day 37 - SO close!!
5 Julai 2025, Sepanyol ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
PengembaraI'm only 10km away!!!!!!! Tomorrow I arrive in Santiago de Compostela...I'm so excited!
Santiago cathedral
6 Julai 2025, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 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 7.30pmBaca lagi
Day 38 - Santiago de Compostela!
6 Julai 2025, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 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,Baca lagi
PengembaraYou 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 Julai 2025, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 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 theBaca lagi
PengembaraYou are amazing. Well done. Enjoy your rest and shopping Well deserved. Loved all your photos. Xx
Santiago cathedral
6 Julai 2025, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 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 andBaca lagi
PengembaraSorry...thought the previous post hadn't uploaded...I'm still technologically-challenged!! 😂
PengembaraRandom views of Leon, mostly of Park Quevedo, on the edge of Leon
PengembaraAnd the river and walkway nearby...
Pengembara
Busting a move. 🎶