• Martin on the Camino 2023Martin on the Camino 2023Traveler
    My pilgrim passport filling up with stamps. This passport necessary to get into pilgrim only hostels
    Nice to start early morningearly morning startWide track through pine forestOn the wayEnterprising local selling refreshments at the topAfter 12 km reached civilisation. Stopped for coffee and a croissantPosing with Christa from Sydney. Had a great chat with her most of the way.This is the entrance to the Albergue, part of the monasterythis is the church where there is a service for pilgrims at six.View from window in dormitoryWashing clothes is a daily ritual- wear one set wash one setInside the church

    Day 15: to San Juan de Ortega

    April 27, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C

    This morning's walk although mostly uphill was easier than I expected. Uphill and through a pine forest. Time went quickly talking to Christa from Sydney. Put my backpack in line outside monastery and presently waiting for the opening time by having beer and cheese sandwich in local bar.Read more