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Europe 2024

I'm returning to visit my family in Slovakia again, then heading to Portugal for another Camino with Lorelee and Helen, and finally heading to Chamonix to hike the Tour du Mont Blanc with Lynn. A trio of a trip this time! Læs mere
  • Baiona to Vigo

    1. juni 2024, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C

    I had a solo day walking today and left fairly early at 7 and was able to enjoy the sunrise. The morning walk was cool but it once again turned into a hot afternoon. At one point I took a narrow path in the brush and ended up in a bog and soaking my feet in water and mud! Entering Vigo was a test of endurance as it was not well marked making for a frustrating afternoon walk in the heat.Læs mere

  • Arcade to Combarro

    3. juni 2024, Spanien

    The morning walk was delightful to Pontevedra where we stopped for a menu del dia. Then I continued on to Combarro. There was very little shade in the afternoon and again I arrived exhausted at 5 o'clock. The albergue here was wonderful with a large garden area and crisp white cotton bedding and towels! The girls had a crazy adventure with the bus system today seeing a lot more than they bargained for.Læs mere

  • Combarro to Armenteira

    4. juni 2024, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C

    I had a great sleep here in our lovely, solid bunk beds with only one other lady in our 6 bed dorm. The path to Armenteira had a large hill that everyone was worried about but Helen and I were pleasantly surprised to find that it wasn't as scary as everyone predicted. It was a 450 m. climb but it was gradual most of the way. We met a lovely Scotsman just before Armenteira who ended up buying our drinks! The nicest thing about today was that we were done by 12:30 and not 5!! The hostel here was typical of municipal Albergues with lots of bunks and shared washrooms but it had a nice Camino feel. At 7 pm we joined the nuns and one monk in Vespers and received a pilgrim blessing. A great ending to out day.Læs mere

  • Ruta de agua y piedras

    5. juni 2024, Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C

    Today we walked the infamous route of stones and water which the Espiritual variant is known for. The day started off foggy and mysterious and soon we were under the canopy of trees walking beside bubbling brooks along stone paths. It was magical. I haven't counted the number of photos I took on that path but you can imagine! We stopped at several cafes today as it was a 23 km day and we were taking our time to enjoy the beauty. We came back to the ocean once again and will be taking the boat tomorrow to Padron to save walking along ugly industrial areas. Most everyone does this. We ended the day swimming in their covered pool which was heavenly, other than the fact that there was a child's birthday party going on with squealing 5 or 6 year olds! One boy was spraying us with water but I got him back😂.Læs mere

  • Arrival to Santiago de Compostela

    7. juni 2024, Spanien ⋅ 🌬 20 °C

    This morning was stressful when we realized upon leaving that Helen's shoes were missing and a similar pair of Hokas left behind. It meant she had to wear her sandals for the last 18 km stretch into Santiago.Læs mere

  • Santiago to Negreira

    8. juni 2024, Spanien ⋅ 🌬 16 °C

    Leaving Santiago we were now a group of five. We had a 22 km day through lovely forest paths and a few villages. There was a wonderful old Roman bridge and waterfall on the way where we took photos. We taxied the last 7km as we thought our accommodation was in the town of Negreira but it was a further 7 km. Since we had a late start this morning the taxi did the trick.Læs mere

  • Negreira cont.

    8. juni 2024, Spanien ⋅ 🌬 16 °C

    In Negreira we stayed at Albergue San Mamede da Pena and had a delicious communal dinner which we arrived just in time to book. The room was a bit chilly and damp but we all had our own bed and the lady turned the radiator on so it earned upLæs mere

  • Walking to Cee

    10. juni 2024, Spanien ⋅ 🌬 17 °C

    I started the day alone from our albergue and it was a magical morning walk with the birds singing and pretty wild flowers everywhere. When we met up again in Cee we went to a fantastic restaurant, As Balaes, where I had the best pasta ever!Læs mere

  • Walking to the" end of the world"

    11. juni 2024, Frankrig ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C

    Today was a walk mostly in the forest coming out with a beautiful view of the ocean and beach just before Finisterre. We walked along the beach barefoot in the cool waters which felt so great! Then we had a long walk to the lighthouse and Km 0 and back to our hotel which had a tub but we didn't have enough time to use it.Læs mere

  • Lorelee's epic birthday in Lires🎂🍷

    12. juni 2024, Frankrig ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

    Today Lorelee got coffee in bed and the promise of a short, 14 km hike to Lires, hallway to Muxia. The path was mostly along the forest once again . We all walked at our own pace and when I zippidy doo dadded past Helen and Lorelee I got the look 😜🖐️. We were thrilled to arrive at our beautiful hotel room on the top floor in Lires, called Liresca, with a wonderful restaurant attached. Joyce and Kamla were at another wonderful place called Casa Raul. Dinner and the birthday girl were celebrated at the restaurant where the staff made animal balloons for Lorelee, making it very special.Læs mere

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