EspanhaNavarraIgúzquiza42°38’41” N 2°3’46” W
14 de maio de 2019, Espanha ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Landed at a wonderful albergue run by a Dutch couple, famous on the Camino for their gracious hospitality and fervent spirits.
I staggered in late afternoon and got one of the last beds. Lucky me!Leia mais
EspanhaNavarraAyegui42°39’49” N 2°2’0” W
14 de maio de 2019, Espanha ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Much to see in Estella, but first had to deal with a burst yogurt in my backpack. Yuck...a mess which slowed me down a bit.
But the ceremonial wine tasting outside of the town is always a fun moment.
EspanhaNavarraArcos, LosLos Arcos42°34’9” N 2°11’33” W
15 de maio de 2019, Espanha ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
A most bizarre thing just happened as I was settling into Los Arcos, a frontier town, after a most tedious four-hour trudge that I thought might never end. I approached an older woman in alleywayLeia mais
EspanhaNavarraVianaOndarre42°30’54” N 2°22’24” W
16 de maio de 2019, Espanha ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Today’s walk of 19 km from Los Arcos to Viana is nicknamed “The Knee Wrecker” because of the ups and downs.
The walk to Viana was through rolling olive groves and vineyards. The smell ofLeia mais
EspanhaLa RiojaLogroñoVareaPantano de las Cañas42°29’34” N 2°24’30” W
17 de maio de 2019, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
A rainy day with gusting winds 20-25 mph made this morning’s 10 km walk to Logrono pretty miserable. I’m not using a poncho as they flap like a sail and create drag, not to mention how sweaty theyLeia mais
Hey Alice ~. So sorry I had to miss seeing and visiting with you today. But India send the whole link, and I’ve tried to follow you daily. I’m so impressed both with your travels and connections (as well as non-connections) with your fellow travelers and your great pics and dialogue to share with us.
Sorry Alice. I hit the return button and I forgot NOT to do that until I want to send. Stay well, healthy and happy. You definitely are an inspiration ❤️🚶♀️🚶♀️🚶♀️🚶♀️🚶♀️ Honey.
Peregrina888 Thanks Honey! It means a lot to me that you are following on Find Penguins. Do me a favor and send the whole link on to John and the others would you? Thanks, and Chao!
EspanhaLa RiojaAzofra42°25’43” N 2°48’49” W
18 de maio de 2019, Espanha ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Strange town we ended up staying in with a huge golf course and housing developments all around it, seemingly empty—just a ghost town with the Camino running through it. The only life I see here isLeia mais
Odd town, I wonder what the draw is? How early do you start? I'd be inclined to start with the sun up, walk until 11, break until 3 and then maybe put in 2 more hours. Is this at all practical? Of course if it is cool and more comfortable, then I may well hike through the mid day. Cheers Alice!
Probably built as a speculative suburb of Santo Domingo which fell apart after the 2008 collapse. Start at 8:30 am and try to finish by 3-4 pm to get a bed in the albergues which go quickly. You need to find a place unless you prebook, the you have wiggle room. Still, you need time to shower and hand wash your clothes and join others for the evening meal at 7 pm. Pretty much defines your day, the walking.
EspanhaLa RiojaNájeraArroyo de Pozuelo42°25’1” N 2°43’52” W
18 de maio de 2019, Espanha ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Starting here today, jumped a stage by bus, and happily reencountered Neii, my pilgrim friend from Brazil. So we walked together in the cold rain, 16 km, to Ciruena, a strange town which seems mostlyLeia mais
EspanhaLa RiojaSanto Domingo de la Calzada42°26’22” N 2°57’8” W
19 de maio de 2019, Espanha ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Walked here this morning with Neii and we visited the cathedral which has an amazing art collection and a theme centered around the story of the “Hanged Innocent”, a very old tale told all overLeia mais
EspanhaLa RiojaGrañón42°26’15” N 3°1’24” W
19 de maio de 2019, Espanha ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Settled into a municipal albergue which is basically empty. We have a room with 10 beds all to ourselves. Only two other pilgrims here on another floor.
This hermitage is one km off the beaten pathLeia mais
Here's to your solitude for tonight and sun tomorrow and for the days ahead. Cheers!
EspanhaCastilla y LeónBurgosPlaza Mayor42°20’35” N 3°42’2” W
21 de maio de 2019, Espanha ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Made a decision to take a bus to Burgos for a rest day. I have not taken a full day off walking in two weeks and it’s time.
So today I’ll visit the Burgos Cathedral which Stuart and I dubbedLeia mais
