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  • YAPAQUECATour d’Europe du YAPAQUECA
    13
    Day 226

    A Pobra do Caramiñal

    December 12, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C

    Après la ville, on va profiter du beau temps pour s’écarter un peu de notre ligne directe en direction de Lisbonne et aller au bord de l’eau, dans un endroit plus tranquille.
    On a trouver une aire de camping-car superbe avec tout confort et il n’y a personne. Là, au moins on va pas être serré.
    On a même pris l’apéro en terrasse au coucher du soleil.    Read more

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  • NEZARA - Tour de l’Europe
    1
    Day 104–107

    San Vicente do Grove

    November 16, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

    On part de notre petit mouillage pour en rejoindre un autre dans la Ria d’après mais comme on manque de vent on décide de s'aider au moteur mais peut après l'alarme de surchauffe s’enclenche.
    On a de la chance dans notre malheur, la mer est calme et les vents faibles mais suffisamment présent pour nous amener au port de Pedras Negras en laissant refroidir le moteur et surtout on est hyper content que sa ne nous soit pas arrivé pendant la traversée du golfe ou pire la nuit des 40 nœuds de vent.
    Je trouve un raccord bouché dans le système de refroidissement le lendemain et une fois réparer on en profite pour se balader et mettre les pieds dans l'eau.
    On décide de partir le jour suivant mais l'alarme se réenclenche donc demi tour.
    Cette fois ci je m'y met sérieusement et je démonte et nettoie quasi tout le système de refroidissement. Je me galère sérieusement à tout remettre en place mais au bout de quelques heures tout est étanche de nouveau et on peut partir le lendemain pour Baionna sans problèmes.
    On dirait comme ça que l'Espagne nous réussit pas mais on adore être là et les contre temps ne sont plus un problème quand il fait 20 degrés.    Read more

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  • Journey to KimbaCamino Portuguese
    2

    Vilanova de Arousa to Ames

    October 9, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F

    The storm blew through overnight and well into late morning. I had the metal shades down and the window opened a bit to get some air. That made the shades and the door bang a little. And the toilet had an incessant drip. I miss my bed, my fan, my pillow.

    Talking to other pilgrims about the choices they were making regarding the storm, I decided to get the late bus that heads to Santiago, leaving at 6:00 pm. The other morning options were still during the storm. So I hung out at the hotel mostly all day, hanging out with 1 group that had a 2:00 taxi to Padron and then another group that arrived via taxi from Armenteira. Then at 5:00 I headed out to walk the mile or so to the farmacia where the hotel receptionist told me the bus stopped. No, no bus comes here. I’d been nervous all day that something about the bus wouldn’t work out. The hotel receptionist said he’d get me a taxi if I want. So I trudged back the mile or so and he got me a taxi, arrived about 5 minutes later. A 40 minute pretty drive to my country guest house.

    As I trudged, several spanish speakers called out what sounded like encouragement. One lady was leaning over her fence. I said Ola. She replied in Spanish asking how I was. Very well thank you. I’m not sure but I think she said “God loves you very much”. I accept!

    Inner journey: I tried to positive-think myself out of anxiety about the bus, but something wasn’t right. I double checked with the receptionist about the location. I double checked the time on the app. I did know I had options and one way or another it would work out. I got to enjoy the company of a number of great women while I waited and I got a little walking in. Plus I received all those blessings. In retrospect, I could have been better served with attitude of “something is not quite right, and I’ll keep on this path because there is something here for me.” That’s what I did anyway, just holding onto the anxiety.    Read more

  • Journey to KimbaCamino Portuguese

    Ponte Arnelas to Vilanova de Arousa

    October 8, 2024 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 64 °F

    I ached so much overnight that for the 2nd day in a row I got very little sleep. The forecast, with the remains of Hurricane Kirk, was for severe weather and wind. I decided to taxi it.
    Again, my room was ready when I got there and I rested before heading out.

    From here, there’s a boat ride that goes up river, following the path taken by St. James’ followers to bring his body back to his beloved Galaica. Its often called the highlight of the Spiritual Variant path which was so lovely yesterday. Well, the boat ride is canceled as the worst of the storm is supposed to hit tonight and tomorrow. 😕 The person with the Marina Info center suggested I take a bus to near my next hotel, not walk all the way from where the boat docks because of the storm. So back at the hotel, the receptionist looked up the bus schedules and looks like I can get about 3.5 k from my next hotel, for less than 10euro. A cab might cost 250e. Yikes.

    So my first few days were impacted by fire and my last few walking days are impacted by wind and water. And always, there has been my beloved Earth beneath my feet.

    The wind is howling as I wrap this up, 8pm cest.

    Inner journey: is it the accumulation of miles or the accumulation of years that is making this hard? I am definitely feeling my age and missing my chiro and massages. Or is it the storm and solar flares and crazy stirred up energy everywhere that I mistakenly thought I’d get away from. People from other countries want to shake their head and ask about our politics. Oy vey!
    I hope my efforts with the intention of sending peace and balance and courage and heart-centeredness are felt by the earth and reverberate through and around.    Read more

  • Journey to KimbaCamino Portuguese
    112

    Armentiera to Ponte Arnelas

    October 7, 2024 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 61 °F

    I’m deep in the Spiritual Variant of the Camino. Very few people. Lots of time to talk to myself and sing right out loud. Which I did. A lot.

    The Camino followed “The path of stone and water” starting with the Armenteira river which was roaring white water. Gushing with rain run off. The path itself was puddled, often muddy, a little slippery, and a few times squishy. There were ruins of old grain mills that diverted water to drive the millstones. The trees were like from a fairy land, mossy, falling over, creating dark arches and hiding unseen creatures.

    The day started with rain, as usual. Someone at breakfast said ”oh yeah,I remember sun”. And in a couple hours the sun did come out. Yay! I stopped to rest and rub my aching knee. Someone came by. He pointed to the darkening clouds over the eastern mountains, said something “mucho fluvio” and wiggled his fingers like in the Itsy Bitsy Spider song. I decided I’d better get a move on, sore knee or no to avoid mucho rain. Well the sun came out again (and dried up all the rain, so the itsy bitsy spider…) and I needed to slow down anyway. Maybe the forecasted rain for this evening will wash the spider out.

    Once the whitewater eased, I was in grape land again. Very few places to stop. Until I got to my hostal, not quite a hotel and not a hostel. By the time I arrived I was pooped. Muy cansado.

    Inner journey: aware of the intense power of water, sending compassion to those affected by Helene and Milton. Hurricane Kirk will impact us here. I’ll keep a weather eye. My out loud chanting became “balance,” intending the Earth to come to balance. Hopefully with grace and ease.
    Oh, and Im homesick. 😕    Read more

  • Journey to KimbaCamino Portuguese
    112

    Combarro to Armentiera

    October 6, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F

    The topographic map of today’s hike was very intimidating. I decided this would be the day to taxi from start to finish. Plus there were some reports of thunderstorms expected.

    I was delivered to the 12th century monastery in Armenteira and found soft respite in the chapel with a benevolent Mary statue prominent behind the altar. The suffering cross was off in some shadow. I found myself doing Ancestral Lineage healing intentions, focusing on my maternal grandmother and her mothers back through time, thinking of the disempowerment of women, the suffering through childbirth and caring for others, the crap that women have gone through over the last number of centuries. And I told them of the great possibility of a woman president and of the growing personal expression, enfranchising, and empowerment of women. I felt the anchoring of the divine feminine out of the gravel of the pain, suffering, joy and continued growth of their lives. I felt them joining with the well, healed, and fully integrated earlier ancestors. It was good.

    My hotel was up a hill and my room was fully ready for me when I arrived at noon. The bed is great and I caught a couple more hours of sleep while the rain shook by in sheets.

    At the pub, a man I met yesterday said the last 2k coming up the hill were walking through a creek, first time he felt the need for his poles and I was smart to choose alternative transportation today.
    Ah-ho!

    Inner journey: just feeling really blessed. Following my inner guidance and taking care of myself. And being reminded by my dear commenters that my journey matters to them too.    Read more

  • Journey to KimbaCamino Portuguese
    2

    Pontevedra to Combarro

    October 5, 2024 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 66 °F

    Soaking rain then stinging rain. I separated from the Central Camino to the Spiritual Variant. This will eventually follow the path supposedly taken by St James’ (Sant Iago) followers when they returned his remains via boat to Spain. James went back to Jerusalem after trying to convert the folks of the Iberian peninsula. It didn’t turn out well for him in Jerusalem.

    At times the path is just wide enough for one and that’s with the brush fighting to keep your walking sticks. With the moderate rain, those narrow paths were muddy, a little slippery and the effort was finding the right next step to minimize soakage. My bladder lost it, then when I finally got to a cafe and changed out of my rain-soaked shirt, the zipper on my sweatshirt lost it. I scrambled to get a safety pin to cover some part of me and slouched through lunch.
    The hotel had laundry service, a tub, and a very good restaurant across the street. Such a blessing.

    A couple ladies from New Zealand crossed paths with me a few times. They asked what was my favorite part so far and I said the smell of eucalyptus. Makes me grin thinking of the conversation.

    Inner journey: sometimes all I can do on this trek is focus on the moment, where to step and to anchor myself with my poles, ready to stop any slide or fall.    Read more

  • Camino
    12
    Day 29

    Day 17 Armenteira to Vilanova de Arousa

    October 1, 2024 in Spain ⋅ 🌫 66 °F

    Rain...rain...
    Absolutely POURED today and all I've got to say is weather apps stink, but fortunately none of us melt.

    Wendy forged ahead the 15 miles through the exquisite (but treacherous in the rain) Ruta de la Piedra y del Agua - route of stone and water. This was just the first 3 miles but continued to follow streams and rivers to the bay where we'll take the water route tomorrow.

    Hiked with two kind gentlemen from the states while Laura and Greg in the taxi picked up drowned pilgrims along their way to the hotel. My feet hurt! But the Camino is not supposed to be easy; that's when our best lessons are learned, right?!    Read more

  • TravelerPortuguese Camino
    1
    Day 13

    Day 10: Pontevedra to Armenteira

    September 28, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

    Saturday 28 September

    Quick change of plan this morning. When we reached the split in the road requiring choosing between following the central route to Santiago or taking a detour via the spiritual variant, we chose the latter. We were a bit nervous about what is reportedly a very steep climb but it wasn’t too bad. We must be getting fitter! The day took us through the fishing village of Combarro, huffing and puffing up the winding streets. We were delighted to come across an ‘honesty freezer’ filled with cool-drinks. A sign invited peregrinos (pilgrims) to help themselves and leave a donation. Very thoughtful.Read more

  • TravelerCamino portugués
    11
    Day 16

    CP Day 13 Morning Boat Ride

    September 22, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F

    We left our lovely apartment in the dark so that we could make it to the boat on time. (There is only one boat per day.) The pilgrim boat took us up the Ria de Arousa to the Ria Ulla, which is the route taken by the men who carried the body of James The Apostle, after he was martyred in Jerusalem. There are 12 anchored crosses along the river, marking the maritime path.

    The skies were amazing. We were late to arrive and so were seated on top, and although we were cold, oh! the views!

    They served coffee and bread on board, and most everyone was jubilant. The women on the boat sang along with songs from ABBA and Gloria Gaynor😂    Read more

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