I wasn't expecting a Woody Allen statue
June 5, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
I was surprised to see this statue of Woody Allen in Oviedo. Apparently the city awarded him one of its highest honors back in 2002.
Oviedo
June 5, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
Just a few pictures from Oviedo, which is the end point for the Camino del Salvador. The Cathedral here houses many relics, including the cloth that is said to have covered Jesus's face. However theRead more
A looooong day
June 3, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
I decided to do a 30 km walk today which usually wouldn't take me more than 5-7 hours, but because of the terrain and lots of ups and downs I was walking for over 10 hours.
The trail was veryRead more
La Robla to Poladura de la Tercia
June 2, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
Today was all about climbing - and sweating. But I was rewarded with these spectacular views.
Day one of Camino del Salvador
June 1, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
There was a mailbox with a notebook along the trail today for those walking this route to sign in on. There were also some first aid supplies inside.
I also walked through oak forests and by fieldsRead more
Leaving the familiar behind
June 1, 2019 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 55 °F
I'm leaving the Camino Francés - the most popular route, which I've done twice, and starting on the Camino del Salvador, which has much fewer people, and is more mountainous.
Storks
May 31, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
There are stork nests on the tops of churches all over. Here are some that I saw on today's walk.
I literally stopped and...
May 31, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
Smelled these roses
Early morning walk
May 30, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 39 °F
Since I took an alternate route yesterday to stay at the albergue that my friend Nan was volunteering at I had a longish walk (about 12 miles) before breakfast. I started just as the sun was comingRead more
A friendly face from home!
May 29, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
My friend Marcella emailed me yesterday to let me know that Nan Schulman from our Camino group in Oregon was volunteering as a hospitalera "somewhere on the Meseta". It turned out that the town she'sRead more
The "halfway" point
May 29, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F
This marks the halfway point between Roncesvalles and Santiago. But I started farther back in France, and I won't be continuing on the Camino Frances. Instead, when I reach León in a few days I willRead more
Near Carrión de los Condes
May 27, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F
I met this couple this morning. He is traveling along the Camino under his own power in his wheelchair. They have chosen parts of the Camino that are smoother and flatter, but I was still amazed atRead more
First two days of the Meseta
May 26, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 43 °F
Some people think that this part of the Camino is boring. In fact today I talked briefly with a woman who commented on my cheeriness, then said how boring the landscape was. All that I could see wasRead more
Burgos
May 24, 2019 in Spain ⋅ 🌬 54 °F
Burgos Cathedral
May 24, 2019 in Spain ⋅ 🌬 55 °F
I've been to Burgos before and taken lots of pictures of the outside, but thus is the first time that I've gone inside.
Leaving Villafranca Montes de Oca
May 23, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 45 °F
Azofra
May 20, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
This tiny town is a hidden gem on the Camino. The municipal albergue is very well laid out with single beds two to a room. I'm sharing a room with Diane from England who I met on my first day on theRead more
Navarette
May 19, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F
Logroño
May 18, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
Saturdays in Logroño are busy! Saw multiple bachelor/bachelorette parties with people in costumes.
Enjoyed tapas with several people on Calle del Laurel.
Sansol to Logroño
May 18, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F
A mostly great day for walking weather wise. Clear and cool. It clouded up a bit at the end, abd I felt a few sprinkles. I entered into La Rioja today, which is famous for its wines.
Michelangelo painting
May 18, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
Michelangelo painting in the cathedral in Logroño
Estella to Sansol
May 17, 2019 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 48 °F
It was a drizzly, but not really rainy day.
Puente la Reina
May 16, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 46 °F
Dinner entertainment in Obanos
May 15, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Has dinner with several other pilgrims - didn't realize that there would be entertainment! 😀
Obanos
May 15, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
The yard at the albergue, and view from the town of Obanos
Santa María de Eunate
May 15, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Took a detour today to visit this small romanesque church which was built in 1170.
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