SpainPraia Fedorento41°54’56” N 8°52’31” W
November 3, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Loved the town of A Guarda. Houses tumbling down to the port and beach, obvious pride in the town, lively residents. Stayed in the municipal albergue and it was great - clean and with all theRead more
SpainMougás42°4’7” N 8°53’35” W
November 4, 2018 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
A big walk today, trying to stay ahead of the rain forecast for the rest of the week. I took the route around the sea and it was spectacular - huge waves rolling in from the Atlantic. Saw a fewRead more
SpainNigrán42°9’11” N 8°48’2” W
November 5, 2018 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
It was Altus on, head down, and rev up the walking machine! Past gun turrets pointing out to sea (too far away for photos) and the lovely town of Baiona with its fortress castle - invaders from theRead more
TravelerGlad this finds you warm and dry. Never, ever walk without your Altus! What a winning combination for the restaurant: fire, soup and warm and cosy room just up the stairs. Sleep well, trooper! Tomorrow is Vigo, the city. Such fond memories of this vibrant city. Remember the chess being played in the street!
SpainVigo42°13’53” N 8°42’45” W
November 6, 2018 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
This post is retrospective. After reading Kirsten Harley’s recent exploits I feel like a complete fraud, but there needs to be some explanation of the gap in my footprints.
A wonderfullyRead more
SpainParroquia de Santiago42°17’2” N 8°36’27” W
November 7, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Today I met my friend Annette at Vigo airport and we walked from there to Redondela. Before arriving at our albergue we spied a restaurant crowded with people. It obviously needed us! So a deliciousRead more
SpainReal Basílica de Santa María la Mayor42°26’1” N 8°38’53” W
SpainRío Bermaña42°36’22” N 8°38’34” W
November 9, 2018 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
We started the day with a walk over the famous C15th bridge of Pontevedra. Cafe on leche and chocolate croissants. Then walking along pretty, soft, Galician paths in light rain. And heavy rain. UntilRead more
TravelerDear Jill, Pouring rain for endless hours isn’t even fun for ducks. Glad you could catch a taxi and find yourself in a warm and dry place.
Travelernow here's an idea. if you were to do a camino di Broken Hill you would be sure to break the drought out west. only one problem. the food in western NSW not a patch on Spain. counter meal of chicken parmi and a beer does not have the same ring. So enjoy the good bits, look after that knee and fingers crossed the weather improves
SpainPlaza de Platerías42°52’46” N 8°32’39” W
November 10, 2018 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
The cathedral stands in all its glory and for the first time in years without scaffolding. Welcome to the city of pilgrims. I love this place!
Met up with forum friends at Taberna do Bispo , myRead more
TravelerDear Jill Well done and congratulations. Indeed what a different look. Just been watching Rick Stein in Galicia and saw scaffold-free cathedral between tapas and empanadas. Love Robyn
SpainPlaza de Platerías42°52’47” N 8°32’40” W
November 11, 2018 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
The end of the journey. Prayers for some very special people at the tomb of the Apostle. Candles lit. A hug for James. Mass attended - with A choir and the bishop presiding. How come the men get toRead more
