Ponferrada

Had great pancakes for breakfast after an easy 10k walk into town. The castle is a must and free to Icelanders and Norwegians because apparently they paid for it.
Today takes me to Camponaraya andRead more
Had great pancakes for breakfast after an easy 10k walk into town. The castle is a must and free to Icelanders and Norwegians because apparently they paid for it.
Today takes me to Camponaraya andRead more
Of course there was no such luck. The albergue is mediocre but nothing to complain about. But it is in the attic of a local bar, which has a party or something like that and we’re not welcome. SoRead more
The terrain is getting progressively more rolling and steep, as the vegetation gets thicker and greener. We’re in the last stretch before crossing the mountains into Galicia, the final province.
Decided to start extra late today and only walk 10 kilometers to the foot of O Cebreiro. I am feeling a bit under the weather, which could be food or lack of sleep and I intend to fix both today.
The sun is setting over my last day in the province of Leon. Tomorrow, somewhere up the hill, I’ll be entring Galicia.
The landscape has changed drastically, from a flat, barren, and dusty sceneryRead more
Passed the hill and after almost punching out an Australian “pilgrim” made it into the rolling hills of Galicia just fine.
Thunderstorms awaited us on the other side and after one last ascent toRead more
The best albergue on any Camino, hands down. Vegetarian and gluten free dinner, amazing(!) hosts, and it’s so comfortable and warm, I don’t want to leave.
Outside a thunderstorm rattles theRead more