Camino Frances | FindPenguins

Newest first

Camino Frances Karen224
Foncebadon
September 25, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
A brisk walk out of Astorga this morning as we had over 26 km to do. 537 km done now of 777! Tomorrow we reach the highest point of the whole route - the Cruz de Ferro at 1,505m. It’s the place pilgrims often bring a stone from home and leave it at the cross. A way to lay down before God burdens, fears, sorrows etc. Tonight we are staying in Foncebadon and battles through swarms of flies to do most of our ascent!
Managed to reconnect with Milena (not seen since Navarrete) and Naomi(not seen since the Pilgrim Office in SJPP!)Read more
TravelerLoving you pics and glimpses of fellow pilgrims. XxJean
9/25/24Reply
Karen224Thanks Jean xx
9/25/24Reply
4 likes
Camino Frances Karen224
1
Cruz de Ferro and Molinaseca
September 26, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Lashing rain and gales on top of the mountain last night that continued through this morning. Seemed appropriate weather for visiting the Cruz de Ferro and leaving my piece of Hertfordshire stone behind. Long descent to Molinaseca, but rewarded with a very pleasant albergue, a dog with a Welsh name and lovely company.Read more
TravelerWe can match the lashing rain and storms here, we'll done again....conditions sounded a little grim...keep going. Xxx J
9/26/24Reply
Traveler Looks like Wales especially the weather
9/28/24Reply
4 likes
Camino Frances Karen224
2 1 1
Villafranca del Bierzo
September 27, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Changeable weather and a long walk (added extra walking through vineyards) today. Breakfast in Ponteferrada. Met up with Milena again in the cafe. It’s been a day of reunions! Had supper with Naomi. Hee, Reynaud, Bianca, Raphael all at the same albergue - Leo. Lovely to keep reconnecting! Villafranca is beautiful - reminds me of Llangollen!Read more
Traveler It’s definitely the Spanish Llangollen! 😊
9/27/24Reply
Traveler What does the tall hat represent? Noted the wet ground..perhaps a relief, very wet and windy here. Peace be with you xx J
9/27/24Reply
Karen224I think he’s a penitent. Not sure about the hat!
9/28/24Reply
Traveler Great smiles! How are the feet???
9/27/24Reply
4 likes
Camino Frances Karen224
2
An ascent to La Laguna
September 28, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Wow! A beautiful walk from Villafranca - following the river valley up to La Laguna. 200 metres more ascent tomorrow, but nothing like today! So glad to reach the albergue! Into Galicia tomorrow - very much like Wales so will feel ‘at home’.Read more
Traveler Beautiful, but a great place to sprain an ankle! Trust you are safely through. We gave had blue skies and sun today, replacing yesterday's storms and floods. GOD SPEED, xx J
9/28/24Reply
Karen224Thank you Jean. Hard going today - managed to acquire a new blister! Other blisters are healing nicely. Beautiful scenery was the reward for the climb . Glad your weather is improving! I’m looking forward to coming home now. Should be in Santiago on 5th or 6th. Flight booked for the 8th. God bless x
9/28/24Reply
TravelerBeautiful moonlight pic, I keep returning to it. Keep going!! Xj
9/28/24Reply
TravelerHow many more days will it take you, love the photos 📸
9/29/24Reply
1 like
Camino Frances Karen224
1 1
La Laguna and into Galicia
September 29, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
A stunning sunrise and the most beautiful scenery here in Galicia. I feel so much at home as it’s so like Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Relaxing now in an albergue catering for vegans.
Traveler Looks like you've arrived by the Tardis, great pics! You are doing so well! Xxx J
9/29/24Reply
Traveler Magic mushrooms!
10/1/24Reply
2 likes
Camino Frances Karen224
1 1
On to Sarria… and then to Barbadelo.
September 30, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
A special, very rustic albergue last night in La Balsa - good vegan food and a peaceful night’s sleep! Two visits to see some amazing artwork en route. Another ‘donativo’ breakfast stop left me feeling so blessed and refreshed! People are so kind. Reconnected with Naomi and Grzegorz. Reynaud was also there - he designed the ‘Camino Ninja’ App and Irena and I seem to bump into him most days. He’s off to Santiago by bus today - no doubt we will see him there on the 5th Oct!Read more
TravelerWell done! You've made so much progress!
10/1/24Reply
Traveler All looking so good, lovely to see.
10/1/24Reply
Traveler the downward path pic, draw my eye, what a journey be blessed. XJ
10/1/24Reply
2 likes
Camino Frances Karen224
1
2
Via Portomarin to Gonzar
October 1, 2024 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 20 °C
A rainy day, but an enjoyable walk to Gonzar. Just 4 more days of walking left now. Tomorrow to Ponte Campana, Thursday to Arzua and then a long walk to Lavacolla, giving us just 10km to walk into Santiago on Saturday 5th. It really feels hard to believe that I’ve been walking since 3rd Sept and that it’s nearly over. Lots of walkers, cyclists and the occasional runner, but today was special - two people roller skating the Camino!Read more
Traveler A great picture, well done! You have missed the wettest September since before records began!!
10/2/24Reply
Karen224Oh my! Well we’ve had constant heavy rain today - so can sympathise. So glad to be in the albergue, showered and clothes in the wash! Xx
10/2/24Reply
Traveler 😂
10/4/24Reply
1 like
Camino Frances Karen224
Constant rain in Galicia
October 2, 2024 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
I don’t remember much about today’s scenery, but there were some blessings along the way. Another donativo - we were welcomed into shelter by some Christians from Texas and San Francisco. Our Camino Amiga Bianca turned up at the same time and we were able to pray for her as her father died earlier this morning. Staying at the same albergue as Gabby from Vermont today - also with her in Molinaseca and Gonzar.Read more
TravelerNot far to go now, love the photos.
10/2/24Reply
3 likes
Camino Frances Karen224
Ribadiso
October 3, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Sitting outside the albergue in Ribadiso watching a stream of pilgrims walking past. Good to be in a dry, sunny environment after yesterday’s rain and a power cut that affected the water supply last night. No flushing loos! Met up again with Hee and Caroline (80 year old from Ontario). Also bumped into Stefan and Bianca in Melide. Starting to feel emotional nearing the end…Read more
TravelerHi Karen, you have done so well and it’s so near over. The first year I did it everyone was also a bit emotional at the end, when you meet wonderful people and create special relationships it’s tough to say goodbye, particularly when it’s probable that you won’t see many of them again. I think however the sense of loss is the sign that the trip has been a success and you have shared in a special way with a bunch of fellow travellers. Enjoy the last day tomorrow, looking forward to hearing all about it. I’m in Santander at the moment, my motorbike and I return to Portsmouth tomorrow.
10/4/24Reply
Karen224Thanks Ken. Early start tomorrow… I expect Santiago to be very busy. A very different Camino experience since Sarria.
10/4/24Reply
1 like
Camino Frances Karen224
2
O Pedrouzo - one day to go!
October 4, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
A couple of photos from yesterday - donkey and photo with Bianca, Stefan and Irena. Today was lovely - lots of pilgrims on the Way - queues at times! A meal out tonight with Caroline, Elinka, Her and Irena. Very early start tomorrow for the last 20km!Read more
Traveler Yum ...what's this dish called
10/4/24Reply
Karen224 It was a very special tortilla with some local cheese.
10/4/24Reply
TravelerBrilliant well done.
10/4/24Reply
3 likes
Camino Frances Karen224
1 1
Santiago de Compostela
October 5, 2024 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
We made it! I walked into Santiago with Irena and Caroline and was number 186 out of 2516 pilgrims who collected their Compostela. Heavy rain all the way from O Pedrouzo, which dampened celebrations a little, but we made up for it later with the pilgrim Mass and a meal out. It felt good to see some familiar faces at the Mass - Stefan, Timo and Sonia, the 3 Spaniards who were often at the same albergues, the four young Italian girls, Gail etc. etc. At least 800km walked plus explorations of the big cities - I feel stronger and look forward to my next adventure! I am so grateful 🙏 to have got here safely and for the multitude of Camino blessings along the way. I’m also very appreciative of my dear husband,, family and friends who have supported and encouraged me every step of the way! Thank you! 🤩Read more
TravelerWell done aunty Karen! Amazing achievement 🤩❤️🥾
10/6/24Reply
Karen224Thanks Sian xxx
10/6/24Reply
TravelerFantastic! What a wonderful experience. Looking forward to hearing more when you're home xx
10/6/24Reply
Karen224Thanks x
10/6/24Reply
4 more comments
3 likes

Trip end
October 7, 2024