Kathie Lassos the Moon

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Kathie Lassos the Moon Camino de Santiago
- Sep 28, 2022, 8:13pm · ⛅ 57 °F Altitude: 1,316 ft
  Spain Galicia Portomarín 42.807613, -7.61899442°48’27” N 7°37’8” W
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Sep28
Please Pray for Safe Travels!
Yesterday in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
I would like to request safe and healthy travels for the remainder of my trip. God willing, I will make it to Santiago on Sunday! All good wishes and prayers are deeply appreciated! ✝️💜🙏🏻
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Prays lifted today and everyday until you finish on Sunday (or before). You are in the final stretch and all your training has made you strong…God will sustain you! 🙏❤️
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Kathie Lassos the Moon
Thanks Bill! This means such a great deal to me! God bless you and MA!
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Still praying since day 1. God speed and return to us safe and sound. ❤️🙏
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Kathie Lassos the Moon
Thank you Steve! God bless you! ✝️💜
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Kathie Lassos the Moon Camino de Santiago
- Sep 28, 2022, 8:06pm · ⛅ 57 °F Altitude: 1,322 ft
  Spain Galicia Portomarín 42.807622, -7.61902942°48’27” N 7°37’9” W
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Sep28
Peaceful
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I had 22Km to walk today. It was rainy, cold, then later sunny and warm. The breathtaking landscape along the trail was very peaceful! Everyday, multiple times of the day we hear the Rooster Crow…and crow…and crow…
The end of the hike was a very steep, long descent! It has really irritated my knee. I am elevating it as I write.
There was an abundance of livestock everywhere you turned!
We are in Portomarin, tomorrow Palas de Rei!
P.S. downside of the countryside is the animal 💩 droppings! 😣Read more
Kathie Lassos the Moon
I still have a bruise, but my stitches finally dissolved!
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Another milestone! 🙌
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Great pic!
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Hope you could put some ice on your knee as well!
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Kathie Lassos the Moon Camino de Santiago
- Sep 27, 2022, 1:44pm · ⛅ 64 °F Altitude: 1,503 ft
  Spain Galicia Sarria 42.777151, -7.41374142°46’38” N 7°24’49” W
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Sep27
Camino Countryside Beauty!
September 27 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
Today I went from Tricastela to Sarria. The countryside is just stunning. We passed by cattle, goats, horses and more cows! We were stopped because of cow crossing of sorts!

This is an exciting day because reaching Sarria means that I only have 100Km to go!Read more
Traveler
Way to go Kathie!! So exciting to see you’re goal getting closer and closer. Your pics continue to amaze and inspire me!
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Kathie Lassos the Moon
Thanks Bill! I have pictures to post for you the cyclists on the Camino! 🚴‍♂️
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Awesome!!🚴🚴🏼‍♂️
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Kathie Lassos the Moon Camino de Santiago
- Sep 26, 2022, 4:19pm · ☀️ 64 °F Altitude: 2,316 ft
  Spain Galicia Triacastela Tríacastela 42.766225, -7.25360142°45’58” N 7°15’13” W
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Sep26
My Luxurious Accommodations Tonight!
September 26 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
My Albergue for the night, Eco el Beso, a A Balas, Tricastella!
Scored a bottom bunk!
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Such a great place! And I love that sky!!!
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Kathie Lassos the Moon
It is very clean and great people staying here tonight too!
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It is very cold!
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Kathie Lassos the Moon Camino de Santiago
- Sep 24, 2022 · ⛅ 64 °F Altitude: 3,012 ft
  Spain Castille and León Ponferrada Espinoso de Compludo 42.500099, -6.489142°30’0” N 6°29’21” W
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Sep24
Molinaseca to Villafanca
September 24 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
While today was another 30Km walk, the terrain was relatively flat, which makes the distance a little more manageable.

As I walk through these ancient towns, I can’t help but wonder what it was like when it was thriving town. Many buildings are abandoned and have very small populations because there is little opportunity. The ancient ruins are so interesting—was this a farm, a neighborhood, a school?
But the Camino Pilgrims definitely breathed life back into and help sustain these towns. Many of the towns that pilgrims go through on the Camino are very poor areas of Spain. But the townspeople really take care of Pilgrims! ❤️

When I pass a deserted church, with huge stork nests in the bell tower, I imagine the hymns that were sung, the preaching and teaching that took place, and the prayers that were spoken. Where we hear the sounds of praise we hear the faith of the people that once were. I pray for the communities I traverse through to have faith, have hope.Read more
Sounds lovely. [Christel]
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Kathie Lassos the Moon Camino de Santiago
- Sep 23, 2022, 6:00pm · ⛅ 73 °F Altitude: 3,012 ft
  Spain Castille and León Ponferrada Espinoso de Compludo 42.500137, -6.4890842°30’0” N 6°29’21” W
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Sep23
The DESCENTS — Are You Kidding Me?
September 23 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
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After visiting Cruz de Ferro, we knew we would have two major descents. Most people going on the Camino are very aware of the Pyrenees descent from Orrison to Roncesvalle. It is a very steep descent. But few talk about the descent from Foncebadón to Molinaseca. It is a little over 8Km to climb up to Cruz de Ferro. This is also the highest elevation on the Camino! From there we had 22Km downhill. But each descent took between 2.5 - 3 hours each. After the first descent which was crazy, dangerous and exhausting, we stopped, rested and had lunch. Then the second half of the downhill was treacherous. Boulders to climb over, shale rock to navigate, harsh passages with very little pathway. I heard the day we descended several people fell. While I have thought it many times on my Camino, it is the first time I screamed as loud as I could, “I can’t do this!!”
But I did do it!
I was too concerned about my safety to snap a few pictures of the wicked terrain. By the end of the day we hiked over 30Km, I was physically and mentally exhausted.
But I made it!
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Looks like fall is settling in. stay warm. 🥰🤗💜
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Kathie Lassos the Moon
❤️
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You are AHHmazing!!!! Getting to the home stretch, stay strong!!!❤️ [Cheryl L]
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Kathie Lassos the Moon
Thank you for the encouragement!!
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Kathie Lassos the Moon Camino de Santiago
- Sep 23, 2022, 7:00am · ☀️ 70 °F Altitude: 3,770 ft
  Spain Castille and León Santa Colomba de Somoza Rabanal del Camino 42.481476, -6.28342142°28’53” N 6°17’0” W
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Sep23
Rabanal to Cruz de Ferro
September 23 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
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Friday was a long day. I started in a nice little town, Rabanal. While the sun is getting up later and later, the moon made a beautiful appearance early in the morning as many of us traveled out of Rabanal.
We climbed to the highest point on the Camino, Cruz de Ferro or “Friends of the Way”. Here pilgrims have carried a rock the entire Camino representing their burdens. Once you make it to Cruz de Ferro, there is a tall pole with a cross on top of it, “The Cross of Iron” this is where you lay down your burden (rock). It is so interesting to me that for many pilgrims, this is not a faith journey. They may be searching for something, but few are here for a time of contemplative prayer. But as pilgrim after pilgrim reached the cross, I saw the tears, the moments of silence, many kissing their rock before laying it down, patting the pole, and looking up at the cross. There was a joy. This is a place that gave many pilgrims on the Camino a meaningful moment.Read more
Kathie Lassos the Moon
This is me below the cross!
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Know you were moved. [Christel]
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Such a cool photo. the blue gray sky and the sun coming up on the right around the tree. AMAZING work of GOD. 💜
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Kathie Lassos the Moon
Yes Leenie!
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Kathie Lassos the Moon Camino de Santiago
- Sep 22, 2022 · ⛅ 73 °F Altitude: 3,770 ft
  Spain Castille and León Santa Colomba de Somoza Rabanal del Camino 42.481476, -6.28342142°28’53” N 6°17’0” W
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Sep22
Milestones!
September 22 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
When I started my Camino August 30th, I had 750 Km to Santiago. Today I have less than 250 Km left to go!

This has been a journey of faith, a time of prayer, a time to really challenge myself on many levels. While I am here solo, the adage is true, you are never alone on the Camino! I do not just have fellow Pilgrims walking with me, but I also have the Blessed Mother, St. James, my Guardian Angel (often working overtime! 😄) and Jesus with me every single step of ”The Way!”

Be blessed!Read more
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It has been a privilege to follow you on your journey, Kathie. May your final 250km bring continued blessings. 🙏❤️
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Kathie Lassos the Moon
Oh thank you Marie!! ✝️💜
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Amen! 🙏🦋
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✝️💜
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Kathie Lassos the Moon Camino de Santiago
- Sep 21, 2022 · ☀️ 75 °F Altitude: 2,795 ft
  Spain Castille and León Astorga Estación de Astorga 42.45953, -6.04707742°27’34” N 6°2’49” W
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Sep21
Astorga
September 21 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
The walk today let me know I was l leaving the Meseta. I had hills to climb up, slopes to walk down, and a very rocky terrain! Along the way, I saw few interesting items that greet the pilgrims on this passage!

Mimi and I made it to this nice town of Astorga in great time. Not necessarily because we were fast, but rather it was a short day, 20km.

We arrived early and had to wait on our room, so we ate lunch and then went into the plaza to shop. I needed new socks! I was so excited to purchase the brand I really like (Wright Socks). I am looking forward to throwing two grungy pair of socks away!

We visited the beautiful Santa Maria Cathedral of Astorga!

The Cathedral was built on top of a Romanesque church. The construction of the Cathedral began in 1471 and was not finished until the 18th century, when its two towers were completed.
I will post more pics of Santa Marie Cathedral next! 🕍✝️💜
Breathtaking!Read more
Traveler
New socks must feel heavenly on your feet! 😊
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Kathie Lassos the Moon
I can’t wait to wear them tomorrow!!
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Wow you are moving right along!
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Kathie Lassos the Moon
Yes! Are you in Spain?
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I'll be in SJPP on Friday, then walking into Spain on Monday.
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Kathie Lassos the Moon
May God bless you with safe travels Nancy!!
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Nancy, SO happy that you are about to be back in Spain soon! Will be watching for your updates as well. Kathie, SO happy that you are doing so well!! [D]
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❤️
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Stunning pics.. Amazing trip ❤️
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Kathie Lassos the Moon Camino de Santiago
- Sep 21, 2022, 1:30pm · ☀️ 72 °F Altitude: 2,881 ft
  Spain Castille and León Astorga 42.457405, -6.05631742°27’27” N 6°3’23” W
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Sep21
More of Santa Maria Cathedral in Astorga
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Did you go inside the Palacio Episcopal? So exquisite!
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Kathie, if you have ANY time to do this while you are in Astorga, I think it's totally worth it (just my opinion, of course). I love this stretch of the Camino--enjoy the moments!! [D'Mari]
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Pictures are spectacular
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Kathie Lassos the Moon
Thanks! I’m following your adventure!
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