Saint Jean Pied de Port
20 апреля 2024 г., Франция ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
It’s actually happening! My Camino is about to begin. Today I explored the town, made some last minute preparations and enjoyed dinner with a new friend. Tomorrow the Pyrenees awaits.
Orisson
22 апреля 2024 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
Day 1 is in the books. It was a tough climb for this Floridian, who considers a speed bump a hill, but I made it. The first mile had me wondering what I got into, but slow and steady got me hereЧитать далее
ПутешественникYou can do it. You have hills at home. I am proud of you for doing this journey.
You're on a marvelous and exciting journey! Keep going , and enjoy the view and new friendships! Via Con Dios! [Mom and Dad]
Roncevalles
23 апреля 2024 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 37 °F
I made it across the Pyrenees and into Spain today… it snowed the whole time and I loved it. We woke up to dark skies and. Just as we left at 8:00 it began to snow. Someone recommended using anЧитать далее
ПутешественникWow what a great thing to mark in a journal as to seeing snow in a new land. Enjoy the days to come. Keep up the good work.
Zubiri
24 апреля 2024 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
Today’s walked started with more heavy snow for the first hour or so, which then switched to a light drizzle for the next few hours. Today was the first day we passed through several small villages,Читать далее
ПутешественникSo many adventures coming your way! What a descent you had...no
Pamplona
25 апреля 2024 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
Today was the easiet walk yet - about 12 miles, and relatively flat. It rained for the first hour. Along the way I stopped for coffee and met 4 of the 5 bunk mates from my first night in Orison. OneЧитать далее
ПутешественникHope it is dryer for you tomorrow. Keep up the good work and enjoy each and every step of your amazing trip
ПутешественникLooks like a blast. If you're still out having pinchos, try Bar Gaucho.
Uterga
26 апреля 2024 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
Got a late start this morning to see some of Pamplona including the bullfighting arena/statute and to have breakfast at the bar frequented by Ernest Hemingway, for breakfast. After saying bye to myЧитать далее
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Love seeing you so happy, and enjoying each precious day! Love, Mom
ПутешественникWOW, the open spaces offer spectacular views! Thanks for the add! r
Cirauqui
27 апреля 2024 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Short day today, only 8.5 miles, to the Basque village of Cirauqui (Zirauki). Along the way it rained on and off throughout the morning, but made for a beautiful double rainbow along the way. TheЧитать далее
Cirauqui II
27 апреля 2024 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
The town was shut down most of the day for a local festival. Following dinner the local band with trumpets , drums, and saxophones marched through the streets to the central square where a smallЧитать далее
Estella
28 апреля 2024 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Day 7 in the books! Short walk today into Eatella, my left knee is a little tender. I walked through more fields of canola today. Enjoy my horrible attempt to capture them in selfies during my firstЧитать далее
ПутешественникIf it's stuff you don't need until the end, the post office will send and hold stuff for you in Santiago up to 45 days. The service to request is Paq Peregrino. It's reasonable and you can track your package.
ПутешественникAnother lovely village! Hope your knee settles down! ..Mom
Torres del Rio
29 апреля 2024 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
Today was a 30k day! (18 miles). The knee feels great. The terrain was flat making for easy travel. It was the first day I was able to get in my head and think about things, rather than constantlyЧитать далее
ПутешественникThat was quite a walk today!! Glad the knee has calmed down. Lots of beautiful scenery all around! Be well ..Mom
ПутешественникThe pics are great. Did you hear that Efren is walking in reverse? He should be around Burgos so you might run into him soon.
ПутешественникI didn’t hear that, but have met a few going in reverse. I’ll keep a lookout
ПутешественникLove the updates and all the photos! Sounds like a fantastic journey thus far.
Logrono
30 апреля 2024 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
Walked to Logrono today. Yesterday’s hostel in Torres’s del Rio left much to be desired - the bunk beds seemed to be out of a WWII Army surplus store, the host was obnoxious and the dinner wasЧитать далее
ПутешественникAnother beautiful town, and some great hiking weather, it seems! Love the crazy glasses!🤓..Mom
ПутешественникA friend of mine is volunteering at the pilgrim office in SJPP and she just posted that there are no beds available there and the Napoleon route is closed for the next two days.
Nájera
1 мая 2024 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
Another 30k day in the books. The walk leaving Logroño was wonderful as the Camino went through a city park and greenway for what seemed like an hour and a half filled with ducks and inquisitive redЧитать далее
ПутешественникSounds like a really enjoyable day's walk for you! Glad your muscles aren't hurting, and you had a pleasant trek! 🤒 Mom
ПутешественникGlad muscles are better. It must have been to see some lakes and ducks and squirrels for something different. Hope you got to relax a little and walk through the festival.
Santo Domingo de la Calzada
2 мая 2024 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
The landscape out of Najera was red clay formations that reminded me of the Southwestern U.S. after that it was windy all day which stung after a while. I’m sure you’re tired of seeing similarЧитать далее
ПутешественникIt does look very similar to our Southwest!! Easy walking today? We are heading into 90s for the next foreseeable future!!..Mom
Belorado
3 мая 2024 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F
Another windy day. I continue to feel strong and the smaller hills do not feel as challenging as they did the first few days.
I have my daily routine pretty well set, even though I tend to be aЧитать далее
ПутешественникWe're thinking of you and looking forward to your posts every morning.
Buen Camino Kurt; prayed for your continuing journey this afternoon. Thanks for being a great friend [Isaac]
ПутешественникThat is one happy dog🐶! It reminds me of baby goats and lambs bouncing along! Your posts and pictures are always so great. We can tell you are enjoying this special journey! God bless..Mom
Agés
4 мая 2024 г., Испания ⋅ 🌬 64 °F
Over 150 miles walked and 1/3 of the way to Santiago. It’s been a few days since my muscles have ached from a walk, but today’s walk did it. After second breakfast (yes, that’s a thing here) wasЧитать далее
ПутешественникEnjoy the rest, and the town! You are definitely making progress! Take care and be well..
Burgos
5 мая 2024 г., Испания ⋅ 🌬 61 °F
It rained most of the morning, which made the landscape seem like Scotland to me. Around 10:30 it stopped raining and I had nice conversation with a woman from Germany as we walked along the riverЧитать далее
Путешественник"The rain in Spain .."! Nice that you were able to catch up with your Day 1 traveler!!
Castrojeriz
6 мая 2024 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Long day today and anticipated for tomorrow. The larger wave of pilgrims I am in the middle of is making beds harder and harder to find.
I unexpectedly ran into a pilgrim as I was getting ready toЧитать далее
ПутешественникLike the change in color on the trees. Cathedral is beautiful. Stay safe I. The warm weather. Carol
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Beautiful city! You look very happy and enjoying the trek! Be safe and well..we miss you!
ПутешественникThe green landscape is so beautiful. It was mostly brown when we walked.
Villarmentero de Campos
7 мая 2024 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Long day -over 20 miles down. Today was the first day I really didn’t want to put on the backpack and it felt heavy when I did. Leaving town the was a decent climb and then descent back onto theЧитать далее
Calzadilla de la Cueza
8 мая 2024 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
Today was a slightly shorter walk and relatively flat, making for an easier day. There was little shade and after the first town 5 miles in, only one food truck for the rest of the 18 miles. WalkingЧитать далее
Bercianos del Real Camino
9 мая 2024 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
Woke up before sunrise and started walking. It felt good to get some of the walk in before early in the day.
At the monastery in Sahagún I received by certificate for making it halfway… nice, butЧитать далее
Puente Villarente
10 мая 2024 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
Today was the last long stretch for a few days, as I’m now setup for a short day tomorrow and rest day on Sunday. The landscape included more stretches of open fields, followed by some patches ofЧитать далее
ПутешественникCongratulations on your achievement of halfway - I know you will make it! Thank you for the pictures of birds to go along with the lovely scenery. Enjoy your well-deserved rest and enjoy fulfilling your dream trip! Love to you and your fellow travelers! Aunt Sharon
León
11 мая 2024 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
The short walk to León was not the most beautiful, but it was short. After arriving, my friend Kate and I visited a local market and bought some fruit, cheese, and chorizo. We then went around theЧитать далее
ПутешественникEnjoy the day of rest, and the city! Keep safe and well...keep trekking! ❤️
León II
12 мая 2024 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
It was amazing to just be in a city today. After touring the beautiful cathedral, some of us attended mass. Then we had a relaxing afternoon eating delicious food.
Then the reality hit and weЧитать далее
ПутешественникGreat picture of you! The cathedral is magnificent, and those stained glass windows are just beautiful! Blessings to you and your friends as you head out along the way tomorrow! It's becoming a reality as you continue east!
Saint Martin del Camino
13 мая 2024 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
I don’t really know how to describe today… it was a walk out of a city (León) and then along the said of a highway. So far the least exciting and least photogenic day on the Camino. I can see theЧитать далее
Astorga
14 мая 2024 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
It looked like another day walking along the side of the road was in store, but 10 km we crossed a bridge famous for medieval battles, including El Cid’s. An alternate trail appeared that passedЧитать далее
ПутешественникLooks like the weather is in your favor. I'm excited to relive my Camino through you. Buen Camino, peregrino!
ПутешественникLooks lovely. Have a safe first day hike. Carol