La barca del peregrino
11. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Took the first boat out of Vilanova de Arousa along with 29 other pilgrims. Our small boat can travel faster than the one that leaves at 10 am, so most of those who are walking straight to SantiagoWeiterlesen
Bateas de mejillones
11. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Vilanova de Arousa is famous for their mejillones, aka mussels. Sadly, the restaurant where we had dinner the night before did not have any. 🫠
There's literally hundred of these bateas where theyWeiterlesen
Tres Cruces
11. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
The most important group of cruces in this route. They call this group a calvario to honor James and his two disciples.
We will be traveling along the route up Ría de Arousa and the Ulla River,Weiterlesen
Torres do Oeste
11. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
La Traslatio
11. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
Pontecesures
11. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
Iglesia de San Julián de Pontecesures
11. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
Iglesia de San Xulián de Requeixo
11. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
This one was built in the 12th century by the first archbishop of Santiago. I wasn't able to go in and this was the only view I could get from the camino.
Ponte Romana Pontecesures
11. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
A ponte do peregrino
11. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
Quick breakfast before heading to Padron.
Padron
11. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
Igrexa de Santiago Apostolo de Padron
11. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
The pedron at the altar is believed to be the actual one where the boat used to transport St. James' body was moored.
Found St. Benedict, so of course, I had to light a candle (electric candle).
Convento do Carme
11. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
It was closed. The municipal albergue was right beside it... and I saw all the pilgrims waiting for it to open. 🫨 absolutely not for me! 😬
Casa Patin
11. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
Enjoying my first tinto verano after receiving my certificado pedronia from the tourist office.
Igrexa Santa Maria Iria Flavia
11. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
Igrexa de Escravitude
11. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
My destination for the day. This brings me closer to Santiago and makes the walk tomorrow more bearable. My left knee has been bothering me since Armenteira and it has definitely affected my speed. IWeiterlesen
Casa Grande da Capellanía
11. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
My lodging for the night is a renovated stone house right on the camino and right beside the church. I thought of jumping in the pool, but I fell asleep when I went back to my room to change. 😅😴🫠
Dinner at Reina Lupa
11. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
Grilled langostinos for dinner. Absolutely delicious. 🤤 I will not tell my doctor that I ate all of it. 😆
Igrexa de Santa María de Cruces
12. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
Up at 7am and it's the first time I'm using my jacket. Definitely cooler up here but I know that'll change in a few hours.
Good morning!
12. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
The sun is starting to come out!
I started my walk alone as usual, and about 30 minutes in, I almost got lost, completely missed a sign. Thankfully, another person was behind me and we both figuredWeiterlesen
Breakfast
12. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
Cheapest breakfast I've had in the camino. 2.50€ only for the cafe con leche e tostada con tamate.
Ponte medieval e lavadoiro do rio tinto
12. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
Antigua Taberna para Pereginos, Balcaide
12. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
Capilla Maria Magdalena
12. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
Por Santa Marta
12. Oktober 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
You get two choices to go into Santiago - I chose the Santa Marta route.