La barca del peregrino
11 de outubro de 2023, Espanha ⋅ ⛅ 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 SantiagoLeia mais
Bateas de mejillones
11 de outubro de 2023, Espanha ⋅ ⛅ 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 theyLeia mais
Tres Cruces
11 de outubro de 2023, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 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,Leia mais
Torres do Oeste
11 de outubro de 2023, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
La Traslatio
11 de outubro de 2023, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
Pontecesures
11 de outubro de 2023, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
Iglesia de San Julián de Pontecesures
11 de outubro de 2023, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
Iglesia de San Xulián de Requeixo
11 de outubro de 2023, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 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 de outubro de 2023, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
A ponte do peregrino
11 de outubro de 2023, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
Quick breakfast before heading to Padron.
Padron
11 de outubro de 2023, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
Igrexa de Santiago Apostolo de Padron
11 de outubro de 2023, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 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 de outubro de 2023, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 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 de outubro de 2023, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
Enjoying my first tinto verano after receiving my certificado pedronia from the tourist office.
Igrexa Santa Maria Iria Flavia
11 de outubro de 2023, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
Igrexa de Escravitude
11 de outubro de 2023, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 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. ILeia mais
Casa Grande da Capellanía
11 de outubro de 2023, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 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 de outubro de 2023, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 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 de outubro de 2023, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 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 de outubro de 2023, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 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 figuredLeia mais
Breakfast
12 de outubro de 2023, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 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 de outubro de 2023, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
Antigua Taberna para Pereginos, Balcaide
12 de outubro de 2023, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
Capilla Maria Magdalena
12 de outubro de 2023, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
Por Santa Marta
12 de outubro de 2023, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
You get two choices to go into Santiago - I chose the Santa Marta route.