Spain y el Camino

March - May 2024
  • Rachael K
A 62-day adventure by Rachael Read more
  • Rachael K

List of countries

  • Spain Spain
Categories
Self discovery, Vacation
  • 6.8kmiles traveled
Means of transport
  • Flight4,950kilometers
  • Car437kilometers
  • Train49kilometers
  • Walking-kilometers
  • Hiking-kilometers
  • Bicycle-kilometers
  • Motorbike-kilometers
  • Tuk Tuk-kilometers
  • Bus-kilometers
  • Camper-kilometers
  • Caravan-kilometers
  • 4x4-kilometers
  • Swimming-kilometers
  • Paddling/Rowing-kilometers
  • Motorboat-kilometers
  • Sailing-kilometers
  • Houseboat-kilometers
  • Ferry-kilometers
  • Cruise ship-kilometers
  • Horse-kilometers
  • Skiing-kilometers
  • Hitchhiking-kilometers
  • Cable car-kilometers
  • Helicopter-kilometers
  • Barefoot-kilometers
  • 23footprints
  • 62days
  • 174photos
  • 157likes
  • Portomarín-Ventas de Narón-Ponte Campañ—

    May 10, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F

    It’s hard to believe that in 2 days my Camino will be over. I feel like, just as I reach the end, I’ve learned how I enjoy this. Last night I wasn’t ready for the end to come. This morning, when I was tired and there were a lot of people, I was so ready to reach Santiago. I think there may always be the part of me that’s ready for the next thing or to finish something and have a sense of accomplishment. But I’ve learned to enjoy the journey, to slow down and watch a sunset or a river flowing. I’m so grateful that I’ve been able to come and do this. There are parts of me that can’t envision doing anything but getting up and walking all day. Then there are parts of me that are looking forward to staying in one place for more than a few days.Read more

  • Santiago de Compostela

    May 12, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F

    I made it. After 41 days of walking, resting, planning, changing said plans, worrying, hurting, meeting new friends. After restless nights, umpteen pilgrim meals, and pushing my body and mind in new way. I made it!

    With rain forecast for tomorrow and wanting to enjoy my last day, I decided to push a bit harder at the end. The casa rural where I stayed a couple nights ago gave me the best sleep I’ve had the whole Camino. So yesterday I walked 16 miles and felt good pretty much the whole time. Whenever that pesky muscle would start to flare up, I was at a spot and time for a break anyway. I found myself flying down the path and enjoying it. One last albergue stay last night, an early morning start because I always wake up earlier when I’m in a room with 16 strangers.

    Today my body forced me sometimes to go slower, which was ok for a last day. Then, after 12 miles today, nearly 500 since the start, and 41 days later I made it! I think it’ll take some time to sink in. For now I’m enjoying knowing that I don’t have to walk tomorrow, some Camino friends will arrive tomorrow and the next day, and I have time to rest.
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