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PortugalWe stayed three days in Faro and explored by train and on foot. Largos was nice around the lighthouse and cliffs and even the harbor and waterfront were nice. Faro, Olhão, and Tavira were pretty dirty with a lot of graffiti and a whole lot of expats. Dave would like to live here at least part time.Read more
PortugalWhat a beautiful cathedral here that is either the largest or third largest depending on how it is categorized. Beautiful chapels and I was able to attend mass at two of them. Saturday at midnight was the Crowning of Mary with a huge procession that went for an hour and a half with many thousands ofRead more
Joyce SavageI was wondering where Faro was, so in Portugal. What drew you to visit there?
SpainMy last day in Santiago was another great day. I started with mass at the Cathedral then visited St. Francis church and the monastery founded by him 800 years ago. It has been difficult to impossible to find lodging in Santiago and there are now many large tour groups visiting. We are so lucky to beRead more
John AtilanoHi Mike, we met at your Mom and Dad’s anniversary in Reno. It looks like you are having a very blessed and fantastic time.
Mike SavageThanks for checking in John. Yes it has been a blessed and wonderful time indeed.
John AtilanoIt must be amazing to walk in the steps of so many holy people. I know this is by no means your first trip on the Camino, but you seem to still be in awe of it all, as I am just reading your post.
Mike SavageYes I am still in awe of it all. Each journey seems like a continuation of the previous. Each time it seems to take less time to get in to a more appreciative and contemplative state and accept what comes. That being said there is so much more to learn.
SpainAnother interesting day today. I started the day thinking it would be a slow day with little to do. I needed to do my laundry and I was going to meet Dave for lunch but that was it. Alameda Park is a large park with walking paths, and is just at the top of the hill with a view of the old city, soRead more
SpainInteresting trip to Lugo with the original Roman walls around the old part of the city. We could see where the oldest Camino route (the Primitivo) came through the city as well as the Via Romana XIX that dates back to Roman times. I was able to visit the Cathedral too but did not get any pictures asRead more
SpainSantiago Sunday. We went to St. Agustín at noon for another beautiful Mass. Johnnie played the organ and Steve sang like normal then Sybille, Petra, Dave and myself in the next pew. Johnnie made sure I was able to follow the Spanish responses and had a paper for me in English and Spanish to help.Read more
SpainPretty easy day walking the last 11 miles in to Santiago. Some strange signs along the way like a sign saying it was an Enchanted Forest followed by a silhouette of a witch then later a sign that said Camino Inglés Official Dog! I have no idea what those were about.
SpainEasy walk today. It sprinkled a lot this morning then started to rain just as we got to the albergue. Perfect timing! We passed the Cafe where the coffee machine was broken last time I was there and I got to show Dave the sculptures. I hope the pictures come out well since it was pretty foggy. WeRead more
SpainThe Spanish word "hospital" has to do with hospitality. The name of the town is Hospital de Bruma. There are a few homes here as well as a bar and the Municipal Albergue. Not much to report today. Fairly easy road walking with some trails and very small towns. Nice lunch stop at Mesón Museo XenteRead more
Joyce SavageThanks for the explanation. We always enjoy all you write with your pics.
SpainThere were quite a bit of short hills today and thankfully a lot of shade. There was a very steep long hill near the end of the day but fortunately there was not any rain. The albergue actually has a washer and dryer so my clothes will be good and clean! Fortunately the albergue doesn't close untilRead more
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