Another long walk in Spain

September - October 2016

A 26-day adventure by Nuala Read more

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- Day 17
- Thursday, October 6, 2016 at 5:08 PM
- ☀️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 723 m
- Spain Cádabo 43.014927, -7.24419743°0’54” N 7°14’39” W
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O Cadavo - another 26kms done
October 6, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Today's walk had it all - misty early morning landscapes, plenty of natural trails, pine forests and well-positioned stopping points. The catch? An absolute killer hill just before A Lastra. It was reassuring to discover that the super-fit youngsters found it hard too 😊.

The weather was hot and sunny today - we still haven't had a wet day since arriving in Spain.Read more
Traveler Cabbage for the famous Galician soup. I had my first bowl last night - it was fantastic.
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Traveler Caldo Gallego
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- Day 18
- Friday, October 7, 2016 at 3:21 PM
- ☀️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 473 m
- Spain Parroquia de Santiago La Nova 43.010563, -7.55613443°0’38” N 7°33’22” W
Lugo
October 7, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Just arrived in Lugo after a 30km walk from O Cadavo. It was long, but not particularly difficult and mostly on country roads or dirt tracks.

I was expecting a long hard slog into the city, but it was actually quite a pleasant entry.

Looking forward to a hot shower before exploring. Lugo seems to be a lovely city.Read more
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- Day 19
- Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 7:18 AM
- 🌙 9 °C
- Altitude: 473 m
- Spain Parroquia de Santiago La Nova 43.010389, -7.5560743°0’37” N 7°33’22” W
Lugo - San Frolain festival
October 8, 2016 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 9 °C
Lugo certainly knows how to party! We had a great night wandering around the city. We're just waking up now and people are still out on the streets.

We've a choice of routes today. Not sure yet what we'll do.Read more
TravelerSounds fun! Glad we both enjoyed a musical Friday a few miles apart! 😀🎶🌴
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- Day 19
- Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 7:42 PM
- ☀️ 14 °C
- Altitude: 460 m
- Spain Friol 43.03095, -7.79374143°1’51” N 7°47’37” W
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Friol - about 29kms
October 8, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
We dithered a lot this morning about which route to take. We initially decided to stay on the Camino Primitivo and walk about 20kms to San Roman .... but then the green arrows of the Camino Verde were so very tempting.

In the end, we did what every responsible pilgrim would do - we tossed a coin. The Camino Verde was the winner, so we went off-piste for a 2-day walk that will connect us with the Camino del Norte tomorrow.

We expected a 24km walk, but it turned out to be a lot more. The route markings were unclear in places, meaning a few little detours. All part of the fun!Read more
TravelerAnd what was a lot more? You are superwoman! 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️xx
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Traveler Confusing!
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TravelerNo better place to go on an extended wander.
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- Day 20
- Sunday, October 9, 2016 at 6:24 PM
- ☀️ 16 °C
- Altitude: 506 m
- Spain Sobrado 43.040718, -8.02274643°2’27” N 8°1’22” W
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Sobrado dos Monxes
October 9, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Nice 24km walk today, mostly off road. Perfect weather again.
Traveler Where the Camino Verde joins with the Camino del Norte
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Traveler Looks wonderful - love the one of you crossing the river! 🐟
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Kathy SaleThis looks really lovely! how is Damien doing Nuala is he keeping up with you!😃 Love Kathyx
10/10/16Reply
TravelerThanks Kathy, we're both doing well at the walking. Damian is usually faster than me! That's how I take so many photos of his back 😊. Hope the three of you are well. Xx
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- Day 21
- Monday, October 10, 2016 at 7:04 PM
- ☀️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 453 m
- Spain Melide 42.913013, -8.01697242°54’47” N 8°1’1” W
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Melide
October 10, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Another off-piste walk, across the hills from Sobrado to Melide. Not too difficult and only 17kms.

We're back on the busy Camino Frances, but in a very quiet little albergue.
Traveler The Cistercian monastery at Sobrado this morning.
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Traveler Pulpo - boiled octopus, and a specialty of Melide. I finally plucked up the courage to try it. Didn't love it, didn't hate it.
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- Day 22
- Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 4:09 PM
- ⛅ 13 °C
- Altitude: 334 m
- Spain Quion 42.921951, -8.27564542°55’19” N 8°16’32” W
Salceda
October 11, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
We walked about 25kms today, along a mix of roads and forest paths. It was a bit hillier than we expected, but not particularly difficult.

We're staying in a small albergue, where we have a nice room. We're about 29kms from Santiago. We originally planned to walk this in two easy days, but we've now decided to walk the whole distance tomorrow. This will give us an extra day to relax in Santiago.

I did a quick tally of our walking distances over the past three weeks. The total is around 365kms, plus another 29 tomorrow. Not bad, considering that we lost a couple of days through switching routes and had three forced rest days when I was sick.Read more
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- Day 23
- Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 7:05 PM
- ☀️ 15 °C
- Altitude: 263 m
- Spain Santiago de Compostela 42.882397, -8.54497542°52’57” N 8°32’42” W
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Santiago - we've arrived!
October 12, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
We reached Santiago this afternoon. We're very tired and looking forward to a lie in tomorrow morning.

This has been a great adventure! I'll post some more photos tomorrow.
Traveler Full rain gear this morning! Our first wet day in three weeks.
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Traveler Damian's compostela (certificate). In memory of Martin.
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Kathy SaleWell done too you bothxx
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- Day 25
- Friday, October 14, 2016 at 10:50 AM
- 🌫 10 °C
- Altitude: 280 m
- Spain Santiago de Compostela 42.883892, -8.54267442°53’2” N 8°32’34” W
Santiago - wandering and eating
October 14, 2016 in Spain ⋅ 🌫 10 °C
TravelerYou look fab! Enjoy!
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- Day 25
- Friday, October 14, 2016 at 5:48 PM
- ⛅ 14 °C
- Altitude: 280 m
- Spain Santiago de Compostela 42.883884, -8.54265542°53’2” N 8°32’34” W
Casa Marcelo - food heaven
October 14, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Wow, what a great place! 6 sharing plates of very interesting food. A perfect choice for our last day in Santiago.
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