• Robin AbroadCamino Francés 2026Robin Abroad
    In Astorga
    Gaudi's Palace in AstorgaAstorga CathedralWonderful stop... carrot cake!The woman who made the amazing carrot cake!Tiny gnomeSmelling the roses!New hat in the rainThe woman who made the hat!Puddles and white flowersView from the albergueRefugio GuacelmoVespersWine opening challengeFather and son from the Netherlands

    Rabanal

    May 9 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 52 °F

    The rain has come! We dodged most of it today, having one of the best rest stops so far to duck in out of the weather. A couple from Austria have an amazing cafe with homemade deliciousness. I had a hot lemon and ginger drink and a huge slice of carrot cake with yogurt, honey, and cinnamon. Wow! Just perfect for this weather.
    Tonight I am at the Refugio Guacelmo, a renown albergue run by the British Friends of Pilgrims. It’s lovely with a great kitchen and a warm fire! Very kind hospitaleros. The church is just across and soon I’ll go to hear vespers.    Read more