Hiszpania
Arzúa

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    • Dzień 13

      Palais de Rei to Arzua

      26 czerwca 2022, Hiszpania ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C

      Today was a 30km day. (That’s 18.6 miles for you English people). We were on the trail by 7:30 which is about half an hour better than our best leave time yet. This is our longest day. Tomorrow should (should?!) be a piece of cake. (Unless we are so sore from today that we can’t move.)

      We walked through a lot of industrial areas today. It wasn’t the most thrilling of the legs. It was long and a bit boring at times. We had to find ways of amusing ourselves so there was a cherry spitting contest after we scored some cherries from a farmers market. There was the school drive playlist sing along - the CD Jon never removed from his car in the 6 years he drove all three boys to school in the mornings. Aiden opened up a can of olives in anchovy paste he bought in a vending machine. And also a can of licorice stuffed with weird colored flavors. I bought a cup of corned nuts from a roadside stand to eat because I was bored. Daniel aways walks with a croissant in his hand to keep himself amused and full of calories. We also were entertained by a singing Irish couple on the trail just when I was about to lose my mind. The Way must have known we needed a diversion.

      Of course we are always amused by the dogs and cats that greet us in every town. We also noticed more weird wildlife this hike- probably because there were fewer things to look at in the distance. We saw a cool green lizard, a really weird octopus mushroom, a big pinching beetle, and some flowers that seemed different.

      Two days left. Oh, and before I forget, this hotel is really cool. A centuries old building gone modern. I’ll post more pictures in the next footprint because I can only do 20 at a time.
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    • Dzień 37

      How do We count There

      23 czerwca 2022, Hiszpania ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F

      Melide to Arzua about 15km
      The rain keeps me busy
      eating food and taking ponchos in and out from backpack

      Santiago is only like 40km away
      It is tough to comprehend that it's "right here" after 5 weeks...

      ULTREIA
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    • Dzień 12

      Palas de Rei - Arzúa (28,7km)

      21 lipca 2023, Hiszpania ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

      Herbergen sind ja so eine Sache. Es gibt kaum eine Nacht, die nicht von sonoren Schnarchsinfonien durchdrungen wird. Die einen stecken dies gut weg (Nora); die anderen quälen sich, wälzen sich und zählen die Stunden (Michael). Aus diesem Grund startete der Tag mit Müdigkeit, was angesichts der vielen Kilometer, die heute zu bewältigen waren, nicht gerade verheissungsvoll war. Daher bedurfte es in Melide einer Wegstärkung, genauer gesagt Pulpo gallego. Zusammen mit Pimientos de Padrón, - das sind kleine grüne Paprikas, die mit grobem Meersalz bestreut sind -, köstlich!
      Gestärkt zogen wir weiter auf mit Eukalpytusbäumen flankierten Wegen, die uns einen angenehm frischen Geruch bescherten. Es roch nach Menthol. Wieder einmal waren wir beeindruckt von den verschiedenen Wäldern und Vegetationen, die Galizien zu bieten hat. Sogar ein Sumpfgebiet war mit dabei!
      Da der letzte Aufstieg nach Arzúa nochmals unsere Muskeln beanspruchte, füllten wir die leeren Proteinspeicher mit einer Plata de Queso. Hoffentlich bleibt die kommende Nacht schnarchfrei.
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    • Dzień 39

      Stage 36: Arzúa-O Pedrouzo

      21 października 2022, Hiszpania ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C

      19.3 km/11.9 miles, 60° all day, about 6.5 hours
      I slept in late till 8:40, knew I was exhausted from yesterday so didn't set the alarm. So I had a record late start of 10:00. One advantage was I had the trail to myself for long stretches. I was all suited up due to the 100% chance of rain prediction but it only came in fits and starts around noon. Stopped for coffee, then for lunch around 2:00 during a brief downpour, then on into O Pedrouzo in sunshine again.
      Tomorrow I'll be walking into Santiago, the goal and endpoint of this pilgrimage for me. A newbie just starting off in Sarria asked me a couple days ago "so why did you decide to do the Camino?" and all I could say was "I'm still working that out". What I've managed to come up with so far is (and all of them equally important):
      As a personal challenge and adventure
      A 500 mile act of contrition
      As a prayer for forgiveness and in gratitude
      A way to gain clarity about my life- past, present and future
      I'm going to try to get up and started early tomorrow in hopes of making it to the noon pilgrim's mass in the cathedral. Also have to claim a box at the post office and a suitcase at Express Bourricot, check into my hotel, get cleaned up and rearrange my stuff to take a bus to Porto on Sunday. And just like that, it will be over, the daily forward momentum of walking to Santiago. What will life be like, post-pilgrimage? I guess I will find out.
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    • Dzień 44

      Albergue Camino Das Ocas

      31 października 2022, Hiszpania ⋅ 🌧 13 °C

      We continued our 18.7k day, through the small city of Azrua, with quick stops at the supermarket for wine, bread, cheese and ham for our afternoon meal. And at the Pharmacia, to replenish the ibuprofen supplies! :-)

      We walked to our night's destination, an Albergue/Pension that is actually 1/2 mile off the Camino, away from any town. But it is in a good spot for our walking schedule, less than 20k to get here. Less than 20k to tomorrow's stop!

      Lots of hilly, up & down walking this afternoon. No more mountains, but the river valleys are frequent and steep.

      We could be walking through NH or Vermont cow country, instead of Galicia!

      Two more days!
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    • Dzień 35

      Day 32 - Hills, hills and more hills

      17 października 2022, Hiszpania ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C

      "I love walking because it clears your mind, enriches the soul, takes away stress, and opens up your eyes to a whole new world ." - Claudette Dudley

      Day 32 - Melide to Arzùa - 14.2 km - approx 3 3/4 hrs walking time

      A rainy day was forecast again, and it had been raining all night. By the time Annette came to my Albergue and we were ready to go, it was just about 8:40 am. Later than usual, but it was good timing. The rain had stopped and we stepped out to the smell of wet pavement and overcast skies. I have no problem with this! Much preferred to rain!

      As Annette called her husband in AUS, her pace got quicker and quicker while we were walking downhill. My poor little legs were struggling to keep up with her and I didn’t want to interrupt her call to tell her. She did notice after a bit, and we slowed down. Whew! There was no way I could keep that pace up!

      Within about 15 minutes, we had caught up to Lucinda who had apparently left earlier than us. We all walked happily together along tree lined dirt and stoney trails. Very little road walking today, which was lovely. There were a lot of hills though - not so lovely. I still hate the damn things! My recovery time is definitely better, but I’d prefer not to have to know that!!

      We stopped briefly at an organic stand and each bought a bottle of the woman’s homemade liquor. Raspberry for Lucinda and I, and coffee liquor for Annette. Going to be interesting! I think I will save it until Santiago as a celebratory tipple.

      After leaving the stand, we walked through some fragrant eucalyptus forest. It smelled SO good! Apparently the Ozzie’s have come and they are here to stay. Eucalyptus is apparently quite invasive - but it does smell good!

      We had a rest stop approx half way, and said hello to Elise who was resting at the same bar. This was the only time we saw her today as she walks faster than we do. Once tea and coffee’d up, we hit the road for the last half. We were thanking our lucky stars that the promised rain had not yet materialized. In fact, we started to see some blue skies that gave us hope for the rest of the walk.

      More uphills and downhills and uphills. I was so grateful it was a short day as the hills just make it seem so long!

      We arrived Arzúa at 1pm and each went our separate ways to our Albergues. Mine didn’t open until 1:30pm, so I hung around in order to get a good bed. When I had gotten my bed made, myself organized and hand washing done, Annette and I met for a pizza lunch and a couple of glasses of wine. I walked with her to her hotel as she was able to check in finally. Afterwards, I hit the grocery store to pick up a salad and some cold sliced chorizo for dinner. Also grabbed at bottle of wine for 2.40€. Crazy!! I have only had 1 glass and not sure what I will do with the rest. Thinking my empty water bottle is looking like a good candidate….

      Tomorrow is more hills all the way to O Pedrouzo. Annette and I have decided to walk together again, so I am going to go further than I had originally intended. The following day will be slightly shorter, then before I know it, I will be in Santiago de Compostela. As of today, I have less than 40km left. How is that even possible? I am still sad I needed to take a train to make my timeline (and now have extra time) but, it did take the pressure off me and allowed me to relax into this last third of my journey. They say the Camino doesn’t give you what you want, but what you need. Case in point, right here.

      Wish me luck on the horrid hills tomorrow!
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    • Dzień 8–13

      Day 4 - O'Coto to Arzua

      1 października 2023, Hiszpania ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C

      Our 3rd day, and the hottest, where we have had to walk in over 30 degree heat. Staff at the hotel said it wasn't even this hot in July! All the same, and even though I'm never good in the heat, the walking was really beautiful. I took both of the complementary/alternative options that were offered along the Way; the first just after Melide and the second called the Jacobean branch, after Boente, as they seemed to offer more shade. Tomorrow promises to be cooler, so I'm looking forward to that. Czytaj więcej

    • Dzień 45

      Arzua

      14 października 2022, Hiszpania ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C

      Day 41 - nothing much to report. Todays short walk - again about 9 or 10 miles was pleasant. Morning mist, cute towns, dairies and paths through eucalyptus (non-native) forests. Our destination was Arzua, a town famous for its local cheese - which we tasted and found quite bland. The town of Arzua itself is quite nondescript. It would have been better to have stayed in an Albergue in one of the small villages.
      As I walked into town I saw a man making paella, so I brought Ginny and Steve back to it for an early dinner.
      We have 2 more days to get to Santiago. If I had followed the stages strictly, I would have reached in 33 days. As it is I will have taken 43 days. This is partly because I took 5 days off in some of the more interesting towns and secondly because in the beginning I walked shorter distances in order to toughen up my knees. Now that I’m nearing the end there’s almost a feeling of anti-climax. I’m hoping that the walk to Finisterre will help me overcome feelings of withdrawal that so many pilgrims have expressed. My plan is to spend a few days on the coast and process this whole journey and experience.
      You’ll be hearing more from me….
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    • Dzień 37

      Albergue

      23 czerwca 2022, Hiszpania ⋅ 🌧 57 °F

      Totally awesome place
      Each bunk set up with descend amount of privacy, has it's own electricity, actual linnen and towels and plenty of space for everyone
      There is a cool little inner courtyard that would've been neat to hangout if the weather was nice...

      After dinners Annette (Netherlands), AnneMarie (Ireland), Milosz Paula and I are playing Jengo
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    • Dzień 37

      Cena numero uno

      23 czerwca 2022, Hiszpania ⋅ 🌧 61 °F

      And thankfully the only one
      Milosz Paula and I had a wonderful time

      Chicken noodles soup
      Raja (there is a 1st time for everything)
      For curious minds lookie here:
      https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raja_(fish)

      And I forgot the pic of raspberry cheesecake

      Interesting faucets and a spooky man in the WC
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