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    • Gün 33

      Sarria to Portomarin - part one

      24 Nisan, Ispanya ⋅ ☁️ 2 °C

      Martina is going to be absolutely fine, and could actually host a training session I'd push to be mandatory for half the people I've been with for a month. Her alarm was silent, she took everything into the kitchen to pack up with no fuss, and she has a small backpack. A+ my darling.

      She's nestled sliiiiiightly under my wing, she checked I was going to have breakfast at the hostel before she committed to it ("ok I will too", with a nervous smile), and I could see she was a bit hesitant about setting off so I pushed her out of the nest with a firm Buen Camino (BC) and assurances we'd see each other later. This only *might* be true but it's what she needed to hear at the time.

      Harbouring a slight sense of foreboding about this turning into a theme park, some sort of conveyor belt Camino, I headed out of Sarria. There are so many people compared to what I'm used to. None of these new fucks are saying BC which really irks me but in the spirit of it all I'm being VERY laid back about them breaking the rules I've invented.

      Other ways in which I am right and they are wrong include (all of them but specifically) walking on the LEFT side on the road and the RIGHT on the trail, letting people pass, stopping at the second or later bar in a town not always the first, taking your pack off before going in, looking for a sign inside that says aesos not baño (it's never baño) talking at normal human volumes, and greeting the locals.

      I've been thinking about what parts of this experience I can carry forward into day to day life, where I might not have a spare five to eight hours a day to go walking. A big source of enjoyment here - and one I knew I'd appreciate before I even started - is the simplicity, the reduced number of decisions I need to make each day. For example in the morning I put on my one outfit, use the bare minimum toiletries, pack up my small bag, walk outside and look for an arrow.

      I reckon if I start picking my outfits the night before and set up a better drop zone, I can achieve this efficiently at home, and maybe get a few kilometres walk in before work, go the long way? My body clock would currently give me tons of time, let's see if it resets once I'm out of bunk beds before we get ahead of ourselves though.
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    • Gün 15

      Less than 100km left

      23 Nisan, Ispanya ⋅ 🌙 36 °F

      Our stay in Sarria was bitter sweet. This city is a transition point between those that have been on the trail and those that walk only the last 100km. The "new" people are out for a week, look fresh, and are missing the layer of dust and faded clothing that give the rest of us our "trail cred." After our two hour walk and breakfast break, we passed a group of newly started Americans who said, "Look at those two go!" 😀 Each of us is on the Camino for a reason, and each of our journeys are unique. Today we booked our final accommodations for the rest of the trip. The energy of the trail has changed but our Camino journey will continue.Okumaya devam et

    • Gün 33

      Barbadello morning

      19 Haziran 2022, Ispanya ⋅ 🌧 54 °F

      So...lingered a bit, had Desayuno numero uno (Zuma, tostado, y Grande coffee con Leche supplemented by some of my hardboiled eggs) and went on my Way.
      Got a picture of a door 😆

      Methinks me should have this Tshirt

      Looks cool with sunrays breaking through the clouds

      Serenity video del Dia 😇😁
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    • Gün 50

      Day 38-Barbadelo

      16 Ekim 2023, Ispanya ⋅ 🌧 64 °F

      Today's walk went by in the blink of an eye. We walked 12 miles through lush farmland and trees, through villages in a light, misty rain. We stopped in Sarria, a small city, for lunch and we bought waterproof gaiters to keep our socks and shoes dry. It's supposed to rain everyday for the rest of our trip.

      It's been said that once reaching Sarria, the Camino gets more crowded and noisy. It's gotten a little more crowded but alot more noisy from a group of four Kiwi ladies having a good time. They're really nice but it's a bit jarring after the peace and quiet we've had for over five weeks. We might just have to join in since it's harder to notice the noise when you're part of it.

      The days are really starting to go by quickly now. It's really a bittersweet feeling. It's been a really hard journey at times, physically and mentally, but it's been everything having Pat with me to experience the highs and lows. Even though this Camino was my idea, I don't know if I would have had the willpower to keep going if I weren't with him.
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    • Gün 50

      Day 38 - Barbardelo

      16 Ekim 2023, Ispanya ⋅ 🌧 63 °F

      We have past the start city (Sarria) that many people who cannot spend over month on the Camino start in. The rain was farlirly light today, but we are expecting heavier rain tomorrow.
      We are less than a week from our goal, and it feels surreal. Stuff we talk about at dinner or lunch feels like it happened last year.Okumaya devam et

    • Gün 42

      Sarria to Portomarin

      15 Ekim 2023, Ispanya ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C

      So we went to bed last night very happy kiwis and woke up this morning very happy tired kiwis but what a game last night!
      Off we set in the dark and probably just as well as we had a steep long climb out of Sarria. On and on we climbed and stopped for breakfast about 6 km along the way. Decidedly needed.
      It started off misty in the morning and then the steady drizzle set in but the walk was so pretty with all the huge ancient oaks and chestnuts forming canopys along the way.
      I seem to take lots of photos of happy cows but it all looks so peaceful apart from the rural smells at times!
      The walk has changes somewhat in that there are heaps more walkers and gone is the peace of the Meseta but it's at times like a walkathon. Many have only just started so we feel a tad smug that we have come so far.
      On we walked for 24 km and never did the rain stop but almost preferable to searing heat.
      We celebrated our arrival into Portomarin by a delicious late lunch at an Italian restaurant .
      The descent into Portomarin was quite a challenge walling down a steep rocky hillside. Twice I landed on my backside but luckily I landed " lightly" Our shoes are getting a bit worn.
      The team of 8 ( feet) are also getting a bit worn and my left foot is certainly a foot only a mother could love! Calloused, 2 missing toenails and a small blister. It could be letting the team down! We still lie puttour feet up against the wall after every walk.
      We passed a rather insignificant marker to say only 100 km to go.
      Staying in a very modern hostel and have just returned from one of the best meals yet on the Camino. Waldorf salad , stuffed chicken breast and home made apple cake with not a chip in sight, plus the friendliest waiter.
      We will sleep well
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    • Gün 27

      Barbadelos

      27 Temmuz 2022, Ispanya ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F

      Another 30k day, following a river through countryside and farms. We decided to go the long route, (an additional 6.5k), to see more of the beautiful surroundings and to see the monastery at Samos. It also gave us time to reflect on some of the wonderful people we've met along the way: Rory from England who had never walked more than two miles in his life, who is walking the Camino in honor of his sister who is battling cancer; Maggie from NC who was looking for water in the street, suffering from food poisoning- we set her up with Pepto, Imodium, and a full water bottle; Jonna, Flo, and Paulo from Italy who greet us with loud yells and hugs every time our paths cross; Silvi, from France who we compare trail and walking notes with and philosophy on trekking; Patrice from France who tossed and turned all night, worried his snoring would wake us; Sonjay from London who is now surfing in the Bay of Biscay; the lovely Croatian couple who share stories of hitchhiking in Pakistan and Afghanistan, (he hides in the bushes until someone stops to pick her up, the hops in, too!); the German man who quit his job to walk the Camino- although his wife is pissed off, it's OK, because she is still working...🤔; the amazing Maria from Spain, who fell and broke her arm and nose, but keeps smiling, laughing and walking; Marshall from Willows, CA, who chased us down the trail to tell is we were going the wrong way; Kato from Japan, who studies English in the Netherlands?!; Mary from Alabama, who had a lung transplant two years ago, and whose experience is an inspiration, and the list could go on and on! On the Camino, so many wonderful people have crossed our paths- it truly is a small world, after all.🌎 Love to you all! ❤️Okumaya devam et

    • Gün 45

      Portomarin

      2 Ekim 2023, Ispanya ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C

      Miało być Vilacha, a jest Portomarin. W połowie dzisiejszej drogi dostaliśmy wiadomość od naszego Albergue, że niestety ale nie mogą nas przyjąć, popękały im wszystkie rury i wylała zęza, także zrobił się mały kłopot. Nie było miejsca nigdzie w promieniu 50 km i groziło nam spanie pod gołym niebem. Od Sarii zaczyna się inne Camino, jest to ostatnie 100 km i przyjeżdżają autobusy z wycieczkami, wiele ludzi zaczyna swoją pielgrzymkę właśnie tutaj także robi się to zupełnie inna drogą, dobrą ale inną pełną ludzi , można powiedzieć rzeka ludzi. Z tego powodu wszystkie miejsca były wykupione i nie było nic. Na szczęście nasze znajome Caminowe, wynajęły już znacznie wcześniej dużo za duży dla nich dom i miały dość miejsca, aby nas przygarnąć do siebie czyli tzw cud pielgrzymkowy, albo działalność Anioła Stróża bo dzisiaj właśnie jest Jego święto. Stare Caminowe porzekadło mowi - Camino zapewnia, i dzisiaj dokładnie właśnie tak się stało...
      Dzisiejsza droga wiła się górami , dolinami zapewniając piękne widoki w zasadzie cały czas. Parę przystanków na nawodnienie w doskonałej atmosferze i tak generalnie minął dzień.
      Dzisiaj również przeszliśmy koło słupka wskazującego , że pozostało nam 100 km do Santiago, no i oczywiście chwila ta została uwieczniona wieloma zdjęciami .
      Portomarin jest ciekawym miastem, gdyż parę stuleci temu przeniesiono je o jakieś 300-400 metrów w górę, bo król zbudował zaporę próbując ujarzmić miejscową rzekę. Jak jest niski poziom rzeki, to można zobaczyć resztki starego miasta po środku rzeki no i mieliśmy szczęście bo wody w rzece było mało i ruiny sterczały po środku rzeki, pobudzając fantazje do wyobrażania sobie jak to musiało kiedyś być ....
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    • Gün 37

      Day 34

      24 Eylül 2023, Ispanya ⋅ 🌙 9 °C

      Left at 7am and arrived at Portmarion around 12.30 pm.
      19ks
      Pilgrims have increased massively.
      There is a variety of trees all the way, from apples to pears from chestnuts to walnuts.
      Most of the walk today was reasonably easy, just like going for a leisurely hike in NZ with the exception of the last bit where Lyn and I threw our walking poles away then turned around and climbed down backwards. The pics say it all.Okumaya devam et

    • Gün 36

      Barbadelo

      23 Eylül 2023, Ispanya ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C

      Population here is 176
      We had lunch and spent the afternoon resting. Had a walk around the village that didn't take very long.
      It's hard to believe we'll be into our last week tomorrow. We have managed our timeline well and will arrive in Santiago on schedule.Okumaya devam et

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