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    • TravelerWalking the Camino
      Day 14

      Boadilla

      July 14, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 99 °F

      Photos: 5am start time- selfie with the moon; Boots lined up outside of the albergue; Ancient churches seen in every town we cross; skull and crossbones on the side of a church- no Moors in perpetuity; landscape at the top of a steep grade; another house built into the side of a hill; another cross in the middle of nowhere.
      Communication on the Camino: a French woman mining a headache and vomiting lying on the bed across from me🤮; an Italian man, not able to speak the English conversation around the table, smiled and served each one of us paella and wine; in the cities, a honking car is a positive sign on the camino. It is usually followed by a waving hand, pointing the correct way, opposite of the direction we are traveling. We have never been more than a block off of our path before being redirected by the locals; finger shaking, then "no mijas" then pointing across the street; another Italian man with little English directing another Pilgrim with a question to Marjory and me, referring to us as "The Teachers; listening to two men arguing in Italian about whether DaVinci painted the Mona Lisa in France or Italy; listening to two German men discuss different types of beer, including one variety that is meat flavored, and that it should be served at room temperature; a young Brazilian woman aptly describing the hunched over limping gait seen by people after a long trek as the "Pilgrim walk"; our friends from Korea yelling across the street excitedly waving both hands with big smiles; a woman from the states yelling "Hey Peace Corps",noticing the patch on my pack. She had been stationed in Georgia before being evacuated. We all seem to find a way to communicate!      Read more

    • Azores and Camino 2023
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      Day 27

      Boadilla del Camino

      September 14, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C

      Kolejny dobry dzień. Ruszyliśmy po dobrej jajecznicy na hiszpańskim boczku, pełni energii , wyjątkowo wcześnie, bo o 8 rano należało opuścić albergue. Dzisiaj cały dzień czekała nas meseta, ale aby tak do końca nie zapomnieć o górach, dostaliśmy jedną 12% nachylenie przez 1 km i zejście przez 2 km ze spadkiem 16%. To tak generalnie aby nie zapomnieć, że są góry i jeszcze będą.
      Ludzie albo mają obrzydzenie do mesety albo ja kochają. Myślę , że Kasia i ja należymy do tych co uwielbiają mesete. Spacerując przez mesete, myśli nie mogą się na niczym zatrzymać, tak że zaczynają wędrować po swojemu i nic ich nie zatrzymuje.
      W połowie drogi był bar z pięknymi napojami i później znowu nic.
      W mieście, w którym jesteśmy jest jeden kościół, a na placu przed kościołem jest kolumna, do której w zamierzchłych czasach, przywiązywano podejrzanych o przestępstwa i dokonywano przesłuchań. W większości wszyscy się przyznawali do wszystkiego, bo używano przekonywujących działań zwanych powszechnie torturami. Potem zwykle kończyło się to spaleniem na stosie bo wszyscy okazywali się winni po przesłuchaniu.
      Dzień zakończył się wspaniałym obiadem, w którym uczestniczyli pielgrzymi spędzający noc w albergue., w tym 20 osobowa grupa z Brazylii. Na szczęście nikt z obecnych nie okazał się przestępcą.      Read more

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    • Camino Sisters 2023
      1
      Day 20

      The Long and Windy Road...

      September 18, 2023 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 16 °C

      Hontanas to Boadilla del Camino
      Day 17- 29kms

      Another big day on the track. Two 30ish kms days in a row is hard work!. Had a decent hill/ mountain to climb today, but again amazing reaching the top. 😊
      We are currently in an area called " the Mesta " known for its long windy roads, through barren land, no shelter from sun or storms, and a long way between stops. Many choose to skip this part, but we were very pleased we did not today. I know we have talked of the many amazing views, but again today, next level!🌄
      We enjoyed the walk today, the last 5 kms of a big walk is always a challenge... you are weary and your pack feels heavier...😩
      What a fantastic afternoon/night though once we arrived! Had a fun afternoon playing cards with some Aussie friends ( King and Arse!) And then the biggest pilgrim's get together meal so far, spectator! it was awesome fun!!!
      We will sleep well tonight!!!🍷🍷🥳🥳👯‍♀️😴😴      Read more

    • TravelerSantiago de Compostella
      1
      Day 29

      Boadilla del Camino

      May 20, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C

      Zo, vanochtend uit Burgos vertrokken na de dagelijkse boodschappen ingeslagen te hebben. Ik begon al met een lekkere klim, de dagelijks warm-up, die altijd slaagt in zijn opzet.... ik klim omhoog om uiteindelijk terecht te komen op de hoogvlakten, hier bekend als de meseta. En daar zie je de eindeloze vlakten zonder bergen om je heen want je fietst op de hoogvlakten... gedurende uren fiets je over de vlakten. Soms zijn dat van die gravelpaden, kilometers lang en dan ben ik blij dat ik niet lek ben gereden...Eindeloze rechte wegen soms met wat hellingen, zover je kijken kunt. Ik betrapte mezelf op de constatering liever eindeloos rechte wegen dan die hellingen.... en het ging ook lekker. Ik had in Estépar eigenlijk een overnachting geboekt maar ik was rond 11.00 uur al daar en die heb ik toen maar laten schieten, het zij zo... er zat niet zoveel hoogteverschil in en dus trapte ik lekker door. Ik voelde me goed en het lichaam zat mee. Op verschillende plaatsen kwam ik de wandelende pelgrims tegen die een weg moesten oversteken waarna ze weer in het niets verdwenen. De dorpjes die ik tegenkwam adverteerden ook allemaal met slaapmogelijkheden maar ik wilde verder en zo geschiedde... op een gegeven moment was het al bijna 16.00 uur en ik twijfelde wat er hierna nog zou komen qua voorzieningen en ik vond het eigenlijk genoeg geweest vandaag, flink doorgetrapt en 75 + km gefietst dus doelstelling gehaald.
      Ik reed naar het centrum 🙈 van het dorp en voorwaar een pelgrims albergue oftewel slaapzalen. Het internet is slecht en kan niet slapen juist ja, snurkers op de zaal maar liefs 20 man/vrouwen liggen.. vanavond iig goed gegeten en wat gedronken en nu dan dit verslag bijwerken omdat het internet het nu aan kan.
      Ik heb de wekker ook maar vroeg gezet zodat ik er weer op tijd tegenaan kan. Wat een houtzagerij zeg....🙈🙈🙈
      Zeg.... ik zag net dat als ik morgen in Sahagún ben ik nog 2 trajecten moet.... 1 van 204 km en een van 208 km. Ik voel de spanning in mijn lichaam moet ik zeggen..      Read more

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    • Barb and AlanSpain 2023
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      Day 20

      To Boadilla del Camino

      September 19, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F

      September 19

      Our walk from Hontanas to Boadilla del Camino tired us out! 18.5 miles and the last two miles were an eternity!!

      We had early morning dark walking, foggy walking, big climbing over Alto de Mostelares, and never ending gravel road walking.

      We arrived too late for lunch, and had to wait until 7:00 for dinner…we were so hungry!! I did eat a melted KitKat around 4:30 to take the edge off. 😂

      Dinner was wonderful with around 50 pilgrims at different large tables. While we ate we had a chance to visit with Zabina and Gertrude (Germany), Chris (New Zealand) and Megumi (Japan).

      Tomorrow, we are walking to Carrión de los Condes.      Read more

    • Julie RosenthalCamino Frances 2023
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      Day 22 - Hontanas to Boadilla - 32km

      September 20, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C

      32kms ... done and done!

      Last night, I stayed out and watched the sunset from my albergue. It was nice because I quite often don’t get that chance. Then it was off to bed. I was up at 6:30 and then out the door just after 7:00am. By the time I got to the trail, I didn’t really need my headlamp anymore.

      I stopped in Hontanas to grab a sandwich and a coke for the road. It was a cute little town. When I passed by a bar I immediately recognized it, I thought, I sat right here. Most of my memories from 2009 are because I have photos and journal, but there is a rare time I will pass something and know that I saw this before, even without the physical evidence.

      The day was quite steady. I kept to my routine and rule of stopping around every 5km and I think it really helped. By the end of the day, my feet and muscles were tired, but not extremely tired. I think I could have gone further if needed.

      For the last 8km, I needed to pull out my music to keep me going, mostly because there was wind and I had a strange squeaking in my backpack (it was the plastic bags, this is the first time, so tomorrow I will take a closer look at that)

      When I got to the albergue, I got a great warm welcome from Eduardo. When I came in, he was on the phone and there was a line up to check in and he immediately pointed to me and I pointed back. At one point, there were ladies behind me, and he told them to come forward (as he knew they were a fast check-in) and he said “that is just Julie from Canada”. When it came my turn, he came out from behind the desk and gave me a big hug. It was wonderful. I felt very special. He also gave me a wonderful bed in a dorm with only single beds. I am sure he saved it for me. Any other place, arriving so late (I arrived around 5pm), I would have most definitely had a top bunk somewhere.

      Dinner was very good, two soups (vegetable and white bean), salad, beef stew, and an ice cream bar for desert.

      I am exhausted now, so I won’t be posting online today at all. Tomorrow I have a room on my own, so hopefully I will get caught up then.

      TTYL

      Throwback to 2009 from Julie’s Journal

      I showered, washed my clothes, then went out for a little walk and then a drink with another German named Martin. I had a couple glasses of white wine. Joerg was a little silent, I suspect he was a little jealous. I hope someday he will realize that there is no one better than him for me!!      Read more

    • Camino de Santiago
      Day 26

      A frosty & foggy walk to Fromista

      October 13, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 6 °C

      We had a very nice stay in Boadilla del Camino. Our Hotel runs the Albergue next door, with a group Pilgrim meal. We are with Willy from Austria,a guy from Hungary and three Bicycle Pilgrims from Brasil. Great meal.

      We started this morning around 8:05, before the sun was up, only 45F/6C. Chilly and the surrounding fields we covered in fog. The Camino eventually jiond the path besides the Canal de Castillo.

      We crossed the canal over an old lock set that had a huge drop, before entering Fromista. A coffee and croissant break here.      Read more

    • Camino de Santiago (Frances)
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      Day 29

      Day 20-Boadilla del Camino

      September 25, 2023 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 46 °F

      Walked about 14 miles today. There was one hill we went up and over but then it was pretty flat. We started just before sunrise in 40 degrees and made it across the valley and halfway up the hill as the sun rose.

      We stopped and had a sandwich in a little town with a smart, little dog. He just sat in front of us patiently waiting for a handout. When all we had left were the crusty parts of the bread, he moved on.

      It got warm during our last five miles so we put the unbrellas up for shade. We would have melted otherwise.

      Our hotel is quite nice for 50€. Alot of pilgrims had to walk another 8km because there are no more beds available here.      Read more

    • TravelerQuer durch Spanien
      Day 15

      Etappe 14: Castellanos nach Bornilla del

      October 2, 2022 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 18 °C

      Heute startete ich meinen Step um 7.00 Uhr.
      Es standen erneut 30 Kilometer an.
      Bei Dunkelheit lief ich los und keine anderen Pilger weit und breit zu sehen, traumhaft.
      Nach etwa zwei Kilometer kam der erste Ort, dort nahm ich mein Frühstück ein.
      Danach führte uns der Camino weiter, in die gnadenlose Meseta.
      Die Temperatur stieg auf über 30 Grad und die Sonne brannte.
      Nach ein paar Kilometer kam ein kleiner Hügel, den vielen Pilgern an den Anschlag brachten.
      Von dem Hügel aus, hatten wir eine wunderschöne Aussicht, aber viel sah man nicht, nur Getreidefelder und hunderte Windmühlen.
      Nach etlichen Kilometern konnten wir unsere Zielortschaft sehen.
      Mit letzter Kraft, kämpften wir uns zur Albergue Juntos.
      Nach einem sehr guten Abendessen, fiel ich müde ins Bett.      Read more

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    • TravelerCamino Frances
      Day 16

      Cold morning

      August 15, 2022 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 11 °C

      After 5 h of sleep I started at 5.30 am! It’s cold and very dark outside- the only companions are a few bats 🦇 and Melissa Etheridge „cone to my window. After a while I passed a guy with a headlight and since then I see him following me like a shadow! Somehow I liked it better to follow his light! In the darkness I need to be very careful, not to hurt my feet! Listened a bit to Hape Kerkeling and thought about my mirror- there was this German woman from Würzburg who constantly complained about everything- I know I can be line that, too! Horrible-I will try to stop being like that in the future!Read more

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