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    • TravelerCamino Français
      5
      Day 41

      Arrival

      June 21 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C

      Slecht geslapen door blaffende honden wellicht kennel in de buurten en de highway langs de kampong. Rustig opgebroken en ontbijtje gescoord. De laatste etappe, nog 46 km langs een rustige weg. Wel meer klimmn en dalen, maar veiliger. Weemoed, dat de camino is afgelopen en verlangen om de stad weer te zien. Na vele klmmetjes rond 14.00 uur bij de kathedraal. Emotioneel moment. Daar stonden Frits en Sylvia die ik enkele keren tegen was gekomen. Jonge toppers die ook terugfietsen. Credential gecheckt en oorkonde gekregen. Nu tiet veur un pintje....of 2. Morgen meld ik me weer ok? Bedankt alvast voor all jullie support😘😘😘😘Read more

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    • Laurie ReynoldsVía Serrana and El Invierno
      2
      Day 28

      Another day, another detour!

      May 8 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C

      Pico Sacro (Sacred Peak) has an important role in the Saint James story. It is told that when the two disciples bringing St. James’s body from the holy land arrived in this part of the world, they spoke with La Reina Lupa. (a pagan queen). She told them to bring the body up to the top of Pico Sacro, with the nefarious plan that the dragon in residence would take care of the intruders. Thanks to divine intervention, however, the dragon was killed. Reina Lupa converted to Christianity and some say she is also buried in the cathedral in Santiago.

      I have seen Pico Sacro’s recognizable shape from afar many times and from different directions on different caminos. This was the year to get up to the top. Pico Sacro is only a few kilometers off this Camino. Once again, I am grateful for Wikiloc . I found a track that did not involve backtracking, but made for a perfect little bump out and back to the Camino route.

      The 360 views are pretty great, and I could definitely make out the Santiago Cathedral spires. I was surprised to have the place all to myself, but enjoyed a couple of mandarins and some nuts while sitting on a stone on the top and rotating to change the view every few minutes.

      From there to today’s destination was only a few kilometers. Since tomorrow is a big holiday in Santiago, I stocked up on a few groceries before heading to my Casa Rural. I did not know until last night that the Ascension is a huge deal fiesta in Santiago, second only to St. James’ day in July.

      The casa rural is a beautiful place, Casa De Casal. The home has been in the family for many generations, and Patrícia’s father and mother converted it into a Casa Rural. They have a huge amount of land, because her father had been a commercial flower seller, selling flowers to all the stores in the province. It’s a beautiful and very restful place. It’s not normally the case that I am showered and done with washing clothes by two, so I can enjoy the grounds in the sunshine and admire the many shades of green.

      16 km and 524 m of ascent. From one nice Casa Rural (Quinta das Maceiras) to another.      Read more

    • Laurie ReynoldsVía Serrana and El Invierno
      1
      11
      Day 28

      Mosteiro de Carboeiro

      May 8 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C

      Promptly at 4:30, José Manuel picked me up. A very knowledgeable and garrulous man, he was not content to take me only to the monastery, but also took me to a huge pazo (estate) and several scenic lookout points. But for me, the prize was the monastery.

      I had the church all to myself, and it was beyond what I had imagined. So many intersecting and overlapping arches, the high vaults— it gave almost a gothic-y feeling of soaring space (sorry, I really don’t know what I’m talking about, but that was the impression it gave me). No human figures on the capitals, but lots of very intricate plant designs. I was very happy that I had spent a lot of time outside yesterday, and today my focus was just on the beautiful interior.

      I learned that Enrique Iglesias made a music video in this church, and it scandalized the church authorities. I watched it, and I have to say I am shocked. Since the monastery is owned by the government, the church had no input, but there was a lot of controversy

      https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m3We7p78XTo

      I am ending the day sitting out on the terrace of my Casa Rural, eating a good salad, and feeling very grateful.      Read more

    • Mike SavageCaminho Português Central
      2
      526
      Day 25

      Outeiro

      September 22, 2017 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C

      Pretty long day today with some steep downhill then sharply uphill at the end. The albergue is 3 miles from any food or services and has no internet but it is warm outside and dry inside with showers. Tomorrow we will reach Santiago.Read more

    • Mick ByrneVia De La Plata 2018
      Day 26

      Silleda to Outeiro

      October 14, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C

      Silleda to Outeiro

      Distance 24 kms (6 hours)

      Last night, there was only 7 peregrinos in the Albergue. It was on the top floor of a municipal building and felt like a ship. For the first time on the Camino, we were supplied with a proper sheet and pillowcase...luxury.
      I spent most of the evening with a bag of ice on my leg. It helped to reduce the swelling.
      Roraigh and I met a few peregrinos in the town and went for a quick meal before we had to rush back to the Albergue to register with the hospilardo. It was just as well we did as it started to rain heavily. We managed to rescue our drying clothes.
      This morning, we set out at 8.30am. It was cold and lashing rain. I made the conscious decision to walk most of the way on the road. N525 goes all the way to Santiago. My logic was that it won’t be muddy and fairly dtraight forward. I might find a place for a coffee and food. It turns out that I made the right decision, Roraigh follows the yellow arrows (fechas) and described it as a meandering mud bath.
      There were some big ascents and descents but I simply switched off mentally and listening to music as I walked along in the rain.
      The last 4 kilometres were fantastic. Back on the official trail, it took me through narrow lanes through eucalyptus and oak forests. It was beautiful.
      The sun came out as I arrived at the Xunta hostel which is in an isolated village. It is really modern and cosy as the heating is on. Time to relax. Tomorrow, I have 17 kilometres to walk to Santiago de Compostela.
      And that was my 25th day on the Via de la Plata / Camino Sanabres.      Read more

    • TravelerCamino Sanabrés
      21
      Day 22

      Day 58 - Santiago - 22.4 km

      November 17, 2022 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 11 °C

      Weather: 9 - 15 degrees, another rainy day
      Clothes: The same. It seems that when it was really cold there was virtually no rain and now there is rain it’s not so cold. 🙏.

      The walk
      An early 7.30 am start in the dark. The mind and feelings somewhat wondering and worrying about the usual things.
      I met an Austrian pilgrim who was convinced it would rain. My weather forecast said not. But it did pour down for about an hour or maybe two - I hope he was satisfied. 😂
      For me it cleared up and alternated between clear and light rain. All OK by me and it was warm walking so double OK.
      The countryside was the usual villages, country lanes and back roads. There was more timber harvesting today. Life goes on regardless of how many pilgrims trudge past.
      Arrived at Santiago at 1.30 pm. A lovely last day of Via de la Plata / Sanabres

      Santiago reflections
      Arriving today seems inevitable. I’m not talking about arriving at Santiago. That was always going to happen aside from an unforeseen event.
      But today - 17 November - as being that day, feels inevitable; like no matter what my plans might have been this was always going to be the day. I have tried to ‘stretch out’ the last stages given my flight to Australia isn’t till the end of the month.
      However today is the day. And it has been perfect.
      On my first Camino (Frances) I think I was just in a daze coming into Santiago. On my second Camino I came in from Portugal at dawn when the whole city was still and golden - a wonderful experience - I wanted the walk in to last forever.
      This time I felt like I was in a river of energy that carried me along- no more stops, no more delays, keep going, keep moving. Today was definitely the day.
      As I came through the outskirts and then into the old city the mind was quiet. I really didn’t know what to expect this time and was wondering how it would be. I haven’t had any big insights or spiritual experiences in this Camino. Just me walking one day at a time.
      As I came closer to the cathedral I felt a sweet, golden and peaceful feeling. It was subtle and gentle and words can’t really describe it. But it was there and different from anything that came before in the last 8 weeks.
      Of course another Camino Angel was there to greet me. Lovely young French/Spanish Agnes, who has been at the same albergues for the past week, was also walking in today. When I first saw her in Oseira I was sure I had met her before - on a Camino: but no.
      Today we met at a cafe and then parted. Then as I arrived at the cathedral there she was. Photos were taken and at her initiative we went for our Compostellas. Agnes knew exactly where to go, having walked many Camino’s. She also found the best value hostel close to the Cathedral.
      And she organised to go to the 7.30 pm mass where the countries that the pilgrims come from are announced. One peregrina from Australia. 😄😄😄

      I’ve booked two nights at the hostel and will then start for Muxia. I think I am looking forward to that. My weather anxieties seem to be in check now.

      Look out for the next chapter.

      PS - added a year later
      Agnes, the bicycle guys and another young man and I all went for drinks in the evening at Agnes’s invitation. I was only going to come for a short while but we all ended up drinking and talking (did we eat?) till after midnight. I discovered that all my fears about being able to do the Via had nothing to do with my age - the young man (whose name I have forgotten) had all the same fears too.
      Needless to say I felt a bit seedy the next day.

      Buen Camino      Read more

    • Vera and TomEurotrip

      Arca

      April 13, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C

      Arca is on the route of El Camino around 20 kms to Santiago and the village where we managed to catch our Pilgrimers Jess and Julie. Their hotel garden gave us a great opportunity to have some drinks in the sun and get a little tipsy before our birthday dinner for Tom. The next morning we had breakfast together before we waved them off for their last day of walking adventures.Read more

    • TravelerSpain 2022

      Pico Sacro & more!

      June 20, 2022 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 55 °F

      One more sleep to Santiago de Compostela! Today was a smooth 24 km from Bandeira to A Susana. We passed the fabled Pico Sacro where, according to the Codex Calixtinus, two of St. James’ disciples went after approaching the evil Queen Lupa to ask for help constructing a tomb for the apostle’s remains. She sent them to the top of Pico Sacro to retrieve oxen that would help them carry out their task. It was a trick! When the disciples reached the top they encountered a dragon, which they handily defeated by making the sign of the cross. Now a believer, Lupa purportedly converted to Christianity and destroyed all pagan idols and temples, building the apostle’s tomb in their place. In 814 AD, a hermit saw lights glimmering in the oak groves and he stumbled upon the burial ground containing the relics of St. James. The bishop of Iria Flavia verified the remains, and it wasn’t long before King Alfonso II of Asturias made the journey from Oviedo to Compostela to pay homage. And hence, the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage was born! Other highlights today included Ponte Ulla, la Capilla de Santiago in Outeiro, some critter friends and statues, plus delicious mussels and traditional caldo gallego. A pretty great day!Read more

    • Kaiser MikatoVia de la Plata
      Day 12

      ponte ulla

      August 6, 2014 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C

      8:20 we finished breakfast
      we started our last walking day to Santiago. The first 20 km on paved roads, except of a short part through an eucalyptus forest. Weather: cloudy, but no rain.
      12:00 tea in O Seixo, than 200 m descent to Ponte Ulla where we had lunch.
      After the big meal it was hard to ascent back to the altitude of 300 m.
      Only 20km but the hard one! Our legs couldn’t take it any more, they were like petrified.      Read more

    • Norman GrahamCamino Via de la Plata 2022
      Day 43

      Leiras - A Susanna 20 km

      June 11, 2022 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 14 °C

      Our penultimate day on the camino! With our bags a lot lighter the walk was leisurely and pleasant with good weather for walking. We all had a good sleep and a good breakfast at the albergue, so we left much later than was usual for us. Quite a bit of this section was on tarmac and so the occasional off-road bits were a relief, we only had a few ascents but they did not present any difficulties, it was the descents which were longer and steeper. I was worried how Anita was coping with her bad knee but she is tough and resilient and she coped well.

      We stopped for coffee at Ponte Ulla and got a few things from the supermarket as there were no shops in the towns ahead of us. It was only 20 km but felt a little longer due to the rolling hills, but we arrived at the Albergue Reina Lupa about 1345 and were welcomed by the very lovely owner. The albergue was outstanding, it was brand new, spotlessly clean, and the beds were well spaced out and each one had a nightlight and USB sockets in the wall. Each bed had a generously sized locker next to it. The best thing of all was that we did not have paper sheets, we had crisp white linen sheets freshly washed and pressed, and a large incredibly soft fleece blanket. We could have cried. It was albergue heaven, and yes the toilets and showers were great, and there was also a washing machine. The crisp white linen sheets meant that it just beat the albergue in Leiras as the best albergue between Sevilla and Santiago.

      When we came in there were two older ladies chatting in the reception area - Australians, it turned out that one of them lived on the same street as Anita, small world.

      We went along the road to a restaurant recommended by our hospitalera and it was really busy with locals (a good sign) and we had a fabulous dinner, before wandering back to the albergue to pack our bags for the last time on the camino. We had decided to get our bags transported to Santiago the next day. Most of us were staying at The Last Stamp and we couldn't check in until 1400, so it would save us carrying our bags around the city all day.

      We got some bad news from Anne, it wasn't the humidity that was bothering her, it turned out that she had covid, so she would not be arriving in the city on Monday after all. On a more positive note, Mirjam messaged to say how much she was enjoying being in Finisterre and how glad she was to have gone. I was really happy for her and looked forward to seeing her on Sunday night and hearing all about it.

      We all went to bed and despite the excitement about arriving in Santiago tomorrow, we fell asleep in minutes.      Read more

    You might also know this place by the following names:

    Boqueixón, Boqueixon, بوغيتشون, Boqueijón, بوگیشون, ボケイション, Бокеихон, Бокейхон, Бокейшон, ZDE, 博凯洪

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