SpainCastille and LeónAstorgaMurias de Rechivaldo42°27’39” N 6°6’26” W October 4, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
Variety was the reward for our day. After a week of crossing the Meseta, today led us along an ever changing path with ups and downs, quiet villages, changing crops and into Astorga; a larger townRead more
SpainCastille and LeónAstorgaMurias de Rechivaldo42°27’39” N 6°6’26” W
October 11, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
A day to celebrate with a couple of radlers. We have now completed 500+ km of the Camino Francés and 600+ km if we include rest days and walking around destination towns.
Our host Marta provided usRead more
Hi John. I was wondering if you took spare walking shoes? Or, had a plan if one got damaged? [Roger]
John Esler G’day mate. My only footware are Vasque Mantra2 walking shoes and thongs. The shoes had 400km on the clock when I started so we’re well warn in. They are very robust and I wouldn’t expect them to fail. Because of the amount of pavement we have walked on the soles will be warn out by Santiago so I will donate them to Spain. Doing it again I would choose something a bit lighter like Hoka trail runners. The thongs are Archies which have an arch support; very comfortable after 25km in the shoes.
Have been following your trek for most of the way Kevin and John and very impressed with your perseverance and dedication to complete the walk despite all the aches, pains and mishaps that go with it. The photos are great and significantly increase my appreciation of the countryside and what you see and experience on the way. I'm very envious of what you are both doing and hope the remainder of the trip goes well. [Dinny Goonan]
SpainCastille and LeónAstorgaValdeviejas42°27’42” N 6°5’30” W
August 20, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
The way up to the famous Cruz Ferro, where people leave a stone the brought from their homes, was ok! 17 km, the first 8 in complete darkness! At the Cruz a met an American woman who was from KeyRead more
SpainCastille and LeónBrazueloEl Ganso42°27’45” N 6°12’30” W May 7 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
What a beautiful city Astorga is. So much to see! 25km day. Had a wonderful meal and met new Pilgrims at our albergue that started their journey in Leon. Only their 2nd day, ha amateurs🤣
Day 28 hadRead more
SpainCastille and LeónBrazueloEl Ganso42°27’46” N 6°12’26” W
August 5, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
A Camino staple and legend, the owner is a man of few words but a heart of gold. It has a foosball table, cold beers, and a Spaniard’s idea of what a Texan bar would look like. There’s no wayRead more
SpainCastille and LeónAstorgaSanta Catalina de Somoza42°27’17” N 6°8’40” W October 24, 2023 in Spain
One of the coolest morning skies so far, photos did not do justice! Missed scrambling up rocky inclines even if you have to try not to break your angle with every step, and worth it for the AMAZERead more
SpainCastille and LeónBrazueloEl Ganso42°27’50” N 6°12’17” W April 8 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 2 °C
Today was a short walk. 9 miles. But out of those 9 miles it rained a lot!! Found out my new waterproof jacket is not 100% waterproof.
When we got to El Gonzo we had a choice. Keep going another 4.5Read more
Traveler So cool! The tee-pee place was closed for the season when I was there. Enjoy! I hope the rain clears up.
SpainCastille and LeónBrazueloEl Ganso42°27’54” N 6°13’24” W
August 14, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
I wasn't sure if I would finish at Rabanal del Camino (20k) or Foncebadon (26k) today.
I walked alone and had time to think. There's a business idea that I had in the back of my mind for a long time,Read more
SpainCastille and LeónAstorgaSanta Catalina de Somoza42°27’18” N 6°9’25” W April 18 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
I'm rarely still around late enough to know (BRAG) but I think the blasting chants after 7.30 might not just be a Roncesvalles thing? Astorga was certainly keen on it today. In what I'm sure is anRead more
SpainCastille and LeónBrazueloEl Ganso42°27’48” N 6°13’24” W
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Traveler Sounds wonderful! Did you know there’s a chocolate museum in Astorga?
Traveler Yes, walked right past it 😂. Too many calories, not burning enough 😂.
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Traveler Who’s the gal with the sexy football socks? Good shot Tom!