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    • TravelerJacqueline is Walking 2022
      2
      Day 28

      Leon - Villar de Mazarife

      May 11, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C

      Vamos a Tio Pepe! Nicht der Jerez, aber die Albergue in Villar de Mazarife ist heute mein Ziel.
      Ich habe mich für eine alternative Route entschieden, nicht an Autobahnen und Industriegebieten zu laufen sondern von Dorf zu Dorf.
      Das bedeutet, dass ich heute einen Umweg habe und mogeln musste ☺️Taxifahrt bis Virgen del Camino, weg von Industrie und Verkehr. Als das Taxi vorfährt erscheinen 2 Amerikanische Ladies, sie sind hoffnungslos überfordert und fragen ob sie mit uns mitfahren dürfen, selbstverständlich sage ich. Das suchen der beiden nach Masken ( die muss man im Taxi noch tragen) beginnt. Etwas ungeduldig werde ich , die nette Dame a d Rezeption hilft aus und beide bekommen ihre Masken🙏

      Wir quatschen im Taxi und sie fragen, wie weit wir schon gelaufen sind, 400 Kilometer erzählen wir stolz, ab SJPdP.
      Und ihr? Terry erzählt, ab Burgos, 3 Tage . Der Taxifahrer sagt, unmöglich, 200 Kilometer? No No, we took a taxi 🤣.      Read more

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    • TravelerCamino Francés 2022
      Day 21

      Villar de Mazarife

      August 12, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

      I stopped for a short break at the last bar before Villar de Mazarife, the destination for the day. The village that follows is 10k away. To make it to Astorga tomorrow, we had to walk 20k one day and 30 the next, or vice-versa. My plan was to do just 20 today, as we started a bit late and it was hot.
      Most of the pilgrims that took the variant route stopped at the same cafe, but not JinJu. She was going slow, and just kept walking.
      Jan was in deep conversation with another German and when I was ready to move on, they still had drinks to take care of, so I went on my way, assuming they'd catch up with me. I told Jan I was going to Albergue de Jesus (sounds like a religious place, but no: Jesus is the name of the owner 🤣).
      I caught up with JinJu halfway to the albergue, and we checked in together. We were given a twin room to share, for the same price as a dorm 😀
      Jan and the other guy were not in sight yet. TBH, I thought that perhaps they didn't like the look of the albergue and went to another one. Jesus' place looks a bit shabby from outside, but it has charm, and by far the best reviews in the village.
      So, JinJu and I settled in, had something to eat, showered, did the laundry... and only then Jan and his mate arrived. They wanted to keep going to the next village (another 10k), so I wished them buen Camino and went to my room for some rest. When I came back down an hour later, Jan was checking in! They had stayed for a drink, and then Jan changed his mind about the extra 10k. Also, all the people we met during the day were staying here. So, tomorrow we're starting from the same place again. It's like we're joined at the hip!      Read more

    • TravelerCamino Francés 2022
      Day 21

      Home made dinner

      August 12, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C

      The 3 of us went shopping at the only grocery store in town, and came back with ingredients for dinner and breakfast.
      JinJu helped me with vegetable chopping and I made a risotto. Jan made a fruit salad.
      It all turned up very good and very economical. Then JinJu gave me a compliment that made my day: said it was the best meal she has had in Spain!      Read more

    • Camino de Santiago (Frances)
      1
      22213
      Day 38

      Day 28 - Villar de Mazarife

      October 4, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F

      Back at it, 13 miles today. I did not want to get up today, let alone go walking for hours. However, after we got started I got back into walking.

      It is funny, I am so ready to come home, but at the same time I do not want this journey to end. Enjoy the update, I had to make two videos today.Read more

    • Camino de Santiago (Frances)
      1211
      Day 38

      Day 28-Villar de Mazarife

      October 4, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F

      We didn't want to leave the Parador but it was time to hit the road. I stood on the balcony at 7am wishing the passing pilgrims a Buen Camino then we went downstairs for breakfast. First things first, we each snuck a ham and cheese sandwich for later. Pat said it was like a rich kid who shoplifts...they don't need to but they do it for the thrill. It turned out we really needed the sandwiches because when we were hungry, nothing was open.

      We had to walk through a couple busy suburbs before we got to the alternate route turnoff to Villar de Mozarife. It was a pretty walk in nature with little shade so I used my umbrella to keep cool. It's funny how towards the end of the walk I'm tired, hot and want it to be over but after a shower and cool beverage, I'm rejuvenated.

      Now we're just sitting in the courtyard watching our clothes dry. Our hostess just picked some apples and shared them with all of us.      Read more

    • Camino
      111
      Day 37

      Villares de Orbigo (16km / 495.5km)

      May 19, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 4 °C

      Today was one of our best walks. Everything just seemed to be right. A lovely cold, crisp morning. The sun rises directly behind us so the lighting in the early morning is stunning. The beginning of the walk was dead straight - not even a hint of a curve for 6.5km!
      While we have walked through beautiful farmlands, today was really the first time we saw “farming” activity. There were actually people in the fields, tractors ploughing, spraying, planting. The irrigation systems were also full with strong running water.
      The towns were different to the others - there were strong signs of life, people living and working in the area. The farms also seemed different. Smaller and not so “perfect”. It seemed like there might be privately owned and operated whereas the others looked more business like. The towns also had thriving agricultural service businesses. There was just no doubting this was an agricultural centre.
      We walked past a large cheese factory, fertiliser sellers and countless equipment suppliers and mechanics.
      It was all so uplifting after seeing towns that had basically died due to mechanisation.
      We’ve shown pictures of the irrigation before but today it all came to life so we show more. In fact, todays pictures are mostly farming and irrigation!
      The non farming highlight was “Puente de Orbigo” (The bridge over the river Orbigo). It is a bridge and a long raised road into Hospital de Orbigo which was a lovely town and we were really tempted to stop here but had a reservation in the next village, Villares de Orbigo. We seem to be the only pilgrims in town as there is a major “horse” event in town tomorrow - a gymkhana we think. So, a very quiet evening!      Read more

    • TravelerCamino Frances
      3
      Day 20

      Hospital de Orbigo

      August 19, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C

      The longer option wasn’t as nice as I thought- several tines I walked just straight and alone for 2-3 h with no house at all! Puhh- just saw a group of 4 Germans who gave up 2 villages earlier, as it was so hot today! But after 36 Km and 7.5 h I arrived in Hospital de Orbigo, which is really nice! A lot of nice Albergues- I chose one where Pilgrims can paint for free! The amazing results are attached!Read more

    • TravelerCamino de Santiago
      Day 1

      1st day complete!

      June 20, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C

      The heat wave has definitely broken. It was 10°C when we left León this morning. Lots of liquid sunshine. But still great to be back on the Camino!

      Not as many pilgrims as I expected to see. Here at Tio Pepe in Villar de Mazarife is very quiet.Read more

    • MikkaTo the End of the World
      Day 18

      Mind

      August 3, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C

      I didn’t write much yesterday. I was done. Not physically, I feel absolutely fine, and not emotionally, I am happy as can be, but mentally.

      The Meseta ends tomorrow, first over lightly rolling hills, then steeply up and down into Ponferrada. The past week from Burgos, through endless wheat and sunflower fields, has given me a chance to think and clear my mind, just as Navarra and La Rioja shaped my body. Those final 300 to Santiago will be in service of the soul, and yes, there will very likely be tears.

      I can’t believe how fast the past 200 went by, deep in thought, plodding along the roads and over dirt tracks. I hope the next 200 will feel longer, I don’t want this to end.      Read more

    • TravelerA Camino to Remember
      Day 28

      Hospital de Óbrigos

      October 15, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F

      We had a short day today, only 15 km! We started where we left off yesterday at Villar de Mazarife. We stayed in a neighboring town and taxied back to where we stopped yesterday.

      It was expected to rain around 4:00 but actually started raining around 12:30 while we were still walking. But then we got to where we were headed fairly quickly so we only ended up hiking in ponchos for less than an hour.

      Today we learned a bit about water towers. The shape of water towers is different here, with many being shaped like funnels. Some are cylindrical or squared off but none are the shape of water towers in the US.

      When we arrived here our German friend Annette told us that the bridge into town is over a thousand years old and that they used to joust on the fields near the bridge. And when we arrived, as it is Sunday, there were people playing traditional music and doing traditional dances which was cool to watch!

      We’re chilling out in our room now until dinner at 6:30. I think we’re the only guests here! It’s Sunday and rainy so there’s not much to do. Tomorrow we’re going to Astorga and I’m hoping to get new shoes as mine are all beaten up and have lost their support around the heel which is giving me sore feet.      Read more

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