ex-Colegiata de Nuestra Señora del Manzano, Spain Travel Journals & Blogs

Eagle Walkers in Spain
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- Sep 9, 2022, 5:04pm
- ☀️ 79 °F
- Altitude: 2,635 ft
- Spain Castille and León Castrojeriz Castrogeriz ex-Colegiata de Nuestra Señora del Manzano 42.292388, -4.12786242°17’33” N 4°7’40” W
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Castrojeriz
September 9, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
Started off on a foggy morning. Going up hill but not as steep as previous days. Good day for a walk. Sandi said it was like Brigadoon but not our year. The first two towns we came to we’re not there just ruins No coffee. We stopped at the third town for a soda and a sandwich looked at Sandi’s blister on her big toe. I think it will be fine. We drained it and put bandaids on it. It should be fine as long as it is not on the bottom of the foot. Buen CaminoRead more
Greg Jones Good job guys. Miss you all !!
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Traveler What is it?
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Traveler Camino de Santiago - Frances
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- Sep 25, 2022, 7:11pm
- ⛅ 57 °F
- Altitude: 2,635 ft
- Spain Castille and León Castrojeriz Castrogeriz ex-Colegiata de Nuestra Señora del Manzano 42.292507, -4.12773842°17’33” N 4°7’40” W
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Day 21
Castrojériz
September 25, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
If you look at the last photo it sums up how our day started off. Peg woke up feeling horrible in a town with no services or food. The thought of walking the 17 miles to the next town was out of the question. Do we stay another day after the last two rest days we took for my tendon problem or take the $85 EURO taxi to our next town? Sometimes you have to set your pride aside and keep your eyes on the goals; seeing an amazing country, meeting wonderful people, testing our ourselves, and yes, walk as much as you can. We opted for the taxi.

Once we got to Castrojeriz I took a hike straight up to a castle ruin (why is everything straight up in Spain?). From the top of the mountain you got a 360 degree view of the whole region. It was totally worth the climb. My ankle is feeling great by the way!

The hostel is really nice tonight. Sabrina, the owner, let us in early so Peg could sleep and even checked up on her. Sabrina just took over the hostel 25 days ago after buying it from the owner who retired. She is from Argentina having moved to Spain a year and a half ago. We have met many hostel and albergue owners, who are from countries other than Spain, that are drawn to the Camino.

Tomorrow dawns a new day, just 16 miles. Good vibes for Peg that she feels better.Read more
Traveler Our home for today. Thank you Sabrina for letting us check in early! ❤️
9/25/22Reply
Traveler Beautiful. Who would not want to live in this town? Yet they are quite empty aren't they?
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Traveler Thankful for your nice place to rest, a healing ankle, so you’re able to recharge your batteries to finish strong
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Traveler David and Sean’s Camino
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- Jun 24, 2023, 4:03pm
- ☀️ 90 °F
- Altitude: 2,612 ft
- Spain Castille and León Castrojeriz Castrogeriz ex-Colegiata de Nuestra Señora del Manzano 42.292495, -4.12720642°17’33” N 4°7’38” W
Day 23
Things We’ve Gotten Used To…
June 24, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
…waking up early, 6ish, and eating a light breakfast of juice, toast, and coffee

…walking 5-10 miles, then grabbing “second breakfast”

…sleeping in bunk beds (Sean frequently gets stuck on top!), with multiple people in a room, both male and female

…bacon that doesn’t look or taste anything like back home

…taking off our shoes and leaving them in a “mud room” before entering the albergue proper

…a quick snack lunch, often a bocadillo (sandwich) of chorizo or ham and cheese

…late dinners, often 7pm or later

…making our own beds with disposable fitted sheets and pillow cases, then throwing them away in the morningRead more
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Traveler David and Sean’s Camino
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- Jun 24, 2023, 4:18pm
- ☀️ 90 °F
- Altitude: 2,612 ft
- Spain Castille and León Castrojeriz Castrogeriz ex-Colegiata de Nuestra Señora del Manzano 42.292379, -4.12713542°17’33” N 4°7’38” W
Day 23
Walking…
June 24, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
I’ve posted a great number of photos and videos of the absolutely stunning scenery here on the Camino. But I thought it was time to “come clean.” Posted here is a video of what I often see while walking: the rocks directly in my path!

You frequently have to watch your step on the Camino, and I found out at dinner last night that it’s not just me, it’s a common experience. It’s particularly important on loose terrain or when ascending or descending. In fact, we all experience neck and/or back strain from walking in this position and have to relieve it every now and then.

So, so see the views that we are showing you, you have to stop and take a look around every now and then.

By the way, the phrase “stop and smell the roses” really applies here on the Camino: the Spanish people seem to LOVE their rose gardens and they are everywhere and very well tended. Very beautiful!Read more
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Eagle Walkers in Spain
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- Sep 9, 2022, 3:16pm
- ☀️ 75 °F
- Altitude: 2,635 ft
- Spain Castille and León Castrojeriz Castrogeriz ex-Colegiata de Nuestra Señora del Manzano 42.292409, -4.12777942°17’33” N 4°7’40” W
Day 25
Castrojeriz
September 9, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Made it to Castrojeriz today, 13 more mile down the road.... not alot to look at in the Meseta section.. lots of harvested grain fields, sunflowers and dirt. Here are a few pictures from today.
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Camino de Santiago
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- Sep 11, 2022, 11:26am
- ☀️ 24 °C
- Altitude: 796 m
- Spain Castille and León Castrojeriz Castrogeriz ex-Colegiata de Nuestra Señora del Manzano 42.292387, -4.12755742°17’33” N 4°7’39” W
Day 18
Castrojeriz
September 11, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Sunrise with a full moon! Arrive at destination before 11! Damn, we're getting good 😆🥰
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Niederrhein-Santiago Niederrhein-Santiago
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- Mar 9, 2024, 11:15am
- 🌬 4 °C
- Altitude: 804 m
- Spain Castille and León Castrojeriz Castrogeriz ex-Colegiata de Nuestra Señora del Manzano 42.292669, -4.12778942°17’34” N 4°7’40” W
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Castrojeriz, Collegiate of Santa María
March 9 in Spain ⋅ 🌬 4 °C
Am Ortseingang von Castrojeriz begrüßt uns eine alte (und geschlossene) Kollegiatskirche.
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Traveler Camino de Santiago 2016
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- Sep 4, 2016, 7:58am
- ☀️ 14 °C
- Altitude: 2,589 ft
- Spain Castille and León Castrojeriz Castrogeriz ex-Colegiata de Nuestra Señora del Manzano 42.29235, -4.1279442°17’32” N 4°7’41” W
Day 18
Castrojerez
September 4, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
A nice place to stop for a chocolate croissant and some café con leche
Ron Fröding Ahh coffee, I want some!
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Sharron Mathans Are you sure this isn't a painting?
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Traveler That sounds nice!
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Traveler David and Sean’s Camino
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- Jun 24, 2023, 4:13pm
- ☀️ 90 °F
- Altitude: 2,612 ft
- Spain Castille and León Castrojeriz Castrogeriz ex-Colegiata de Nuestra Señora del Manzano 42.292379, -4.12713542°17’33” N 4°7’38” W
Day 23
Festival of St. John, part 1
June 24, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
Tonight is a HUGE festival here in Castojeriz, the Festival of St. John. Evidently there will be fireworks at 11:45 and the locals will party until 6am!

We’ve checked into an albergue on the outskirts of town, hoping to avoid some of the noise and get some sleep, but also intending to walk into town and experience some of a true Spanish festival.

I went into town early (4ish) and absolutely nothing was happening. No evidence of the festivities to come. Presumably everyone is enjoying siesta while they can. Temperature is expected to be 90 degrees, so very understandable.

Had hoped to find a round, outdoor table cloth as a souvenir for Nancy and I, but nothing so far. Not certain what to expect as part of festival. Foods? Drinks? Trinkets?

Sean and I have a phone call home scheduled, then we’re going to attend 7pm mass with Brandon, then dinner, then festival! Should be an educational evening!Read more
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Traveler David and Sean’s Camino
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- Jun 25, 2023, 6:46am
- ☀️ 61 °F
- Altitude: 2,612 ft
- Spain Castille and León Castrojeriz Castrogeriz ex-Colegiata de Nuestra Señora del Manzano 42.292457, -4.12716842°17’33” N 4°7’38” W
Day 24
Guns. Who Knew.
June 25, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
I mentioned in a separate post that our dinner last night was both unexpected and delightful. That’s probably an understatement!

It was SO good to see Maria and Lucas again and a real blessing that they joined us (for all concerned).

Maria was curious and asked Brandon—since he is from Texas—if it’s true that everyone there has guns! So, guns and gun control became a topic for much of dinner!

It turns out that Lucas shoots competitively and owns several guns (much more restricted in Brazil), so he and Sean were able to talk about permits and the process, paint ball, and much more.

We talked about many other things as well (weather included!), so it was definitely an evening that Sean could actively participate in, which was awesome. I hope to never forget that time together!Read more
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