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    • TravelerCamino 2023
      2
      Day 20

      Tonight’s Stay - Albergue Verde

      April 29, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F

      My favorite albergue so far ! The hosts were so kind and welcoming ! We were given REAL, freshly washed sheets and a blanket upon arrival, which is a rarity. There’s a beautiful outdoor space with hammocks, picnic tables, friendly dogs, a greenhouse, and yoga studios ! We were offered a yoga class, dinner, and breakfast all in exchange for an anonymous donation/whatever we had (I’ve met a few pilgrims who are surviving on donations).Read more

    • TravelerCamino23
      1122
      Day 27

      Villadangos to Astorga

      September 12, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F

      Left Villadagos for Astorga. 28 km's. Having hiked 33 km's the day before was very surprised that I was able to get 28 in today. After arriving we sat down for a quick lunch. After went straight to the Alberge and checked in. Washed some clothes and laid down. It was rained most of the evening, so there was no dinner. However a English chap, Jeffrey brought me back a cheeseburger. Gone in 30 seconds. Bedtime for me. Buen Camino. Haven't decided about tomorrow yet, but let me tell you I starting to think about Santiago for the first time. Beautiful countryside side today, nice place to lay my head tonight. Great day. Buen Camino.Read more

    • Camino Sisters 2023
      Day 28

      What a difference a day makes...

      September 26, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C

      San Martin del Camino to Astorga
      Day 25 - 24 km

      What a fabulous days walk! The first few kms were beside the highway, but before long we were back on our beautiful trail 👣 which led us up and down, through lovely towns, and spoit us with the views again! One of the highlights ( apart from the views) was the lovely offerings of free food and sustainance to the pilgrims , we were especially grateful when we had just finished a long 7km haul, uphill and in the hot sun, these lovely people were happy to provide a beautiful resting spot, and a feast of amazing food, all the while someone was playing the guitar in the background 😍 bliss...( donations accepted 😉)
      Astorga is a beautiful town, the Cathedral spectacular and the building beside designed by Gaudi is very impressive. Great atmosphere here and many restaurants and shops to explore ( If we had the energy...) We are staying in a nice unit just off the square tonight, so decided to have a nice meal in, and a wine 🍷 🍷perfect. 😉      Read more

    • Camino 2023
      1
      Day 18

      Day 14 - First rainy hike, Astorga

      October 13, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F

      We were excited to bring out our rain gear. First time in over two weeks in Spain. We covered up our bags, bodies and kept trucking on.

      We completed 24km/15 miles and got into Astorga with enough time to visit the Gaudi Palace, Astorga cathedral and the Camino museum. Julie was serenaded by a local artist after steep climb into the city.

      In Astorga we have an apartment in town right by the square. It’s a cute place and we were pleased to see they had laundry machine and a rack to dry our clothes.

      We just finished dinner 8:45 pm and we would rather be asleep, but once again nothing is open until 8pm. We continue to be underwhelmed by the every day fare in Spain. It’s not what we were expecting. Things would be so much better if Joan would have studied a little harder in school for her three years of Spanish.

      We have past countless chocolate shops and this town seems to be famous for their chocolate. So one quick stop for chocolate, and then we are off to bed.

      We have another 20+ km/per day for the next few days as we climb back into the mountains. Weather will be cloudy, rainy and cool. Joan sure is wishing she did not leave her “puffy coat” in Pamplona.

      Buen Camino!      Read more

    • TravelerCAMINO 2023
      1
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      Day 22

      The albergue of all albergues

      October 22, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C

      DOGGIES. HAMMOCKS. ACTUAL FABRIC SHEETS. 10 SORTS OF TEA. THE MOST ZEN-INDUCING YOGA. 6 HEAD SHOWERS. FIREPLACE. MOST DELISH FULLY VG BANQUET. Have actually peaked. Only down from here. Can bet the others who elected for the non veggie one down the road will never hear the end of what they missed out onRead more

    • TravelerCamino de Santiago
      2
      Day 25

      León to Hospital de Órbigo

      April 26 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F

      328 miles done. 172 to go. 66%!

      Woke up and hit the road. I noticed that Spain treats Thursday nights like the start of the weekend and everything is closed on Fridays until late morning. Even cafes. So I started on my way at 8:00 am and walked for 3 hours before I found an open cafe. Had a quick coffee and then walked another 3.5 hours to my destination, Hospital de Órbigo. The walk itself wasn’t scenic… it was mostly along the side of highways and through industrial areas on the outskirts of Leon.

      Hadn’t eaten breakfast or lunch, so I grabbed a burger at a little bar nearby the hotel after walking in mid-afternoon which sufficed for both lunch and dinner. I still have yet to have a good burger here in Spain.

      The Comic Sans font is used EVERYWHERE in Spain. On municipal signage, on menus, on billboards and other advertisements… really. It’s maddening! The only place this font should be used is in daycare centers as a cheerful font for 4 or 5 year olds who are learning to read. That’s it. Stepping down off soapbox now…

      Had a zoom meeting this evening with others who I will be walking with on the Portuguese Camino in October. I’m looking forward to seeing how that landscape differs from the Camino Frances.

      Rain, rain, and more rain forecast for tomorrow. Looks like it’ll be a wet day!      Read more

    • Camino 2024
      1111111
      Day 28

      Villandagos Del Paramo - Astargo- Rabana

      May 8 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F

      We have left the flat plains behind us. The roads were very long and the focus on this part of the journey was more mind over matter. Now we head back into more arid and mountainous terrain. We now have traveled over 300 Miles.Read more

    • TravelerCamino Frances 2024
      Day 27–28

      D26- Leon to Hospital de Orbigo 28.3km

      June 8 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

      We decided to follow the recommendation in the Camino book and took the bus two suburbs out from Leon this morning. However, it made our start time a bit late as it was Saturday and the first bus was 8 o’clock. We took the scenic route which added 3km to our walk today because the other route was along a busy highway. There was a small incline today but not too bad. The weather wasn’t on our side today, fair bit of thunder and intermittent rain. We stayed at the Albergue Verde and had a vegan/vegetarian meal cooked for us. It was a Moroccan chickpea dish with sponge cake with apples for desert.Read more

    • TravelerCress on the Camino Francés 24
      11
      Day 25

      Back walking

      June 15 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C

      I did the sensible thing today, taking the traditional route along the road just incase I needed a bus or taxi. Fiona took the longer prettier route and we met up at Albergue Verde her favourite hostel. With the help of painkillers I managed the 25km but my foot and ankle still hurt. Dr Google thinks its extensor tendonitis, so I willjust have to take each day as it comes. There are people walking with far worse Injuries, some have had to give up.
      This hostel is lovely, €16 a night, vegetarian and very relaxed. Only 3 of us staying at the moment so I'm not sure how they make a living. The town is like something out of a kids book about the middle ages. Long cobbled bridge which you can just imagine a knight in armour galloping across. I could do with a bit of food so will probably go and investigate. It was so cold this morning all the bars along the way stayed shut, so no coffee or breakfast until quite late. The sky is bright blue but the wind is icy and my hands went numb.      Read more

    • TravelerCamino Frances
      Day 391

      Into the mountains

      June 15 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F

      I’ve been walking through increasingly hilly terrain, a big change from the Meseta. There was a wonderful “hippie oasis” along the way, called El Jardin de Alma. They had a huge assortment of teas, coffee, juices, and snacks, all on a donation basis. I sliced a couple of oranges and put them through the squeezer. Almost everyone who came by stopped for a while.

      I spent a night in Astorga, where I toured the Gaudi Palace. In addition to his interesting architecture, there were many rooms of religious art.

      I’m in Foncebadon tonight, after walking in a light rain for a couple of hours. It’s a tiny town with one street and many albergues. Tomorrow I will continue to climb to Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross). It is a tradition to bring a small stone from home to leave at the foot of the cross, thereby leaving a burden behind. Your burden could be any negative emotion you’re carrying, whether it be guilt, regret, fear, grief, etc. or it could be in memory of lost loved ones.      Read more

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