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Wanderklebchen Jakobsweg, Part 2
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- Nov 30, 2022
- ☁️ 6 °C
- Altitude: 828 m
- Spain Castille and León Hospital de Órbigo 42.465423, -5.88043942°27’56” N 5°52’50” W
Day 35
34. Etappe: Hospital Orbigo (36,5 km)
November 30, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
Ave Maria! Ab 6:30 in Endlosschleife! Das treibt selbst den gläubigsten Pilger vor 8 aus der Herberge! 😅
So wars auch noch ordentlich dunkel als ich flüchtete und ich verfehlte doch das ein oder andere Mal den Weg in der Großststadt. Trotz ohnehin schon langer Etappe entschied ich mich dann doch für den 4 km längeren und ruhigerem Weg fernab der vielbefahrenen Landstraße und kehre in der einzig offenen Herberge La Encina in Hospital Orbigo ein. Einige andere Pilger sind hier auch untergekommen und wir freuen uns auf das Pilgermenü am Abend und das gemeinsame Fußbalgucken direkt in der Bar, die zur Herberge gehört. Ich hab heut Glück und muss mir mein Vierbettzimmer mit niemandem teilen und hab sogar ein eigens Bad 😊Read more
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Traveler Camino 2023
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- Apr 29, 2023, 7:46 PM
- ⛅ 68 °F
- Altitude: 2,684 ft
- Spain Castille and León Hospital de Órbigo 42.45948, -5.88498342°27’34” N 5°53’6” W
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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
Nita Schwarz Gorgeous!! Amazing! I want to go and stay there. Is this the big Knights of Templar town where they have a huge festival every summer with jousting etc?
4/30/23Reply
Traveler Yes i think so!
4/30/23Reply
Nita Schwarz Hi. It’s Erin. I’m on your mom’s phone….such a cool stay. Love you
4/30/23Reply
Traveler love you (Auntie Erin) too ! 🤣
5/1/23Reply
Traveler There really are such giving, loving people your there!
5/3/23Reply
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Traveler Camino23
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- Sep 12, 2023, 9:12 AM
- ⛅ 57 °F
- Altitude: 815 m
- Spain Castille and León Hospital de Órbigo 42.46404, -5.8776342°27’51” N 5°52’39” W
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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
Traveler Sounds like you may have to keep up this regimen, of exercise so your muscles don’t go in shock! lol
9/12/23Reply
Traveler 👍🏽👟🙏🏽
9/12/23Reply
Traveler … an enjoyable group
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Camino Sisters 2023
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- Sep 26, 2023, 9:52 AM
- ☁️ 14 °C
- Altitude: 814 m
- Spain Castille and León Hospital de Órbigo 42.463963, -5.8771542°27’50” N 5°52’38” W
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
Traveler Love the Gaudi works 🥰
9/27/23Reply
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Camino 2023
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- Oct 13, 2023, 10:09 AM
- ☁️ 59 °F
- Altitude: 824 m
- Spain Castille and León Hospital de Órbigo 42.463741, -5.88111342°27’49” N 5°52’52” W
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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
Traveler Yum!
10/13/23Reply
Traveler What a beautiful cathedral!
10/14/23Reply
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Traveler CAMINO 2023
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- Oct 22, 2023, 4:05 PM
- ☁️ 14 °C
- Altitude: 819 m
- Spain Castille and León Hospital de Órbigo 42.459372, -5.88516442°27’34” N 5°53’7” W
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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
Traveler Awww 🐶
10/22/23Reply
Traveler WOW
10/22/23Reply
Traveler Loving all the glass upstairs
10/22/23Reply
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Traveler Camino de Santiago
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- Apr 26, 2024
- ☁️ 55 °F
- Altitude: 2,703 ft
- Spain Castille and León Hospital de Órbigo 42.463687, -5.88113142°27’49” N 5°52’52” W
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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
Really enjoying following along. Great pictures! [Vanessa]
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Traveler Wow, 66% complete! Amazing.
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Traveler It was a shock to me too, but this is where charcuterie comes from….🤢
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Camino 2024
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- May 8, 2024, 11:22 AM
- ☁️ 55 °F
- Altitude: 2,674 ft
- Spain Castille and León Hospital de Órbigo 42.463847, -5.87751742°27’50” N 5°52’39” W
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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
Traveler Wish I could be lounging in the sun like those cows!
5/9/24Reply
Traveler 😁🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎
5/10/24Reply
Traveler Love it!🙂
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Traveler Camino Frances 2024
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- Jun 8, 2024, 10:11 PM
- ☁️ 15 °C
- Altitude: 818 m
- Spain Castille and León Hospital de Órbigo 42.459453, -5.88495542°27’34” N 5°53’6” W
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
Traveler Why a bus out of Leon.? Glad to see such great smiles on all your faces still
6/9/24Reply
Traveler They recommend taking the bus as Leon is a big town and the first 6 or 7 km is through shopping areas then suburbs.
6/9/24Reply
Traveler Fair enough
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Traveler Cress on the Camino Francés 24
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- Jun 15, 2024, 3:08 PM
- ⛅ 20 °C
- Altitude: 818 m
- Spain Castille and León Hospital de Órbigo 42.459506, -5.88496842°27’34” N 5°53’6” W
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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
Traveler Oh no - please get some medical sticky tape and strap it up. I’m at Kensington Palace drinking tea.
6/15/24Reply
Traveler I hope you manage to rest it and bring down the swelling.
6/15/24Reply
Traveler Sorry about your aches Cress, I hope they’re not getting you down x x
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