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    • Eagle Walkers in Spain
      Day 14

      Viana

      August 29, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F

      Short walk today about 8 miles. Sandi and I meet a guy Frank and his wife. He was wearing a Oregon duck shirt. We invited them down to the eagles after this is done. Sandi had a rough start she has strained her neck but she is a real trooper and walked on one foot at a time. Buen CaminoRead more

    • Eagle Walkers in Spain
      1
      Day 14

      Viana

      August 29, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F

      We had short walking day today, traveled 8 miles, saw this cool rock zen garden anf a tree with ribbons from all the pilgrims who have past. Not as hot today when we arrived it was 81..... now 77 with rain and thunderstorms ⛈️⚡️⛈️ Stopped at a pathway Cafe and got some hard boiled eggs for protein boost. Was a fabulous day today. Even found another vending machine, more dinner options now...lol!!! 🤣🤣Read more

    • TravelerCamino Francés 2022
      Day 7

      Viana

      July 29, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

      On my way to Logroño, I started the day walking with an older German couple. They started walking in Munich!!! That would be 2,700k to Santiago, and they have done over 2/3 of the way, in a bit over 3 months. They started with very heavy packs, as they had to be equipped for the snow. Then they shipped the winter gear home. Legends!
      At one point they decided to stop for a coffee, but I kept going. I walked the rest of the way on my own, at a slow and steady pace.
      I stopped here for a break and a snack at Viana. It was getting very hot, and just sitting in the shade for a while felt great.
      Although I was walking on my own, I exchanged many 'buen caminos' with other walkers, and I could recognise some faces. Then, at rest stops, we can count on those familiar people to look after the backpack while one goes to the toilet, for example. We may not know each other's names, but we're all part of the same big thing and we look after each other.      Read more

    • TravelerCamino Santiago de Compostella
      Day 11

      Inglesia Santa Maria de la Asuncion

      May 28, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F

      The church of Santa María de la Asunción located in Viana ( Navarra , Spain ) is a religious building built between 1250 and 1312. 
      Of course my interest was to find the grave of Cesare Borgia the son of Pope Alexander VI and for all purposes the Machiavellian Prince

      César Borgia died during a treacherous ambush, in Viana, on March 12, 1507. 
      Initially buried in a Sepulcher inside the church in the sixteenth century his remains were dragged out and buried in the plaza before church
      later on reburied again at the top platform of the steps to the church with the inscription that you see here      Read more

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    • TravelerDiane’s Camino Frances
      112
      Day 15

      Los Arcos to Viana

      May 5, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C

      Spain is hillier than I expected!

      It has been another day of vineyards and olive groves. I started off early again as it is so pleasant travelling while it is still fresh. This meant I arrived into Viana early and was able to get a pilgrim’s meal (paella, fish, ice cream and wine) before everything closed for the afternoon siesta.

      This is the first large dormitory that I have been in - 12 beds (6 bunks) in the one undivided room. At least I have a bottom bunk again.

      I spent some of the afternoon wandering around the town. There are so many very old and interesting buildings, I’ve really enjoyed my day here.

      Albergue Izar
      22kms      Read more

    • Azores and Camino 2023
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      Day 15

      Viana

      September 2, 2023 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 18 °C

      Dzisiejszy dzień był inny. Obudziliśmy się do burzy z ulewą, która trwała przez wiele godzin. Byliśmy przygotowani aby iść w deszczu i burzy, co prawda nie z jakimś dużym zaangażowaniem emocjonalnym, ale byliśmy gotowi. Niestety moje kolano podjęło decyzję za mnie, można powiedzieć za nas, bo Kasia nigdy by mnie nie zostawiła, tak, że dzisiaj wszystkie spacery były zakazane. Świadomość, że nie można zejść po schodach czy wykonać skrętu, była bardzo powalająca, ale też bardzo prawdziwa. Zupełnie inne Camino, które może nie wymaga nic, ale pokazuje limitacje, które są i pewnie będą dalej. Nic nie jest gwarantowane, może tylko to, że trzeba być przygotowanym na wszystko. Chyba chodzi o to aby nie wyprosić łagodności i łatwości podróży, ale o to aby każda wędrówka była najlepszą z możliwych.
      Po śniadanku, przyjechała po nas taksówka, i z drugą parą (z Australii) pojechaliśmy do Viana. Po rozgoszczeniu się w schronisku ruszyliśmy na miasto. Wizyta w Kościele Santa Maria de la Asuncion z piękna figura Matki Bożej Virgen de Cuevas I świętym Jakubem na koniu , gdzie cała nawa Kościoła jest mu poświęcona oraz ruin kościoła świętego Piotra, gdzie w ubiegłym roku robiliśmy zdjęcia pięknego zachodu słońca, a dzisiaj po raz kolejny uświadamiamy sobie, że każde Camino jest inne, nawet jeśli przemierza się je w odstępie zaledwie 12 miesięcy ..potem na osłodę lokalne ciasteczka , potem pinchos, magno, wino i cydr, i gawedzenie z caminowymi przyjaciółmi z których niektórzy już kończą pierwszy etap swojego Camino.... wszystko napawa refleksją o przemijaniu... jak i zaskakujące , choć spokojne odejscie Jimmy Buffett, choć nie jego muzyki... potem zakupy w spółdzielni i powrót do schroniska. Teraz odpoczynek... Czeka nas jeszcze obiadek i z dużą nadzieja czekamy na poprawę wszystkiego i dobry dzień jutro. Dziękujemy wszystkim za duchowe wsparcie ❤️      Read more

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    • TravelerCamino de Santiago
      21
      Day 13

      I Viana stop walking. So I did.

      June 9, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F

      I had a reservation and an inclination to walk to Logroño today.

      I stopped 10km short because Viana is a cute town and i just haven't been feelin it today.

      Also, I remind myself, I am in no hurry!

      Instead I had a delicious lunch that took two hours because the waiter had 3x attitude and 0.25x aptitude. It took him 18 minutes (yeah, I timed it) to bring me a fork. Darn it! I shoulda harvested one in Sansol.

      But the food was tasty and priced well*. The beer was cold. I enjoyed the people watching. It got a little windy but high 70s and windy is pleasant to me.

      After lunch I bumped into Dean and we had another drink. Fun to know people and validating to see that I'm not alone in wanting rest. Today was hilly.

      The walk itself was a good chance to be alone with many thoughts.... Today was deep and largely related to how I want to invest my energy.... Professionally, creatively, romantically, and how I want to continue to foster my own personal growth. Good stuff.

      Various times today I am reminded that I made a good choice; coming to Spain, stopping for coffee, staying in Viana vs. Logroño... It seems a bit self deprecating but after making many not-so-great choices last year, I feel reassured by clear evidence that I can/do make great choices, too.

      My next great choice is probably a nap under a tree near a ruined cathedral.

      *Pricing... Many restaurants along The Camino offer a pilgrim's meal. Typically 3 courses (starter, main, dessert) with bread and water or wine, for 10-15€. It's usually hearty fare and euro-large portions. Lovely

      Staying in the Albergue Municipal at 9.5€ seems like a clean and comfortable choice      Read more

    • TravelerThe Camino
      1
      Day 9

      I haven’t mentioned birdsong yet! Los Ar

      May 31, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C

      I really need to talk about my new obsession with birdsong. As I walk along the Way I’m being serenaded by thousands of birds. Until now although I’ve been interested I’ve never really known which birds were around me. Well now I do thanks to an amazing app that records the songs and tells you who is singing.
      On the day between Roncesvalles and Zubiri I met a man who I now think gave me a wonderful gift and May be one of the Camino angels! He told me about the Merlín app from Cornell university and I now use it all the time. It certainly slows me down but I don’t care as I find it fascinating and am beginning to be able to identify some of the birds without it. I’ve had cuckoos, corn buntings, melodious warblers, turtle doves, serins, goldfinches, firecrests, cirl buntings, black caps, nightingales, Cetti’s warbler and zitting cisticola as well as blackbirds, chaffinches, sparrows, martins, swallows and swifts. Quite amazing.
      Slept really well and left at 7.30. We’ve give ourselves a shorter day today and tomorrow in lieu of having a rest day and this has seemed to work quite well. We will catch up with some of our Camino family in Najera and have actually reconnected with a couple of people who have also decided to stop in Viana.
      The walk was about 18 km - flat to start and then undulating to Viana. Coffee and croissant at Sansol then a beautiful octagonal church at Torres del Rio.
      Hot walking today but a very welcome truck about 6km before Viana where we topped up with water and an orange.
      Viana is a truly lovely town - narrow streets with tall houses, a fabulous church and a ruined fortress church with amazing views over the surrounding countryside.
      Had a siesta this afternoon which was much needed then a pilgrim meal with Tricia and Rachel joining us (slightly worrying moment when Tricia said she did know Rachel because she had had to wait for her to finish using the tumble dryer in a hostel at 10 in the evening - it possibly hadn’t been the most harmonious moment but Tricia seemed happy to forget about it and Rachel didn’t seem to remember she’d met Tricia so all fine). Only on the Camino!      Read more

    • Roland GrütterJakobsweg
      Day 68

      59. Wandertag

      May 26, 2023 in Spain

      Jeden Abend wenn ich mir die Zeit für den Rückblick nehme, kommen mir so viele Sachen in den Sinn die ich unmöglich alle aufschreiben kann.
      Heute schaut euch die spanischen Wege an, hier fehlt es nicht an Weitblick; oder die Felder mit dem roten Mohn, das reife Korn, die tiefen Täler, dann wieder der schroffe Fels und dann dieser unbeschreibliche Duft von den Blumen, der Gewürzkräuter und der Gräser einfach himmlisch. Jeden Morgen hören wir ein Vogelkonzert. Da geht mir das Herz auf, wie schön ist es doch auf dieser Welt, all die schönen Orte schauen zu dürfen ist doch ein Geschenk. Wir haben die Pflicht zu unserer Umwelt gut zu schauen und das betrifft jeden von uns!Read more

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    • Julie RosenthalCamino Frances 2023
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      Day 11 - Los Arcos to Viana - 18km

      September 9, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C

      Today felt like a long day again, even though it was only 18km and I started at 6:30am.

      It was a rough night of sleep. It was so hot and lots of snorers in the room. I finally broke out the ear plugs and they work well. The only trouble, is I could also not hear myself, so I wasn’t sure if I was being loud with all my moving around.

      My plan was to leave around 7, but everyone was already awake at 5:30 and it was impossible to sleep anymore so I decided I might as well get going as well. At 6:30am it is still dark and I wore my headlamp. It was actually quite nice. Just the right temperature and the path was a straight gravel path so easy to navigate. The one downside is all the moths and flies that hang out in front of your face because of the light.

      I was at Sansol (7km) before 9am and stopped for the daily Coke Zero and a banana. I didn’t eat the banana, I instead ate the chocolate muffin I had bought yesterday along with the bread I had left over.

      I was off again, with a few rest stops and had a bigger stop with a sandwich at a food truck about 5km from the end. I arrived in Viana just after 1pm. I still felt the effects of the sun as if I had been walking all day in the sun. I have to be sure to drink lots of water today, perhaps I am suffering a bit of heat stroke.

      I was originally going to go 22km tomorrow, but I have decided to break it up to two days instead. I have a few blisters on my toes that are bothering me a little so giving them a break should be good.

      I took a nap this afternoon (I don’t often do that), so maybe that will help. I am in a top bunk today in a room of woman, hopefully I will catch up more on my sleep.

      TTYL

      Throwback to 2009 from Julie’s Journal

      Today was hell!!! I am in such a bad mood at the moment, I am hoping this beer will help. We were up at 6am as usual and again as usual, I was in a ton of pain. I packed by 6:30 and was down for breakfast. Today was a day for tears. We were off by 7am. Most of the walk today was on gravel roads which was hard because it was kind of boring. …

      I convinced Joerg to stop in Torres del Rio and then do the 20km to Logrono tomorrow. I am going to stay in Logrono an extra day. It sounds like Joerg does not want to so it may be where we part. I thought he understood that I wanted to stop once a week. I guess he didn’t. Anyway, we will see. My heart is aching as I love him and I love his company but I cannot keep his pace. I think it is time to let him go.

      Well, the rest of the evening was fine. I am determined to get a hotel room tomorrow. We went for a little walk then dinner. We were pretty quiet after the fight we had at the entrance to the hostel. I said something along the lines that tomorrow would be our last day together and he said that was fine as there were lots of other woman on the trail. I then said “That is fine, I have been trying for 10 months now and I give up.”

      Anyway, when dinner was complete we were sitting alone and I apologized for not being nice and he apologized as well. After that we were better. Dinner ended about 9pm, we then headed off to bed.      Read more

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