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Paradela

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    • Dzień 31

      Day 31: Mercadoiro

      10 października 2022, Hiszpania ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F

      My first day walking in Galicia came with a good, soaking rain. I know it’s much needed, so I was grateful that it held off until I was halfway through today’s 17 kilometers.

      I left Sarria just before 9 a.m., feeling as though I were on a conveyor belt of pilgrims. The volume of walkers easily quadrupled. Many Spaniards start their Caminos in Sarria, and they often do so in small groups of 3 to 6 people.

      Once the rain started, many took shelter in the cafes along the Way, which opened up some soggy space on the path.

      Fallen chestnuts carpeted the floor in several spots, while fallen apples often lined the sides of the road. Low clouds and rain mist were constant companions.

      It was so nice to see Allan’s smiling face at a cafe table when I arrived in Mercadoiro. He had taxied from Sarria with our backpacks, as he is still recovering from being ill.

      Our lodging here is in a very old building, which presents a few challenges. I’ve learned to duck my head when coming down the stairs from the bathroom!

      Tomorrow, I aim to walk 26 kilometers to Lestedo.
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    • Dzień 37–38

      Day 34 Castromayor Day 35 San Xulian

      14 maja, Hiszpania ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C

      Well we're only 100 km from Santiago, unbelievable!! Rain rain go away, we had to buy real ponchos today.😁
      Day 35 San Xulian has 15 permanent residents! Rain, rain all day and our albergue has no dryer,aaarrr. Czytaj więcej

    • Dzień 28

      100km

      13 sierpnia 2022, Hiszpania ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C

      The most vandalized marker on the Camino was recently cleaned and repainted. 100 km to Santiago. That means 690 kilometers of hills, moonlight hikes before sunrise, sand, desert, wind, rain (very little), bunk beds, and patatas bravas and tortillas de patatas, are behind me.

      In 96 kilometers my final descent to the ocean begins.
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    • Dzień 45

      De sommets en sommets

      2 czerwca 2023, Hiszpania ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C

      Départ de Sarria à 6h50 beaucoup de Pèlerins sur la route, neaucoup de montée et de descente puisque le chemin traditionnel traverse un chaîne de petite montagne pour se rendre a la borne du 100 km qui fut pour nous une étape importante de notre voyage que nous avons tant souhaité refaire.
      À la borne du 100 km une sensation d'accomplissement nous a envahient, nous avons atteints malgré les difficultés fréquentes du chemin un degré de fierté pas souvent ressenti après tant de jours.
      Nous entrons aujourd'hui dans la phase finale avec des personnes qui ont fait le même cheminement,
      des services et des endroits mythiques plus fréquents, l'effort physique nous en demandent de moins en moins l'approche de l'arrivée est un motivateur et les mêmes difficultés semblent plus faciles à gérer.
      Buen Camino

      Pour visionner notre video du 100km
      https://photos.app.goo.gl/6eUxMntTjEMLyBrA7
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    • Dzień 34

      Km 100

      20 czerwca 2022, Hiszpania ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F

      Yes that is the reason - needed for it to be light
      needed to be a little bit later so everybody could see
      definitely a major Milestone that I have reached today and then I also got lucky as I get a special sello in my credential Czytaj więcej

    • Dzień 31

      Etappe 26 - Portomarin 1

      12 października 2022, Hiszpania ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C

      Gut geschlafen und ausgeruht kann die neue Etappe beginnen.
      Versuche über unseren Hospitelero noch vor Beginn des Pilgertages eine Massage meiner total verspannten Beinmuskulatur zu bekommen. Vielleicht klappt es ja.
      Leider nicht, da heute in Spanien Feiertag ist.
      Habe unterwegs eine israelische Ärztin getroffen und mich lange in "geradebrechten" englisch unterhalten. Hat so super funktioniert, dass sie mir mein linkes Knie gleich noch mit Tapband bandagiert hat. Bin damit zumindest bis Portomarin gekommen. Morgen muss ich sehen wie es weitergeht. Schaue dann einmal in Melide, meiner nächsten Etappen Station, nach Tapband und einer Massage.
      Die heutige Etappe war sehr schön und abwechslungsreich. Die vielen Auf- und Abstiege haben dem Tag nochmals den Charakter einer Bergtour verliehen.
      Lasse heute einmal die Landschaftsbilder sprechen.
      Dann kam noch ein sehr emotionaler Aspekt- der 100 km Stein vor Santiago de Compostela. Damit ist gesagt, dass ich heute rund 700 km seit dem Beginn der Pilgerwanderung geschafft habe. Bin mega stolz auf dieses Ergebnis.
      50 m weiter stand ein kleines, unscheinbares Schild: 80 m und du bekommst den 100 km Stempel in den Pilgerpass. Der überwiegende Teil der Pilger hat dies nicht wahrgenommen. Über diesen Stempel im Pilgerpass freue ich mich besonders.
      Ab Sarria hat nun die oft beschriebene " Völkerwanderung " begonnen. Massen an Pilger sind hinzugekommen, welche nur die 110 km laufen um die Compostela zu erhalten.
      Nicht nur Schulklassen, sondern selbst behinderte Menschen mit Rollator sind auf dem Weg nach Santiago de Compostela. Hut ab vor diesem Mut!
      Da erscheint mein Problem mit den Knien wieder klein und unbedeutend.
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    • Dzień 39

      Gonzar

      13 października 2022, Hiszpania ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

      Tak naprawdę to dzisiaj była tylko droga. Wszystkie kościoły były pozamykane z wyjątkiem małej zaniedbanej kapliczki, która miała figurkę i mały obraz Matki Magdaleny. Może wazna informacja na przyszłość to jak się podchodzi do Portmarin to przewodniki i wielka tablica pokazująca trzy wersje drogi jest nie aktualna. Trzeba iść głównym szlakiem,który jest bardzo dobry i bez żadnych skał. Wczoraj mijaliśmy słupek ze 100 km. Spotykamy coraz więcej znajomych,których długo nie widzieliśmy. Widzieliśmy również ludzi na koniach, trzech ich było. Jeden koń nawet wszedł do baru i chciał się napić i to nie wody 😁. W Portmarin jest most bardzo wysoki z małym bocznym chodnikiem i słaby dla tych co nie lubią wysokości.
      Cały dzień idziemy już z mnóstwem ludzi,którzy rozpoczęli swoją pielgrzymkę w Sarria, bo liczy się 100 km aby zaliczyć Santiago oraz inne szlaki dołączają do naszego właśnie w Sarria.
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    • Dzień 31–32

      100k TO GO! 🎉(Sarria to A Pena)

      14 maja, Hiszpania ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C

      For those who have little time, but want to experience the beauty of the Camino, you can walk the last 100km and receive the same pilgrimage certificate or Compostela as the pilgrims who have walked all 800k. The route begins in Sarria and ends in Santiago de Compostela, crossing the mountainous landscapes of Galicia.

      For this reason, the Camino becomes much busier after Sarria. There are even large school groups! Some pilgrims who have been walking for 4-5 weeks prior to Sarria have a really hard time adjusting to this culture shock, even if you know it’s coming. While it’s hard not to judge the influx of new pilgrims with their cute small day packs, clean shoes, and fresh legs, overall we have not been bothered. We understand that people have time and physical limitations that may prevent them from enjoying the whole Camino and welcome their new energy.
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    • Dzień 34

      Approaching Portomarin

      20 czerwca 2022, Hiszpania ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F

      Pilgrims from Latvia Ralf and Guenta ( second Latvian couple I meet on The Way)

      They got LIBERTY BELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can you even believe it?!?!?

      And I tell you...I got SERIOUS vertigo crossing that bridge Czytaj więcej

    • Dzień 32

      Day 29 - Slow, Rhythmic, Strong, Repeat

      14 października 2022, Hiszpania ⋅ 🌙 16 °C

      "Jobs fill your pockets, but adventures fill your soul." - Jaime Lyn Beatty

      Day 29 - Outside Sarria to Vilachá- 22km - 5hrs 45min.

      Today was a long, drizzly but rewarding walk.

      I headed out at 7:15am and consciously left my rain poncho in my backpack that was being transported. I am trying to have a positive attitude and manifest happiness. So, there was not going to be any rain today! I was meeting Annette near her Albergue in Sarria so we could walk together and as I had a total of 22km to do today, I was very happy for the company. I made it to town in 25 mins and got settled for a cup of tea. After Annette joined me, I realized my manifestation was not working and it started to rain - fairly heavily. We waited it out a bit and left around 8:30 am after it had slacked off somewhat. I was going to buy a cheap plastic poncho but as “cheap” was 12€, I decided I’d get wet. And wet I got!!! A light mist and drizzle followed us for the first 7km. Lovely. Thankfully I was wearing my merino wool tank and long sleeved shirt so I was never cold. And I knew they would dry with my body heat and there was lots of that from the hills!

      There were SO many people on the trail. School class groups, long distance pilgrims and those that had just started. All day there were crowds of people and it was kind of weird to see and honestly, a bit annoying.

      Shortly after leaving Sarria, a Camino friend of Annette’s named Kate, joined us. On one of the fist uphills, Kate told me her grandfather “Poppa Roy” ( Rot was also the name of one of my own grandfathers!) used to be a long distance swimmer. When he had a long swim, he had a mantra that Kate has been using on her Camino and especially for going up hills. She also uses small steps, tries to glide rather than plod, and go slowly. The mantra is ‘Slow, Rhythmic, Strong’. I used this and added ‘Repeat’ to the end. So every hill after, I was invoking Poppa Roy to help me up the hills. Head down, don’t look to see how long and steep the hill was and just go at my own pace. Annette and Kate let me lead, even though they are both faster walkers than I am. We had a nice tea rest break after about 8km and Annette had bought a lovely cake slice that she shared. Bit early for me, but holy heck was it ever good! While we were there it decided to stop raining, which was lovely.

      On we went. We were going to be hitting the 100km marker this morning and were a bit pumped. This means there are only 100kms to go until you reach Santiago de Compostela Cathedral. Between the towns of Ferreira and A Peña, we found it. The 100km marker! Like almost every other pilgrim, we decided to take photos here to mark the occasion. We only had to wait for two people in front of us, thankfully. But due to the crowds, after the 3 of us had our turn, there had to be over a dozen people waiting. And they kept piling up! We got out of there quickly and continued on our way. We were actually able to do over 1 km with almost no one around, at one point. And it was very peaceful for the first time today.

      Last night at the Sarria pilgrim office, I had been told about an amazing bar that did the best hamburgers in Galicia. I had mentioned this to Annette and Kate so when we saw the bar, it was a foregone conclusion that we were stopping! Best sangria and burger I have had since….well, at least since the other great one in Pamplona :-) After eating, we hit the road for the last push and were able to strip down to bare essentials as it was now hot, hot, hot. I only had 1.5km to go to my Albergue and they were closer to 4km to Portomarín where they were staying the night.

      We finally arrived at my Albergue Casa Banderas, just before 3:30pm. Not bad timing for the day - just under 6hrs total walking time for 22km. I’m happy with that! This Albergue is run by a couple from the US and is a converted barn, as many Albergues are. Ray and Dominique great you with a small charcuterie board as there are few places to stop on the way here, and pilgrims are always hungry on arrival. As I had just had this massive burger, Dominique waited a bit and then brought me wine and a lovely fruit and nut board. Perfection! The Albergue has a washer and drier so I was able to pay for the luxury of a wash and dry for all the clothes I have - with the exception of those I needed for modesty! I had a shower in the outdoor shower area (so cool - like being in the Caribbean) and then did more planning as I have nothing booked after this point. Dinner was homemade vegetable soup, spaghetti bolognaise and a butternut squash bolognaise, triple chocolate brownie with homemade vanilla ice cream with blackberry jam. I’ve had WAY more food than I needed today!

      Looks like tomorrow is another 20km day with the first 10km all uphills again. I’ve got this (I hope!!) Slow, Rhythmic, Strong, Repeat.
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