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    • Camino de Santiago
      Day 38

      O Cebreiro, Galicia

      October 25, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C

      We have crossed the border into Galicia, and are have some Galician soup to warm up after a wet and chilly ascent to this mountain ridge top village!

      We met Rex and Kara Roundtree, a couple whose Facebook blog I have been following of their Camino trip. I recognized Rex as I passed him on the steep trail to La Fans and we all had coffee/tea together.
      (Facebook group "The Roaming Roundtrees")

      Trying to steel ourselves for another 12k this afternoon!

      Ultreia!!!      Read more

    • TravelerCamino Francés 2022
      Day 27

      The heatwave is over

      August 18, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C

      The maximum temperature for today was forecast to be 23°C. Not only the heatwave seems to be truly over, but we have also entered a cooler region. No need to set alarms at stupid hours before dawn anymore.
      Today I woke up when I heard the noises of others getting up. Had a good breakfast, and when I was ready to leave I checked the weather: 7°C! I was glad to have a jacket to wear (a few days ago I was asking myself why I packed it at all).
      Jinjoo is still starting her walks at 5am regardless, so I didn't see her. The German couple left while I was having breakfast. J&K were ready at about the same time as me, and Nelly was a few minutes behind. I wanted to make up for the night before, so I said to J&K to go, and I would wait and go with Nelly.

      The first half of the walk went to O Cebreiro, just after entering Galicia. It was up, up and up, and very steep. We passed by a couple of small villages where we had a chance to take a break and have a drink. The day was cool but bright, and we enjoyed spectacular views.
      Nelly heard from someone she met before who was now a day ahead: this person went up to O Cebreiro yesterday in heavy rain, and completely missed the views! We only had light rain yesterday and sunshine today. So lucky!      Read more

    • TravelerCamino Santiago de Compostella
      Day 30

      La Faba

      June 16, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F

      Our first break of the day is in La Faba
      we climbed approximately 2/3 of the distance needed
      still a long way to go and quite steep, although obviously the Final Destination is now quite shorter

      Camino kitty

      Desayuno numero uno

      believe in yourself and everything is possible

      The popular albergue in La Faba that unfortunately caught on fire last year

      The 7th pilgrim      Read more

    • TravelerCamino Frances
      4
      Day 24

      Camino duro

      August 23, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C

      30 Km an der Hauptstrasse entlang war anstrengend- aber so rein gar nichts gegen diesen Aufstieg! Boah! Pause in la Falda! Es gibt 3 Arten von Wanderern hier: 1. ohne Rucksack, 2. mit Taxi und 3. die Rucksackschlepper! Wieso bin ich nur in der 3. Gruppe gelandet- und wieso haben die Spanier den Camino bloss hier gebaut!Read more

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    • TravelerWalking the Camino
      Day 25

      La Faba

      July 25, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F

      We reached La Faba, a tiny, green, cool mountain town. I'm hoping this post will upload as the wifi is a little sketchy.... so I'll keep it short. We had a beautiful walk today, with fewer than 200 kilometers to go, with nearly 400 miles walked, without a day off. Still feeling strong, but missing home and my people.Read more

    • Camino
      111111
      Day 47

      Laguna de Castilla (16.2km /612km)

      May 29, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

      Now that was a climb! Not too long but steep and on some interesting surfaces including road, sandy path, mud, rocks and lots of cow poo! But thankfully mostly shady in the really steep bits. We climbed 2/3 of the “hill” to our accommodation to Laguna. Tomorrow we climb to the peak and onwards.
      With hills we get beautiful scenery and some hard work. Too many pictures to choose from! At times we had to share the path with cows and horses! Before the hill the walk was slightly uphill along the river for about 10km to Las Hereirras where we refuelled with some coffee and cake!
      We had drinks and dinner with a couple of people we met at Susi’s place last night, Clare (Wales) and Laure (France) and a lady we met today (Bea).
      The villages and towns seem to be in much better condition the further we go with a lot more renovated buildings and active lifestyle.
      On a personal note, today was my dad’s (Brian) birthday so we popped into a church on our way to say a prayer. Rest In Peace Dad ❤️, you would have loved todays walk.      Read more

    • TravelerCamino Francés 2022
      Day 27

      Second half of the walk

      August 18, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C

      Within a few minutes of leaving Nelly I found J&K, and then Theresa .I met them on and off, as we were walking at a different pace, but we were all going to the same albergue in Fonfría.
      This part of the walk was undulating, not going up or down too much, but still surprisingly steep at times.Read more

    • TravelerCamino de Santiago
      11
      Day 33

      Los Herrerios to Hospital de Condesa

      October 7, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C

      We made the big climb (8km) up to O Cebreiro. It was steep in parts but nothing we couldn’t manage. The hike was beautiful, through the mountains and fields of cows. Having our morning coffee as the sun rose was spectacular! We noticed a lot more pilgrims on the way up to and in O Cebreiro. However, things were much more quiet on the way down. Part way down the mountain, (6km down) we were able to catch a bus that took us to Sarria. This should be our last form of public transportation as we feel we are now on track to complete the rest of the Camino on foot by October 14th. Sarria is a starting point for many pilgrims as it is the shortest distance to Santiago de Compostela which qualifies for getting an official Compostela.
      Once we arrived at our hostel in Sarria, the host took our money and then said “I will drive you to your room”. Todd and I were confused but he assured all was good. He ended up taking us to a huge apartment that was lovely but had other people in each room. We were all surprised as this was not what any of us had booked. But it all turned out well as we quickly connected with a lovely mother and daughter from Denmark. There is an older Spanish couple staying in one of the rooms as well but they keep to themselves. Not sure what their story is but they are quiet so that’s all that matters.
      Tomorrow marks day 30 on the trail (& our 35th anniversary 🎊🎉 😘) and our final push to Santiago begins.      Read more

    • TravelerBuen Camino!
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      1131
      Day 30

      All over the map

      October 18, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

      Such a day! We drug our feet till 8:00 because it was so rainy, and finally set out s as daylight arrived. I was well ponchoed (is that a word?) and reconciled to a long walk through rain. After a climb I crossed into Galicia, Celtic Spain, and then entered O Cebreiro, where I visited the church where Fr. Elías Valiña Sampedro, who revived the Camino, lived and was buried. I was able to enter the church where he offered Mass and was buried. I need to read more about him!

      Then another looong downward climb. Morgan was ahead and I walked mostly with David and Ollie. I will miss them so much when we have to say goodbye! We got soaked, kept on, and then after lunch, voíla! No rain! A brisk wind stayed with us, and by the time we eased into Tricastela, we were quite dry. Amazing! Once it cleared off we were able to see some great vistas as we descended. A good day!

      Now it is raining again, but I’m warm and dry, perched on my top bunk listening to it come down. So cozy! Tomorrow a serious downpour is predicted. Two inches of rain!! We will swim to Sarria! We are so close to the end now, it’s hard to believe. I think I get happier every day, somehow. What will it be like to arrive in Santiago? I have no idea…      Read more

    • TravelerCamino
      1
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      Day 40

      O'Cebreiro to Triacastela

      October 13, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

      Today was a very different sort of day due to the weather!
      For the first time bar 1 afternoon at the beginning of the Camino we had rain!
      Not only did we have rain but we had tremendous wind. The trusty group of 4 just carried on regardless and it was actually so nice to not contend with the heat! According to Victor our horseman Spain has had the hottest Autumn in 60 years and don't we know it!
      The actual route today was very scenic with views over rolling hills and walking through numerous little villages, some very delapidated.
      We had breakfast before we left in the quaint village of O'Cebreiro which over the last 20 years has had a complete make over , with beautiful stone buildings including the church. We are certainly noticing a more " touristy " feel now and not so many waiters from the school of no charm.
      I thinks when we set off today we acknowledged a bit of rain falling but then had no idea how stormy the weather would be.
      Brian and I had bought ponchos from mountain warehouse before we left NZ being assured they would be fine. Maybe fine at a music concert but not in today's Galician wind! Brian's poncho was completely shredded.
      I thought at one stage I was going to take off in my Tilley hat and poncho like the flying nun!
      We loved stopping into cosy little cafes on the way and had coffees and delicious cream of vegetable soup. Lee is a definite soup fan and after loving the garlic soup now is loving the Galician soup..cabbage and potatoes . Have yet to try it.
      Our walk today took us through groves of huge oaks and chestnuts all turning colours. We walked through the back of cow sheds with cow pats all over the path and the smell of silage so it was certainly a very rural feel! A lot of the places have big alsatians tied up to ward the pilgrims off.
      Finally the wind died down and the rain stopped and had a great walk in to Triacastela passing a 100 year old chestnut tree.
      We are staying in a big hostel which also has dormitories so a bit of a reunion seeing some we hadn't seen for awhile including Guy the Welshman who greeted us with hugs . Tonight we will have a pilgrim meal for 13 euro.
      Only 5 more days of walking and then team of eights bubble will dissolve.
      The boys are already working out where we can watch the rugby tomorrow night and we have a sweepstake going. Funny enough all the Irish we met early on have disappeared and the Aussies are out, the Americans the Koreans and the Hungarians ( our latest friends) don't care so not much talk of the rugby. Maybe that's a good thing.
      Voting day tomorrow so hope the government of your choice gets in!      Read more

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