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    • GezginAlwaysonanadventure
      2
      Gün 39

      Ponferrada

      2 Haziran, Ispanya ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C

      Day 31 Ponferrada
      Distance from Acebo to Ponferrada 18kms

      A relatively easy day although the descent was technical and required concentration.
      The silence was golden the sky was blue and the birds were singing it was glorious. At times cherry trees lined the path and we made the most of the sweet ripe fruit. We stopped in the historical village of Molinaseca via a medieval bridge and sat in the sun by the river to have breakfast of fresh orange juice croissants and coffee. We could have stayed all day but we had to push on to the last big city before Santiago.
      As always we passed stone dwellings local churches bars and ruins.
      We arrived in Ponferrada early afternoon known for producing good wines and the magnificent XII century Templar castle
      (a national monument)
      we had our first glimpse of what life in a castle must have been like.
      We finished the day with dinner on the sidewalk eating Spanish paella. Delicious.      Okumaya devam et

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    • Camino
      1
      2111
      Gün 28–29

      Day 25 to Ponferrada

      2 Haziran, Ispanya ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

      Freezing morning! 4 degrees for the last little climb to the Cruz de Ferro...
      The iron cross on tall pillar is a symbol of the challenges and hardships that people face on their journey... and probably their life. Many people leave a stone from home here - a symbol of leaving your burdens behind... what a job... to carry all the sadness and pain from people all over the world.

      Rest of the day was a beautiful walk and steep downhill! With last 5km flat & boring.

      Great togetherness in Ponferrada with Pam & Gretha!

      Also went for drinks with Vince & Sandra.      Okumaya devam et

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    • GezginCamino Santiago de Compostella
      Gün 27

      Ponferrada 2

      13 Haziran 2022, Ispanya ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F

      As stated I have a very short stage today so basically took all the extra time I wanted to walk around Ponferrada look at various things...

      So there's this sculpture about the legend:

      In Ponferrada, León, there is a very large castle. The castle is from the 12th century, it is on a small mountain and it is impressive. It was an imposing castle and belonged to the Knights of the Order of the Templars. The castle of Ponferrada was the most emblematic, most important and largest castle of the order of the Templars in the Iberian Peninsula.

       Legend has it that there is a hidden treasure in the castle of Ponferrada. This treasure was the greatest treasure of Christianity:
      The Holy Grail.
      The tablets of Moses with the ten commandments from Mount Sinai.
      King Solomon's table with all the knowledge of the universe.
      And gold, lots of gold...
      It's possible? It is true? Is the treasure of the Christians in the castle of Ponferrada?

       It's a posibility. This is the story, it is the legend of the Castle of Ponferrada..

       The 11th and 12th centuries in Europe were very complicated and dangerous. The Crusades, the terrible battles of Christian warriors against the infidels, were permanent.

       The 11th and 12th centuries were also centuries of pilgrimage. Jerusalem and Santiago de Compostela were very important cities in Christianity... The route to Santiago de Compostela grew and grew, in Santiago de Compostela there is the tomb of the apostle Santiago. The pilgrims were very numerous and the attacks on the pilgrims were cruel and intense. The protection of pilgrims heading to Santiago de Compostela was absolutely necessary.

       The Order of the Templars was a very powerful Christian military order in Europe in the Middle Ages. The Templar warriors were brave and relentless warriors. The white tunic and red cross were distinctive signs in Christianity, the sign of protection for the Christian faithful.

       The Christian faithful headed for Santiago de Compostela needed protection! The Templars made their way to the Iberian Peninsula and effectively protected the pilgrims on the Santiago de Compostela route from attack.

       The Templars built many castles on the Iberian Peninsula. There were many, many new castles.

       Legend has it that the Knights Templar hid the treasure of Christianity in the castle of Ponferrada: the gold of the Crusades, the Holy Grail, the Ark of the Covenant with the tables of Moses and King Solomon's table. They were the guardians of the treasure...
      Hmmmm... not the Legend I was talking about but heck the Holy Grail? Moses's 10 tablets? and King Solomon table of knowledge?... all in this Castle? I would probably keep it locked every day of the week not just Monday 😇😁

      And no thankfully we did not have to go up that streetI      Okumaya devam et

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    • GezginCal’s Camino Adventures
      1
      1
      Gün 28

      Day 28

      20 Eylül 2022, Ispanya ⋅ 🌙 13 °C

      Messed up getting out of town this morning, so another couple of km’s added on 😂.. I’ve decided ( so has Steve 😬 ) I’m seriously rubbish at reading a map!! The Camino ninja app Norbert told me about is definitely a must for other rubbish map readers out there.
      For some strange reason, I was expecting today’s section to be flat.. it wasn’t at all .. no out and out climbs or descents, but really up and down through lots of villages and unbelievable scenery that just doesn’t come across on a photo as it’s so vast !!
      I had also assumed after last week that the weather had definitely turned autumnal… wrong!!! Absolutely boiling today ( it was still 28 degrees at 8pm ) not a cloud in the sky and not a breath of wind !!
      Note… today I saw my first Croc wearer!!! Why!!!that’s all!!!
      Villafranca del Bierzo is absolutely beautiful and well worth staying a night in… another fab meal and obviously.. red wine 😬!!! It tastes so much better in Spain.. I’m going to be the only person who goes home from a mammoth walking holiday fatter than when they started 😳
      I caught up with Yvonne and Hazel today, they’ve booked the donkey ride for O Cebreiro, so I hope I catch up with them again before we’re done to hear all about it.
      Although it seems in some ways like I’ve been away for such a long time, I can’t believe that I’m down to my final 10 days!! I was pretty confident I’d be ok with the walking, but have to admit I had massive fears and doubts about dealing with everything else on my own… I’ll be super proud of myself for doing so next week…      Okumaya devam et

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    • GezginCamino Francés
      Gün 24

      Day 24 - Ponferrada

      3 Ekim 2022, Ispanya ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F

      We leapfrogged a 102 kilometer section of the Camino by taxi today, covering in a 90-minute drive what would have taken us four days to walk.

      We lucked out with our driver, Lautico Fernandez Fernandez. He offered excellent commentary along the way, pointing out where the Camino went when we couldn’t see it from the car, providing highlights of the towns we passed by, and sharing a bit about his family’s background as blacksmiths in the Gradefes area of León.

      When we finally reached Ponferrada, the GPS system wasn’t helpful getting the car to our hotel’s door. Lautico was reluctant to let us walk the final bit despite our assurances that it wasn’t a problem.

      After it became clear that a short walk was in order, he insisted on carrying both of our heavy backpacks up the steep hill—and then refused to accept a tip. “Just call on me the next time you’re in León,” he said.

      Our hotel is very close to the Castillo de los Templarios, so we were looking forward to checking it out after lunch…but it is closed on Mondays. Since we have a short hike to Camponaraya planned tomorrow, we may stop in when the castle opens at 10 a.m.      Okumaya devam et

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    • GezginCamino Francés
      1
      11
      Gün 25

      Day 25 - Camponaraya

      4 Ekim 2022, Ispanya ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F

      Before we left Ponferrada today, I spent an hour touring El Castillo de Los Templarios. After walking past so many castle ruins along El Camino, it was a treat to wander around this restored property.

      The Templars occupied the original structure in 1178, and expanded upon it until they were disbanded in 1312. They were tasked with protecting pilgrims on El Camino de Santiago from the Moors, securing an adjacent iron bridge with strategic importance between Galicia and León, as well as serving the Kings of Spain.

      Informational panels around the grounds explain how it has been fought over and changed ownership during subsequent centuries.

      Walking its ramparts, it’s easy to feel transported to times long past.

      After leaving Ponferrada, we ran into Bronwyn, a pilgrim from Australia who we first met at Orisson, and who we’ve since encountered several times along the Way. We chatted for a bit, and then she sped off, as she was hoping to go three times as far as our 10k today.

      We stopped for lunch in Fuentesnuevas, opting for Restaurante La Casona based on its 4 1/2 star Google rating. It was fantastic, and it seemed we were the only pilgrims there.

      We only had another 2 kilometers to walk after lunch, and we were happy to be settled into tonight’s hostal room shortly after 4 p.m.

      Tomorrow’s destination is Trabadelo, 24 kilometers away.      Okumaya devam et

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    • GezginOne More Camino in Spain 2023
      1
      23
      Gün 49

      At Ponferrada, another lovely day

      15 Mayıs 2023, Ispanya ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C

      Today was easy for me, and a hard downhill walk for Amr. He left at 8am and set off for the hardest downhill bit to Molinaseca….some loose stones, and some sloping slate…so glad it wasn’t raining…after Molinaseca it is ok walking, but a not very interesting path along the road into Ponferrada. As I got my taxi at 9.30 (Luís from yesterday) I was amazed seeing from the road how steep and mountainous this section is. But I rode past in my taxi, and was dropped near the Plaza del Ayuntamiento where our hotel is. Much too early to check in, but was able to get a map and info on how to find a laundromat and the bus station. Also could leave my main backpack and just take my valuables in a small bag. Easy.

      A lovely day, and much warmer now that we are down from the heights. Ponferrada is a comfortable city, and found the nearby laundromat and set off for the bus station, which turned out to be a 2 km walk along an Avenida in the modern part of the city. Good to know where to find it tomorrow when I get a bus to Villafranca del Bierzo. The bus station was undergoing renovations, as they all seem to be, and not organised from what I could see, and a long line waiting at a ticket machine, so decided to do it online…never quite sure if you can hop on and just pay cash. When I did do it on my ipad I had to charge the credit card €1.85!! A little cheaper than the €30 taxi rides…I guess it all balances out!!

      So that was quite good walking, and when I got back Amr was soon going to arrive…sat on a bench in the square and waited…so good. Arrived at about 12.15 I think. He said it was as tough as I had remembered, and we sat at a bar and had beers and tostadas…and a nice chat with Kelly from Port Macquarie who we had shared a dinner table with last night, and I also saw Lucy from Wales (also at dinner) as she arrived into Ponferrada, but she is going to stay a little further on today. You keep seeing the same familiar people popping up from time to time.

      By that time it was almost ok to check in and our room was ready, so unpacked and took all the dirty clothes to the laundromat! A clean start tomorrow! Had a wander, only in shirts - the first time not in layers and jackets…it will cool down overnight, but only to about 6 and soon warms up again, specially if you are walking…we are having dinner tonight at a rather nice looking restaurant attached to the hotel..La Violeta.      Okumaya devam et

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    • GezginMy Camino
      Gün 26

      Day 24 walking!

      2 Haziran, Ispanya ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C

      We left Molinaseca with a chill wind in the air but it soon warmed up. We initially walked the 6km along quiet roads into historic Ponferrada which is major city with cathedral and castle fortifications. We managed to avoid most of the new urban parts of town. We did make a pit stop on way in and for the first time I noticed rugby posts, so I took a photo of them for you David!
      The old part of town had lovely cobbled streets and open plaza’s, and lots of interesting features, I love their outdoor exercise equipment! We were so busy chatting, we managed to lose the way markers and had to search them out!
      It wasn’t too hard to find the Camino or the ‘way of St James’ again, especially when helpful locals point it out to you!
      The way was mainly gentle gradients today and we seemed to be walking both parallel and towards mountains so fabulous panoramic views! Plus we’re passing lots of vineyards, but none open as it’s a Sunday. We passed through some lovely quaint villages, and after about 25 Km I decided to take the bus for the last 5Km, I had previously checked out the bus times at the local tourist office!
      We’re staying at lovely modern Albergue Viña Femita in Villafranca del Bierzo, which also has fortifications, haven’t had time or energy to explore it! And my toe seems ok with the walking today 😊      Okumaya devam et

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    • GezginCamino Santiago de Compostella
      2
      Gün 27

      Columbrianos

      13 Haziran 2022, Ispanya ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F

      Only 4.8 km to Ponferrada
      I finally got to have my Dessayuno Numero Uno because everything else up until this moment was completely closed
      And Ah do luv me dem bocadillos in da morning
      😆

      Somewhat clever use of 1919 Soviet propaganda poster

      And I kind of like this multicolor heavy duty plexiglass shades if you will

      Another call Old Bridge beginning of which goes back to Roman times..And a bimbo 😶😒?      Okumaya devam et

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    • GezginCamino Francés 2022
      Gün 25

      Decision point

      16 Ağustos 2022, Ispanya ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C

      This morning I reached the big fork, and given the difficulties getting accommodation on the Invierno, I stayed on the Francés.
      The main point of the Invierno is to avoid a big mountain, which gets covered with snow in winter. Although I heard that the Invierno was very scenic, I hear that the mountain has beautiful views too, and I didn't want to miss it. So, I am happy with the decision. I was going to have to book ahead in any case, so I will get used to that when needed.Okumaya devam et

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