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Redondela

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    • O Porrino to Redondela

      October 1 in Spain ⋅ 🌫 68 °F

      Taxi ride from Valenca hotel into a crowd of pilgrims starting their day in O Porrino, ponchos flapping, noses dripping, puddles splashing. I planned to go as far as Mos, before the climb up a big hill, and before I hit my limit. I found a shelter that had a vending machine and 2 plastic chairs somewhere in Mos. Yes.
      I tried Uber, no service. I tried Bolt, no service. So I had a snack and thought what to do. I checked Google maps for upcoming land marks and then I saw the sign for Dave’s Mos Taxi. I called and he said he could get me in 40 minutes. That’s fine.
      So Dave transported me to near my stay, I got out in the middle of a traffic circle, followed his pointing arm, missed it, opened an app and found it.
      So nice to have a warm shower, a cup of tea, dry clothes, and a clean bed. And apps and maps and an International calling add-on.

      Inner Journey: today was about accepting what is and then accepting the gifts that appear. The weather wasn’t “nasty”, it was raining. At home I would say no way to going to the store in this, and today I ‘m walking miles in it. And lo and behold, those windows open when the doors close. (Taxi number) And a cafe appears when I need umph, a rest and a pee, even if they don’t have paper. I can live, no, thrive with that.
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    • Redondela to Arcade

      October 2 in Spain ⋅ 🌫 64 °F

      Rainy, squishy shoes. Poncho doesn’t keep any part of me dry. In Redondela, someone tossed out some liquid from an upper apartment which startled the pigeons and me. I decided to walk close to the building in case, you know, the old practice of emptying the chamber pot by throwing the stuff out the window was still alive.

      I ran into the same group of women I’ve been seeing since leaving Ponte de Lima. They are walking “for freedom” raising money to fight trafficking of women and girls around the world. They picked up more walkers in Tui and are now 40 strong. They know my name and probably recognize my slow pace and pale blue hat and one of them calls out for me. One said I’m an inspiration and I accept! I can own that.
      I crossed a highway at a pedestrian light while a group of them jaywalked. They called to me to make sure I wasn’t going in the wrong direction. Sweet. But I was stopping at the Cafe San Simon, and just in time as a squall hit. 30-40 minutes to enjoy a hot tea and a Torte de Santiago. Out of that storm.
      There were some climbs. A good bit of Asphalt, some sandy semi rocky paths. Rivulets claiming the path. Some scary sliding parts. Glad for the trekking poles.

      I got to my target, the pick up spot for the rural casa I’m staying at. I ordered and ate lunch then DM’d the place to say come get me or send a car, its part of what I paid for. No response, I called. No response. I sent a regular message no response. After an hour wait, chilling and starting to shiver, they finally called back and arrived 20 minutes later. Then my room wasn’t ready so I got a cup of tea. Finally, I was able to get to the room and get a nice hot shower. Then I gave them almost all of my clothes to launder as sink washing doesn’t get out the developing funk. Even my sweatshirt needed it. So no pj’s tonite, I’ll wear the remaining hiking shirt that didn’t stink too bad. Using the hair dryer over and over again on my shoes and insoles. Hopefully the laundering wont shrink anything. Those pastry stops …

      Inner journey: I wasn’t feeling safe going down those steep sandy trails. I haven’t really felt safe in life. I started some affirmations of “I AM safe in my body”…”I AM safe on Earth” … “I AM safe”. I know that safety is supported by discernment and thoughtful choices, like where to put the foot next, what street to walk down. I found myself yelling “I am safe!” after checking that no one was around, because you know, it wouldn’t be safe if someone thought I was weird. Then I found myself asserting out loud that I release all that keeps me feeling unsafe, cause, core, memory, past life, reflection, faulty thoughts, stuck emotions, for all times and dimensions and whatever else. Blowing that out hard and sure several times. Whew!
      Then I had to wait too long and too wet for a ride, a test! I was able to heat up my core and reaffirm, “I AM SAFE.”
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    • Day 12

      Pedrapinta, As Regadas, and Louredo

      May 1 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C

      I had to stay up late for a chance to do my laundry at the hostel, so I naturally had yet another late morning! The two ladies that worked at the cafe downstairs were very nice to me, and I had a chicken empanada while I waited for the rain to subside. The afternoon was kind to me as the sun came out briefly, and it stopped raining for most of my walk today. It did return with a vengeance when I stopped for a tuna empanada and a beer. There was even a little thunder ⛈️Read more

    • Day 9–10

      Redondela

      October 16 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

      Mit dem Bus durch Vigo und dann 15km über die Berge und durch den Wald nach Redondela. Es war eine schöne, ruhige Wanderung. Langsam bekomme ich Lust auf mehr. Die Auszeit in Vigo hat gut getan. Morgen geht es 25km nach Pontevedra.Read more

    • Day 10–11

      Day 7 to Chapela- 16 miles

      August 23 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F

      Guess what we did today? We walked! Shocking, I know. But today we walked in the rain! Jack called it "heavy fog," but it was more than that. Thankfully, it wasn't heavy rain, the temperature was warm, and it subsided around 11am (we started around 8 am). We walked for a couple of hours with a super nice woman from Latvia named Daina. She works as a software developer in the UK and has perfect English. She was really fun to talk to and made the rain more bearable.

      Overall, there hasn't been much elevation gain, but today, we climbed a few steep hills. We also walked through a large city called Vigo. There, we stopped at a cafe for cokes. It was pretty great because they also gave us complimentary chips and filled up my water bottle with some ice. It's the little things. :)

      Jack's right quad started really hurting while we were in Vigo, so we stopped at a pharmacy. The pharmacist helped fit him for a brace, and it helped tremendously. We walked through a beautiful park, saw more amazing churches, and landed in the city of Chapela. We keep messing up meal times here. Most places close the kitchen between 4-8pm, but we keep asking if we can see the menu. Today, our server felt sorry for us and brought us extra tapas to snack on. She also told us about a local bakery where we got yummy empanadas. Maybe we will get it right tomorrow!

      Okay, one last bit of randomness. While we were in the park, I saw the WC (restroom) sign and was very relieved. As we walked up, we realized it was an automatic bathroom pod! You had to pay to enter and had to finish your business in 20 minutes. I didn't wait that long, but I'm thinking the door automatically opens after that. Could be potentially awkward. :) My only complaint was the lack of TP. Otherwise, it was pretty cool.
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    • Day 16

      Abendgruss

      May 27, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C

      Turbulente Reise in und um einen heute. Nach dem Mittagessen bin ich irgendwie auf nem schönen Weg hoch oben gelandet. Keine Ahnung ob es der einzige war, aber Menschen bin ich nur begegnet, die ihre Panoramablick-Häuser da gebaut haben. Keine Pilger. 🤔

      Gedanken sortiert und bin heute wieder viel gelaufen. Warum sich wo hinsetzen und grübeln. Gestern Abend und heute morgen war echt zu anstrengend. Was solls, schlaucht einfach immer. Hab eh bald nen Termin bei meiner Hausärztin. Bin am überlegen dies hier langsam mehr als Urlaub zu betrachten, mal wieder zu lange gewartet um sich zu sorgen, lieber Pflicht erfüllt. Sollte für mich besser in Zukunft meiden, was außer ich mich, mich das Umfeld beeinflusst .

      Egal

      Ansonsten heute bei 124 km bis Santiago angefangen und jetzt sinds noch 82 km. Und wenn ich nicht bald zur Ruhe kommen und immer noch Zeit ist, lauf ich eben weiter, weiter weiter.

      Jedenfalls war letztes Jahr klar, das da noch was fehlt. Zuviel mit geschleppt und als ich Januar dann Urlaub genehmigt bekommen habe und Flüge gebucht, war irgendwie die Vision weg. Hab keine Erwartungen gehabt, es müsse so sein wie letztes Jahr und Wunder auch nicht.
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    • Day 17

      Entschleunigung,Pause, Zeit Sonntag Nr 1

      May 28, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

      Der gestrige Abend endete so, dass sich der Slowake und die Ukrainerin vom Vortag gemeldet haben und fragten ob ich auch am Sonntag in Redondela ankomme und wir uns wiedersehen könnten.
      Da ich gestern wieder ab verlassen von Adelheid nur alleine war und gestern 44,3 km gestöckelt war um meine Traurigkeit und Einsamkeit nicht zu spüren und mich bis zum letzten auspowern wollte, und ich eben schon in Redondela Samstag angekommen war.
      War total happy dass angefragt wurde und ich muss mehr, viel mehr unter Menschen. Mich nicht immer überflüssig fühlen, das Gefühl wegscheuchen mich aufzudrängen und mich nur einigeln, vor allem im Leben in Berlin.
      So habe ich heute, nach 1 Nacht drüber schlafen entschieden, hier in der Unterkunft eine weitere Nacht zu buchen, dem Slowaken angeschrieben dass ich hier bleibe und ggf. für die Ukrainerin und ihn hier eine Übernachtung reservieren könnte und morgen dann mit ihnen zusammen weiter laufe.
      Vielleicht kommt ne Enttäuschung und sie haben inzwischen auch andere Pläne oder haben vielleicht ja schon wo anders reserviert, aber gute Übung, seine vorerwartungen nun nicht zu hoch mit Vorfreude zu setzen und zu schulen, dass gestern gestern war und heute eben heute. So wie ich mich nun für Körper, Geist und Seele für einen Tag Pause entschieden habe.
      Jetzt mach ich gerade Frühstück, hab ein Herz im Kaffee entdeckt und von einem einarmigen Mit-Pilger nach einem kleinen Gespräch über Paralympics ein weiteres mir jetzt wertvolles Camino-Assesiour geschenkt bekommen. ❤️

      P.s. Heute ist Pfingsten.... Empfang des Heiligen Geistes
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    • Day 17

      Training 1. Seite Sonntag Nr 2

      May 28, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

      Sicherlich noch lange nicht perfekt. Aber schon um einiges besser und auf dem Weg zur Perfektion wie auf dem Camino.

      😊🕺💃

      Und Master Antonio : die Carretia lern ich auch noch..... 😜😜😜🥰😘

    • Day 17

      Training Seite 2 Sonntag Nr 3

      May 28, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

      Den Rest erspare ich euch und posten Seite 3 + 4 wenn ich Seiten 1-4 besser kann

      😅🤣🤣🤣🤣

      P.S. als die Herberge um 12 wieder geöffnet wurde, hab ich gleich meine 2 Videos gezeigt, und erst verwunderte, dann strahlende Augen erhalten

      Hahahaha😁😅🤣🙃🤪

      😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱

      Jetzt fällt es mir auf

      Ich hab TIN mit TAN verwechselt

      😱😱😱😱😱🤔

      Morgen wieder
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    • Day 14

      Feeling better!

      July 2, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F

      As the day has gone on I’ve been able to eat with no repercussions! This is good news, since I’m surrounded by delicious looking food! 😆 Not to mention it helps my Camino! Praying this continues through tonight. I had a choco-cream puff (couldn’t resist), we saw a portion of the Berlin Wall that was given to Spain, and here’s a picture of all the shoes of the pilgrims at this albergue!Read more

    You might also know this place by the following names:

    Redondela, ريدونديلا, ردندلا, レドンデーラ, Редондела, 雷东德拉

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