Espagne
Samos

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    • Jour 32

      Day 32

      24 septembre 2022, Espagne ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C

      This morning started unexpectedly damp!! A quick root through my bag to find my waterproof coat, extra long sleeved top and rucksack cover and off I eventually go…
      Today’s walk wasn’t too far, so I opted to take the alternative scenic route despite it being about 7km further. A good decision, it was a very undulating day, through wooded tracks, trails and villages with very little on, or alongside the roads.
      Due to this I met less people, quite nice as the route apparently becomes quite busy from Sarria to Compostela.
      Once again I bumped into Alexander ( barefoot ) he commented that I’d passed him a few times and that he remembered me saying hello to him at the statue outside of O’Cebreiro yesterday. He then asked if I’d take a photo of him ( with his phone ) and offered to do the same for me..
      On my arrival in Sarria, I met the three Irish ladies again, they had just finished.and we’re quite giddy. The stages between Leon and Sarria were all they had left to do having started it years ago.. they did the final section last time just in case anything happened to one of them so that they’d have their Camino certificates. They too asked me to take their picture and I asked if they’d mind if I took one of them .. they’re fabulous 🥰
      The temperature has dramatically dropped this evening, fortunately I’ve found a fleece blanket under my bed, that is now definitely on top of it!!!
      Off for dinner now.. I wonder what culinary delight awaits.. 😂
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    • Jour 32

      O Cebreiro to Lusio 28.9 km

      9 avril, Espagne ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C

      So it snowed more overnight. Christianne was nervous walking by herself and wanted to walk with me again. We headed out with our headlamps. It was a winter wonderland. I loved every step. Christianne is a "Drama Queen" and was exclaiming loudly when faced with a hill.

      As we reached another summit it ended with a bar being open!
      I ate a huge piece of tortilla Patata. I saved the rest and the huge slice of bread for later. I am so glad that I did in hindsight.

      We parted ways as Christianne is always wanting to be on the go.....me not so much and wanted to take a break to take off excess clothing.

      I arrived in Triacastela. Very touristy town. I went into the Supermercado and was told to leave my pack outside. I understand that however the woman was not friendly at all.

      It was just 12:30 and I didn't have a good feel for the town to spend the night and decided to continue on.
      It was a beautiful path by the river.
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    • Jour 43

      Moins de 150 km !

      31 mai 2023, Espagne ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

      Chemin de Compostelle 34/40
      Étape #. 27. Camino francés « Hospital à Samos ». Kilomètres parcourus 26,5 km. Cumulatif : 883,2 km, moyenne 25,9 km par jour. Étapes restantes avant Saint-Jacques de Compostelle : 6 et moins de 128 km à fouler.

      Journée particulièrement encourageante puisqu’à 7h45 ce matin nous franchissions la borne indiquant qu’il nous reste 150 km à fouler pour arriver à Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle (Santiago, Espagne). Photo. Un peu avant cette borne nous avons dû gravir quelques montées abruptes (25 %) avant d’amorcer une descente raide atteignant par moment 24 % de dénivellation, jusqu’à 700 mètres pendant 7 km. La descente s’est très bien passée.

      Nous avons emprunté un chemin nettement plus traditionnel. Nous sommes chanceux, pas de pluie une température idéale pour marcher et toujours une petite brise par moment.

      Nous avons donc couché 26 bornes aujourd’hui et il nous reste 128 kilomètres avant d’atteindre Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle (Santiago).
      Nous sommes si près de l’objectif.

      Demain petite journée au bureau et 12 km.

      Buen Camino 🤗
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    • Jour 14

      The final chapter begins

      22 avril, Espagne ⋅ 🌙 41 °F

      We began the day with a very cool walk along the highway in the dark and into a wonderful valley of farms and villages. Sadly, it seemed that each village was a remembrance of the past. Most buildings were for sale or abandoned. Mid morning, we reached Samos, and it's monestary from 700 AD. During our walk into Sarria, we joined a recent college grad from Florida and a Spanish grandfather who has walked many of the Caminos (more than 20 times). The vibe in Sarria was different as this is the jumping off point for those that want to complete the last 100k to Santiago. I miss our travel companions and who to meet others during our final week.En savoir plus

    • Jour 29

      Desperate for a toilet!

      20 août 2022, Espagne ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C

      There were a few small villages between Samos and Sarria (the big town 4k before today's destination), but either they had no facilities at all, or they were closed.
      I needed a toilet and was holding it, wishing for another village with an open bar around the next turn... and prepared to settle for a tall grass patch offering some privacy.
      When I got to an accessible area with some trees and grasses, it was very hard to take position because of the berry bushes, which were full of thorns, so I desisted and kept walking a bit more.
      Then I got to the place in the pictures. It was an albergue and cafe/restaurant, with 'open' signs but no one there. The cafe was clearly closed. The albergue door was unlocked. I stepped in and it was all dark and silent inside. I called 'Hola!' and looked around until I found the toilets. I was saved!
      A hand written note inside the toilet door asked for a 50c donation to help with maintenance costs, and I gladly complied with the request.
      Walking became much easier after that!
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    • Jour 37

      Day 35 - To Biduedo

      13 octobre 2022, Espagne ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

      Day 35 - To Biduedo
      24 kms; Difficulty
      20-21°C

      Today was the final BIG ascent! Glad that’s behind me. It was pretty darn tough in spots. But there was also a few short trails through the bush which were very pretty. The payoff for the hard work of ascending is the beautiful views!

      The countdown begins!
      I will be in Santiago in
      6 days. I have 640 km behind me, 160 to go. And I have to say I’m looking forward to it. The trail, as beautiful and amazing as it is, is tough. It causes a lot of wear and tear on the body and the soul. And I’m getting tired! ❤️
      The last three pictures are where I’m staying tonight. Casa Quiroga in Biduedo. Population 31!
      Very foggy tonight!!
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    • Jour 26

      26. DAY | 29 km

      24 mai 2023, Espagne ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

      Bienvenido a Galicia...

      Wie war dass, mit du brauchst Wandersstöcke und Wanderschuhe? Don't go with the flow, ich sag euch eins, heute ging es den ganzen Tag nur Bergauf und zwar durch Schlamm und Pferdeäpfel mit Outdoor Sneaker und guter Musik in den Ohren. Ja meine Lieben heute habe ich die letzte Region betreten und was soll ich sagen, ich verstehe kein Spanisch mehr weil deren Dialekt ziemlich heftig ist und Dörfer welche mehr Kühe als Menschen haben, besitzen einen Namen obwohl du nicht einmal nachvollziehen kannst wo jetzt genau deren Anfang und Ende war. Abgesehen davon ist die Landschaft wunderschön, grün und voll mit Tieren.

      Als ich heute mit Omi telefoniert habe sagte Sie zu mir: Weißt du eigentlich nun wann du zurück kommst, ich kann deine Rollläden nicht mehr lange unten sehen, es ist traurig wenn ich jeden morgen und abend aus dem Fenster schaue. Nun steht meine Rückkehr fest, es wird auch solangsam Zeit. Da ein Gabelflug direkt nach Deutschland zu teuer gewesen wäre, habe ich mich für einen Zwischenstop entschieden. Ich verrate nicht wohin, aber ein Song von heute morgen hat mich bereits eingestimmt "Vamos a la playa - Loona".

      Sei mutig, treffe eine Entscheidung und geh!

      Elli

      Bienvenido a Galicia...

      Cos'è questa storia che ti servono bastoni e scarponi da trekking? Non seguite la massa, vi dirò una cosa, oggi è stato tutto in salita per tutto il giorno tra fango e sterco di cavallo con scarpe da ginnastica e buona musica nelle orecchie.
      Sì, cari miei, oggi sono entrata nell'ultima regione e che dire, non capisco più lo spagnolo perché il loro dialetto è piuttosto pesante e i villaggi che hanno più mucche che persone hanno un nome anche se non si capisce nemmeno dove sia l'inizio e la fine. A parte questo, il paesaggio è bellissimo, verde e pieno di animali.

      Quando oggi ho parlato al telefono con nonna, mi ha detto: "Sai quando torni, mi danno fastidio le tue serrande abbassate, è triste non vederti tornare a casa". Ora il mio ritorno è fissato, pian piano è ora e siccome un volo direttamente per la Germania sarebbe stato troppo caro, ho deciso di fare uno scalo. Non vi dirò dove, ma una canzone di stamattina mi ha già messo di buon umore: "Vamos a la playa - Loona".

      Siate coraggiosi, prendete una decisione e partite!

      Elli
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    • Jour 31

      Biduedo

      17 juin 2022, Espagne ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F

      Capella de San Pedro

      Desayuno numero duo
      Awesome Salamanca a tun and
      Actually had a darn good tasting homemade Torta de Queso

      Marie from Germany and I are goofing around with pig sculpture

      L -R: a gentleman from Germany whose name unfortunately escapes me
      Lisl from Netherlands, Ducho from Italy, Chico's Dad also from Germany

      And then I was treated to a cow crossing The Way
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    • Jour 43

      Triacastela

      30 septembre 2023, Espagne ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C

      Noc w albergue powoduje to, że się nie można wyspać i z konieczności jest chęć na wczesne wyjście. Na drodze powitał nas pomimo dość zimnej temperatury ciepły wiatr zwiastujący raczej gorący dzień. Pokonaliśmy dwie dość solidne góry , pierwsza to Alto de San Roque. Tam pojawił się pierwszy pot i zmiana ostrości wzroku. Na szczęście był tam piękny pomnik pielgrzyma przy którym zrobiliśmy sobie zdjęcia, a w tle mieliśmy dopiero wstające słońce, a przed nami jeszcze widoczny księżyc w pełni, była to wręcz niewiarygodna sceneria. Widoki gór kompensują trudy związane z ich pokonywaniem no i tak było i teraz. Drugi szczyt to Alto do Polo, pomimo jego względnej krótkości nazwaliśmy go górą bestią, bo zabrała wszystko co mieliśmy poza chęcią do natychmiastowego wypicia piwa aby zahamować chęć wymiotowania na bezdechu.
      O dziwo widoki i panoramy górskie nie traciły swojego piękna. Potem już generalnie w dół, osaczeni wąwozami zieleni przybierającej coraz bardziej mistyczne kształty,kolory i zapach, to znak że zaczęliśmy pomału zatapiać się w Galicję pełną inności, czaru, magii, innej zabudowy oraz zapachu ( dominującego krowiego aromatu). Przechodząc przez wioski Galicyjskie trzeba się przyzwyczaić do krowich, końskich czy oślich kup, które leżą na drodze i jak nie pada to tylko trzeba patrzeć gdzie się stawia stopy, ale jak pada to wszystko zamienia się w brązowa rzekę. Okrągłe domy pokryte słomą albo specyficznymi kamiennymi dachówkami. Często dół zajmują zwierzęta, a górę ludzie. Na polach koło domu są widoczne prostokątne często bardzo zdobione przewiewne budowle do przechowywania kukurydzy lub innych dobroci ziemi.
      Cały czas drogą w dół dotarliśmy do Tricastela , małego miasteczka , w którym były kiedyś trzy zamki. Dzisiaj nie ma żadnego, przyjechali Wikingowie i zburzyli wszystkie trzy . Został tylko herb z trzema zamkami których kształty zostały wykute na murach tutejszego kościółka pod wezwaniem Santiago, który niestety z powodu choroby miejscowego, jedynego tutaj Księdza pozostaje od jakiegoś czasu zamknięty. Dzień zakończył się dobrym obiadem, ze smakołykami galicyjskimi i rozmowami ze znajomymi.
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    • Jour 49

      Samos (18.8km / 644.6km)

      31 mai 2023, Espagne ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C

      Today we were walking on clouds. We descended from 1300m to 600 and when we started we were above the clouds. It was so beautiful. Shannon called us and we had to stop 3 times to show her the view! It is just the best walking in the mountains with the green hills, flowers and views. After second breakfast at the bottom of the mountain we walked along the river to Samos. I think the walk description was written by an optimist describing the river walk through tree lined paths. They forgot to mention the rolling hills which is code for up and down and up and down and …. You get the picture. When we finally turned the corner and saw the monastery we were very relieved.
      Samos is home to the largest monetary in Spain, with cloisters 50m in length. We took a guided tour followed by mass. It was beautiful although not as welcoming as the other monasteries.
      We had delicious food for lunch at a local restaurant/ pub and returned for a desert and a Spanish brandy after mass and before bed.
      All in all a lovely day of beautiful scenery, solid walking, tasty food, interesting sites and good company.
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