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Norman Graham Camino Via de la Plata 2022
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- Jun 9, 2022
- ☀️ 26 °C
- Altitude: 449 m
- Spain Galicia Lalín Santiso 42.676417, -8.16393742°40’35” N 8°9’50” W
Day 41
Cea - A Laxe 35 km
June 9, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
We were up early and left our bags packed and tagged for collection and set off for the bus stop (next to the bar-estanco Paxariño) with our day packs. When we arrived there was a man waiting for the bus, he spoke great English, he had lived in the USA for a while, and he confirmed that the bus would be there at 0630, which it was. It seemed like just a few minutes later we were in Castro Dozón, unfortunately we were there too early for any cafés to be open, but whilst we were pondering this calamitous event, the Repsol station opened and we were able to buy a few snacks before setting off.

Once again the path was good, a mixture of tarmac and off road and we were enjoying one another's company. We did get split up a little as we all walked at different paces, so those of us ahead stopped for a rest at a nice seating area where there was a fountain for peregrinos. One of the ladies went behind a wall for a pee and just at that exact moment around 40 elderly hikers on a guided walk came slowly trooping past! Fortunately, none of them looked over the wall.

It didn't take us long to get to A Laxe, which we couldn't pronounce, and Kathleen came up with the idea of calling it Alexa, and that worked. We had to wait 30 minutes before it opened, but we got all of our washing done in the machine and got it hung out. Our bags had been delivered to Ma. Jose bar further along the road so we went to collect them and stayed for drinks. We came back later for dinner and it was excellent, the lady owner was lovely.

We were fortunate enough to get a dorm to ourselves and it was clean and tidy. I know you want to know about the toilets and showers - they were ok, not great but not terrible either. In the afternoon during siesta Kathleen and I walked along the road to the petrol station/café/shop and bought a few things and sat and had ice cream. It was one of my most enjoyable moments on the camino, she is a very special lady and spending some quality time with her on her own was a real blessing.

It was hard to believe that we only had two full days of walking left before we reached Santiago. As I looked around the dorm later that evening, I think we were all feeling the same, excited that we were almost there and yet at the same time not wanting it to end.Read more
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Traveler Via de la Plata - Spain
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- Apr 12, 2023, 2:59pm
- ☁️ 50 °F
- Altitude: 1,417 ft
- Spain Galicia Lalín Santiso 42.679672, -8.17596242°40’47” N 8°10’33” W
Day 53
D48 to Bendoiro de Abaixo (by A Lexe)
April 12, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
A early and wet start, only the second really rainy day in 48, so not bad, I quess.
Got followed out by this older Spanish guy, in the dark, in the rain, up a step rocky trail, only to find out he didn’t have any kind of light. 🤦‍♂️ehh. I was furious! Is all about self-reliance, being able to take care of yourself. In my opinion is was a stupid, idiotic, dangerous thing to do. By the time I realized it had no choice but to help him through it for the next hour and a half or so. Then did everything I could to keep my distance. Apparently he make it this far from Sevilla, but I’m no sure how.
I hope that dosen’t sound cold. When I stay ‘self reliance’ I think about the lessons you learn before going to Burning Man. Everyone is very generous there , but you are expected to have everything you need to survive in a harsh environment.
The hotel Pazo de Bendoiro is AMAZING , a real treat. Spent some time in the Jacuzzi tub. It’s a converted old bldg, part was a churchRead more
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Laurie Reynolds Camino 2019, From Irún
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- Jul 4, 2019, 1:32pm
- ⛅ 24 °C
- Altitude: 435 m
- Spain Galicia Lalín Santiso 42.679805, -8.17598642°40’47” N 8°10’34” W
Day 32
Celebrating the 4th in Bendoiro
July 4, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
I have walked past a 17th century stone Pazo (estate) turned hotel many times and have always been tempted. This year, since I would be walking by on the 4th of July, it seemed like a good year to yield to the temptation. The Pazo de Bendoiro was willing to take me in, http://www.pazodebendoiro.com and the rate was really pretty good. it’s a big estate and there are beautiful gardens and patios for just vegging our. A good choice!

The walk was a good mix of rural, forests, dairy farms, small hamlets, one big town with its glorious river walk, and then four kms through a typically ugly industrial park. I had a really nice conversation with a woman tending her spectacular vegetable garden. She rarely buys any at all, the plot has things growing all year!

By 1 pm I was checking in after walking 29 km. I think the thought of a bit of luxury put some pep in my step. Luxurious sheets, thick towels, wow.

So I am about 50 km from Santiago. Since I didn’t walk into Santiago last year for lack of time, I am really looking forward to it. TWO DAYS!!!Read more
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- Jun 12, 2019
- ⛅ 12 °C
- Altitude: 448 m
- Spain Galicia Lalín Santiso 42.676495, -8.16358342°40’35” N 8°9’49” W
Day 33
Wehmut
June 12, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
So langsam gilt es ernst. Noch 50 km bleiben übrig für die nächsten zwei Tage. Dann sind wir in Santiago und das dreimonatige Abenteuer nimmt sein Ende. Unglaublich wie schnell die Zeit verging. Unglaublich wie viel ich in dieser Zeit erlebt habe und wie viele Leute ich kennengelernt habe. So langsam kommt die Wehmut, dass das alles bald vorüber ist. Einerseits freue ich mich, um ein paar Tage lang im Bett rumzulümmeln und meine Beine hochzulegen, andererseits bin ich auch traurig und wünsche mir, dass dieses Abenteuer noch weitergehen würde.

Heute haben wir 35 km zurückgelegt, die sich extrem gezogen haben. Obwohl die Strecke heute eigentlich ganz schön und angenehm war, kamen wir erst nach 18 Uhr in der Herberge an.
Ich war den ganzen Tag mit Aisha, Cameron und Christoph unterwegs, musste mich aber von Zeit zu Zeit wieder einmal ein bisschen abkapseln und ein bisschen Zeit für mich haben. Irgendwann am Nachmittag setzten wir uns für eine kurze Pause auf den Randstein vor ein Haus, als der Bewohner rauskam und mit uns zu reden begann. Er fragte uns sogar, ob wir mit ihm essen wollen. Wir verneinten, da wir kurz davor mal wieder ein grosses Bocadillo verdrückt haben. Er ging dann ins Haus und kam mit drei Flaschen Schnaps zurück und wir durften von allen probieren. Diese Spanier überraschen einen einfach immer wieder. So schön!Read more
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