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    • Day 38

      Trabadelo to O’Cebreiro

      May 28, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C

      It was very sad to leave Casa Susi. It has been the perfect way to regroup and rest. The food and company has done a lot to lift my spirits.

      I took a taxi to O’Cebreiro as I wouldn’t have been able to climb that mountain. We are now in Galicia and almost finished with the steep climbs.

      I went to my first pilgrim’s mass and blessing this evening. The theme was ‘hope’ and I will take that with me over the next six days as I head towards Santiago de Compostela.

      Casa Campelo
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    • Day 37

      Villafranca - CASA SUSI Trabadelo

      May 20, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C

      Ankie voor jou! Ik ga naar Susi en Fermin, dankzij jouw FB verhaaltjes ♥️ en ik loop vandaag maar 10 Kilometer 🤣

      Heute bin ich zum ersten Mal seit Belorado und seit 340 Kilometern wieder alleine unterwegs. Ich habe mit Beatriz vereinbart, dass von nun an jeder alleine läuft, was sich für mich im Moment besser anfühlt, aber sicher auch für Beatriz. Ich habe ihr gezeigt, wie man das Internet, Google Maps und Watsapp in Europa nutzt. Es ist eine gute Entscheidung für uns und ich fühle mich befreit. Beatriz sagt, sie habe zu viel in LaLaLand gelebt 😊und sei völlig unvorbereitet auf den Camino gegangen, das kann ich bestätigen. Nach ca. 5 km entlang der verlassenen Straße erreiche ich das noch mehr verlassene Pereje, ich muss dringend .... besuchen.
      Ich springe irgendwo in einen Garten und werde dann von 2 Hunden aufgeschreckt, die mich nicht gerade willkommen heißen, ziehe schnell meine Hose hoch und gehe weiter... pufff...
      Dann überquere ich die Brücke und gehe in den Wald, da ist es schön ruhig. Auf der linken Seite ist das schöne Grün entlang des Flusses zu sehen, auf der rechten Seite der Verkehr. Dann kommt ein sehr attraktiver junger Mann neben mir her, er heißt Vas und kommt aus Australien. Wir gehen gemeinsam weiter, reden über unser Leben, lachen und erleben gemeinsam den besonderen Moment des alten Baumes. Das Gefühl, den Baum umarmen zu wollen, überwältigt mich und ich sage es Vas, was er dann tut. Ein ganz besonderer Moment. Vas möchte meinen Blog lesen und wir tauschen Nummern aus, „das ist die Zukunft Jacqueline „und er zeigt mir, wie man einen QR Code mit Watsapp scannt, danke lieber Vas, unvergesslich diesen Morgen. Du gibst mir so viel positive Energie🤍 you made my day. Und sagt er, entlang der Bundesstraße immer nur nach links ins Grüne gucken. Thank you Vas.
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    • Day 26

      Day 23 - Sunshine and butterflies

      October 8, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

      "In all things of nature there is something of the marvellous." - Aristotle

      Day 23 - Cacabelos to Trabadelo 18 km, 3.5hrs

      Today was one of those days that was sweetness and light - or, sunshine and butterflies. Figuratively and literally.

      I had quite a rough night, not getting a lot of sleep. I was one of two people in a room for 4 last night. My roommate was gone all evening and did not come back until almost midnight. I was not yet asleep, but pretended to be. He was actually very considerate and quiet, but I just couldn’t settle. After tossing and turning all night, I got up and quietly out of the room before 7am. I couldn’t leave until 8am, as I had left my poles down in the bar yesterday and needed to see if the owners had found them. I was able to get some travel work done, which I am happy about. As 8am rolled around, I was downstairs and waiting for the owner to arrive. Thankfully, he did have my poles and I was out the door by 8:10 am.

      I had not checked the profile of the terrain today. I find it freaks me out if I do, so I just go with the flow. As it turns out, the first 8km entailed a lot of hills - and we all know how I feel about those! But oh my, the sunrise today was beautiful! And the hills I climbed afforded stunning views over the vineyards of grapevines and the surrounding countryside. I actually felt the steps had been worth it!

      I was able to do a What’s Ap video chat with mum, so she could see the lovely countryside and we could catch up. She is on a cruise but had decided to not go into town at this port, so it was a perfect opportunity.

      I eventually came down into the beautiful town of Villafranca del Bierzo. This would have been a lovely place to spend the night, but I was on a mission to get to Casa Susi in Trabadelo, today. On the way into town, you pass the Igesia de Santiago this Toman Catholic church built in Jacobean times is famous for having the Puerta del Perdón or, door to forgiveness. It is a simple and sober Romanesque-style temple with a single nave, a semicircular apse, a wooden ceiling and a single chapel, dating from the 18th century.
      The church’s north portal, is where its impressive Puerta del Pardón is located. This entrance and the Puerta del Perdón of the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela are linked by tradition: any walker who in Villafranca del Bierzo could not continue his pilgrimage to the city of Compostela due to illness, injury or force majeure, could find forgiveness for his sins here , that is, earn the jubilee. In order to be forgiven and be able to finish their journey in Villafranca, these sick pilgrims had to pray and confess on their knees on the steps of the church of Santiago Apósto so that the doors would be opened to them. An act that had the same recognition as if it had occurred in Compostela. This tradition is only valid in the holy years of Compostela. 2022 is just such a year. 2021 was the the official holy year (as the Feast of St James (25th of July) fell on a Sunday) but, due to the pandemic, the pope extended the holy year celebrations through 2022 as well. During every Holy Year, a special entrance called the ‘Holy Door’ is opened on the east side of the Cathedral in Santiago and since the 12th Century, pilgrims who visit the shrine on the Holy Year are granted a Plenary Indulgence.

      On my way out of town, it was all road or should walking. But, it is along a river, so the sound of rushing water was never far away. I loved listening to the water and catching glimpse of the river in the valley below. There are many plants growing along the edges, and butterflies galore today. Mostly small brown and yellow ones, but also a blue one every now and then. The sun was shining but this walk was fairly shaded, making for a lovely 10km, despite being beside the road.

      Passing through a village with no services, I was able to knock down and try a fig, fresh from the tree. So sweet and wonderful! Funny how you appreciate such small things sometimes.

      Before Trabadelo, there was a rest area with concrete picnic tables. I stopped here for a bit to have my lunch of yummy gazpacho soup, some almonds and more water to stay hydrated. It was very hot by this point and last thing I’d need would be to pass out. So, I had a bit of a rest and continues the last couple of km to my destination.

      I am at Casa Susi, and so glad I will be here 2 nights. I have the “penthouse suite” which is a tiny open room above the dorm. A bit more private even though it is open and I will have every single pilgrim pass my bed on their way out the door hahaha! I am absolutely loving this Albergue so far, and think it will likely be my favourite of the trip! After soaking my sore feet in the freezing river behind the house, I laid under the arbour in a hammock for over an hour. Perfect way to spend my afternoon after walking 18km! This is the one Albergue that I arranged my itinerary around. Susi is English / Australian and her husband Fermin is Spanish. They have a fabulous Albergue with foods all prepared from their gardens. Tonight’s dinner was in true pilgrim community style. We all introduced ourselves and where we come from, as well as why we are on Camino. It’s such a lovely and warm way to start the meal and is only the second one I have encountered like it. Susi had cooked up a feast of potato leek soup to start, followed by vegetarian paella and a homemade meringue and lemon curd for dessert. One of the best meals of my Camino!

      Looking forward to helping in the gardens tomorrow!
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    • Day 27

      Day 24 - My day of giving thanks

      October 9, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C

      "Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more." - Melody Beattie

      Day 24 - Trabadelo - day of giving back

      Today was a great day of giving back, friendship and gratitude. Perfect for Thanksgiving Day. And I have so much to be thankful for, this year.

      *I am thankful for the love and support that surrounds me from friends and family.
      * I am thankful I have a job I enjoy and that I work with a great team of people.
      * I am thankful for my good health.
      * And this year specifically, I am thankful for the ability to travel once again.

      The Camino had been calling me for over 1.5 years. I don’t know why, but I knew I had to do it. The last 3.5 weeks have been some of the most physically demanding and emotionally challenging weeks of my life. I’ve wanted to quit. I’ve wanted to go home. But, I’m still here. I’ve taken three buses, gotten a lift from an albergue owner, taken a train and had my pack transported. I have not walked every step of The Way, but have instead done The Way MY way. It’s not perfect but nor am I.

      Yesterday and today though have been my 2 best days so far. I had a great walk yesterday and landed at a fabulous Albergue - Casa Susi. The one place on my list that I wasn’t going to miss. It is everything I needed, and more. Never have I been treated so well when I travelled. Susi and Fermin welcomed me like an old friend and have since treated me as family. The love and effort they put into this albergue shows in every aspect from the accommodation to the food, the communal meal to the beautiful gardens. The place radiates love and acceptance.

      It has been my honour today to be able to give back to this Camino experience and help a bit in the Albergue and gardens - stripping beds, putting dishes and breakfast items away, picking some of the last of the seasons tomatoes, weeding, etc. I have shared meals with other pilgrims at the communal dinner table and shared a meal with Susi and Fermin themselves, in their home. They can not know how much that meant to me, today of all days. Canadian Thanksgiving. And holy smokes, the food. I am thankful for such fresh and bountiful food at Casa Susi’s table!

      I’ve also taken time to relax - really relax for a change. And it feels good. My mind has stilled. I have stopped beating myself up about the parts of this Camino I can not do and am instead focussing on what I can do - and have done. All the different experiences that the more traditional pilgrims won’t get because they are so focussed on marching on to Santiago. I have literally stopped a lot to smell the roses. There are a LOT of roses here! My last couple of days here has added an element to my Camino experience that I am truly grateful for and one that won’t be forgotten.

      I am looking forward to the next few days and the new experiences they too will bring! Once I get to Sarria (the 100km mark of the Camino and the last place you can start from and earn your Compostela), it will be a whole new Camino. It gets a bit crazy after that. So, I will enjoy the next few days in the relative peace of my Camino’s shorter days and stopping to smell the roses while they are still blooming.
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    • Day 37

      Trabadelo

      May 27, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

      I spent a very relaxing day at Casa Susi. I had coffee and muesli in the kitchen with the other pilgrims who were walking today. Then a second breakfast upstairs with Susi and Fermin and Peter from Queensland (of the cards and calendar gofundme).

      I relaxed in the hammock and by the river and met another group of interesting pilgrims in the evening at dinner.

      A perfect few days!

      Casa Susi
      5kms
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    • Day 36

      Ponferrada to Trabadelo

      May 26, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

      I caught the bus this morning to Villafranca del Bierzo. I then walked to Trabadelo. It was a bit of a climb and alongside a road but the path was flat.

      And then after two years of anticipation I arrived at Casa Susi and immediately burst into tears when I saw Sue and Fermin. As many of you know it is a beautiful albergue. The house is so pretty and comfortable.

      After a shower I went down to the river to soak my sore foot in the cold water. I am here for two nights and I hope I will feel refreshed and more able to continue on.

      We had a delicious communal dinner with lots of really nice people. A perfect end to the day.

      Casa Susi
      12kms
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    • Day 38

      Trabadelo - O’Cebreiro

      May 21, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

      Today I am writing in English for my family in the UK.

      I got up at 5.45 , what a night. The snore factor was on the scale of 1-10, by 10.
      I left Casa Susi in the dark, Susi and Fermin are really very hospitable hospitaleros. Susi is Australian and has walked the Camino 10 times, since 2017 she has had her hostal and also met Fermin, her great love. He too was a pilgrim.
      On my way to the next climb to O’Cebreiro, another very special place on the Camino Frances. I walk through ancient mountain villages and enjoy the beautiful nature, it is overwhelming. At 14.45 I finally reach O'Cebreiro, the feeling in my legs had disappeared and on the way I even thought I would lie down somewhere on the path and not get up again, "persevere Jacqueline" whispers an inner voice. And how overjoyed I am when I reach O'Cebreiro, I feel as if I have climbed the Kilimanjaro. I have a lovely little room, alone. Thank you God.
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    • Day 45

      Day 34 - Trabadelo

      October 11, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F

      Day 34 is in the can, 15 miles total today. This was our last long day (>15 miles in a day). Tomorrow is shorter but no easier as we are going 4.5 miles up a steep incline. At least we have reasonable distances left, and we have a day off on Sunday, and it is supposed to rain pretty good that day.Read more

    • Day 37

      Adios Villafranca!

      October 24, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C

      Villafranca could easily have been one of my favorite towns so far. Yesterday afternoon when we arrived it was raining too hard to explore much. However, this morning as we walked out of town we saw how beautiful it was with the mist hanging over the hills. Caught a quick Pilgrim blessing in the church as we left town.Read more

    • Day 38

      37. Etappe: Trabadelo (33,4 km)

      December 3, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C

      Gut ausgeruht gings heut früh los ... wieder bei Minusgraden und im Nebel. Der hielt auch fast den ganzen Tag an, so dass ich leider nicht allzu viel von der Landschaft sah bis kurz nach Villafranca del Bierzo, wo ich einen kleinen Kaffee-Stopp einlegte. Danach klarte es auf und ich entschied mich die alternative Route über die Berge zu nehmen. Nur leider verpasste ich den Abzweig, so dass ich doch die Straße nahm und viel schneller am Ziel war als geplant. Nicht schlimm, denn der deutsche "Wiederholungstäter" wartete dort schon auf mich und wir tranken ein paar Bierchen gemeinsam - gut dass die Herberge auch ne Bar hat und es nicht weit zum Zimmer ist 🍻😉 Das Pilgermenü nahm ich dann mit zwei netten spanischen Pilgern ein, die noch ganz frisch auf dem Weg sind, und wie ich nicht verstehen konnten, dass alle anderen schon in den Betten liegen. 😴Read more

    You might also know this place by the following names:

    Trabadelo, トラバデーロ, 24523, Трабадело, 特拉瓦德洛

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