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- Tag 15
- Montag, 3. Juli 2023 um 18:47
- ☀️ 82 °F
- Höhe über NN: 75 ft
SpanienPraza de Barcelos42°25’36” N 8°38’21” W
Pontevedra!
3. Juli 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
After 12 miles of walking we arrived in Pontevedra at Nacama Hostel. A nice number of miles, especially considering the hills. Our feet are definitely complaining these days by the time we arrive! SoWeiterlesen
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- Tag 16
- Dienstag, 4. Juli 2023 um 11:55
- ⛅ 70 °F
- Höhe über NN: 98 ft
- SpanienPoio42°26’40” N 8°41’8” W
Passing through Poio
4. Juli 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
Today will probably be our shortest walk of the Camino. I slept in until after 7am! Luxury! 😄 Today we crossed over onto the Spiritual Variant and, for the very first time, we missed the turn!!Weiterlesen
ReisenderThe name “spiritual” comes from the belief that the route follows the last part of the journey of the remains of the Apostle St. James. While the rest of the Portugues route is considered a pilgrimage, this is the only part that follows what is considered the actual path to his final resting place at Santiago de Compostela.
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Do you ever get to go inside any of those ancient churches? No body does stained glass any more…it really inspiring!👍
ReisenderSometime we do! Some are free, others charge a fee. Some have visiting hours or days.
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- Tag 16
- Dienstag, 4. Juli 2023 um 21:03
- ☀️ 70 °F
- Höhe über NN: 66 ft
- SpanienPlaya Combarro42°26’12” N 8°42’2” W
Combarro!
4. Juli 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
Our Alburgue, Nuestra Señora del Camino is 23 euros a bed and is so nice! Clean, well thought out, comfortable, everything we need! We have had such good places this whole trip! The town of CombarroWeiterlesen
Wow, I especially love these photos! Love the flower lined stairwell! Lovely, Lovely 🥰 [Kathy Aiken]
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Unique looking trumpet flowers, and that structure on cement “stilts”, and the car with “eyeball” headlights; all very unique!
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The flower pot lined stairway reminds me of the 112 step stairway to our room on the cliff side village in the Cinque Terra 😅
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- Tag 17
- Mittwoch, 5. Juli 2023 um 11:30
- ☁️ 68 °F
- Höhe über NN: 892 ft
- SpanienArmenteira42°27’51” N 8°44’30” W
Arrived in Armenteira
5. Juli 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
It was another day of climbing (approx 1500ft elevation). Come to think of it, there really isn’t a day on the Camino where we are not climbing! We woke up to cloudy skies… a first on our trip!Weiterlesen
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So glad you have a cooler day 😘 Were you forewarned about the climbing on this part of you trek? Your destination is not far now❣️
ReisenderWe had an idea that there was a bit of hill! We didn’t know that it was just as large as the other “big hill” we had done!! People had posted it was a lot to do in a day to walk from Pontevedra to Armenteira! So we decided to break it up into two days and stay in Combarro. Glad we did!
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- Tag 17
- Mittwoch, 5. Juli 2023 um 21:47
- ☀️ 66 °F
- Höhe über NN: 807 ft
- SpanienArmenteira42°28’5” N 8°44’30” W
Armenteira
5. Juli 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
Blink and you would miss this place! Probably only on the map because of the early 14th century monastery that is prominent against the country fields backdrop! Two places to eat and only oneWeiterlesen
ReisenderAwe inspiring to realize you are standing and walking in the same place that 14th, 15th and 16th century people did! 💕
How lovely! Beautiful historic buildings. Love the architecture, doors and gates. Nearing closer to your final destination girls!🤩 [Kathy Aiken]
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- Tag 18
- Donnerstag, 6. Juli 2023 um 09:23
- ⛅ 64 °F
- Höhe über NN: 62 ft
- SpanienArroyo de San Martín42°29’37” N 8°46’28” W
The way of stone and water!
6. Juli 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
Ruta de la piedra y del agua! A beautiful beginning to our long walk today! The path takes you along a creek with numerous ruins of old mills! Loved it 😍!
I can imagine it was a very serene walk along this path. Lovely photos once again. Looks much cooler too! [Kathy Aiken]
ReisenderMy oh my💜 Looks like the land of fairytales❣️You take such professional-looking pics! You need to publish a book, really!
ReisenderSome of the pictures of the waterfalls and creek in the woods look like they could be in Washington! I love the giant stones creating a bridge over the water!
ReisenderYes! Even today, we were walking through a pine forest and I was like “smells like the PNW”!
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- Tag 18
- Donnerstag, 6. Juli 2023 um 16:10
- ☀️ 73 °F
- Höhe über NN: 30 ft
- SpanienO Esteiro42°33’37” N 8°49’33” W
Vilanova de Arousa!
6. Juli 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
Todays walk started off magical, became beautiful, then familiar, then long, then trying and finally “when are we getting there already my feet are killing me!” 🥴 After 17 miles we were prayingWeiterlesen
ReisenderAlmost there, and then it will all be memories, so take a rest, and enjoy the end of your El Camino journey 🥰
So much beauty you have both seen! Yes, enjoy your last couple of days. 🥰 [Kathy Aiken]
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- Tag 19
- Freitag, 7. Juli 2023 um 13:33
- ☀️ 73 °F
- Höhe über NN: 138 ft
- SpanienCruces42°47’46” N 8°38’29” W
Boat to Pontecesures!
7. Juli 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
The first part of our day was a boat ride to Pontecesures! Very glad to have my coat! It was cloudy this morning and especially cold with the breeze! It was short walk to Padron where we had lunchWeiterlesen
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- Tag 19
- Freitag, 7. Juli 2023 um 19:10
- 🌬 70 °F
- Höhe über NN: 768 ft
- SpanienO Milladoiro42°50’54” N 8°34’59” W
O Milladoiro!
7. Juli 2023 in Spanien ⋅ 🌬 70 °F
We have arrived at the Albergue Milladoiro, which is SO much better than last nights stay and only 6 euros more! We have decided to stop just short of Santiago De Compostela today. We are less than 3Weiterlesen
ReisenderLove that grapevine covered path! 😙😍 And such an interesting flower…is that fruit growing with it, or are those its flower’s buds?!
ReisenderThat’s passion fruit! I wasn’t sure what fruit it was until I saw that unmistakable flower!
ReisenderHard to believe your walk is almost over! 😯 You guys have done amazing! I’m sure it’s a bit bitter sweet to almost be done!
ReisenderIt IS hard to believe! Can’t wrap my head around it! My feet will be VERY happy to be done! 😆
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- Tag 20
- Samstag, 8. Juli 2023 um 09:33
- ☁️ 63 °F
- Höhe über NN: 781 ft
- SpanienHostal dos Reis Católicos42°52’53” N 8°32’48” W
Santiago De Compostella!
8. Juli 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
Woke up to rain! So, for the first time, we broke out our ponchos and pack rain covers! By the time we left, though, it was barely misting! So I skipped the poncho and just used my pack cover! It wasWeiterlesen
ReisenderYay!! You made it!! Congrats and great job both of you!! You guys should treat yourselves to a little something special to celebrate!!
Bravo girls! Woohoo! Must feel so good! 🤗 Now time to celebrate! 🎉😘 [Kathy Aiken]
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- Tag 20
- Samstag, 8. Juli 2023 um 17:03
- ☀️ 70 °F
- Höhe über NN: 712 ft
- SpanienO Milladoiro42°50’26” N 8°35’11” W
Back to our albergue!
8. Juli 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
We wandered the streets for a bit around the cathedral, but we are SO tired! After around 225 miles of walking and often uphill…the legs and feet complain constantly! 🤣 We attended mass at theWeiterlesen
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- Tag 21
- Sonntag, 9. Juli 2023 um 22:54
- 🌙 63 °F
- Höhe über NN: 906 ft
- SpanienJet Museum42°52’51” N 8°32’33” W
Bus to Fisterra
9. Juli 2023 in Spanien ⋅ 🌙 63 °F
I can’t believe it’s my last day in Spain already! Today was a busy and yet relaxing day! We booked a tour bus to Fisterra (aka: the end of the world). Our friend McDarra decided to book the tour,Weiterlesen
ReisenderSuch beautiful countryside...even more appreciated from a comfy seat today I imagine! 😁 Love your pictures of that stone bridge!
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- Tag 21
- Sonntag, 9. Juli 2023 um 23:12
- 🌙 63 °F
- Höhe über NN: 906 ft
- SpanienJet Museum42°52’51” N 8°32’33” W
More Bus Tour!
9. Juli 2023 in Spanien ⋅ 🌙 63 °F
There were to many beautiful things to see to put it all in just one post… so here’s more!
ReisenderAh…back to the coast! So beautiful!! 😍 Kinda weird to see you guys in jackets since most of your trip has been a heat wave! 😉
Oh, the ocean side is beautiful! Love the pics of you two and then the one of your new friend! [kathy Aiken]
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- Tag 21
- Sonntag, 9. Juli 2023 um 23:25
- 🌙 63 °F
- Höhe über NN: 906 ft
- SpanienJet Museum42°52’51” N 8°32’33” W
Wait there’s more!
9. Juli 2023 in Spanien ⋅ 🌙 63 °F
Here’s some last pics of the bus tour. At times the sky looked like it would rain on us, but we stayed dry and the day was beautiful! Also our place for tonight in Santiago, The Last Stamp Albergue!Weiterlesen
ReisenderLooks like some delicious food! 🤤 Although, that pile of clams though…🤢! Lol! I like that your shoes had their own little adventure! 😆
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- Tag 23
- Dienstag, 11. Juli 2023 um 04:55
- 🌙 66 °F
- Höhe über NN: 39 ft
Vereinigte Staaten von AmerikaKellogg Park40°40’43” N 74°11’58” W
Yesterdays travels
11. Juli 2023 in den USA ⋅ 🌙 66 °F
It’s time to head home. It simultaneously feels like it’s been forever and yet the quickest trip ever!Yesterday, we took the bus from Santiago to Porto (wound up accidentally booking separateWeiterlesen
ReisenderThe perfect end to a perfect adventure ❣️ Can’t wait to give you a hug 😘
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- Tag 23
- Dienstag, 11. Juli 2023 um 07:51
- ☀️ 72 °F
- Höhe über NN: 20 ft
- Vereinigte Staaten von AmerikaNewark Liberty International Airport40°41’11” N 74°10’43” W
Short night in New York!
11. Juli 2023 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
After about 5 hours rest in my phenomenal king sized hotel bed, it’s back to the airport! The first Alaska flight I tried for was oversold, but thankfully I can jumpseat on my airline! It’s notWeiterlesen
ReisenderI think I would enjoy running a hostel along the El Camino😀 Is the black tape on the toes covering blisters?
ReisenderI keep the big toe covered so a blister doesn’t come back and the toe next to it to prevent one I felt forming. Its not painful or anything like that. The KT tape has worked great!
ReisenderCute overhead yellow umbrella lane💕
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