Pontevedra!
3 Temmuz 2023, Ispanya ⋅ ☀️ 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! SoOkumaya devam et
Passing through Poio
4 Temmuz 2023, Ispanya ⋅ ⛅ 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!!Okumaya devam et
GezginThe 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!👍
GezginSometime we do! Some are free, others charge a fee. Some have visiting hours or days.
Combarro!
4 Temmuz 2023, Ispanya ⋅ ☀️ 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 CombarroOkumaya devam et
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!
Arrived in Armenteira
5 Temmuz 2023, Ispanya ⋅ ☁️ 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!Okumaya devam et
Gezgin
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❣️
GezginWe 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!
Armenteira
5 Temmuz 2023, Ispanya ⋅ ☀️ 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 oneOkumaya devam et
GezginAwe 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]
The way of stone and water!
6 Temmuz 2023, Ispanya ⋅ ⛅ 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]
GezginMy oh my💜 Looks like the land of fairytales❣️You take such professional-looking pics! You need to publish a book, really!
GezginSome 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!
Vilanova de Arousa!
6 Temmuz 2023, Ispanya ⋅ ☀️ 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 prayingOkumaya devam et
GezginAlmost 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]
Boat to Pontecesures!
7 Temmuz 2023, Ispanya ⋅ ☀️ 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 lunchOkumaya devam et
O Milladoiro!
7 Temmuz 2023, Ispanya ⋅ 🌬 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 3Okumaya devam et
GezginLove that grapevine covered path! 😙😍 And such an interesting flower…is that fruit growing with it, or are those its flower’s buds?!
GezginThat’s passion fruit! I wasn’t sure what fruit it was until I saw that unmistakable flower!
GezginHard 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!
GezginIt IS hard to believe! Can’t wrap my head around it! My feet will be VERY happy to be done! 😆
Santiago De Compostella!
8 Temmuz 2023, Ispanya ⋅ ☁️ 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 wasOkumaya devam et
GezginYay!! You made it!! Congrats and great job both of you!! You guys should treat yourselves to a little something special to celebrate!!
Back to our albergue!
8 Temmuz 2023, Ispanya ⋅ ☀️ 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 theOkumaya devam et
Bus to Fisterra
9 Temmuz 2023, Ispanya ⋅ 🌙 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,Okumaya devam et
More Bus Tour!
9 Temmuz 2023, Ispanya ⋅ 🌙 63 °F
There were to many beautiful things to see to put it all in just one post… so here’s more!
Wait there’s more!
9 Temmuz 2023, Ispanya ⋅ 🌙 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!Okumaya devam et
GezginLooks like some delicious food! 🤤 Although, that pile of clams though…🤢! Lol! I like that your shoes had their own little adventure! 😆
Yesterdays travels
11 Temmuz 2023, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ 🌙 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 separateOkumaya devam et
Short night in New York!
11 Temmuz 2023, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☀️ 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 notOkumaya devam et
GezginI think I would enjoy running a hostel along the El Camino😀 Is the black tape on the toes covering blisters?
GezginI 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!
GezginCute overhead yellow umbrella lane💕
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