Camino de Santiago

mei – juli 2023

Walking to find clarity, seeking the present. Meer informatie

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Wandelen, Zelfontdekking, Soloreizen, Spiritualiteit

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- Dag 13
- vrijdag 9 juni 2023 om 09:51
- ⛅ 66 °F
- Hoogte: 1.640 ft
- Spanje Sansol 42.553333, -2.26666742°33’12” N 2°16’0” W
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Supercute Cafe in Sansol
9 juni 2023, Spanje ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
I wish I were hungrier... This little cafe is delightful and their pan de chocolate looks tempting..... But alas, my appetite isn't here.

There is also a bumper-crop of forks planted nearby. In case you're wondering where forks are grown.

Sansol is small, but nice.Meer informatie
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Reiziger Fork farm?
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Ha! That looks familiar. [DR]
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Reiziger Too forking funny !
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- Dag 13
- vrijdag 9 juni 2023 om 11:31
- ⛅ 72 °F
- Hoogte: 1.660 ft
- Spanje Bargota 42.54, -2.31333342°32’24” N 2°18’48” W
Olivos y un Melocotón
9 juni 2023, Spanje ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
Sometimes a pause is the right answer
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- Dag 13
- vrijdag 9 juni 2023 om 16:37
- ☁️ 77 °F
- Hoogte: 1.588 ft
- Spanje Ondarre 42.515, -2.37333342°30’54” N 2°22’24” W
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I Viana stop walking. So I did.
9 juni 2023, Spanje ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
I had a reservation and an inclination to walk to Logroño today.

I stopped 10km short because Viana is a cute town and i just haven't been feelin it today.

Also, I remind myself, I am in no hurry!

Instead I had a delicious lunch that took two hours because the waiter had 3x attitude and 0.25x aptitude. It took him 18 minutes (yeah, I timed it) to bring me a fork. Darn it! I shoulda harvested one in Sansol.

But the food was tasty and priced well*. The beer was cold. I enjoyed the people watching. It got a little windy but high 70s and windy is pleasant to me.

After lunch I bumped into Dean and we had another drink. Fun to know people and validating to see that I'm not alone in wanting rest. Today was hilly.

The walk itself was a good chance to be alone with many thoughts.... Today was deep and largely related to how I want to invest my energy.... Professionally, creatively, romantically, and how I want to continue to foster my own personal growth. Good stuff.

Various times today I am reminded that I made a good choice; coming to Spain, stopping for coffee, staying in Viana vs. Logroño... It seems a bit self deprecating but after making many not-so-great choices last year, I feel reassured by clear evidence that I can/do make great choices, too.

My next great choice is probably a nap under a tree near a ruined cathedral.

*Pricing... Many restaurants along The Camino offer a pilgrim's meal. Typically 3 courses (starter, main, dessert) with bread and water or wine, for 10-15€. It's usually hearty fare and euro-large portions. Lovely

Staying in the Albergue Municipal at 9.5€ seems like a clean and comfortable choiceMeer informatie
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Reiziger Farmer's market
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Reiziger The cherries are excellent
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Reiziger Trails good!
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- Dag 13
- vrijdag 9 juni 2023 om 20:12
- 🌩️ 73 °F
- Hoogte: 1.588 ft
- Spanje Ondarre 42.515, -2.37166742°30’54” N 2°22’18” W
Friday Evening Stroll
9 juni 2023, Spanje ⋅ 🌩️ 73 °F
I love how in Spain the people live in the streets.

8pm on a Friday and kids from one to 92 are playing outdoors, laughing, interacting, eating, drinking... Living.

An upside to stopping early in the day is that it gives time to enjoy a good stroll, a looksie. A chance to poke into alleys and get a glimpse of how other people exist. It's one of my favorite things to do.

In my stroll this evening I got to watch kids in a candy store -literally, I stopped in to buy trail snacks and was greatly amused by children buying sweets. I met a sweet older lady who was very proud of the flowers on her balconies. I paused to admire them and she invited me inside to show me pictures of them when they were "really in bloom". I love it when I stumble upon something of which someone feels genuine pride. It's beautiful.

I watched lovers stroll, grandparents dote on infants, men argue with wild gesticulations, and women hugging what I presume to be sisters based on appearance. There were people carrying bread, walking dogs, or just strolling.. like I was doing.

I stopped briefly to enjoy a tasty dish of artichokes and ham with a nice young rioja. The artichokes are in season (along with white asparagus and cherries, it seems).

Then some giant raindrops splatted on my table and everyone myself included, sought less open spaces.

It's only 9pm and I'd like to watch the sunset but between the late sunset hour here and the rain.... I am going to try for sunrise yoga instead.Meer informatie
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- Dag 14
- zaterdag 10 juni 2023 om 09:35
- ⛅ 66 °F
- Hoogte: 1.266 ft
- Spanje Pantano de las Cañas 42.49, -2.41542°29’24” N 2°24’54” W
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Passing From Navarre to La Rioja!
10 juni 2023, Spanje ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
Land of the delicious-est wines.

It's been interesting to see that different vineyards have very different cultivation practices. Some use wires to train the vines, others leave them as a bush. The rows are often toughly N/S but sometimes oriented differently... I'm ignorant of the motives for these differences but welcome any information. To my eyes, the vines themselves (trunk/leaf and young berry clusters) appear to be very similar.... Just different strategies?

Other than that, the Camino today was notable for being.... Gentle. No significant altitude, generally smooth surfaces, not much roadway. Good walking!

Granted, 10km is pretty darn light compared to 20 or 30 so that plays into my impression.Meer informatie
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Reiziger What a happy smile and expression of anticipation!
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- Dag 14
- zaterdag 10 juni 2023 om 10:18
- ☁️ 68 °F
- Hoogte: 1.247 ft
- Spanje Plaza del Mercado 42.47, -2.44333342°28’12” N 2°26’36” W
Entering Logroño
10 juni 2023, Spanje ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
Gentle walking day as Bruce's blister is getting bad and I don't want my own.
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- Dag 15
- zondag 11 juni 2023 om 11:30
- ☁️ 68 °F
- Hoogte: 1.621 ft
- Spanje Navarrete 42.436667, -2.5442°26’12” N 2°32’24” W
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Damply towards Navarette
11 juni 2023, Spanje ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
It's been lightly rainy and I drank more than enough Rioja in Logroño.

So...another light walk of about 12km and I'm looking forward to lunch
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Reiziger It’s y’all! Lol
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- Dag 15
- zondag 11 juni 2023 om 20:31
- 🌧 68 °F
- Hoogte: 1.736 ft
- Spanje Iglesia Parroquial de la Asuncion de Maria 42.43, -2.56166742°25’48” N 2°33’42” W
The Food, though
11 juni 2023, Spanje ⋅ 🌧 68 °F
I'm a Camino anomaly in that I think I've gained a few lbs despite walking so much.

The food here is amazing. Just.... Amazing.

I would like to eat 5 meals/day.

Also notable: the churches. I suppose that being on the oldest religious pilgrimage in Europe I should expect an abundance of churches... But even the "not an official stop" towns have these massive/opulent houses of worship.

I'm enjoying the artistic beauty very much.

Navarette is home to Don Jacobo organic wine. We had a bottle of their 2019 crianza tonight.... Wow! And in a fancy restaurant the two of us enjoyed a 3 course meal w wine for 65€.

Delighted. I am delighted.
Tomorrow I plan to visit a meadery en route to a comfy peivate room. It's important to take the occasional self-care night.Meer informatie
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ReizigerIt is amazing to see the modern mixed in with the ancient. And really? Gaining weight? It is amazing what happens when you have an appetite. This “walk” is serving you well. So many things experienced emotionally and physically.
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ReizigerSoooo hungry now!
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- Dag 15
- zondag 11 juni 2023 om 21:35
- 🌧 66 °F
- Hoogte: 1.680 ft
- Spanje Navarrete 42.428333, -2.56166742°25’42” N 2°33’42” W
Double Rainbow
11 juni 2023, Spanje ⋅ 🌧 66 °F
I've enjoyed many rainbows, but have never seen one with such remarkably distinct colors before. Special.

Of course this does mean that all my socks and underwear that were on the clothesline aren't very dry.... I'm ok with that tradeoff right now . Tomorrow..... We shall see.Meer informatie
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ReizigerSo pretty!
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- Dag 16
- maandag 12 juni 2023 om 10:48
- ☁️ 64 °F
- Hoogte: 1.860 ft
- Spanje Alesón 42.405, -2.69166742°24’18” N 2°41’30” W
No coffee on Monday
12 juni 2023, Spanje ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
Tried to find a coffee/rest here...

Was told 'not on Monday' as if that is obvious.

Who knew?
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ReizigerGo for chocolate ! Dark has more caffeine I think!
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ReizigerHuh…
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