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Puente Duero To Penaflor de Hornija
September 19, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
.An early start this morning led us onto more farm track into a meseta like landscape for 24 kilometres. At least there were 3 towns with cafe bars to break up the day and to top up our waters.

The sun was very strong this afternoon, and necessitated a smothering of sunscreen.

The final approach to town was extra broooootal, as there was a final long uphill stretch to get into town.

Our group of 5 consisting of Paul (Australia), Petya (Bulgarian), Marie (France), Gerard (Ireland), and myself are now resting in a great albergue. Tomorrow another 24 kilometres.Read more
TravelerSounds like the fun and camaraderie are making up for the broodleness.
9/19/19Reply
TravelerHope there are Cafe stops with shade tomorrow for you. The early start might be downhill with a bit of luck!
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Traveler So cute!
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Alcazarén To Puente Duero
September 18, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
How much more pine forest and farm track can I take!

We broke into the 400’s today!!

It was an early start to a 24 km day. With only one town as a rest stop in between. Paul has recovered from his over indulgence the other day, and we all made good time. Well except for one small deviation that I made when only a few kilometres from our destination. I was ahead, and the trail seemed to head off into the hills. After not seeing an arrow for a while, I arrived at the top of a hill overlooking a valley. A little further on, the trail ended at a farmers field. So, it was back up the hill and back to the spot in question. I phoned Petya on whatsapp, and she told me to follow the path parallel to the road. When the truth later came out, it seems that Petya had CHEATED by using her phone GPS. Anyway we all arrived at a nice little albergue run by a very interesting man named Yurgen from Germany.

Also with us, is Marie from Lourdes France. Marie is 72, and has done 2 Camino’s per year for the last 20 YEARS!!!

There was no where to eat in this town, so we all got some food at the local tiende, and conjured up a great meal. I was chastised by Marie, for putting butter on my bread! Simply not done in France!

Time for bed!Read more
TravelerSome great photos, Terry!
9/18/19Reply
TravelerHi Terry, does everyone know to hit the Heart by the comment line in order to "like" your posts???
9/18/19Reply
TravelerReally enjoy seeing all these pictures! - Sylvia
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Villeguillo To Alcazarén
September 17, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Another day of pine forest paths. The day after having a feast put on by the local bar owner last night, Paul was having a hard day walking, suffering from last nights feast. Most of us are not too hungry today.

Having a bit of a rest at our new albergue tonight. Tomorrow a 24 km day.

Rob Lassche, there are a few pics of listings that you have to move fast on!Read more
TravelerGo well, pilgrims! That's more than a half marathon tomorrow.
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TravelerGosh Terry, these are great 'buys' on real estate.. think you should invest!
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Nava de la Asunción To Villeguillo
September 16, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
A vary nice walk today thru pine forest again. Our first stop was the city of Coca, which had a very nice castle. The castle was built by Moors on the orders of Bishop Alonso de Fonseca who had been given permission to build by Juan II.

Our final destination, is the village of Villeguillo. Here is a tiny bar, run by the famous keekay. When we arrived, he asked what we wanted for supper, we all said fish. At 7:00 we went there, and he brought out a fish dinner that would feed 10! There was also a huge salad that we could not finish. It all was huge but marvellous. We were also joined tonight by Gerard from Ireland.

Tomorrow 18 Kms to Alcazarén.Read more
TravelerI wonder what the chef would have said had you decided you wanted cat for dinner ?
9/16/19Reply
TravelerVery nice pic of your fish dinner, by the way
9/16/19Reply
Looks like a nice trail terry. Lovely to see you meeting up with some of your old walking pals thanks for sharing
9/16/19Reply
TravelerHuge dinner... looks like a great bar - full of fun and stories!
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This Is No Bull!
September 15, 2019 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
Santa María la Real de Nieva To Nava de la Asunción

The promised rain of the last 2 days held off again for us. Walking was easy in a cloudy cool day. We walked thru a lot of pine forest. In certain areas, all the trees were tapped for their sap. I could not resist dipping my finger in and just trying a taste. It tasted like turpentine! The large round bull fighting arena made out of stone was also expressive.

It was our lucky day entering Nava at just the right time. Part of the Camino route thru town was barricaded off and the town was starting some type of festival. Just starting, was their running of the bulls festival. It was a great laugh. Have a look!Read more
Hi team! I'm glad that you had a much easier walk today through woodland. Paul has footage of the bull running. Mary-Anne McLaughlin
9/15/19Reply
Travelerglad that mountainous region is behind you... for awhile !!
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Zamarramala To Santa María la Real
September 14, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
It was a long hot 30 km day. Walked thru 4 small agricultural towns, that had nothing except maybe a fountain. Came across a flock of sheep, and also thought that the pine trees being tapped for sap was interesting. Meeting up with us tonight, is Petya Ninova from Bulgaria. She wants to walk for 1 week with us. We first met Petra on the Via de la Plata.Read more
TravelerI've told you that at a certain point it was hard even to get water: no café, no grocery store, nobody,...
9/14/19Reply
That looks like a never ending road - Sylvia
9/15/19Reply
The video seems like you drank too much wine, keep it up
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Segovia to Zamarramala
September 13, 2019 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 12 °C
Just a short walk to Zamarramala today. It was the only way to split up the next 2 days without having to walk over 30 Klm’s. Segovia now in the distance. Just a few old churches on the way, and also a very interesting museum of old puppets! They were very intricate. The public albergue here is very nice.Read more
Traveler Beautiful!
9/13/19Reply
These puppets are quite something, wonder how old they really are - Sylvia
9/15/19Reply
TravelerWow, they are very intricate & the strings are hard to see.
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Rest Day In Segovia
September 12, 2019 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 9 °C
Needed a rest day after the mountain crossing yesterday. Segovia was a great city for site seeing. This town is famous for it’s incredible intact Roman aquaduct. Also an incredible cathedral, and the Alcasar castle.Read more
TravelerTHIS is a good rest day, scenery/market look fab. after your hard mountain climb, a castle or two are pretty cool.
9/12/19Reply
TravelerWow looks like a really cool place!
9/12/19Reply
Nice to see all the fresh fruit and vegetables - Sylvia
9/15/19Reply
TravelerWow interesting.Hope all ok
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Cercedilla to Segovia - Broooodal!
September 11, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Cercedilla to Segovia

Today was a long hard day. The first part was a long upward climb on an old Roman road over the mountain pass between Cercedilla and Segovia. The large rocks were a real problem to navigate. Climbing further to the summit, the temperature dropped drastically. Was near freezing at the top. This was followed by a nice descent thru a pine forest, but the last 15 Klms were thru a long and boring dry grazing fields. Left Cercedilla at 7:15 this morning, and staggered into Segovia at around 4:30.Read more
TravelerWow keep safe
9/11/19Reply
That looks like a tough walk! Sylvia
9/12/19Reply
Traveler gargoyle trees too
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Manzanares el Real To Cercedilla
September 10, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
We started early today,. The first stage was 7 Kim’s to a village named Mataelpino. Here we stopped for a break. Most of the morning was on cowpath, with the imposing mountains on our right. It was another 7 Kim’s to a town called Navacerrada. Here we met a couple of other pilgrims, a Canadian and an Irishman. We stopped and had a coffee with them. Getting out of town was broooodle! It was a steady climb out of town. We finished off walking thru nice pine forest into Cercedilla.Read more
Traveler Early morning walking out of town.
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Traveler Ominous mountains.
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Traveler Rocks for sale.
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Manzanares
September 9, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Left Early this morning for a place called Manzanares el Real. Another clear blue sky day. Again we walked down cow paths and rocky trails into a lovely town. Tonight we are staying at a donation albergue, run by a family that has a shed on their lot that they run for pilgrims. They even served us a fantastic meal! Anyway more pics of today.Read more
TravelerAnother sunny day in paradise!
9/9/19Reply
TravelerGreat day on the Camino!
9/10/19Reply
Traveler is that a sign of encouragement??
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Onto Colemenar Viejo
September 8, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Was a clear blue sky again today, with the temperatures not too bad. Trail was long and dusty tho. Mostly thru dry creek beds and farm roads. Hostel here is pretty good. Taking 2 litres of water a day. Have a look at today.Read more
Traveler This is going to be brutal.
9/8/19Reply
Traveler Dry creek bed.
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Traveler This pilgrim only got to here.
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Madrid to Tres Cantos
September 7, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
First day on the trail out of Madrid. Being a Saturday, the streets where very busy. A pilgrim from New Zealand was also starting out today and was glad to join us. The first couple of days are always tough. It was very dry, but luckily it was cool in the morning and only reached 29 in the afternoon. Made it to our first stop. The city of Tres Cantos. (The city of three songs). Have a look at the pics. TerryRead more
TravelerBuen Camino to you guys! Wish we were there with you!
9/7/19Reply
Traveler Goodbye to Madrid.
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Traveler Grace from New Zealand.
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Madrid!
September 4, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Arrived in Madrid after a long day travelling. Slept very well last night. Currently staying in a fellow pilgrims apartment here. Spent today seeing the sites of Madrid. We start out walking Sept 07. Here are today’s pics.Read more
Traveler Great little place!
9/5/19Reply
Traveler Church of St James and John the Baptist. Camino starting point.
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Traveler Madrid opera house. Statue of Queen Isabella.
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We’re off!
September 3, 2019 in Canada ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
The journey starts now! Leaving Toronto at 11:30 tonight, and arriving in Lisbon 11:30 am tomorrow morning. After a 2 hour layover, off to Madrid arriving at 4:15 pm local.
Let the adventures begin... Have a super time - see you in November!
9/4/19Reply
Hey dude; don’t forget to hand out a few Canada pins to lighten the load!
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Trip start
August 21, 2019