Festas Padronais do Carmen in Finisterre Fisterra, Spain Fisterra, Spain When traveling in a foreign country, the guide advises, check out the calendar of local festivals, to be sure you will have accommations and not miss the excitement. Or maybe you will want to come at a quieter time. After letting the Camino provide, … Continue reading Festas Padronais do Carmen in Finisterre
Category: Camino de Santiago 2016
Posts from now closed TravelPod blog 2016. Pictures will be added.
Finally to the End of the World
Finally to the End of the World Fisterra, Spain Fisterra, Spain Finally, to Finisterre! Yes, The End of the World! We walked in fog and rain to step onto the edge of the earth. My Camino friend, Darlene, and I planned the morning hike, the spot where Pilgrims gather to celebrate and mark the … Continue reading Finally to the End of the World
Muxia
Muxia Muxía, Spain Muxía, Spain Hola, amigos. I'm now in Muxia, on the Spanish coast at a great Albergue, Bella Muxia. We Celebrated my friend's big birthday tonight with a fish dinner, local and couldn't be fresher. Pulpa, octopus, a Galician favorite. This is a beautiful and serene fishing village. It is also a … Continue reading Muxia
Retreat to Muxia and Finisterre
Retreat to Muxia and Finisterre Carantoña, Spain Carantoña, Spain Thank all of you for your heartwarming comments and support. I'm excited to continue my adventure with a few more walks and tales. Santiago was a mix of old and new, pilgrims celebrating the end of their Caminos and bus loads of tourists celebrating their … Continue reading Retreat to Muxia and Finisterre
Buen Camino de Santiago
Buen Camino de Santiago Santiago de Compostela, Spain Santiago de Compostela, Spain Arrived this morning with mega-hiking Camino friends. Buen Camino. Ultreia. More later. Update: By the time I left, there wasn't a soul in the Albergue. Maybe a lot of eager and anxious pilgrims wanted to arrive in Santiago for the Pilgrim Mass … Continue reading Buen Camino de Santiago
Close to Santiago
Close to Santiago Lavacolla, Spain Lavacolla, Spain Walking close to Santiago today. Hope to be there mañana. Lots of pilgrims and traffic and dreams. Where I'm staying tonight and tomorrow is a mystery. The Camino Provides. UPDATE: Walked way out of my comfort zone today, 25 Km and seeing the Albergue Lavacolla was a … Continue reading Close to Santiago
Closer to Santiago
Closer to Santiago Os Penedos, Spain Os Penedos, Spain Hola, amigos. The first three days in this last part of the Camino, have been mega-hikes for me, completing one full stage each day. With pack, it's okay, until half way, when my straps are a problem. If you want to become rich fast, invent … Continue reading Closer to Santiago
On the Way to Santiago via Sarria
On the Way to Santiago via Sarria Portomarin and Palas de Rei, Spain Portomarin and Palas de Rei, Spain YESTERDAY Hola amigos. I am now in the province of Galicia, starting and finishing the final 113 km from Sarria to Santiago. I will have enough time to collect my Compostela certificate and I hope … Continue reading On the Way to Santiago via Sarria
Cool, Flat Way to Logrono
Cool, Flat Way to Logrono Logroño, Spain Logroño, Spain Update from August 29. Surprise! We woke up to cooler and breezy weather, again left in the dark, and easily walked to our next destination, Logrono, the bustling and modern capital of the province, La Rioja. Graffiti and street art are all over the Camino, … Continue reading Cool, Flat Way to Logrono
Los Arcos to Viana
Los Arcos to Viana Viana, Spain Viana, Spain Buenos Dias, amigos. We hope you are all doing well. Here, it is hot! Leaving around 6:30 a.m. helps beat the heat and gives us time to arrive early and explore a new village or town or just shower and relax. We walked through villages and … Continue reading Los Arcos to Viana
Walking through the ages 