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Melide to Arzúa

July 8, 2024March 30, 2025Posted in El camino PrimitivoTagged Buen Camino, Camino Frances, El camino de Santiago, HikeLeave a comment

The distance we walked today was short, only 14 km (8 miles). The hike was relatively easy; we did this route in 2017 for our first Camino. We notice how the villages have changed over the years and how positive the tourism from El Camino de Santiago has been for the local economy.

Today, we stayed at Pazo de Brandeso, near Arzúa. It is a historic manor constructed in 1554; the Pazo showcases the architectural elegance of the period. We had the opportunity to tour the property and learn about its history and its owners.

Negreira to Olveiroa

April 19, 2017April 28, 2024Posted in El camino de Santiago, El Camino Frances, French WayTagged Buen Camino, Camino Frances, El camino de Santiago, Olveiroa, Saint James way, Santiagodecompostela

Long 34 km heading towards the sea. Mainly through Galician farmlands, countryside, and hamlets. Fortunately, a good breeze was blowing from the ocean to the north and kept us cool.

Rua to Santiago

April 16, 2017April 28, 2024Posted in El camino de Santiago, El Camino Frances, French WayTagged Camino Frances, El camino de Santiago, French Way, Saint James way, Santiagodecompostela

Santiago! Through more eucalyptus forests in the morning before hitting the city and working our way towards the square and the cathedral. Emotions were high when we arrived a bit after lunch. Tears of joy and stupefaction at reaching our goal. 800km walked, 45000 feet ascended, 45000 feet descended, 33 days walking. Tomorrow we will explore Santiago…..

Villar de Mazarife to Astorga

April 4, 2017April 28, 2024Posted in El camino de Santiago, El Camino Frances, French WayTagged Camino Frances, El camino de Santiago, Saint James way

Today was our last day walking through La Meseta. We walked through some low hills, and a few high trees provided a most needed shade. We saw about eight pilgrims along el Camino; it is the beginning of the high season here; probably next week, we will see more people along the way because it is the Holy Week.

313 days later

April 2, 2017April 28, 2024Posted in El camino de Santiago, El Camino Frances, French WayTagged Camino Frances, El camino de Santiago, Saint James way

Today we arrived in Leon. We are very fortunate to be back in Leon in less than a year to finish our pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. Tomorrow morning we are going to start our 302Km/187Mi to Santiago.

Burgo Ranero to León.

May 23, 2016April 28, 2024Posted in El camino de Santiago, El Camino Frances, French WayTagged Buen Camino, Camino Frances, El camino de Santiago, Santiago de compostela

Me: Today was our last day walking our pilgrimage this year. I can’t believe how fast three weeks went by. We challenged ourselves every day, and we suffered a little, but this has been the most fantastic experience in our lives so far. I walked 25km. (15 mi) today, and then I took a taxi to Leon, but Jeremy did the walk to Leon 41 km (25 mi), almost eight hrs.

Jeremy: This was our last day walking the Camino of Santiago this year. We will be back next year to walk the final 13 stages. We have done 289 out of 480 miles total.

Today was a record. More than 25 miles (41 km) total.

This has been an unforgettable three weeks despite tendinitis in both shins, achy knees, and extremely sore feet. Can’t wait to get back on the trail next year to finish our pilgrimage!

Hornillos to Castrojeriz

May 18, 2016April 28, 2024Posted in El camino de Santiago, El Camino Frances, French WayTagged Buencamino, Camino Frances, El camino de Santiago, Santiagodecompostela1 Comment

Today we had a charming walk with a group of people that included a one-hour second breakfast along el Camino. We had dinner together, and the conversation was very interesting, with many people from different backgrounds and countries sharing their experiences. It seems that the largest representation is from Australia, although there are plenty of French, Spanish, English, Americans, and virtually every other country represented. And, of course, we are also encountering all walks of life. Among us, there is an actor, an Anglican priest, plenty of retirees, a venture capitalist, students, a lawyer, etc. The great thing about the Camino is that it sets everyone as equals.

Belorrado to Ages

May 14, 2016April 28, 2024Posted in El camino de Santiago, El Camino Frances, French WayTagged Buen Camino, Camino Frances, El camino de Santiago, Santiago de compostela

We didn’t have rain today, it was an easy walk, especially for Jeremy who has tendinitis. We walk through a long, beautiful, and boring forest in Europe, probably eight kilometers of the same green scenery followed by a local Cuckoo bird. From now on every time I hear a Cuckoo clock it is going to remind me of this stretch of El Camino. This afternoon when we arrived at our hostel we learned that the water heater was broken and our host was trying to find another accommodation for us. Luckily we had the best travel agent who also was looking for a place where we could stay for the night. Right now is the highest season for El Camino and the small towns don’t have enough beds for all the pilgrims that are arriving every day. At the end, we stayed in a hotel outside Burgos. Tomorrow we are going to be drive back to Ages and start where we stopped today.

Sto. Domingo to Belorado

May 13, 2016April 28, 2024Posted in El camino de Santiago, El Camino Frances, French WayTagged Buen Camino, Camino Frances, El camino de Santiago, Santiago de compostela

Today was the most challenging day for me, it’s not only that the body is getting tired, it’s the emotional aspect, I’m tired of the rain and wind and for the first time, I had a breakdown on El Camino. I was hungry, tired, and had no sight of a near town, it was the first time that I question myself, why am I doing this? Jeremy has tendinitis in his left shin, which is slowing him.

7:30pm, we went for dinner at the restaurant where most pilgrims go in Belorado, Albergue Cuatro Cantores; it was like a party, everybody was happy to see each other, people catching up about how was the walk, how the injuries are doing, the rain, and so on. It has been a very delightful dinner with fellow pilgrims.

9:25pm, time to go to bed, tomorrow is a new day.