by ralphdobbertin | May 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
We should make Santiago on Monday. 2 days ahead of schedule. Legs are starting to feel quite tired. Feet are blister free now but also very tired. All of us are tired and the extra wine with dinner when we met up with my sister last night, was apparently not helpful...
by ralphdobbertin | May 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
This means we are on our last 100km to the finish line. Quite a journey and those who haven’t already are starting to book flights home. There is a different energy in the walk as people realize they might just get this thing done. Today was a tough 27km day. Uphill....
by ralphdobbertin | May 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
What goes up steeply Typical path Best sandwich of the Camino. Good food is sooooo important Going for an easy thumbs up. Must come down steeply. Our albergue. Chapel where we r staying.
by ralphdobbertin | May 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
Started with a steep uphill and then a steep downhill with a spectacular view. Really enjoyed. That said I finally cracked and bought an old wood stick for 5 euros. Great investment. The steep downhills are murder on my knees. We were supposed to do 31 km today but...
by ralphdobbertin | May 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
Love how some homes are done up. Probably 184km or so to go. YAAAAA Absolutely beautiful country side. Could live here. Trying to find our albergue. Going downhill steep and we better not need to come back up. Yup we had to come back up a...
by ralphdobbertin | May 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
We were in hill country after leaving ponferrada and arriving in villafranca del bierzo. Really nice albergue for 14 euro. Town is also quite nice with a church ( some say) was founded by saint Francis himself. I always laugh when I hear that: some say. Some say the...
by ralphdobbertin | May 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
We are high. About 1550 meters. Someone carved this into a tree. Very nicely done.
by ralphdobbertin | May 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
A typical rocky path Started to rain on the descent.
by ralphdobbertin | May 6, 2023 | Uncategorized