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
by ralphdobbertin | May 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
Trail side provisions Beautiful bell tower with life sized figures banging the bells Cathedral in Astorga
by ralphdobbertin | May 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
Templar castle. Ponneferada Our early morning companion.