El Camino de Santiago
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Hey family and friends! I thought this would be the best way to share a bit of what i experience and also a way for you to see where i am (which will be in france and spain). I'd love to hear from anyone at anytime. Not sure how often i'll be able to post. Hopefully once a week.
First things first though. Fly from Philly to Boston, then to Dublin (Go Irish!), then to Biarritz (France), and a nice little chugga-choo-choo to St. Jean Pied De-Port.
Welcome and let's see how much fun this can be! mjc
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler irish4697
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St. Jean Pied de-port
Arrived in Barritz on time and had to hurry to catch my train in Bayonne. I didn´t realize that i´d have to take a taxi to get there. I... Continue reading »
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Roncevalles
The trail splits into two when crossing the Pyranees. There is the Valcarlos Route and the Napolean Route. The Napolean Route is t... Continue reading »
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Larrasoana
The morning began with a tremendous cacauphony of sounds echoing off the stone walls of the hostel. It was truly unbelievable. ... Continue reading »
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Pamplona
Pamplona!!!!!!!
Hiked from Laransoana through a bunch of small hamlets in the rain and muddy trails and found my way to great walled city o... Continue reading »
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Obanos
Constant pain in both knees, the worsening left leg, and an open wound on the back right heel, and you know what? I don´t care. ... Continue reading »
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Estella
15 mile day. Went through Puente la Reina, Maneru, Cirauqui, Lorca, Villatuerta and into Estella. Some magnificent midieval towns. &nbs... Continue reading »
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Torres del Rio
Hot day! Long stretches between towns in this region so I´ve been more mindful of my water supply. The terrain is stilling pretty... Continue reading »
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Logrono
Hi!
I found my way into Logrono...in the pouring rain. The refugio is pretty modern and packed with soaked pilgrims! i am going... Continue reading »
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Najera
....and Najera! Today started slow. It was hard to get that pack on my back, as my legs were still strained, but i didn´t travel... Continue reading »
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Granon
Did about 19 miles today, so I´m pretty pleased with the pace I am going. Saw some beautiful endless rolling hills of wheat today. ... Continue reading »
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Belorado
Breakfast at the refugio (cafe and bread with jam), then Tim and I set off. We banged out 10 miles pretty easily and I foresaw a monstrous da... Continue reading »
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Ages
On the trail fairly early this morning and started gingerly from Beldorado. The leg stiffened up so I took that as an excuse to stop and stre... Continue reading »
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Burgos!
It´s hard to believe this trip is 15 days old already. Paz made us toast and coffee to start the morning off in Ages. We ate and drank as we... Continue reading »
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Hornillos del Camino
Got more rest than usual last night in the pension. I don´t think i´ve slept well since I have begun this adventure so it was a well ne... Continue reading »
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Castrojeriz
Last night, the African girl in the bottom bunk was running in her sleep. Running. The bed was shaking - it was almost laughable. Made my way from... Continue reading »
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Fromista
Fromista - the meseta continues to amaze me. endless. There was a canal that was constructed last century to help irrigate the crops. It´s... Continue reading »
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Carrion de los Condes
Short day of walking. There is a long stretch ahead and I didn´t have it in me to go a monster distance. The trail is still in the meseta but... Continue reading »
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Terrdillos de Temlarios
Poor nights rest except for the last two hours which were divine. Decided to experiment today to see if i could help alleviate my leg pain by chang... Continue reading »
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Sahagun
Quick entry... still on the plains. The weather is still sunny and cool. I haven´t taken off my long sleeves yet, which is good f... Continue reading »
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Leon!
Finally made it to Leon. Seemed like such a far off city when I started and now I'm here. I did have a little help from a train ride for about 20... Continue reading »
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Villar de Mazarife
Lots of time to think on the meseta today. I was completely isolated and didn´t see one soul the whole day until i finished. the day started... Continue reading »
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Astorga
The weather was warm and sunny today. The scenery looked a lot like the plains in Africa. Hiked with a student from Norway who was going into peace... Continue reading »
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Foncebadon
Okay, one more time. I have typed this entry 5 times now and it keeps dissappearing for some strange reason so here is the really abbreviated versi... Continue reading »
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Molinaseca
Most challenging day of hiking so far. I hate to be negative but this was miserable. It had it´s moments of glory when the fog cleared (as we... Continue reading »
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Villafranca del Bierzo
After a tough day yesterday today was a piece of cake. Did over 20 miles, went through Ponferrada (which didn´t compare to the other larger c... Continue reading »
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Ruitelan
I was reminded a lesson today that I shouldn´t find my indentity in the things I own -- lost my hat and sunglasses (they were lifted) and I d... Continue reading »
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Triacastela
OK, the message & reiki experience was worth it because for the first time since i began my leg felt normal and I cranked through the most diff... Continue reading »
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Barbadelo
There were two options to take today - scenic or just the typical route. Was going to take the shorter path, but a young couple told me to ta... Continue reading »
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Hospital de Cruz
I was the first one out of the refugio this morning and did about 10 miles before the mist and fog disappeared. Made it to Portomarin, which is a t... Continue reading »
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Melide
Hard to believe just two or three days away from reaching Santiago. Much ground covered and it´s hard to process it. Another fogg... Continue reading »
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Lavacolla
The location on the map is for Arca but i actually made it to a small town called Lavacolla. 27+ miles today....unintentionally. Hiked to Sa... Continue reading »
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SANTIAGO DE COMPESTELA!!!!!!!!!!
The question of most pilgrims is where does the pilgrimage begin and where does it end. Many who walk realize that the path continues on through a... Continue reading »
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