Tag: Camino Frances
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Carryon couple plows toward Camino finish
On Monday, we will have spent 33 days and walked more than 400 miles on the Camino de Santiago. As we hang up (throw away?) our hiking shoes, some notes from the trek: Ways of Spain: The Spanish people take time for each other, especially family. The pace of life is slow in villages along…
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We Have a Winner!
Congratulations to Jamey who guessed drying shed! These “unofficial symbols” of the Galicia region of Spain are known as horreos. We were told they were used to dry corn and sure enough, when we peeked inside we saw corn. Traditionally, farmers stored and dried grain within the horreos. Sadly, they no longer offer…
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What Are These? Camino de Santiago
It's been several days since we noticed these strange little buildings begin to dot the landscape. Some were quite old and rundown, while others appeared to be a newly remodeled backyard feature. Having way too much morbid imagination, I thought perhaps they were some sort of family crypt. A little research taught me just how…
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Surprises are around many Camino corners
A careless mistake made me realize how accustomed I have become to walking with a backpack. Sue and I stopped at a bar for coffee Saturday and I put my hat on a chair. We had walked about half a mile, up a steep hill, when I realized I had no hat. I left my…
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Peaceful strolling returns: Camino de Santiago
Our strategy to stay in a small village to avoid the crowds worked. We had superb spring weather as we walked Friday by ourselves through lush areas, even negotiating stepping stones in a swamp while loud toads sounded the alarm. We had to use rain gear Thursday, only the third or fourth day we have…
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Crowds Can’t Dampen Spirit: Camino de Santiago
As we head down the home stretch, we've said goodbye to nearly all familiar faces. We spent a couple laughter-filled afternoons with two Englishmen (center of left photo) before they sped ahead in an effort to reach Santiago in time for the Sunday morning service. We've been playing leapfrog for several days with the Dutchman…
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This and That: Camino de Santiago
There have been mornings when getting out of bed has been difficult. A restless night, a cold room, tired feet, an aching back, snoring, wind, rain and for some (fortunately, not us), even snow, cause weary Pilgrims to think twice about lacing up his or her boots! However, the promise of each new day keeps…
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What is the Camino de Santiago?
As we descended steeply into the waterside village of Portomarin this afternoon, I mourned the loss of my Camino. During the past several days, the quiet calm of the path has been interrupted often by large groups of walkers and bicyclists. Many seem to have just started their trek. Sarria, where we began the…
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