I’m going to have to confess that from this day, Tuesday, till I reach Santiago de Compostela, on Sunday, I am probably going to be a little one-minded. It is as I began to discuss a couple of posts back; I’m nearing the end of this pilgrimage. My mind is locked in on the realization, … Continue reading Triacastela to Sarria – Day 27
O’Cebreiro to Triacastela – Day 26
The large Municipal Albergue in O’Cebreiro started to come to life by 5:00am in the morning. Pilgrims were trying to be as polite as possible – a virtue they cared not much for the night before, and after a few quaffs of the local brew. Now, sleepy-eyed pilgrims were humbly setting their packs in good … Continue reading O’Cebreiro to Triacastela – Day 26
Villafranca del Bierzo to O’Cebreiro – Day 25
Well, let’s just say that I did it. I managed to push through 30 kilometers (18.5 miles) today to reach O’Cebreiro; just inside the region of Galicia and leaving the Castilla and Leon region. Lulling one to a sense of relaxation, the first 22 kilometers were a slow, but constant ascent on a path that … Continue reading Villafranca del Bierzo to O’Cebreiro – Day 25
Molinaseca to Ponferrada to Villafranca del Bierzo – Day 24
Ponferrada is but 6 kilometers away from Molinaseca. I imagine I could have pushed onto this small city yesterday, but when you set a goal – Molinaseca – and the effort took most of what you’ve got stored up, you relax in the accomplishment of the goal. As it worked out, for my … Continue reading Molinaseca to Ponferrada to Villafranca del Bierzo – Day 24
Rabanal del Camino to Molinaseca – Day 23
I left Rabanal de Camino early and reluctantly, and as I encountered the paths beyond that wonderful village, it became apparent that I had truly entered a mountainous region of Spain that equaled the Pyrenees. I found the trails narrow and twisting with a fair amount of plant growth intruding in upon the paths. Little … Continue reading Rabanal del Camino to Molinaseca – Day 23
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