Our last trail day was long and a bit difficult for me. Usually I am at my peak walking in this area, but the Camino taught me a few lessons that have humbled me today. Soreness from my fall showed up in my hips which made the long climbs and descents difficult. Josh was hisContinueContinue reading “Final Day”
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Day 13 – Melide to A Brea
Today was a 17 mile hike full of hills and lots of cafes and bars; finally! My goal today was to have breakfast at one of my favorite small village cafes, and it ended up that we made it for lunch! 10 miles without food thinking it was just around the corner! Going from aContinueContinue reading “Day 13 – Melide to A Brea”
Day 12 Ferreira to Melide
What started out as a quiet stroll through Galacia… Hippy scare crows The first black cow I have ever seen in a Camino Today smelled of eucalyptus… This can was here the last time I walked by… Pig farm We climbed and descended our way over the hills of the region. The climbs are definitelyContinueContinue reading “Day 12 Ferreira to Melide”
Day 11 Lugo to Ferreira
I love Galicia. Walking through the hills today felt like being home. I loved sharing this area with Josh. Our bodies and minds are in sync today, and we flew through the day. There was a lot of road walking, but they were back roads. Today was quite pleasant except for the pounding our feetContinueContinue reading “Day 11 Lugo to Ferreira”
Day 10 – Lugo
We are on a walking day through Lugo, replenishing our bodies and minds. In 15 minutes we had first breakfast And second breakfast. Eggs benny absolutely the best! Then we went on a wall walk. Old town Lugo was a walled city. Back to our room for a rest then out again for afternoon vermutContinueContinue reading “Day 10 – Lugo”
Day 9 – 0 Piñeiro to O Cadavo
First, of my thoughts for the day: I am grateful for my son. He is thoughtful, caring, observant not to bruise my already black and blue ego, and has patience beyond humanly possible. https://videopress.com/v/5KRCfI9u?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Josh and I discussed the trail today and wondered why it felt so hard. Some said it was going to beContinueContinue reading “Day 9 – 0 Piñeiro to O Cadavo”
Day 8 Castro to O Piñeiro
Somehow, I had convinced myself that today was going to be an easier day… HMMM? In a way was easier because we only had a 2000 foot elevation gain instead of 3000 feet. Walking 16 miles was two miles more than I wanted to do, but with no choice we made it to our Albergue.ContinueContinue reading “Day 8 Castro to O Piñeiro”
Day 7- La Mesa to Castro
I knew Josh was multitalented , but now he can add Madidore to his resume. Our day started with a massive climb of about 1500 feet, and when we reached the top, it was magical because the fog was below us. It looked like we were walking into a a white sea. Unfortunately, we wereContinueContinue reading “Day 7- La Mesa to Castro”
Day 6 Pola De Allende to La Mesa
I come to this blog tonight from my bed. I feel like a Tour De France rider after the mountain stage who lost their lead because their legs gave out. Unfortunately, there is no massageus helping my legs recover. Three thousand nine hundred two feet of elevation gain today! The morning started out promising; well,ContinueContinue reading “Day 6 Pola De Allende to La Mesa”
Day 5 Campiello to Pola De Allande
We decided to do an alternate route today because we were unsure my knee would withstand a big climb and a decent for 19 miles. And also, Allison told us that this village has some of the best Asturian food in the region, so who wouldn’t choose the alternate route? So it was a 9ContinueContinue reading “Day 5 Campiello to Pola De Allande”
Day 1 & I Thought it Might Be the Last Day….
What the heck? Years of hiking and not a twinge in my knee. That is until today. I was the weak link, and everyone knows I do not like to be the weak link! I was fine climbing but when the downhill came my body let me down. I was in pain most of theContinueContinue reading “Day 1 & I Thought it Might Be the Last Day….”
Two Days of Travel….
Day one: One forgets how much time and energy it takes to get to Europe. Well worth the effort, but the hours in the plane takes it’s toll. And no matter when I go, I never go rested. So our wonderful overnight in Dublin was measured by a great pint of Guiness and mediocre bangersContinueContinue reading “Two Days of Travel….”
I am a bit of a mess….
Walking the Camino is about the experience; letting the journey unfold before you. This is my vision for our journey on the Primativo. I feel a bit unprepared. After numerous Caminos you would think that I could pack without a list, need no new purchases; just jam, bang and take off. Well….. Aging has changedContinueContinue reading “I am a bit of a mess….”
Can It Already be June?
Josh and I are seriously on the count down now. In 15 days we will be boarding the plane for Dublin. This will be our first day adventure in Europe. I am looking forward to spending an evening in pubs with live music, sharing a pint with my “favorite” child (according to his sister😂) NoContinueContinue reading “Can It Already be June?”