cattle Arca Pino Galicia Spain, Camino de Santiago

On The Camino De Santiago in Spain, Arca O Pino to San Payo

May 14, 2013 — 5 Comments

I could relax and work on my writing for a change. I had updated my audio journal throughout each day but was always too tired or had no time to work on my written journal. I still didn’t know what would result from my journals, but I hoped I could publish something. I thought about a book, but at that point, I still wasn’t sure. Writing a book seemed like so much work, but how hard could it be? I can write good English, can’t I?… From Page 189, Camino de Santiago In 20 Days. Yes, at that point, I still wasn’t sure about writing a book, but that evening in Arca O Pino, I began my new journey in publishing. Looking back though, I wish I would have thought of something more lucrative. Why couldn’t I think of Instagram?

Now, I’ll continue my journey on the Camino de Santiago as I arrived on the outskirts of Arca O Pino, Galicia. Even if you don’t have my book, you can still enjoy this post, and learn more about walking the French Way or Camino Francés (map from Wikipedia Commons).

On my last post, On The Camino De Santiago in Spain, Salceda to Arca O Pino, I arrived during the early evening on my spring Camino Francés and at midday on my summer Camino del Norte. I’ll try not to be confusing as I show photos from both of my Caminos.

This is the older settlement of Rúa, just before O Burgo.

Outskirts Arca do Pino Galicia Spain Camino de Santiago On The Camino De Santiago in Spain, Arca O Pino to San Payo

Continue Reading…

In Camino de Santiago , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
permalink
windmill Salceda Galicia Spain, Camino de Santiago

On The Camino De Santiago in Spain, Salceda to Arca O Pino

May 13, 2013 — Leave a comment

The long stretches in the open zapped my energy, and a large blister on my right heel felt like it was erupting. At a pop machine in O Emplame, I pressed for a Coke Light but got a regular Coke. There was nobody around to help me, and the bottle felt so cold that I drank it anyway. It had been years since I had a regular Coke. By now, I was thirsty, dead tired, and didn’t really give a crap… From Page 187, Camino de Santiago In 20 Days. That was from my Camino Francés and the machine was still there when I walked by again during my Camino del Norte. It’s funny how some moments such as having my first regular Coke in years stayed with me.

Now, I’ll continue my journey on the Camino de Santiago as I arrived in Salceda, Galicia. Even if you don’t have my book, you can still enjoy this post, and learn more about walking the French Way or Camino Francés (map from Wikipedia Commons).

On my last post, On The Camino De Santiago in Spain, Arzúa to Salceda, I left the town of Arzúa in the afternoon of a warm spring day during my Camino Francés, and a foggy morning during my summer Camino del Norte. From Arzúa, the Camino followed paths alongside farmland, and through small communities and mixed forests dominated by eucalyptus. There were also stretches such as these alongside the highway. As I mentioned, the long stretches in the open zapped my energy.

path Salceda Galicia Spain Camino de Santiago On The Camino De Santiago in Spain, Salceda to Arca O Pino

Continue Reading…

In Camino de Santiago , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
permalink
eucalyptus Arzua Galicia Spain, Camino de Santiago

On The Camino De Santiago in Spain, Arzúa to Salceda

May 11, 2013 — 4 Comments

This began a stretch of about eleven kilometers through hamlets and farmland, up and down shallow river valleys, and through forests of eucalyptus and pine. The afternoon temperature was at least 22°C, and although there was plenty of shade in the forests, I really felt the sun in the open. Each of the short climbs from the streams was a struggle. I didn’t know if the sun was affecting me, but the hamlets looked very similar, and again, I lost track of them… From Page 187, Camino de Santiago In 20 Days. With that said, I will apologize in advance if I have a hamlet or two misnamed in the photos of this post.

Now, I’ll continue my journey on the Camino de Santiago as I left Arzúa, Galicia. Even if you don’t have my book, you can still enjoy this post, and learn more about walking the French Way or Camino Francés (map from Wikipedia Commons).

This may be a little confusing as I will now include photos from both my Camino Francés and my Camino del Norte. If you don’t know, the 860 kilometer Camino del Norte joins the Camino Francés in Arzúa. I’ll still concentrate on my spring Francés and indicate which photos are from my summer del Norte. On my last post, On The Camino De Santiago in Spain, Ribadiso to Arzúa, I visited Arzúa in the middle of a warm spring day on my Camino Francés and stayed there the night on my Camino del Norte. These horses and riders rested in the shade just outside Arzúa.

horses Arzua Galicia Spain Camino de Santiago On The Camino De Santiago in Spain, Arzúa to Salceda

Continue Reading…

In Camino de Santiago , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
permalink
iglesia santiago Arzua Galicia Spain, Camino de Santiago

On The Camino De Santiago in Spain, Ribadiso to Arzúa

May 9, 2013 — 7 Comments

 As I ate while sitting on a bench in the shade, I reminded myself for the umpteenth time to take regular breaks. It was my nineteenth day on the Camino, and I should have learned by now. Sometimes, a person – in this case, I’m talking about myself – doesn’t learn until something bad happens. Even my shoulders were sore for the first time in days. Despite it being clear and sunny with no chance of rain, some of the pilgrims were dressed in rain pants and had their backpack covers on. I wasn’t the only one who still had trouble trusting the weather… From Page 187, Camino de Santiago In 20 Days. Well, this time, it wasn’t the rain and cold that I was worried about. I would really struggle in the afternoon heat.

Now, I’ll continue my journey on the Camino de Santiago just before Ribadiso, Galicia. Even if you don’t have my book, you can still enjoy this post, and learn more about walking the French Way or Camino Francés (map from Wikipedia Commons).

On my last post, On The Camino De Santiago in Spain, Melide to Ribadiso, I left the Galician town of Melide in the middle of a fine spring day. I had just visited the first church that was opened in days and was able to relax in the peaceful setting. After Melide, there was another quiet walk alongside farmland.

path Ribadiso Galicia Spain Camino de Santiago On The Camino De Santiago in Spain, Ribadiso to Arzúa

Continue Reading…

In Camino de Santiago , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
permalink
home ruins ribadiso Galicia Spain, Camino de Santiago copy

On The Camino De Santiago in Spain, Melide to Ribadiso

May 7, 2013 — 8 Comments

A peaceful, narrow, gravel road with walls of dirt and stone went through a forest of eucalyptus, highlighted by a symphony from the songbirds. I emerged from the forest into farmland for a while before traveling through the trees again… Small streams required a short drop and climb, and at one, a foot bridge comprised of large slabs of rock rested on smaller ones and spanned the shallow water. I had hoped to have my photo taken with the fifty kilometer marker, but instead, I saw the 49.5. It didn’t have the same prestige as the fifty, so I didn’t bother… From Page 186, Camino de Santiago In 20 Days.  I really had anticipated having my photo taken with the 50 kilometer bollard and was a little disappointed that it wasn’t there.

Now, I’ll continue my journey on the Camino de Santiago in Melide, Galicia. Even if you don’t have my book, you can still enjoy this post, and learn more about walking the French Way or Camino Francés (map from Wikipedia Commons).

I left my last post, On The Camino De Santiago in Spain, Furelos to Melide, inside the Iglesia de Sancti Spiritus in Melide. I walked out, and as I was leaving the town, I met this cute horse tied up in a yard. After a brief conversation, I said goodbye and moved on.

horse Melide Galicia Spain Camino de Santiago On The Camino De Santiago in Spain, Melide to Ribadiso
Continue Reading…

In Camino de Santiago , , , , , , , , , , ,
permalink
Gothic Cross Furelos Galicia Spain, Camino de Santiago

On The Camino De Santiago in Spain, Furelos to Melide

May 5, 2013 — 4 Comments

A beautiful, medieval bridge with four arches spanned the Río Furelos. I wasn’t expecting such a large bridge or an attractive setting. Old, stone houses with red tiled roofs adorned the riverbank, with the tower of the church in the background. A German woman took my photo in front of the bridge but declined abruptly when I asked if she wanted one with her male companion. They were jabbering at each other, and I felt bad for interrupting them… From Page 186, Camino de Santiago In 20 Days. In such a pleasant setting, it was a little odd to see two pilgrims arguing. Believe me, they weren’t the first couple I saw having a little tiff on the Camino. After about a month walking with each other, I guess it’s to be expected.

Now, I’ll continue my journey on the Camino de Santiago near Furelos, Galicia. Even if you don’t have my book, you can still enjoy this post, and learn more about walking the French Way or Camino Francés (map from Wikipedia Commons).

I left my last post, On The Camino De Santiago in Spain, Palas de Rei to Furelos, walking along the parkway with monuments and dedications on the left. I remember being in a good mood, immersed in solitude, and probably having crazy thoughts about writing a book, when, I heard some shouting from behind. I just pulled my camera out in time to take these photos of the horses and riders. The first two went by at a full gallop and I had to jump to the side to let them by.

Path horses Furelos Galicia Spain Camino de Santiago On The Camino De Santiago in Spain, Furelos to Melide

Continue Reading…

In Camino de Santiago , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
permalink