In NYC. Next stop Barcelona.
It is quite fresh and clear here in the Big Apple. Scrubbed, even. The plane boards in 25 minutes. Adios Los Estados Unidos, hola Espana.
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We are just about to leave New York. We should be in Barcelona about 11. Say a prayer.Chris +On Aug 29, 2011 4:30 PM, "Christopher Cantrell" <ctcan@swbell.net> wrote:It is quite fresh and clear...
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In Barcelona...Finally!!
After quite an ordeal, Karen and I made it to Barcelona this morning. We were delayed in New York for 4 hours. The plane was leaving on time when the flight crew found some computer problem - We went...
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Barcelona Day 2
We went in to Barcelona today from Igualada. The major purpose was to visit La Sagrada Familia Catedral. What a magnificent structure! The interior is open, but much construction is still taking place....
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Barcelona Day 3
We got back into town this afternoon only to get my train ticket to Pamplona and to visit Guell Park another Gaudi treat. Unfortunately it seems my gmail account has been compromised - so everyone has...
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Barcelona Day 5
Well, I don´t know why I titled this Barcelona Day Whatever. We are actually in Igualada, a charming town about 40 miles outside of Barcelona. The last couple of days have been spent here in town just...
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Barcelona Day 6
We went to Mass here in Igualada this morning. An interesting experience - a simple reverent celebration. Then after a continental breakfast at the Hotel America in town, we went to Barcelona for the...
View ArticleBarcelona tonight ~ France tomorrow
Karen is on the way home and I am making do with a phone on free wifi. I had a great time this afternoon on the tourist bus seeing many of the places we saw with Domingo and his family. What wonderful...
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Pamplona
I am in the bus station in Pamplona - just finished a very nice Jamon y Queso Bocadillo and a beer. What a civilized way to travel! The train ride up here from Barcelona was great. I have my ticket for...
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St. Jean to Roncesvalles
Well, I made it!! The Pyrenees have been traversed - at least the worst of it. What an incredible day. Left St. Jean at about 6:50 and got into Roncesvalles at 5:30 or so. I didn't know you could keep...
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Zubiri - Post Pamplona
Well, I am in Cizur Menor, just outside of Pamplona. Crossing the Pyrenees I was carrying a 2 liter water bottle on one side of my backpack and nthe result was on the descent into Roncesvalles I think...
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Puente la Reina - Estella - Los Arcos
(Wednesday 9/14) Where in the world am I? Los Arcos! Just had a tremendous walk from Estella and Puente la Reina the day before that. And Cizur Menor before that! The internet thing has been hard to...
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Viana - Santo Domingo de la Calzada
Well, actually I am on beyond Santo Domingo, past Grañon in a little village called Redecilla del Camino. I am nursing a couple of blisters on my left foot, and my seasonal allergies have found me in...
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Monday in Villafranca Montes de Oca
I spent last night in Redecilla del Camino. It was fairly tightly packed and yet, I had one of my best night's sleep on the Camino thus far. I toiled solo up the highway today through Belorado,...
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Tuesday in Burgos
After the Luxury of the hotel/albergue in Villafranca Montes de Oca, I am now checked into the municipal Albergue in Burgos. It was an incredibly long day, but fruitful in terms of mileage logged....
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West of Sahagun
My apologies for the dearth of posts this week. I stayed two nights in Burgos getting myself back in walking form - hydration, food, rest. It all makes a huge difference. Because of my overall...
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In Leon
I am in Leon in a hotel having another rest day. Yesterday I limped in to Mansilla de las Mulas with a sore ankle on one leg and shin splints on the other. I think the result of too much roman road!...
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Astorga!
I got up this morning in Leon with no shin pain - a little discomfort in my left ankle - but not devastating. So I got to the bus station and caught the 8:00 bus to Hospital de Orbigo, making up for...
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Rabanal
I had a very good walk today. I think it helped that there was a convenient village every 4 - 6 km. I was better hydrated for sure - Coca-Cola makes a product called Aquarius which is nice for...
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Molinaseca
Rabanal del Camino to Molinaseca 26.5 km (29.5 km adjusted for the descent)What a great day to walk. I started this morning with the monks and the Office of Lauds and that set up the rest of a fine day...
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San Mamed del Camino
I am just outside Sarria with just over 100 km to go. Alto de Poio through Triacastela to San Mamed del Camino. I walked 28 km today ~ so it looks good to make it on time. Very limited internet here....
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Portomarin
Well, I logged another 28 km today and am now inside the 100 km limit and closing in on Santiago. A few little nagging foot problems, but nothing unbearable. I walked through Sarria this morning and...
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Arzua
Yesterday was another very long day. I put in 30 km to reach a country albergue at Maito Casanova. The four of us who were walking together just managed to get beds. The first place we had planned on...
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Santiago!
Well, I made it into the city on Sunday morning in time to make the mass at the cathedral. And the botafumeiro flew AND I have front row video!! (See below) AND I have visited the tomb of one of the...
View ArticlePost-Camino
I'm home now making the transition back to the usual life - feet have to heal, beard got trimmed today (I shed the Confederate General look), sleep cycle needs to get back into sync with U.S. Central...
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