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Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge – Stairs
Cee’s fun foto challenge for this week is stairs. One of my favorite memories of walking the El Camino was spending the afternoon exploring the Templar castle in Ponferrada, Spain. I became so lost in the exploration of the castle when strolling … Continue reading
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Tagged Attractions, Cee's Fun Photo Challenge, el Camino, happiness, joy, Phoneography, Photography, Spain, Travel, walking
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Forward
The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge is “Forward”. As a pilgrim hiking the El Camino, sighting an arrow (usually yellow) was a welcome sign that I was heading in the right direction. Following are a few unique arrows pointing the … Continue reading
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Tagged Challenge, el Camino, joy, Nature, Photography, Travel, walking
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Santiago – As a tourist
Today was a holiday in Santiago and the weather gods must have wanted everyone to be happy because the sun was shining when I opened the shutters this morning. Being a holiday there was limited public transportation and facilities open … Continue reading
Santiago de Compostela – After the Credential
I awoke to rain yet again but I wanted to tour the cathedral and attend the pilgrim’s 12 noon mass. By the time I was ready to venture out the rain had stopped and I was able to capture some … Continue reading
At Last – The Compostela From Santiago de Compostela
Thankfully the rain waited until after I arrived to begin to fall yet again. The morning was foggy creating a mystical, ethereal atmosphere. It was disappointing not to be able to see the cathedral spires from Monte del Gozo because … Continue reading
A Fluke or a Blessing – The Way of the Camino
Last night I had decided that if it was still raining in the morning, I was going to take a taxi to the next stop which would have been Arzua. When I awoke this morning it was indeed raining but … Continue reading
To Melide in the Rain
This was an “if only” day. If only I had waited later to start. If only the rain had started sooner. If only I had known it was going to rain, I would have had a taxi ride like a … Continue reading
Portomarin to Palas de Rei with Detour to Vilar de Donas
Having gone to bed early, everyone was up and ready to walk by 6:00 am. Mary and Rachel left together as they walk at a faster pace and Mary had a head lamp. I had my yogurt and nuts before … Continue reading
Mercadoiro – Albergue La Bodeguina
It was an early start in the dark around 7:30 am. Don’t know why but the albergue cleared out really fast with me being one of the last to leave. I didn’t want to leave too early because I have … Continue reading
Sarria – The Last Leg Begins
The bells at the Monastery of Samos were peeling eight bells as I left Albergue Val de Samos (one of the nicest on the Camino) on my way to Sarria which is the starting point of the last leg of … Continue reading
Journeying with Joy 