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October 2019 finally gave me the chance to walk Camino de Santiago, all the way from Saint-Jean Pied-de-Port in France, over the Pyrenees via Route Napoleon to Roncevalles in Spain and along the traditional route named "Camino Frances" to Santiago de Compostella, 780 km in 27 days. It is one of those 4 - 5  experiences that I will think of as a highlight of my life. This article is mostly intended to share the photos with the friends that I met along the route. That is why it is in English. Most of the time we spoke either French or German but I have to find a common denominator.

Day 7: Claus finally found coffee after at long drought.
 

Preludium, October 6 - 7

 
At 4:41 in the morning before the trip to Billund Airport in Denmark. First day of the winter where we had to scrape ice from the car. Great day to start the Camino.
At 4:41 in the morning before the trip to Billund Airport in Denmark. First day of the winter where we had to scrape ice from the car. Great day to start the Camino.
 
In the bus going from the Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris to the Orly airport. Wifi and USB chargers available.
In the bus going from the Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris to the Orly airport. Wifi and USB chargers available.
 
Cathedral in Bayonne - I think
Cathedral in Bayonne - I think
 
Cafe in front of the train station at Bayonne in France. Spent 2 hours there waiting for the train to St. Jean Pied de Port
Cafe in front of the train station at Bayonne in France. Spent 2 hours there waiting for the train to St. Jean Pied de Port
 
Bayonne
Bayonne
 
Train Station at Bayonne in France.
Train Station at Bayonne in France.
 
Claus at Nive de Béhérobie (River in St. Jean Pied de Port)
Claus at Nive de Béhérobie (River in St. Jean Pied de Port)
 
The river in St. Jean Pied de Port ("Nive de Béhérobie"). Notice the flags - even a Danish one.
The river in St. Jean Pied de Port ("Nive de Béhérobie"). Notice the flags - even a Danish one.
 
Arrival at de train station at St. Jean Pied de Port at 10PM after a really long day of travel. Started at 4AM.
Arrival at de train station at St. Jean Pied de Port at 10PM after a really long day of travel. Started at 4AM.
 
Arrival at de train station at St. Jean Pied de Port at 10PM after a really long day of travel. Started at 4AM.
Arrival at de train station at St. Jean Pied de Port at 10PM after a really long day of travel. Started at 4AM.
 
My room at St. Jean Pied de Port. Simple but sufficient.
My room at St. Jean Pied de Port. Simple but sufficient.
 
The pedestrian street in St. Jean Pied de Port. Actually part of the Camino Frances. Every pilgrim from northern Europe would pass through this street.
The pedestrian street in St. Jean Pied de Port. Actually part of the Camino Frances. Every pilgrim from northern Europe would pass through this street.
 
The pedestrian street in St. Jean Pied de Port. Actually part of the Camino Frances. Every pilgrim from northern Europe would pass through this street.
The pedestrian street in St. Jean Pied de Port. Actually part of the Camino Frances. Every pilgrim from northern Europe would pass through this street.
 
Claus at the castle at St. Jean Pied de Port
Claus at the castle at St. Jean Pied de Port
 
The castle in St. Jean Pied de Port
The castle in St. Jean Pied de Port
 
Lunch in St. Jean Jean Pied de Port
Lunch in St. Jean Jean Pied de Port
 
Famous photo object in St. Jean Pied de Port
Famous photo object in St. Jean Pied de Port
 
Claus in front of a famous reflection point in St. Jean Pied de Port
Claus in front of a famous reflection point in St. Jean Pied de Port
 
Living room at the gité in St. Jean Pied de Port.
Living room at the gité in St. Jean Pied de Port.
 
My dinner wine at St. Jean Pied de Port
My dinner wine at St. Jean Pied de Port
 

Day 1, Tuesday, October 8

 
Absolutely wonderful day for crossing the Pyrenees. Don't forget to turn on the sound.
 
Starting out on the Camino on October 10. Still in St. Jean Pied de Port
Starting out on the Camino on October 10. Still in St. Jean Pied de Port
 
"La Porte d'Espagne" - the Spanish gate. Where the Camino officially starts in St. Jean Pied de Port. Before you head up the Pyrenees.
"La Porte d'Espagne" - the Spanish gate. Where the Camino officially starts in St. Jean Pied de Port. Before you head up the Pyrenees.
 
"La Porte d'Espagne" - the Spanish gate. Where the Camino officially starts in St. Jean Pied de Port. Before you head up the Pyrenees.
"La Porte d'Espagne" - the Spanish gate. Where the Camino officially starts in St. Jean Pied de Port. Before you head up the Pyrenees.
 
"La Porte d'Espagne" - the Spanish gate. Where the Camino officially starts in St. Jean Pied de Port. Before you head up the Pyrenees.
"La Porte d'Espagne" - the Spanish gate. Where the Camino officially starts in St. Jean Pied de Port. Before you head up the Pyrenees.
 
"La Porte d'Espagne" - the Spanish gate. Where the Camino officially starts in St. Jean Pied de Port. Before you head up the Pyrenees.
"La Porte d'Espagne" - the Spanish gate. Where the Camino officially starts in St. Jean Pied de Port. Before you head up the Pyrenees.
 
Pilgrims heading up Route Napoleon to cross the Pyrenees. Beautiful weather on the first day.
Pilgrims heading up Route Napoleon to cross the Pyrenees. Beautiful weather on the first day.
 
Pilgrims heading up Route Napoleon to cross the Pyrenees. Beautiful weather on the first day.
Pilgrims heading up Route Napoleon to cross the Pyrenees. Beautiful weather on the first day.
 
View of the mountains from the climb up the Pyrenees.
View of the mountains from the climb up the Pyrenees.
 
Climbing the Pyrenees. Not exactly rock climbing but the pulse gets up and you get to sweat.
Climbing the Pyrenees. Not exactly rock climbing but the pulse gets up and you get to sweat.
 
Beautiful scenery when ascending to the pass between France and Spain via Route Napoleon.
Beautiful scenery when ascending to the pass between France and Spain via Route Napoleon.
 
Climbing the Pyrenees. Not exactly rock climbing but the pulse gets up and you get to sweat.
Climbing the Pyrenees. Not exactly rock climbing but the pulse gets up and you get to sweat.
 
Climbing the Pyrenees. Not exactly rock climbing but the pulse gets up and you get to sweat.
Climbing the Pyrenees. Not exactly rock climbing but the pulse gets up and you get to sweat.
 
Climbing the Pyrenees. Not exactly rock climbing but the pulse gets up and you get to sweat.
Climbing the Pyrenees. Not exactly rock climbing but the pulse gets up and you get to sweat.
 
Other pilgrims walking up Route Napoleon. Beautfiful view into France
Other pilgrims walking up Route Napoleon. Beautfiful view into France
 
Beautfiful view into France
Beautfiful view into France
 
Route Napoleon, still in France. Bright sunny day. Beautiful
Route Napoleon, still in France. Bright sunny day. Beautiful
 
Nice water hole on Route Napoleon. Still in France
Nice water hole on Route Napoleon. Still in France
 
Route Napoleon. France
Route Napoleon. France
 
Beautiful flowers near the Camino in France. Not at the top of the Pyrenees yet.
Beautiful flowers near the Camino in France. Not at the top of the Pyrenees yet.
 
The first of many milestones with remembrance stones
The first of many milestones with remembrance stones
 
The first of many milestones with remembrance stones
The first of many milestones with remembrance stones
 
The first of many milestones with remembrance stones
The first of many milestones with remembrance stones
 
Still in France. Approaching the top of the Pyrenees.
Still in France. Approaching the top of the Pyrenees.
 
Sheep in France
Sheep in France
 
We thought this was the border with Saint statues but it was not. La Vierge de Biakorri
We thought this was the border with Saint statues but it was not. La Vierge de Biakorri
 
Lovely grass field in front of the the Saint statues, La Vierge de Biakorri
Lovely grass field in front of the the Saint statues, La Vierge de Biakorri
 
Lovely grass field in front of the Saint statues, La Vierge de Biakorri
Lovely grass field in front of the Saint statues, La Vierge de Biakorri
 
Saint statues at "La Vierge de Biakorri", shortly before the Spanish border
Saint statues at "La Vierge de Biakorri", shortly before the Spanish border
 
Eagles flying in the wind
Eagles flying in the wind
 
Eagles flying in the wind
Eagles flying in the wind
 
Eagles flying in the wind
Eagles flying in the wind
 
Cruz de Thibault
Cruz de Thibault
 
Cruz de Thibault. In memory of resistance people tortured to death during WW2.
Cruz de Thibault. In memory of resistance people tortured to death during WW2.
 
View of the Pyrenees
View of the Pyrenees
 
View of the Pyrenees
View of the Pyrenees
 
View of the Pyrenees
View of the Pyrenees
 
765 km to go according to this sign at the French side of the border. Here St. James is "Saint-Jacques". We call him "Jacob" and so do the Germans
765 km to go according to this sign at the French side of the border. Here St. James is "Saint-Jacques". We call him "Jacob" and so do the Germans
 
Finally at the French-Spanish border, "Fuente de Roldán". The lady is Australian, I found out.
Finally at the French-Spanish border, "Fuente de Roldán". The lady is Australian, I found out.
 
The French-Spanish border, "Fuente de Roldán". No passport control
The French-Spanish border, "Fuente de Roldán". No passport control
 
The French-Spanish border, "Fuente de Roldán". No passport control for humans. But animals have to demonstrate ability to cross that grid
The French-Spanish border, "Fuente de Roldán". No passport control for humans. But animals have to demonstrate ability to cross that grid
 
Into Spain
Into Spain
 
Beautiful autumn day when entering Spain through wood.
Beautiful autumn day when entering Spain through wood.
 
Hilly landscape. Still in the Pyrenees at some 1400 meter altitude. We started out in 300 meters at Saint Jean Pied de Port
Hilly landscape. Still in the Pyrenees at some 1400 meter altitude. We started out in 300 meters at Saint Jean Pied de Port
 
Hilly landscape. Still in the Pyrenees at some 1400 meter altitude. Beautiful autumn colours.
Hilly landscape. Still in the Pyrenees at some 1400 meter altitude. Beautiful autumn colours.
 
Hilly landscape. Still in the Pyrenees at some 1400 meter altitude. Beautiful autumn colours.
Hilly landscape. Still in the Pyrenees at some 1400 meter altitude. Beautiful autumn colours.
 
Hilly landscape. Still in the Pyrenees at some 1400 meter altitude. Beautiful autumn colours.
Hilly landscape. Still in the Pyrenees at some 1400 meter altitude. Beautiful autumn colours.
 
Hilly landscape. Still in the Pyrenees at some 1400 meter altitude. Beautiful autumn colours.
Hilly landscape. Still in the Pyrenees at some 1400 meter altitude. Beautiful autumn colours.
 
Fortín Wellington. Finally we reached the top. Now it is downhill. Which turned out to be more difficult than uphill.
Fortín Wellington. Finally we reached the top. Now it is downhill. Which turned out to be more difficult than uphill.
 
Horses in the mountains. No fences, we could tell. Wonder how they catch them. With food, probably
Horses in the mountains. No fences, we could tell. Wonder how they catch them. With food, probably
 
Downhill through wood into Spain towards Roncevalles.
Downhill through wood into Spain towards Roncevalles.
 
The monastery at Roncevalle where I ended up sleeping. It had but large dormitories.
The monastery at Roncevalle where I ended up sleeping. It had but large dormitories.
 
Sign next to the monastery. This is via road, though, not the Camino.
Sign next to the monastery. This is via road, though, not the Camino.
 
My German friend, Stefan, with whom I drank a beer at Roncevalles. Well then another, then .. I think we stopped at 5. Boy, it was good. Stefan and I are still in contact.
My German friend, Stefan, with whom I drank a beer at Roncevalles. Well then another, then .. I think we stopped at 5. Boy, it was good. Stefan and I are still in contact.
 
A dormitory at Roncevalles. 100 beds in each but lots of privacy. No gender separation. Excellent quality, excellent bathrooms. I think they have a total of more than 500 beds. Run by voluntaries. No complaints about my snoring....
A dormitory at Roncevalles. 100 beds in each but lots of privacy. No gender separation. Excellent quality, excellent bathrooms. I think they have a total of more than 500 beds. Run by voluntaries. No complaints about my snoring....
 

Day 2, Wednesday, October 9

 
Day 2: A cross right outside Roncevalles
Day 2: A cross right outside Roncevalles
 
Right outside Roncevalles
Right outside Roncevalles
 
Another cross right outside Roncevalles
Another cross right outside Roncevalles
 
Green colours at the beginning of the Camino, early October
Green colours at the beginning of the Camino, early October
 
 
Heading into Zubiri after 20 km. The guidebook recommended to stay here but I decided to continue a little bit ....
Heading into Zubiri after 20 km. The guidebook recommended to stay here but I decided to continue a little bit ....
 
A German (I think) hiking friend. Damn, forgot his name.
A German (I think) hiking friend. Damn, forgot his name.
 
A French lady who had dined with us last night at Roncevalles. I walked with her a while after Zubiri but lost her.
A French lady who had dined with us last night at Roncevalles. I walked with her a while after Zubiri but lost her.
 
An old Church at Santa Lucia undergoing reconstruction
An old Church at Santa Lucia undergoing reconstruction
 
What it said on the sign
What it said on the sign
 
Running water. Can't get enough of it. River Arga after Zubiri
Running water. Can't get enough of it. River Arga after Zubiri
 
Crossing the river Arga shortly before Zabaldika
Crossing the river Arga shortly before Zabaldika
 
Crossing the river Arga shortly before Zabaldika
Crossing the river Arga shortly before Zabaldika
 
"Fin del Camino" - a life ended here. Must have been a beautiful ending, though
"Fin del Camino" - a life ended here. Must have been a beautiful ending, though
 
First gathering of the group - at Albergue Parroquial at Zabaldica
First gathering of the group - at Albergue Parroquial at Zabaldica
 

Day 3, Thursday, October 10

 
Eleonora, Carola, Claus and Fabrizio. This is the day when we formed a team. Elisabeth had continued.
 
Just outside the wonderful Albergue Parroquial at Zabaldica (hermanas del Sagrado Corazón)
Just outside the wonderful Albergue Parroquial at Zabaldica (hermanas del Sagrado Corazón)
 
Outside the wonderful Albergue Parroquial at Zabaldica (hermanas del Sagrado Corazón), where I first met Elisabeth, Fabricio, Eleonora and Carola. It was run by a Nun Order called "Sacre Coeur"
Outside the wonderful Albergue Parroquial at Zabaldica (hermanas del Sagrado Corazón), where I first met Elisabeth, Fabricio, Eleonora and Carola. It was run by a Nun Order called "Sacre Coeur"
 
The wonderful Albergue Parroquial at Zabaldica (hermanas del Sagrado Corazón) where we were welcomed by nuns when arriving late, cold and hungry (after 36 km)
The wonderful Albergue Parroquial at Zabaldica (hermanas del Sagrado Corazón) where we were welcomed by nuns when arriving late, cold and hungry (after 36 km)
 
Day 3 - into Pamplona
Day 3 - into Pamplona
 
Entering Pamplona via Batán Villava/Atarrabia
Entering Pamplona via Batán Villava/Atarrabia
 
Parroquia de San Andrés in Pamplona
Parroquia de San Andrés in Pamplona
 
Chilly in the morning
Chilly in the morning
 
Puente de Magdalena in Pamplona. Early in the morning as you can tell from the shadows.
Puente de Magdalena in Pamplona. Early in the morning as you can tell from the shadows.
 
Puente de Magdalena in Pamplona. One of four bridges crossing river Arga but the most important one. Related to the one at Puenta de la Reina.
Puente de Magdalena in Pamplona. One of four bridges crossing river Arga but the most important one. Related to the one at Puenta de la Reina.
 
River Arga seen from Puenta de la Magdalena
River Arga seen from Puenta de la Magdalena
 
River Arga seen from Puenta de la Magdalena
River Arga seen from Puenta de la Magdalena
 
Just outside Pamplona. Lots of wind mills at the ridge in front.
Just outside Pamplona. Lots of wind mills at the ridge in front.
 
Look back at Pamplona. I walked through fast and did not have time to watch much.
Look back at Pamplona. I walked through fast and did not have time to watch much.
 
Look back at Pamplona. I walked through fast and did not have time to watch much.
Look back at Pamplona. I walked through fast and did not have time to watch much.
 
Carola, Eleonora and Fabrizio and another hiker in front.
Carola, Eleonora and Fabrizio and another hiker in front.
 
Approaching Alto Del Perdon. Mountains to the north. Plenty of farming.
Approaching Alto Del Perdon. Mountains to the north. Plenty of farming.
 
Another spot with remembrance stones.
Another spot with remembrance stones.
 
Close to Alto Del Perdón (I think - unprecise time)
Close to Alto Del Perdón (I think - unprecise time)
 
Lots of wind mills when mounting Alto Del Perdón
Lots of wind mills when mounting Alto Del Perdón
 
Mirador Alto Del Perdón. Mountain of forgiveness.
Mirador Alto Del Perdón. Mountain of forgiveness.
 
El Camino del Viento. This place is also where winds cross.
El Camino del Viento. This place is also where winds cross.
 
Elizabeth and Fabrizio at Alto Del Perdón.
Elizabeth and Fabrizio at Alto Del Perdón.
 
Mirador Alto Del Perdón
Mirador Alto Del Perdón
 
Eleonora, Carola, Claus and Fabrizio. This is the day when we formed a team. Elisabeth had continued.
Eleonora, Carola, Claus and Fabrizio. This is the day when we formed a team. Elisabeth had continued.
 
Eleonora, Carola, Claus and Fabrizio. This is the day when we formed a team. Elisabeth had continued.
Eleonora, Carola, Claus and Fabrizio. This is the day when we formed a team. Elisabeth had continued.
 
A German man hiked with his two daughters. There was always a trail of women around who wanted to help
A German man hiked with his two daughters. There was always a trail of women around who wanted to help
 
A statue for Saint Mary. Where we caught up with Elisabeth
A statue for Saint Mary. Where we caught up with Elisabeth
 
Saint Mary steps on the snake
Saint Mary steps on the snake
 
Fabrizio, Carola and Eleonora
Fabrizio, Carola and Eleonora
 
Farmland. Lots of it.
Farmland. Lots of it.
 
Looking back at Alto Del Perdón. Beautiful day.
Looking back at Alto Del Perdón. Beautiful day.
 
Now we walked the first 100 km.
Now we walked the first 100 km.
 
Lots of snails.
Lots of snails.
 
Iglesia de San Juan Bautista - In Obanos shortly before Puenta de la Reina.
Iglesia de San Juan Bautista - In Obanos shortly before Puenta de la Reina.
 
Iglesia de San Juan Bautista - In Obanos shortly before Puenta de la Reina.
Iglesia de San Juan Bautista - In Obanos shortly before Puenta de la Reina.
 
Having dinner in Puenta de la Reina. Was this the first red wine that Fabizio introduced to us?
Having dinner in Puenta de la Reina. Was this the first red wine that Fabizio introduced to us?
 
Puente Románico at the outskirts of Puenta la Reina. Crosses river Arga.
Puente Románico at the outskirts of Puenta la Reina. Crosses river Arga.
 
Puente Románico at the outskirts of Puenta la Reina. Crosses river Arga.
Puente Románico at the outskirts of Puenta la Reina. Crosses river Arga.
 
Puente Románico at the outskirts of Puenta la Reina. Crosses river Arga.
Puente Románico at the outskirts of Puenta la Reina. Crosses river Arga.
 

Day 4, Friday, October 11

 
Day 4 in Puenta de la Reina. Time to by walking sticks.
Day 4 in Puenta de la Reina. Time to by walking sticks.
 
Puente Románico at the outskirts of Puenta la Reina. Crosses river Arga.
Puente Románico at the outskirts of Puenta la Reina. Crosses river Arga.
 
Puente Románico at the outskirts of Puenta la Reina. Crosses river Arga.
Puente Románico at the outskirts of Puenta la Reina. Crosses river Arga.
 
Puente Románico at the outskirts of Puenta la Reina. Crosses river Arga.
Puente Románico at the outskirts of Puenta la Reina. Crosses river Arga.
 
Entering Cirauqui
Entering Cirauqui
 
Having our pilgrim passports stamped at Cirauqui
Having our pilgrim passports stamped at Cirauqui
 
Having our pilgrim passports stamped at Cirauqui
Having our pilgrim passports stamped at Cirauqui
 
A couple of kilometers after Cirauqui we could have gone for this funny cafe. But we opted for a detour to find ...? But we did not find it unfortunately.
A couple of kilometers after Cirauqui we could have gone for this funny cafe. But we opted for a detour to find ...? But we did not find it unfortunately.
 
At this place, close to Lorca, a Dane lost his life in 2011. The cross was erected by the Danish Camino Pilgrims.
At this place, close to Lorca, a Dane lost his life in 2011. The cross was erected by the Danish Camino Pilgrims.
 
At this place, close to Lorca, a Dane lost his life in 2011. The cross was erected by the Danish Camino Pilgrims.
At this place, close to Lorca, a Dane lost his life in 2011. The cross was erected by the Danish Camino Pilgrims.
 
Beautiful crossing near Lorca. Watch the light.
Beautiful crossing near Lorca. Watch the light.
 
Strange way to serve a pizza - with a tiny hammer. We saw that several times.
Strange way to serve a pizza - with a tiny hammer. We saw that several times.
 
Eleonora and Fabrizio inspecting a field of sunflowers shortly after Lorca.
Eleonora and Fabrizio inspecting a field of sunflowers shortly after Lorca.
 
Eleonora and Carola were crazy with this little donkey and her foal. Shortly after Lorca.
Eleonora and Carola were crazy with this little donkey and her foal. Shortly after Lorca.
 
Eleonora and Carola were crazy with this little donkey and her foal. Shortly after Lorca.
Eleonora and Carola were crazy with this little donkey and her foal. Shortly after Lorca.
 
Eleonora and Carola were crazy with this little donkey and her foal. Shortly after Lorca.
Eleonora and Carola were crazy with this little donkey and her foal. Shortly after Lorca.
 
Eleonora and Carola were crazy with this little donkey and her foal. Shortly after Lorca.
Eleonora and Carola were crazy with this little donkey and her foal. Shortly after Lorca.
 

Day 5, Saturday, October 12

 
My goodness, they really had a spring of wine. Fabrizio was right. Don't forget to turn on the sound.
 
Elisabeth and Claus shortly before Estella
Elisabeth and Claus shortly before Estella
 
Elisabeth and Claus shortly before Estella
Elisabeth and Claus shortly before Estella
 
Day 5: In Estella. A church named San Pedro close to Palace of the Kings of Navarre.
Day 5: In Estella. A church named San Pedro close to Palace of the Kings of Navarre.
 
Walking through Estella.
Walking through Estella.
 
In Ayegui shortly after Estella
In Ayegui shortly after Estella
 
The famous Fountain of Wine that Fabrizio told us of but that we did not believe in, until we saw it.
The famous Fountain of Wine that Fabrizio told us of but that we did not believe in, until we saw it.
 
The famous Fountain of Wine that Fabrizio told us of but that we did not believe in, until we saw it.
The famous Fountain of Wine that Fabrizio told us of but that we did not believe in, until we saw it.
 
The famous Fountain of Wine that Fabrizio told us of but that we did not believe in, until we saw it.
The famous Fountain of Wine that Fabrizio told us of but that we did not believe in, until we saw it.
 
Bodegas Irache: The famous Fountain of Wine that Fabrizio told us of but that we did not believe in, until we saw it.
Bodegas Irache: The famous Fountain of Wine that Fabrizio told us of but that we did not believe in, until we saw it.
 
It true: A fountain of Wine. Just outside Estella.
It true: A fountain of Wine. Just outside Estella.
 
Fuente Medieval close to Castillo de Monjardin
Fuente Medieval close to Castillo de Monjardin
 
Fuente Medieval. Castillo de Monjardin in the background
Fuente Medieval. Castillo de Monjardin in the background
 
Iglesia San Andres close to Castillo de Monjardin
Iglesia San Andres close to Castillo de Monjardin
 
A sign seen anywhere along the Camino - in different variations.
A sign seen anywhere along the Camino - in different variations.
 
This is how the Camino is marked through the town Los Arcos - and in other places.
This is how the Camino is marked through the town Los Arcos - and in other places.
 
Dead streets in Los Arcos.
Dead streets in Los Arcos.
 
Elisabeth and Claus having just crossed Rio de San Pedro. Close to Torres del Rio
Elisabeth and Claus having just crossed Rio de San Pedro. Close to Torres del Rio
 
Elisabeth and Claus having just crossed Rio de San Pedro. Close to Torres del Rio
Elisabeth and Claus having just crossed Rio de San Pedro. Close to Torres del Rio
 
Elisabeth and Claus having just crossed Rio de San Pedro. Close to Torres del Rio
Elisabeth and Claus having just crossed Rio de San Pedro. Close to Torres del Rio
 
Fabrizio and Elisabeth having just crossed Rio de San Pedro. Close to Torres del Rio.
Fabrizio and Elisabeth having just crossed Rio de San Pedro. Close to Torres del Rio.
 
Entering Sansol on a windy day with lots of Lenticularis clouds
Entering Sansol on a windy day with lots of Lenticularis clouds
 
In Sansol. The Camino is really well marked almost everywhere.
In Sansol. The Camino is really well marked almost everywhere.
 
In Sansol (WITH sun). Parroquia de San Andres
In Sansol (WITH sun). Parroquia de San Andres
 
Parroquia de San Andres in Torres del Rio.
Parroquia de San Andres in Torres del Rio.
 
Fabrizio's wine suggestion in Torres del Rio.
Fabrizio's wine suggestion in Torres del Rio.
 
Fabrizio's wine suggestion in Torres del Rio.
Fabrizio's wine suggestion in Torres del Rio.
 

Day 6, Sunday, October 13

 
Day 6: I think this is Torres del Rio seen from a distance.
Day 6: I think this is Torres del Rio seen from a distance.
 
It is cold in the morning. We start out before the sun has risen. It is so wonderful when we finally get to see it. This photo is taken at 08:32 in the morning.
It is cold in the morning. We start out before the sun has risen. It is so wonderful when we finally get to see it. This photo is taken at 08:32 in the morning.
 
Look how the sun lightens the upper part of the landscape but it has not yet reached the lower part.
Look how the sun lightens the upper part of the landscape but it has not yet reached the lower part.
 
Elisabeth struggling with her first blisters. At this time she had already given up her boots and surrendered to sneakers. As did I for a while.
Elisabeth struggling with her first blisters. At this time she had already given up her boots and surrendered to sneakers. As did I for a while.
 
Entering Viana
Entering Viana
 
Fabrizio (to the right) also entering Viana
Fabrizio (to the right) also entering Viana
 
This is where we entered the Rioja district
This is where we entered the Rioja district
 
This is where we entered the Rioja district
This is where we entered the Rioja district
 
Entering Logrono. Fabrizio in front
Entering Logrono. Fabrizio in front
 
How on earth did the boots end up there?
How on earth did the boots end up there?
 
Puente de Piedra at the outskirts of Logrono. Crosses the river Ebro.
Puente de Piedra at the outskirts of Logrono. Crosses the river Ebro.
 
Puente de Piedra at the outskirts of Logrono. Crosses the river Ebro.
Puente de Piedra at the outskirts of Logrono. Crosses the river Ebro.
 
Misión Diocesena. Sign at church in Logrono.
Misión Diocesena. Sign at church in Logrono.
 
A Church named Santiago el Real in Logrono
A Church named Santiago el Real in Logrono
 
Lunch in Logrono. Elisabeth introduced us to Caña beers. Hard to beat habit.
Lunch in Logrono. Elisabeth introduced us to Caña beers. Hard to beat habit.
 
Lunch in Logroño. Elisabeth introduced us to Caña beers. Hard to beat habit.
Lunch in Logroño. Elisabeth introduced us to Caña beers. Hard to beat habit.
 
"The bull" located next to Highway A-12 close to Navarette. I am pretty sure, I saw it before, when I drove with my friends to fly gliders in Spain in 1988.
"The bull" located next to Highway A-12 close to Navarette. I am pretty sure, I saw it before, when I drove with my friends to fly gliders in Spain in 1988.
 
Botanique
Botanique
 
Elizabeth entering Hospital de San Juan de Acre, the ruins of a medievel hospital (?) at Navarette.
Elizabeth entering Hospital de San Juan de Acre, the ruins of a medievel hospital (?) at Navarette.
 
Elizabeth entering Hospital de San Juan de Acre, the ruins of a medievel hospital (?) at Navarette.
Elizabeth entering Hospital de San Juan de Acre, the ruins of a medievel hospital (?) at Navarette.
 
Fabrizio entering Hospital de San Juan de Acre, the ruins of a medievel hospital (?) at Navarette.
Fabrizio entering Hospital de San Juan de Acre, the ruins of a medievel hospital (?) at Navarette.
 
Claus at Hospital de San Juan de Acre, the ruins of a medieval hospital (?) at Navarette.
Claus at Hospital de San Juan de Acre, the ruins of a medieval hospital (?) at Navarette.
 
The sign of a winery next to Hospital de San Juan de Acre at Navarette.
The sign of a winery next to Hospital de San Juan de Acre at Navarette.
 
The Bull seen from another angle.
The Bull seen from another angle.
 
At the outskirts of Navarette close to 18:00 looking for a place to sleep - and dine
At the outskirts of Navarette close to 18:00 looking for a place to sleep - and dine
 
Day 7: Claus finally found coffee after at long drought.
Day 7: Claus finally found coffee after at long drought.
 
At 20:00. Moon is rising.
At 20:00. Moon is rising.
 
View of a Church from our Albergue for the night, La Casa Del Peregrino. I think this is where we almost managed to get locked out because we did not return before 20:00 hours.
View of a Church from our Albergue for the night, La Casa Del Peregrino. I think this is where we almost managed to get locked out because we did not return before 20:00 hours.
 
Interior of Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Asunción in Navarette
Interior of Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Asunción in Navarette
 

Day 7, Monday, October 14

 
Day 7: Breakfast ticket at Navarette.
Day 7: Breakfast ticket at Navarette.
 
Day 7: Claus finally found coffee after at long drought.
Day 7: Claus finally found coffee after at long drought.
 
This sign said 593 km to go. But there were many contradicting signs.
This sign said 593 km to go. But there were many contradicting signs.
 
This sign said 593 km to go. But there were many contradicting signs.
This sign said 593 km to go. But there were many contradicting signs.
 
Rioja district. Look how large the grapes are. Most had been harvested already but some fields were left. The grapes tasted wonderfully.
Rioja district. Look how large the grapes are. Most had been harvested already but some fields were left. The grapes tasted wonderfully.
 
Fabrizio and Elisabeth heading into thunderstorm ahead. Halfway between Logrono and Belorado.
Fabrizio and Elisabeth heading into thunderstorm ahead. Halfway between Logrono and Belorado.
 
In the ghost town of Ciriñuela at the strange albergue called Albergue Virgen de Guadelupe. For the first time we were all seated around the same table. It turned out to be quite nice.
In the ghost town of Ciriñuela at the strange albergue called Albergue Virgen de Guadelupe. For the first time we were all seated around the same table. It turned out to be quite nice.
 
In the ghost town of Ciriñuela at the strange albergue called Albergue Virgen de Guadelupe. For the first time we were all seated around the same table. It turned out to be quite nice. Eleonora and French Romain sitting next to each other. This is where they first met.
In the ghost town of Ciriñuela at the strange albergue called Albergue Virgen de Guadelupe. For the first time we were all seated around the same table. It turned out to be quite nice. Eleonora and French Romain sitting next to each other. This is where they first met.
 

Day 8, Tuesday, October 15

 
Day 8: Breakfast table at Albergue Virgen de Guadelupoe in Ciriñuela - a more or less deserted ghost town.
Day 8: Breakfast table at Albergue Virgen de Guadelupoe in Ciriñuela - a more or less deserted ghost town.
 
Outside the strangely coloured and decorated Albergue Virgen de Guadelupe in Ciriñuela in the morning of Day 8. Fabrizio and Elisabeth preparing to leave.
Outside the strangely coloured and decorated Albergue Virgen de Guadelupe in Ciriñuela in the morning of Day 8. Fabrizio and Elisabeth preparing to leave.
 
Just outside Ciriñuela in the morning cold at 08:00. Elisabeth and Fabrizio
Just outside Ciriñuela in the morning cold at 08:00. Elisabeth and Fabrizio
 
Just outside Ciriñuela in the morning cold at 08:06. The sun is starting to brighten the fields.
Just outside Ciriñuela in the morning cold at 08:06. The sun is starting to brighten the fields.
 
Just outside Ciriñuela in the morning cold at 08:06. The sun is starting to brighten the fields.
Just outside Ciriñuela in the morning cold at 08:06. The sun is starting to brighten the fields.
 
Elisabeth in the dark. But the sun is making its way over the horizon.
Elisabeth in the dark. But the sun is making its way over the horizon.
 
Elisabeth in the dark. But the sun is making its way over the horizon.
Elisabeth in the dark. But the sun is making its way over the horizon.
 
Sun is brightening the next village on the Camino, Santo Domingo de la Calzada
Sun is brightening the next village on the Camino, Santo Domingo de la Calzada
 
Sun is brightening the next village on the Camino, Santo Domingo de la Calzada
Sun is brightening the next village on the Camino, Santo Domingo de la Calzada
 
Yours truly caught in the sunrise. A rare sight.
Yours truly caught in the sunrise. A rare sight.
 
Beautiful Camino sign at the entrance to Santo Domingo de la Calzada
Beautiful Camino sign at the entrance to Santo Domingo de la Calzada
 
Inside "Cathedral of Santo Domingo de la Calzada". This where they illustrate the story of the roasted rooster coming alive with live hens.
Inside "Cathedral of Santo Domingo de la Calzada". This where they illustrate the story of the roasted rooster coming alive with live hens.
 
Inside "Cathedral of Santo Domingo de la Calzada". This where they illustrate the story of the roasted rooster coming alive with live hens.
Inside "Cathedral of Santo Domingo de la Calzada". This where they illustrate the story of the roasted rooster coming alive with live hens.
 
Inside "Cathedral of Santo Domingo de la Calzada"
Inside "Cathedral of Santo Domingo de la Calzada"
 
Inside "Cathedral of Santo Domingo de la Calzada"
Inside "Cathedral of Santo Domingo de la Calzada"
 
Inside "Cathedral of Santo Domingo de la Calzada". They also had visualisation of the famous story built with LEGO figures.
Inside "Cathedral of Santo Domingo de la Calzada". They also had visualisation of the famous story built with LEGO figures.
 
Inside "Cathedral of Santo Domingo de la Calzada". They also had visualisation of the famous story built with LEGO figures. The innocent man hanged but still alive.
Inside "Cathedral of Santo Domingo de la Calzada". They also had visualisation of the famous story built with LEGO figures. The innocent man hanged but still alive.
 
Inside "Cathedral of Santo Domingo de la Calzada". They also had visualisation of the famous story built with LEGO figures. The judge eating his rooster.
Inside "Cathedral of Santo Domingo de la Calzada". They also had visualisation of the famous story built with LEGO figures. The judge eating his rooster.
 
Inside "Cathedral of Santo Domingo de la Calzada". "The rooster and the hen"
Inside "Cathedral of Santo Domingo de la Calzada". "The rooster and the hen"
 
Inside "Cathedral of Santo Domingo de la Calzada" in the art museum. The innocent man hanged but still alive.
Inside "Cathedral of Santo Domingo de la Calzada" in the art museum. The innocent man hanged but still alive.
 
People bringing the story of the innocent man hanged to the judge. "If this is true, then these roosters could as well be alive...."
People bringing the story of the innocent man hanged to the judge. "If this is true, then these roosters could as well be alive...."
 
The innocent man being salvaged.
The innocent man being salvaged.
 
Another portal into "Cathedral of Santo Domingo de la Calzada".
Another portal into "Cathedral of Santo Domingo de la Calzada".
 
Beautful cross and benches 1 km outside Santa Domingo de la Calzada
Beautful cross and benches 1 km outside Santa Domingo de la Calzada
 
Fabrizio and Claus near Santa Domingo de la Calzada
Fabrizio and Claus near Santa Domingo de la Calzada
 
Entering Grañón where we had a lovely lunch.
Entering Grañón where we had a lovely lunch.
 
Outdoor lunch place in Grañón. Wonderful sunshine. We do not think the Peugeot was able to move.
Outdoor lunch place in Grañón. Wonderful sunshine. We do not think the Peugeot was able to move.
 
Outdoor lunch place in Grañón. Wonderful sunshine. We do not think the Peugeot was able to move.
Outdoor lunch place in Grañón. Wonderful sunshine. We do not think the Peugeot was able to move.
 

Day 9, Wednesday, October 16

 
Day 9: Elisabeth just outside Belorado at 08:36. She should be rested. She had princess bed with purple linen last night. (Fabrizio, Elisabeth and I decided to go for small hotel rather than an albergue). We all had our clothes cleaned and dried. Wonderful
Day 9: Elisabeth just outside Belorado at 08:36. She should be rested. She had princess bed with purple linen last night. (Fabrizio, Elisabeth and I decided to go for small hotel rather than an albergue). We all had our clothes cleaned and dried. Wonderful
 
Looking at Lenticularis clouds
Looking at Lenticularis clouds
 
Just outside Tosantos. Looking at Ermita De La Virgen De La Peña
Just outside Tosantos. Looking at Ermita De La Virgen De La Peña
 
Believe this place is called San Roque (1 km west of Tosantos). Nice well
Believe this place is called San Roque (1 km west of Tosantos). Nice well
 
Another nice well in San Roque
Another nice well in San Roque
 
The alter in Iglesia Parroquial (San Roque)
The alter in Iglesia Parroquial (San Roque)
 
I think I wanted to catch the clouds in this photo but I failed.
I think I wanted to catch the clouds in this photo but I failed.
 
Nice hippie/indian place called "Oasis Del Peregrino" in the middle of a forest 6 km after Villafranca. Nice music too. The hippie lady said you could pay what you wanted for the coffee.
Nice hippie/indian place called "Oasis Del Peregrino" in the middle of a forest 6 km after Villafranca. Nice music too. The hippie lady said you could pay what you wanted for the coffee.
 
Time for some blister repair
Time for some blister repair
 
Time for some blister repair
Time for some blister repair
 
Nice hippie/indian place called "Oasis Del Peregrino" in the middle of a forest 6 km after Villafranca. Nice music too. The hippie lady said you could pay what you wanted for the coffee. Ivana has joined.
Nice hippie/indian place called "Oasis Del Peregrino" in the middle of a forest 6 km after Villafranca. Nice music too. The hippie lady said you could pay what you wanted for the coffee. Ivana has joined.
 
Nice countryside. Could be Denmark.
Nice countryside. Could be Denmark.
 
Beautiful lonely tree
Beautiful lonely tree
 
Entering Atapuerca, a place with stone age remains
Entering Atapuerca, a place with stone age remains
 
Outside Atapuerca. Stone age monuments
Outside Atapuerca. Stone age monuments
 
More about the stone age findings
More about the stone age findings
 
Another place with a lot of stone age monuments, stone circles etc. This cross is probably later. Called Vertice Matagrande. The aree is called Espiral de Piedras, I believe
Another place with a lot of stone age monuments, stone circles etc. This cross is probably later. Called Vertice Matagrande. The aree is called Espiral de Piedras, I believe
 
Vertice Matagrande. The aree is called Espiral de Piedras, I believe
Vertice Matagrande. The aree is called Espiral de Piedras, I believe
 
Magic circle in Espiral de Piedras, stone age area
Magic circle in Espiral de Piedras, stone age area
 
Espiral de Piedras (I believe)
Espiral de Piedras (I believe)
 
Pilgrim monument
Pilgrim monument
 
Hiking into the sunset at Villalval and Cardeñuela
Hiking into the sunset at Villalval and Cardeñuela
 
Nice way to attract attention to an albergue. We decided to go for it.
Nice way to attract attention to an albergue. We decided to go for it.
 
At Albergue Vía minera. Nice common dinner. Elisabeth is having painful ancles.
At Albergue Vía minera. Nice common dinner. Elisabeth is having painful ancles.
 
Great beer at Albergue Vía minera
Great beer at Albergue Vía minera
 
Great beer at Albergue Vía minera
Great beer at Albergue Vía minera
 

Day 10, Thursday, October 17

 
Day 10: Entering Burgos. Nice grass flowers. Not sure of their name. We have some in Denmark whose name translates into "Lamp Brush"
Day 10: Entering Burgos. Nice grass flowers. Not sure of their name. We have some in Denmark whose name translates into "Lamp Brush"
 
Entering Burgos in rain.
Entering Burgos in rain.
 
Autumn has begun. Rain and only 11° in Burgos
Autumn has begun. Rain and only 11° in Burgos
 
Outside the impressive cathedral in Burgos. It is much more impressive from other angles - and from within. We spent several hours there. Elisabeth decided to stop here to have her ancles heal.
Outside the impressive cathedral in Burgos. It is much more impressive from other angles - and from within. We spent several hours there. Elisabeth decided to stop here to have her ancles heal.
 
Outside the impressive cathedral in Burgos. It is much more impressive from other angles - and from within
Outside the impressive cathedral in Burgos. It is much more impressive from other angles - and from within
 
One altar within the Burgos Cathedral
One altar within the Burgos Cathedral
 
An impressive staircase inside Burgos Cathedral. Was used in a well known movie.
An impressive staircase inside Burgos Cathedral. Was used in a well known movie.
 
Beautful Silvery inside Burgos Cathedral
Beautful Silvery inside Burgos Cathedral
 
Yours truly next to the silvery
Yours truly next to the silvery
 
Another altarpiece inside Burgos Cathedral. The church is literally dozens of churches inside each other
Another altarpiece inside Burgos Cathedral. The church is literally dozens of churches inside each other
 
Look at the aisle in the Burgos Cathedral
Look at the aisle in the Burgos Cathedral
 
Burgos Cathedral
Burgos Cathedral
 
It is hard to get to see all of the cathedral of Burgos. This model helped grasp its magnificence
It is hard to get to see all of the cathedral of Burgos. This model helped grasp its magnificence
 
It is hard to get to see all of the cathedral of Burgos. This model helped grasp its magnificence
It is hard to get to see all of the cathedral of Burgos. This model helped grasp its magnificence
 
It is hard to get to see all of the cathedral of Burgos. This model helped grasp its magnificence
It is hard to get to see all of the cathedral of Burgos. This model helped grasp its magnificence
 
It is hard to get to see all of the cathedral of Burgos. This model helped grasp its magnificence. Look at all the details - the yards - the aisles etc. So impressive
It is hard to get to see all of the cathedral of Burgos. This model helped grasp its magnificence. Look at all the details - the yards - the aisles etc. So impressive
 
One yard with Burgos Cathedral
One yard with Burgos Cathedral
 
One yard with Burgos Cathedral. A glimpse of the towers
One yard with Burgos Cathedral. A glimpse of the towers
 
An external view of the towers of the Burgos Cathedral
An external view of the towers of the Burgos Cathedral
 
"The last supper". This is where we said goodbye to Elisabeth, Eleonora and Carola in Burgos. But they caught up with us later.
"The last supper". This is where we said goodbye to Elisabeth, Eleonora and Carola in Burgos. But they caught up with us later.
 
Finally an external view of the Burgos Cathedral where you get an idea of its splendor.
Finally an external view of the Burgos Cathedral where you get an idea of its splendor.
 
Ivana and Fabrizio trying to find their way out of Burgos
Ivana and Fabrizio trying to find their way out of Burgos
 
Ivana and Fabrizio trying to find their way out of Burgos. Still in front of the Cathedral
Ivana and Fabrizio trying to find their way out of Burgos. Still in front of the Cathedral
 
I bet this is the wine that Fabrizio thought we should try that night in Tardajos
I bet this is the wine that Fabrizio thought we should try that night in Tardajos
 
I bet this is the wine that Fabrizio thought we should try that night in Tardajos
I bet this is the wine that Fabrizio thought we should try that night in Tardajos
 

Day 11, Friday, October 18

 
Day 11: Beautiful wall painting in a small village shortly after Tardajos (Rabé de las Calzadas)
Day 11: Beautiful wall painting in a small village shortly after Tardajos (Rabé de las Calzadas)
 
Day 11: Beautiful wall painting in a small village shortly after Tardajos (Rabé de las Calzadas)
Day 11: Beautiful wall painting in a small village shortly after Tardajos (Rabé de las Calzadas)
 
Day 11: Beautiful wall painting in a small village shortly after Tardajos (Rabé de las Calzadas)
Day 11: Beautiful wall painting in a small village shortly after Tardajos (Rabé de las Calzadas)
 
Day 11: Beautiful wall painting in a small village shortly after Tardajos (Rabé de las Calzadas)
Day 11: Beautiful wall painting in a small village shortly after Tardajos (Rabé de las Calzadas)
 
Day 11: Religious message in a small village shortly after Tardajos (Rabé de las Calzadas)
Day 11: Religious message in a small village shortly after Tardajos (Rabé de las Calzadas)
 
Day 11: Beautiful wall painting in a small village shortly after Tardajos (Rabé de las Calzadas)
Day 11: Beautiful wall painting in a small village shortly after Tardajos (Rabé de las Calzadas)
 
Day 11: Beautiful wall painting in a small village shortly after Tardajos (Rabé de las Calzadas)
Day 11: Beautiful wall painting in a small village shortly after Tardajos (Rabé de las Calzadas)
 
Beautful piece of the Camino - headed for Hornillos.
Beautful piece of the Camino - headed for Hornillos.
 
Iglesia San Román in Hornillos del Camino
Iglesia San Román in Hornillos del Camino
 
Heading into Hontanas
Heading into Hontanas
 
Confused in Hontanas - looking for water, I believe
Confused in Hontanas - looking for water, I believe
 
Ruins of a 15th century monastery near 3 km before Castrojeriz
Ruins of a 15th century monastery near 3 km before Castrojeriz
 
Castrojeriz castle at the top. The church is called Collegiate of Santa María del Manzano
Castrojeriz castle at the top. The church is called Collegiate of Santa María del Manzano
 
Collegiate of Santa María del Manzano
Collegiate of Santa María del Manzano
 
Bunk beds in the albergue part of a hotel in Castrojeriz called A CIEN LEGUAS.
Bunk beds in the albergue part of a hotel in Castrojeriz called A CIEN LEGUAS.
 
Ivana at A CIEN LEGUAS. She was not feeling well
Ivana at A CIEN LEGUAS. She was not feeling well
 
How the bathrooms looked.
How the bathrooms looked.
 
More bunk beds at A CIEN LEGUAS
More bunk beds at A CIEN LEGUAS
 

Day 12, Saturday, October 19

 
Day 13: Fabrizio and a decent climb ahead just after Castrojeriz. Ivana stayed behind to recover.
Day 13: Fabrizio and a decent climb ahead just after Castrojeriz. Ivana stayed behind to recover.
 
View from "Alto de Mostelares" behind against the valley with Castrojeriz in the middle. Strange geological phenomena. Look at all the wind mills at the opposing side.
View from "Alto de Mostelares" behind against the valley with Castrojeriz in the middle. Strange geological phenomena. Look at all the wind mills at the opposing side.
 
Along "Canal de Castilla", a long straight walk with very little variation.
Along "Canal de Castilla", a long straight walk with very little variation.
 
Canal house close to Fromista
Canal house close to Fromista
 
I was about to jump into the canal for a refreshning bath when this tourist boat showed up.
I was about to jump into the canal for a refreshning bath when this tourist boat showed up.
 
Very impressive canal lock at Fromista
Very impressive canal lock at Fromista
 
Only Fabrizio and Claus left. Dinner somewhere in Villalcázar de Sirga.
Only Fabrizio and Claus left. Dinner somewhere in Villalcázar de Sirga.
 
At an albergue called Casa Aurea in Villalcázar de Sirga. Glad I am not a girl having to put my behind there to pee.
At an albergue called Casa Aurea in Villalcázar de Sirga. Glad I am not a girl having to put my behind there to pee.
 
At an albergue called Casa Aurea in Villalcázar de Sirga. Unisex bathroom - but very little privacy behind those doors.
At an albergue called Casa Aurea in Villalcázar de Sirga. Unisex bathroom - but very little privacy behind those doors.
 

Day 13, Sunday, October 20

 
Day 14: Another day with soaking rain. Took a photo of myself through a window in Carrión de los Condes.
Day 14: Another day with soaking rain. Took a photo of myself through a window in Carrión de los Condes.
 
Soaking wet, 10 km after Carrión de los Condes. Second day in a row with rain all day rain.
Soaking wet, 10 km after Carrión de los Condes. Second day in a row with rain all day rain.
 
Funny sign near Ermita de la Dehesa
Funny sign near Ermita de la Dehesa
 

Day 14, Monday, October 21

 
Belgian psychologist Eric van der Straaten sings to us at El Burgo Ranero. Don't forget to turn on the sound.
 
Funny hobbit houses at Moratinos, Palencia. They are, however, food storage
Funny hobbit houses at Moratinos, Palencia. They are, however, food storage
 
Funny, knitted protection for trees in Moratinos, Palencia
Funny, knitted protection for trees in Moratinos, Palencia
 
Funny, knitted protection for trees in Moratinos, Palencia
Funny, knitted protection for trees in Moratinos, Palencia
 
Portal at Monasterio Real de San Benito in Sahagún
Portal at Monasterio Real de San Benito in Sahagún
 
Church tower in El Burgo Ranero that looks exactly like the one we have at home in Denmark
Church tower in El Burgo Ranero that looks exactly like the one we have at home in Denmark
 
Church tower in El Burgo Ranero that looks exactly like the one we have at home in Denmark
Church tower in El Burgo Ranero that looks exactly like the one we have at home in Denmark
 
Dormitory at our albergue in El Burgo Ranero. Not the best we had met.
Dormitory at our albergue in El Burgo Ranero. Not the best we had met.
 
Upstairs view of our albergue in El Burgo Ranero. Not the best we had met.
Upstairs view of our albergue in El Burgo Ranero. Not the best we had met.
 
Claus in El Burgo Ranero (I think). All the guitars
Claus in El Burgo Ranero (I think). All the guitars
 

Day 15, Tuesday, October 22

 
Day 15: A tiny airfield for UL-airplanes at Villamarco.
Day 15: A tiny airfield for UL-airplanes at Villamarco.
 
Day 15: A tiny airfield for UL-airplanes at Villamarco.
Day 15: A tiny airfield for UL-airplanes at Villamarco.
 
Mountains with snow to the north. Seen from Villamarco.
Mountains with snow to the north. Seen from Villamarco.
 
Now it is my turn to have swollen ancles. Three days in a row with +35 km took their toll.
Now it is my turn to have swollen ancles. Three days in a row with +35 km took their toll.
 
Now it is my turn to have swollen ancles. Three days in a row with +35 km took their toll. I had to walk really slowly.
Now it is my turn to have swollen ancles. Three days in a row with +35 km took their toll. I had to walk really slowly.
 
Slow walking had its advantage. I met Irish Philomena, who is also a slow walker, and had an interesting conversation about the HBO Series "Vikings".
Slow walking had its advantage. I met Irish Philomena, who is also a slow walker, and had an interesting conversation about the HBO Series "Vikings".
 
Street and church in Mansilla de las Mulas
Street and church in Mansilla de las Mulas
 
Marketplace in Mansilla de las Mulas. This is where I gave in to my ancle pains and spent 3 hours drinking beer feeling sorry for myself
Marketplace in Mansilla de las Mulas. This is where I gave in to my ancle pains and spent 3 hours drinking beer feeling sorry for myself
 
Crossing Rio Porma near Puente Villarente
Crossing Rio Porma near Puente Villarente
 
Crossing Rio Porma near Puente Villarente. Mexican David whom we had actually met in the strange albergue in Cirueña 8 days earlier where he tried to sell oils with flavour to the girls.
Crossing Rio Porma near Puente Villarente. Mexican David whom we had actually met in the strange albergue in Cirueña 8 days earlier where he tried to sell oils with flavour to the girls.
 
Crossing Rio Porma near Puente Villarente.
Crossing Rio Porma near Puente Villarente.
 
Wine and dinner in Villarente at the best albergue that I found at all along the Camino, Albergue San Pelayo. So beautiful, so cosy. 3 Germans to the left, ??, Dieter, Birgit, ??, American girl from Oklahoma and a crazy Lithuanian guy who wanted to complete the Camino in 14 days. His feet looke like horror.
Wine and dinner in Villarente at the best albergue that I found at all along the Camino, Albergue San Pelayo. So beautiful, so cosy. 3 Germans to the left, ??, Dieter, Birgit, ??, American girl from Oklahoma and a crazy Lithuanian guy who wanted to complete the Camino in 14 days. His feet looke like horror.
 
Albergue San Pelayo in Puente Villarente. So beautiful, so classy
Albergue San Pelayo in Puente Villarente. So beautiful, so classy
 
Albergue San Pelayo in Puente Villarente. So beautiful, so classy
Albergue San Pelayo in Puente Villarente. So beautiful, so classy
 
Albergue San Pelayo in Puente Villarente. So beautiful, so classy
Albergue San Pelayo in Puente Villarente. So beautiful, so classy
 
Albergue San Pelayo in Puente Villarente. So beautiful, so classy. This is the reception desk.
Albergue San Pelayo in Puente Villarente. So beautiful, so classy. This is the reception desk.
 

Day 16, Wednesday, October 23

 
A little personal story about my encounter with the famous cathedral i León and what happened next. Don't forget to turn on the sound.
 
Albergue San Pelayo in Puente Villarente. So beautiful, so classy. No bunk beds but real beds.
Albergue San Pelayo in Puente Villarente. So beautiful, so classy. No bunk beds but real beds.
 
Day 16: Breakfast in Puente Villarente. I found Jesus.
Day 16: Breakfast in Puente Villarente. I found Jesus.
 
Day 16: Entering Leon.
Day 16: Entering Leon.
 
"Las Cercas" in Burgos. The remains of a 14th century city wall
"Las Cercas" in Burgos. The remains of a 14th century city wall
 
Open square in Burgos
Open square in Burgos
 
Theater street in Burgos. No wonder the pilgrims came home changed after all they had seen abroad
Theater street in Burgos. No wonder the pilgrims came home changed after all they had seen abroad
 
Burgos Cathedral. I paid to get in but we were all thrown out after 45 minutes. The loudspeaker announcement was in Spanish. Do not know what went on.
Burgos Cathedral. I paid to get in but we were all thrown out after 45 minutes. The loudspeaker announcement was in Spanish. Do not know what went on.
 
The inside of the Burgos Cathedral. Using new techniques, the architects were able to put windows in the walls and play with light. The story was amazing.
The inside of the Burgos Cathedral. Using new techniques, the architects were able to put windows in the walls and play with light. The story was amazing.
 
The inside of the Burgos Cathedral. Using new techniques, the architects were able to put windows in the walls and play with light. The story was amazing.
The inside of the Burgos Cathedral. Using new techniques, the architects were able to put windows in the walls and play with light. The story was amazing.
 
Beautiful aisles.
Beautiful aisles.
 
Beautiful aisles. Individual "crypts" (?)
Beautiful aisles. Individual "crypts" (?)
 
One tiny church of many inside the Burgos Cathedral.
One tiny church of many inside the Burgos Cathedral.
 
Lots of hidden symbols in this depiction of the crucifiction of Christ. A soldier blinded by his blood is one.
Lots of hidden symbols in this depiction of the crucifiction of Christ. A soldier blinded by his blood is one.
 
The letter that a boy from the mission school gave me: "May Love never leave you"
The letter that a boy from the mission school gave me: "May Love never leave you"
 
The letter that a boy from the mission school gave me: "May Love never leave you"
The letter that a boy from the mission school gave me: "May Love never leave you"
 

Day 17, Thursday, October 24

 
An albergue at the outskirts of Leon called "Albergue de Peregrinos D. Antonino y Dña. Cinia". All facilities, clean and everything but it was strange. No one wanted to talk. They all looked grouchy. I wonder if it was the pain in my face that turned them away? Here I was all alone. Could not keep up with Fabrizio any longer due to my bad ancle. Felt terrible.
An albergue at the outskirts of Leon called "Albergue de Peregrinos D. Antonino y Dña. Cinia". All facilities, clean and everything but it was strange. No one wanted to talk. They all looked grouchy. I wonder if it was the pain in my face that turned them away? Here I was all alone. Could not keep up with Fabrizio any longer due to my bad ancle. Felt terrible.
 
Day 17: Crazy day. Could not find the Camino again. Walked for many kilometers and resorted to using GPS. Here I am some 12 km SW of Leon.
Day 17: Crazy day. Could not find the Camino again. Walked for many kilometers and resorted to using GPS. Here I am some 12 km SW of Leon.
 
300 km left. Getting closer.
300 km left. Getting closer.
 
Funny 2-D Bell tower in Villabante
Funny 2-D Bell tower in Villabante
 
Funny 2-D Bell tower in Villabante
Funny 2-D Bell tower in Villabante
 
Beautiful stone paved road and bridge inÓrbigo
Beautiful stone paved road and bridge inÓrbigo
 
Órbigo. Autumn colours starting to show.
Órbigo. Autumn colours starting to show.
 
Just outside Órbigo. Still a bad ancle and all alone. But beautiful scenery. Wanted to make it to Astorga but I realised that I could not make it.
Just outside Órbigo. Still a bad ancle and all alone. But beautiful scenery. Wanted to make it to Astorga but I realised that I could not make it.
 
Beautiful colours in Albergue Parroquial de Santibáñez.
Beautiful colours in Albergue Parroquial de Santibáñez.
 

Day 18, Friday, October 25

 
Day 18: Breakfast with Birgit and Dieter at Albergue Parroquial de Santibáñez. We spoke German.
Day 18: Breakfast with Birgit and Dieter at Albergue Parroquial de Santibáñez. We spoke German.
 
Day 18: Just outside Santibáñez de Valdeiglesias. A farmer feeding his calfs.
Day 18: Just outside Santibáñez de Valdeiglesias. A farmer feeding his calfs.
 
Day 18: Just outside Santibáñez de Valdeiglesias. A farmer feeding his calfs.
Day 18: Just outside Santibáñez de Valdeiglesias. A farmer feeding his calfs.
 
Day 18: Just outside Santibáñez de Valdeiglesias. Elvis lives!
Day 18: Just outside Santibáñez de Valdeiglesias. Elvis lives!
 
Day 18: Just outside Santibáñez de Valdeiglesias. Elvis lives!
Day 18: Just outside Santibáñez de Valdeiglesias. Elvis lives!
 
Day 18: Just outside Santibáñez de Valdeiglesias. A hiker from Ukraine ahead. The only one I met from that continent.
Day 18: Just outside Santibáñez de Valdeiglesias. A hiker from Ukraine ahead. The only one I met from that continent.
 
Somewhere in the middle betweenÓrbigo and Astorga. Free fruit and breakfast. A lot of pupils were lining up for food. They must have had a day of from school. I do not know why
Somewhere in the middle betweenÓrbigo and Astorga. Free fruit and breakfast. A lot of pupils were lining up for food. They must have had a day of from school. I do not know why
 
Somewhere in the middle betweenÓrbigo and Astorga. A lot of pupils on the Camino.
Somewhere in the middle betweenÓrbigo and Astorga. A lot of pupils on the Camino.
 
Somewhere in the middle betweenÓrbigo and Astorga. A lot of pupils on the Camino.
Somewhere in the middle betweenÓrbigo and Astorga. A lot of pupils on the Camino.
 
Somewhere in the middle betweenÓrbigo and Astorga. A lot of pupils on the Camino.
Somewhere in the middle betweenÓrbigo and Astorga. A lot of pupils on the Camino.
 
Just before Astorga. A bridge over the rails. OMG, what a construction.
Just before Astorga. A bridge over the rails. OMG, what a construction.
 
A church in Astorga, Iglesia de San Francisco. Walked in to look and suddenly a service started. I thought it was unpolite to leave. That is how I experienced my first Catholic Service.
A church in Astorga, Iglesia de San Francisco. Walked in to look and suddenly a service started. I thought it was unpolite to leave. That is how I experienced my first Catholic Service.
 
Plaza España. Ayuntamiento de Astorga. City Hall.
Plaza España. Ayuntamiento de Astorga. City Hall.
 
Palace of Gaudì Astorga. Bishop's palace designed by Antonio Gaudi, completed in 1913 and used as a religious art museum.
Palace of Gaudì Astorga. Bishop's palace designed by Antonio Gaudi, completed in 1913 and used as a religious art museum.
 
La Catedral de Santa María de Astorga
La Catedral de Santa María de Astorga
 
Beautiful Albergue at the outskirts of Astorga.
Beautiful Albergue at the outskirts of Astorga.
 
On the road again. 2 km outside Astorga. Finally dry weather again after 3 days with soaking rain.
On the road again. 2 km outside Astorga. Finally dry weather again after 3 days with soaking rain.
 
2 km outside Astorga. Beautiful road, beautiful weather and a beautiful hiker.
2 km outside Astorga. Beautiful road, beautiful weather and a beautiful hiker.
 
Probably Santa Catalina de Somoza
Probably Santa Catalina de Somoza
 
View towards Castrillo de los Polvazares. Shortly before Santa Catalina de Somoza
View towards Castrillo de los Polvazares. Shortly before Santa Catalina de Somoza
 
Shortly before Santa Catalina de Somoza
Shortly before Santa Catalina de Somoza
 

Day 19, Saturday, October 26

 
Day 19: Albergue El Caminante in Santa Catalina de Somoza. French Janine (who only spoke French) and British Elizabeth ("Liz") who spoke 4 - 5 languages including Spanish.
Day 19: Albergue El Caminante in Santa Catalina de Somoza. French Janine (who only spoke French) and British Elizabeth ("Liz") who spoke 4 - 5 languages including Spanish.
 
Day 19: Albergue El Caminante in Santa Catalina de Somoza. French Janine (who only spoke French), Claus and British Elizabeth ("Liz") who spoke 4 - 5 languages including Spanish. It was Liz' idea that this picture should be labelled "Europe before Brexit"
Day 19: Albergue El Caminante in Santa Catalina de Somoza. French Janine (who only spoke French), Claus and British Elizabeth ("Liz") who spoke 4 - 5 languages including Spanish. It was Liz' idea that this picture should be labelled "Europe before Brexit"
 
Day 19: Beautiful morning scenery just outside Santa Catalina de Somoza
Day 19: Beautiful morning scenery just outside Santa Catalina de Somoza
 
Day 19: Watching the sun rise behind me on a beautiful morning just outside Santa Catalina de Somoza
Day 19: Watching the sun rise behind me on a beautiful morning just outside Santa Catalina de Somoza
 
Another life that ended on the Camino. One wonders if it is dangerous or people just decide to walk there in times of trouble?
Another life that ended on the Camino. One wonders if it is dangerous or people just decide to walk there in times of trouble?
 
Day 19: Watching the sun rise behind me on a beautiful morning just outside Santa Catalina de Somoza
Day 19: Watching the sun rise behind me on a beautiful morning just outside Santa Catalina de Somoza
 
The Camino cannot give you what you want. But it does provide you of what you need.
The Camino cannot give you what you want. But it does provide you of what you need.
 
Funny bar in El Ganso
Funny bar in El Ganso
 
Another funny bar in El Ganso.
Another funny bar in El Ganso.
 
2 km west of Rabanal del Camino: The Camino gets rocky
2 km west of Rabanal del Camino: The Camino gets rocky
 
On day 19 we got into the mountains on a beautiful sunny day. The camera had to get out again and again. This is the first of many times. 1 km east of Foncebadón
On day 19 we got into the mountains on a beautiful sunny day. The camera had to get out again and again. This is the first of many times. 1 km east of Foncebadón
 
Rocky road
Rocky road
 
Into the mountains at Foncebadón
Into the mountains at Foncebadón
 
Mountain cows at Foncebadón
Mountain cows at Foncebadón
 
Casa de Comidas in Foncebadón. Wonderful medieval restaurant where I had my dinner. The servants were dressed in beautiful gowns - the women, that is.
Casa de Comidas in Foncebadón. Wonderful medieval restaurant where I had my dinner. The servants were dressed in beautiful gowns - the women, that is.
 
Casa Comidas. Did not catch the women in their beautiful dresses. Only this garcon.
Casa Comidas. Did not catch the women in their beautiful dresses. Only this garcon.
 
The outside of Casa de Comidas in Foncebadón.
The outside of Casa de Comidas in Foncebadón.
 
Foncebadón. Cross in the middle of the road
Foncebadón. Cross in the middle of the road
 
Casa de Comidas - menu card
Casa de Comidas - menu card
 
More scenery seen from Foncebadón
More scenery seen from Foncebadón
 
More scenery seen from Foncebadón
More scenery seen from Foncebadón
 
I knew it would come somewhere but not when: The Cruz de Ferro. All of a sudden, it was there, 1,5 km after Foncebadón. I had to ask the lady in front, if it was really it.
I knew it would come somewhere but not when: The Cruz de Ferro. All of a sudden, it was there, 1,5 km after Foncebadón. I had to ask the lady in front, if it was really it.
 
The stone I had brought from home to leave at Cruz de Ferro.
The stone I had brought from home to leave at Cruz de Ferro.
 
The stone I had brought from home to leave at Cruz de Ferro.
The stone I had brought from home to leave at Cruz de Ferro.
 
The stone I had brought from home to leave at Cruz de Ferro. "Claus Ulla". Well, they said the stone should represent something you do not need any longer. I hope not.
The stone I had brought from home to leave at Cruz de Ferro. "Claus Ulla". Well, they said the stone should represent something you do not need any longer. I hope not.
 
Cruz de Ferro
Cruz de Ferro
 
Claus in front of Cruz de Ferro. Finally time for the shorts again - but not a very good picture.
Claus in front of Cruz de Ferro. Finally time for the shorts again - but not a very good picture.
 
Description of Cruz de Ferro. Every pilgrim brings a stone from home to leave here. Over time the pile has grown 7 meter tall.
Description of Cruz de Ferro. Every pilgrim brings a stone from home to leave here. Over time the pile has grown 7 meter tall.
 
More beautiful scenery 1 km after Cruz de Ferro
More beautiful scenery 1 km after Cruz de Ferro
 
More beautiful scenery 1 km after Cruz de Ferro
More beautiful scenery 1 km after Cruz de Ferro
 
More beautiful scenery 1 km after Cruz de Ferro
More beautiful scenery 1 km after Cruz de Ferro
 
More beautiful scenery 1 km after Cruz de Ferro
More beautiful scenery 1 km after Cruz de Ferro
 
More beautiful scenery 1 km after Cruz de Ferro
More beautiful scenery 1 km after Cruz de Ferro
 
How the Camino looks 2 km after Cruz de Ferro
How the Camino looks 2 km after Cruz de Ferro
 
A crazy place offering prayers, healing etc at Manjarin 2 km after Cruz de Ferro. "No photos", it said, but I wonder if it was to protect the visitors. I wanted coffee but I did not want to go in there and get caught in a sales trick.
A crazy place offering prayers, healing etc at Manjarin 2 km after Cruz de Ferro. "No photos", it said, but I wonder if it was to protect the visitors. I wanted coffee but I did not want to go in there and get caught in a sales trick.
 
More scenery
More scenery
 
More scenery
More scenery
 
Mountain hiking at Manjarin. Over 1500 meter altitude.
Mountain hiking at Manjarin. Over 1500 meter altitude.
 
Mountain hiking at Manjarin. Over 1500 meter altitude.
Mountain hiking at Manjarin. Over 1500 meter altitude.
 
Mountain hiking at Manjarin. Over 1500 meter altitude.
Mountain hiking at Manjarin. Over 1500 meter altitude.
 
Mountain hiking at Manjarin. Over 1500 meter altitude.
Mountain hiking at Manjarin. Over 1500 meter altitude.
 
Mountain hiking at Manjarin. Over 1500 meter altitude.
Mountain hiking at Manjarin. Over 1500 meter altitude.
 
A remembrance sign for another pilgrim whose life ended here. A young one. And a slogan worth remembering.
A remembrance sign for another pilgrim whose life ended here. A young one. And a slogan worth remembering.
 
Mountain hiking at Manjarin. Over 1500 meter altitude.
Mountain hiking at Manjarin. Over 1500 meter altitude.
 
Mountain hiking at Manjarin. Over 1500 meter altitude.
Mountain hiking at Manjarin. Over 1500 meter altitude.
 
Mountain hiking at Manjarin. Over 1500 meter altitude.
Mountain hiking at Manjarin. Over 1500 meter altitude.
 
Mountain hiking at Manjarin. Over 1500 meter altitude.
Mountain hiking at Manjarin. Over 1500 meter altitude.
 
Mountain hiking at Manjarin. Over 1500 meter altitude.
Mountain hiking at Manjarin. Over 1500 meter altitude.
 
Mountain hiking at Manjarin. Over 1500 meter altitude.
Mountain hiking at Manjarin. Over 1500 meter altitude.
 
Molinaseca in the valley below. Still at 1500 meter altitude. Day 19 and 20 provided the best sceneries of the entire camino.
Molinaseca in the valley below. Still at 1500 meter altitude. Day 19 and 20 provided the best sceneries of the entire camino.
 
Mountain hiking close to El Acebo de San Miguel
Mountain hiking close to El Acebo de San Miguel
 
El Acebo de San Miguel where I wanted to sleep over for the night. At 1400 meter approx. Walking downhill was very painful for the ancles.
El Acebo de San Miguel where I wanted to sleep over for the night. At 1400 meter approx. Walking downhill was very painful for the ancles.
 
Downhill from some 1500 meter to some 1400 meter to get to El Acebo de San Miguel. Painful for the ancles.
Downhill from some 1500 meter to some 1400 meter to get to El Acebo de San Miguel. Painful for the ancles.
 
El Acebo de San Miguel
El Acebo de San Miguel
 
Austrian after-skiing atmosphere in El Acebo de San Miguel
Austrian after-skiing atmosphere in El Acebo de San Miguel
 
El Acebo de San Miguel
El Acebo de San Miguel
 
El Acebo de San Miguel
El Acebo de San Miguel
 
The sign of another pilgrim whose life ended here prematurely.
The sign of another pilgrim whose life ended here prematurely.
 
The albergue for this night. Combined hotel, albergue, fitness center, aqua center and more.
The albergue for this night. Combined hotel, albergue, fitness center, aqua center and more.
 
My room for this night. Austrian Frans catching up on the news
My room for this night. Austrian Frans catching up on the news
 
Beautiful view from the balcony at Albergue La Casa Del Peregrino
Beautiful view from the balcony at Albergue La Casa Del Peregrino
 
Laundry facilities at Albergue La Casa Del Peregrino could be worse
Laundry facilities at Albergue La Casa Del Peregrino could be worse
 
Pilgrim Dinner at Albergue La Casa Del Peregrino. To the left Franz from Holland, Joseph and AYoung (Koreans who could actually speak English). To the right: Claus, German Beatrix, KayHo from Korea, Irene from Italy and an American guy whose name I have forgotten. It was Irene's 26 year birthday and we all sang birthday songs to her in our own language.
Pilgrim Dinner at Albergue La Casa Del Peregrino. To the left Franz from Holland, Joseph and AYoung (Koreans who could actually speak English). To the right: Claus, German Beatrix, KayHo from Korea, Irene from Italy and an American guy whose name I have forgotten. It was Irene's 26 year birthday and we all sang birthday songs to her in our own language.
 
Birthday party. From left to right: ?? from the US, Irene from Italy, Kayho from Korea, Beatrix from Germany, Claus, Frans from Holland, Ayoung and Joseph from Korea.
Birthday party. From left to right: ?? from the US, Irene from Italy, Kayho from Korea, Beatrix from Germany, Claus, Frans from Holland, Ayoung and Joseph from Korea.
 

Day 20, Sunday, October 27

 
Day 20: Shortly after El Acebo de San Miguel. The camino turned into solid rock. My ancles were still in pain and downhill walking was difficult
Day 20: Shortly after El Acebo de San Miguel. The camino turned into solid rock. My ancles were still in pain and downhill walking was difficult
 
Beautiful autumn colours showing up shortly after El Acebo de San Miguel
Beautiful autumn colours showing up shortly after El Acebo de San Miguel
 
Molinaseca ahead
Molinaseca ahead
 
Rocky downhill path.
Rocky downhill path.
 
Ermita de Nuestra Señora de las Angustias in Molinaseca
Ermita de Nuestra Señora de las Angustias in Molinaseca
 
Iglesia de San Nicolás in Molinaseca
Iglesia de San Nicolás in Molinaseca
 
Iglesia de San Nicolás in Molinaseca
Iglesia de San Nicolás in Molinaseca
 
Rio Meruelo in Molinaseca
Rio Meruelo in Molinaseca
 
Castillo de los Templarios, Castillo de Ponferrada. This is where I got away from the Camino due to construction and had to spend hours to find it again.
Castillo de los Templarios, Castillo de Ponferrada. This is where I got away from the Camino due to construction and had to spend hours to find it again.
 
Castillo de los Templarios, Castillo de Ponferrada. This is where I got away from the Camino due to construction and had to spend hours to find it again.
Castillo de los Templarios, Castillo de Ponferrada. This is where I got away from the Camino due to construction and had to spend hours to find it again.
 
Beautiful river called Sil in Ponferrada.
Beautiful river called Sil in Ponferrada.
 
Castillo de los Templarios, Castillo de Ponferrada. This is where I got away from the Camino due to construction and had to spend hours to find it again.
Castillo de los Templarios, Castillo de Ponferrada. This is where I got away from the Camino due to construction and had to spend hours to find it again.
 
River Sil in Ponferrada
River Sil in Ponferrada
 
While looking for the camino outside Ponferrada, I came across this donkey who appeared to have never seen a hiker before
While looking for the camino outside Ponferrada, I came across this donkey who appeared to have never seen a hiker before
 

Day 21, Monday, October 28

 
Day 21: Finally found the camino again. I was the only pilgrim in this albergue in Camponaraya. Yet, they gave me a full menu and a full bottle of wine.
Day 21: Finally found the camino again. I was the only pilgrim in this albergue in Camponaraya. Yet, they gave me a full menu and a full bottle of wine.
 
Day 21: Wall painting in Cacabelos. The text says: "Humanity is suffering from its uncontrolled progress"
Day 21: Wall painting in Cacabelos. The text says: "Humanity is suffering from its uncontrolled progress"
 
Day 21: Wall painting in Cacabelos. The text says: "Humanity is suffering from its uncontrolled progress
Day 21: Wall painting in Cacabelos. The text says: "Humanity is suffering from its uncontrolled progress
 
Parroquia de Santa María in Cacabelos
Parroquia de Santa María in Cacabelos
 
River Cúa in Cacabelos
River Cúa in Cacabelos
 
Later this morning the sun broke through and I got to experience these beautfiful wine fields near Villafranca del Bierzo. Still in the mountains and everything was so beautiful and solemn.
Later this morning the sun broke through and I got to experience these beautfiful wine fields near Villafranca del Bierzo. Still in the mountains and everything was so beautiful and solemn.
 
Later this morning the sun broke through and I got to experience these beautfiful wine fields near Villafranca del Bierzo. Still in the mountains and everything was so beautiful and solemn.
Later this morning the sun broke through and I got to experience these beautfiful wine fields near Villafranca del Bierzo. Still in the mountains and everything was so beautiful and solemn.
 
Later this morning the sun broke through and I got to experience these beautfiful wine fields near Villafranca del Bierzo. Still in the mountains and everything was so beautiful and solemn.
Later this morning the sun broke through and I got to experience these beautfiful wine fields near Villafranca del Bierzo. Still in the mountains and everything was so beautiful and solemn.
 
Later this morning the sun broke through and I got to experience these beautfiful wine fields near Villafranca del Bierzo. Still in the mountains and everything was so beautiful and solemn.
Later this morning the sun broke through and I got to experience these beautfiful wine fields near Villafranca del Bierzo. Still in the mountains and everything was so beautiful and solemn.
 
Later this morning the sun broke through and I got to experience these beautfiful wine fields near Villafranca del Bierzo. Still in the mountains and everything was so beautiful and solemn.
Later this morning the sun broke through and I got to experience these beautfiful wine fields near Villafranca del Bierzo. Still in the mountains and everything was so beautiful and solemn.
 
Solemn road near Villafranca del Bierzo
Solemn road near Villafranca del Bierzo
 
Near Villafranca del Bierzo
Near Villafranca del Bierzo
 
Near Villafranca del Bierzo
Near Villafranca del Bierzo
 
Near Villafranca del Bierzo. Autumn colours
Near Villafranca del Bierzo. Autumn colours
 
Iglesia de San Francisco in Villafranca del Bierzo
Iglesia de San Francisco in Villafranca del Bierzo
 
Funny wall in Villafranca del Bierzo
Funny wall in Villafranca del Bierzo
 
Rio Burbia in Villafranca del Bierzo
Rio Burbia in Villafranca del Bierzo
 
Orange trees (or lemon?) next to river Burbia in Villafranca del Bierzo
Orange trees (or lemon?) next to river Burbia in Villafranca del Bierzo
 
River Burbia in Villafranca del Bierzo
River Burbia in Villafranca del Bierzo
 
Road in Trabadelo. An old woman collecting chestnuts. Many people did this.
Road in Trabadelo. An old woman collecting chestnuts. Many people did this.
 
Pilgrim menu that night at Trabadelo. The mixed salad was great everywhere. Notice the full bottle of wine.
Pilgrim menu that night at Trabadelo. The mixed salad was great everywhere. Notice the full bottle of wine.
 

Day 22, Tuesday, October 29

 
Day 22: Outside Trabadelo. On this day I wanted to take an alternative route into the mountains but with this cloud ceiling that would have meant zero visibility. Took the low route instead - but it turned out great later
Day 22: Outside Trabadelo. On this day I wanted to take an alternative route into the mountains but with this cloud ceiling that would have meant zero visibility. Took the low route instead - but it turned out great later
 
In La Portela de Valcarce. I believe this bar/hostal appeared in a Danish TV-series on the Camino. Recognized it.
In La Portela de Valcarce. I believe this bar/hostal appeared in a Danish TV-series on the Camino. Recognized it.
 
In Ambasmestas: Another great-looking albergue, "Casa del Pescador" with its own little lake and right next to Rio Valcarce
In Ambasmestas: Another great-looking albergue, "Casa del Pescador" with its own little lake and right next to Rio Valcarce
 
In Vega de Valcarce. Clouds have lifted. Looks much better ahead.
In Vega de Valcarce. Clouds have lifted. Looks much better ahead.
 
In Vega de Valcarce. Clouds have lifted. Looks much better ahead. Look at those beautiful autumn colours
In Vega de Valcarce. Clouds have lifted. Looks much better ahead. Look at those beautiful autumn colours
 
With Australian Robyn close to La Faba. Enjoying the autumn colours
With Australian Robyn close to La Faba. Enjoying the autumn colours
 
With Australian Robyn close to La Faba. Climbing into the mountains
With Australian Robyn close to La Faba. Climbing into the mountains
 
With Australian Robyn close to La Faba. Climbing into the mountains
With Australian Robyn close to La Faba. Climbing into the mountains
 
Claus and Australian Roby at La Faba. Robyn came here to walk the camino every year. This was her 7th time. And she started somewhere in France so, she already walked more than 1000 km.
Claus and Australian Roby at La Faba. Robyn came here to walk the camino every year. This was her 7th time. And she started somewhere in France so, she already walked more than 1000 km.
 
Claus and Australian Roby at La Faba. Robyn came here to walk the camino every year. This was her 7th time. And she started somewhere in France so, she already walked more than 1000 km.
Claus and Australian Roby at La Faba. Robyn came here to walk the camino every year. This was her 7th time. And she started somewhere in France so, she already walked more than 1000 km.
 
Shortly after La Faba. Now it gets really beautiful. This is probably THE best day of the entire camino walk.
Shortly after La Faba. Now it gets really beautiful. This is probably THE best day of the entire camino walk.
 
Shortly after La Faba. Now it gets really beautiful. This is probably THE best day of the entire camino walk.
Shortly after La Faba. Now it gets really beautiful. This is probably THE best day of the entire camino walk.
 
Shortly after La Faba. Now it gets really beautiful. This is probably THE best day of the entire camino walk. Look at those colours
Shortly after La Faba. Now it gets really beautiful. This is probably THE best day of the entire camino walk. Look at those colours
 
Shortly after La Faba. Now it gets really beautiful. This is probably THE best day of the entire camino walk. Look at those colours
Shortly after La Faba. Now it gets really beautiful. This is probably THE best day of the entire camino walk. Look at those colours
 
Shortly after La Faba. Now it gets really beautiful. This is probably THE best day of the entire camino walk. Look at those colours
Shortly after La Faba. Now it gets really beautiful. This is probably THE best day of the entire camino walk. Look at those colours
 
Shortly after La Faba. Now it gets really beautiful. This is probably THE best day of the entire camino walk. Look at those colours
Shortly after La Faba. Now it gets really beautiful. This is probably THE best day of the entire camino walk. Look at those colours
 
Shortly after La Faba. Now it gets really beautiful. This is probably THE best day of the entire camino walk. Look at those colours
Shortly after La Faba. Now it gets really beautiful. This is probably THE best day of the entire camino walk. Look at those colours
 
Shortly after La Faba. Now it gets really beautiful. This is probably THE best day of the entire camino walk. Look at those colours
Shortly after La Faba. Now it gets really beautiful. This is probably THE best day of the entire camino walk. Look at those colours
 
Shortly after La Faba. Now it gets really beautiful. This is probably THE best day of the entire camino walk. Look at those colours
Shortly after La Faba. Now it gets really beautiful. This is probably THE best day of the entire camino walk. Look at those colours
 
Shortly after La Faba. Now it gets really beautiful. This is probably THE best day of the entire camino walk. Look at those colours
Shortly after La Faba. Now it gets really beautiful. This is probably THE best day of the entire camino walk. Look at those colours
 
Day 22: Entering Galicia
Day 22: Entering Galicia
 
Climb to O'Cebreiro. But I did not know yet what to expect
Climb to O'Cebreiro. But I did not know yet what to expect
 
Climb to O'Cebreiro. But I did not know yet what to expect
Climb to O'Cebreiro. But I did not know yet what to expect
 
Another, older cross, in remembrance of a pilgrim - I think?
Another, older cross, in remembrance of a pilgrim - I think?
 
Bronze statue close to O'Cebreiro
Bronze statue close to O'Cebreiro
 
O'Cebreiro at some 1500 meter altitude. Chilly, medieval and extremely interesting
O'Cebreiro at some 1500 meter altitude. Chilly, medieval and extremely interesting
 
An american and an argentian pilgrim next to the bar where I had coffee. When I turned from this photo - there was Elisabeth! She had caught up with me. So amazed.
An american and an argentian pilgrim next to the bar where I had coffee. When I turned from this photo - there was Elisabeth! She had caught up with me. So amazed.
 
German Birgit that I met with Dieter in Leon. They sent me this photo. Not sure, where it is taken.
German Birgit that I met with Dieter in Leon. They sent me this photo. Not sure, where it is taken.
  • Photographer: Claus Nedergaard Jacobsen
  • Date Taken: 2019:10:29 18:26:32
 
German Dieter that I met with Birgit in Leon. They sent me this photo. Not sure, where it is taken.
German Dieter that I met with Birgit in Leon. They sent me this photo. Not sure, where it is taken.
  • Photographer: Claus Nedergaard Jacobsen
  • Date Taken: 2019:10:29 18:26:42
 
Evening, day 22, at Liñares, Albergue Linar do Rei a few kilometers after O'Cebreiro. No restaurant, but Italian Margharita cooked Pasta al Dente for us. From left: Korean CheHun (I think), Taiwanese Luby, Austrian Elizabeth and Italian Margharita. Despite her young age of 30, Luby has already vistited 36 countries including Denmark and spoke English extremely well.
Evening, day 22, at Liñares, Albergue Linar do Rei a few kilometers after O'Cebreiro. No restaurant, but Italian Margharita cooked Pasta al Dente for us. From left: Korean CheHun (I think), Taiwanese Luby, Austrian Elizabeth and Italian Margharita. Despite her young age of 30, Luby has already vistited 36 countries including Denmark and spoke English extremely well.
 

Day 23, Wednesday, October 30

 
Day 23: Claus at the monument Alto de San Roque 500 meters from Liñares, where we slept last night.
Day 23: Claus at the monument Alto de San Roque 500 meters from Liñares, where we slept last night.
 
Day 23: The monument Alto de San Roque 500 meters from Liñares, where we slept last night.
Day 23: The monument Alto de San Roque 500 meters from Liñares, where we slept last night.
 
Unnamed church? Close to a place named "Hospital"
Unnamed church? Close to a place named "Hospital"
 
Not the same weather as yesterday but still a great view
Not the same weather as yesterday but still a great view
 
Iglesia de San Juan in Fonfría
Iglesia de San Juan in Fonfría
 
More beautiful scenery. But we have moved from summer into autumn
More beautiful scenery. But we have moved from summer into autumn
 
Scenery some 5 km before Triacastela
Scenery some 5 km before Triacastela
 
Margharita and Claus in Triacastela where we had lunch. Margharita staid. I continued. Look how we wear rain cover.
Margharita and Claus in Triacastela where we had lunch. Margharita staid. I continued. Look how we wear rain cover.
 
Could be a Danish forest in autumn. Close to Lastres.
Could be a Danish forest in autumn. Close to Lastres.
 
More streaming water (Rio Sarria, I believe). Close to Lastres.
More streaming water (Rio Sarria, I believe). Close to Lastres.
 
Church with no name? Close to Loureiro
Church with no name? Close to Loureiro
 
Todays target: Samos Monastery. It is also an albergue but I chose not to sleep over there but in another albergue in Samos. Elisabeth had chosen another route and I was on my own again.
Todays target: Samos Monastery. It is also an albergue but I chose not to sleep over there but in another albergue in Samos. Elisabeth had chosen another route and I was on my own again.
 
Samos
Samos
 
Samos
Samos
 

Day 24, Thursday, October 31

 
Val de Samos Albergue. No restaurant but a great kitchen. There was a restaurant next door. Unfortunately there was no warm water.
Val de Samos Albergue. No restaurant but a great kitchen. There was a restaurant next door. Unfortunately there was no warm water.
 
Val de Samos Albergue. Reception
Val de Samos Albergue. Reception
 
Day 24: Samos Monastery. Unfortunately it did not open until later, so I never got to see it inside.
Day 24: Samos Monastery. Unfortunately it did not open until later, so I never got to see it inside.
 
Another end of camino. Very recent too.
Another end of camino. Very recent too.
 
An albergue passed on the way, Pousada de Raquel. Next to Aquiada
An albergue passed on the way, Pousada de Raquel. Next to Aquiada
 
Could be Sarria?
Could be Sarria?
 
Street painting in Sarria
Street painting in Sarria
 
Sarria
Sarria
 
Scenic view in Sarria
Scenic view in Sarria
 
View over Sarria
View over Sarria
 
Walking through autumn forest just after Sarria
Walking through autumn forest just after Sarria
 
Beautiful green grass just after Sarria
Beautiful green grass just after Sarria
 
Close to Ferreiros
Close to Ferreiros
 
Milestone at Mirallos
Milestone at Mirallos
 
100 km milestone at A Pena
100 km milestone at A Pena
 
100 km milestone at A Pena
100 km milestone at A Pena
 
Funny way to carve a decoration into stone. At Mercadoiro
Funny way to carve a decoration into stone. At Mercadoiro
 
At Albergue De Mercadoiro, one of the better. Lots of wine. From left: German Suzanne, Claus, Italian Elia, French Carola, German Heike and German Steffi. The German girls got very silly and maybe they forgot I understand German. That would explain my pink colour
At Albergue De Mercadoiro, one of the better. Lots of wine. From left: German Suzanne, Claus, Italian Elia, French Carola, German Heike and German Steffi. The German girls got very silly and maybe they forgot I understand German. That would explain my pink colour
 

Day 25, Friday, November 1

 
Day 25: Just outside Mercadoiro.Could be Portomarin ahead
Day 25: Just outside Mercadoiro.Could be Portomarin ahead
 
Just outside Portomarin. The lake ahead is part of the river Minho (?)
Just outside Portomarin. The lake ahead is part of the river Minho (?)
 
Rocky and slippery passage near Portomarin. This is where I teamed up with Elia. We also passed a brazillian pilgrim in bathing sandals.
Rocky and slippery passage near Portomarin. This is where I teamed up with Elia. We also passed a brazillian pilgrim in bathing sandals.
 
Rocky and slippery passage near Portomarin. This is where I teamed up with Elia. We also passed a brazillian pilgrim in bathing sandals.
Rocky and slippery passage near Portomarin. This is where I teamed up with Elia. We also passed a brazillian pilgrim in bathing sandals.
 
Ponto Nova de Portomarin
Ponto Nova de Portomarin
 
Dried out riverbed near Portomain (Rio Minho)
Dried out riverbed near Portomain (Rio Minho)
 
German girl showing an alternative way to carry your belongings
German girl showing an alternative way to carry your belongings
 
Scenic view near Castromaior
Scenic view near Castromaior
 
Walking in rain through Ligonde. The camera does not catch the drops very well. The lady in front is Swiss and began her journey in Switzerland.
Walking in rain through Ligonde. The camera does not catch the drops very well. The lady in front is Swiss and began her journey in Switzerland.
 

Day 26, Saturday, November 2

 
Day 26: Parroquia católica San Julián. Elia and I were invited in and got a stamp in our passport
Day 26: Parroquia católica San Julián. Elia and I were invited in and got a stamp in our passport
 
Colourful but poisoneous salamanders hiding in the leaves. Elia knew everything. So impressed by him.
Colourful but poisoneous salamanders hiding in the leaves. Elia knew everything. So impressed by him.
 
American Landon to the left and Italian Elia entering Furelos
American Landon to the left and Italian Elia entering Furelos
 
Landon before the bridge into Furelos
Landon before the bridge into Furelos
 
Italian Elia and American Landon from New Orleans having octopus in Furelos.
Italian Elia and American Landon from New Orleans having octopus in Furelos.
 
Octopus. I do not have to try that again. I prefer to pet them under water
Octopus. I do not have to try that again. I prefer to pet them under water
 
The first of many "Horreos". A place to store food safely away from mice. Over time, the horreos grew into something artistical to display the wealth of the owner. Near Rivadiso
The first of many "Horreos". A place to store food safely away from mice. Over time, the horreos grew into something artistical to display the wealth of the owner. Near Rivadiso
 
Landon walking through Rivadiso.
Landon walking through Rivadiso.
 
A Calzada. The cows found their own way home from the fields.
A Calzada. The cows found their own way home from the fields.
 
A Calzada. The cows found their own way home from the fields.
A Calzada. The cows found their own way home from the fields.
 
A Calzada. The cows found their own way home from the fields.
A Calzada. The cows found their own way home from the fields.
 
At Albergue A Ponte de Ferreiros in Outeiro. All soaked up from rain. But the beer was worth it.
At Albergue A Ponte de Ferreiros in Outeiro. All soaked up from rain. But the beer was worth it.
 
From Elia. Not sure where and when. But definitely rain and autumn colours
From Elia. Not sure where and when. But definitely rain and autumn colours
 
At Albergue A Ponte de Ferreiros in Outeiro. Great mixed salad (only the first of three dishes for a standard pilgrim meal at 10 - 12 Euros, wine and bread included). Elia had some salad
At Albergue A Ponte de Ferreiros in Outeiro. Great mixed salad (only the first of three dishes for a standard pilgrim meal at 10 - 12 Euros, wine and bread included). Elia had some salad
 
At Albergue A Ponte de Ferreiros in Outeiro. Main dish - chicken with frites.
At Albergue A Ponte de Ferreiros in Outeiro. Main dish - chicken with frites.
 

Day 27, Sunday, November 3

 
Arrival in Santiago de Compostella and the following days. Don't forget to turn on the sound.
 
Day 27: Another memorial point shortly after Outeiro.
Day 27: Another memorial point shortly after Outeiro.
 
Another memorial point close to A Salceda
Another memorial point close to A Salceda
 
Elia enjoying about the only glimpse of sun we had on that day. Close to A Salceda with only 20 km to Santiago.
Elia enjoying about the only glimpse of sun we had on that day. Close to A Salceda with only 20 km to Santiago.
 
Highlight of the morning: Cafe con leche and a croissant chocolat. At O Pino.
Highlight of the morning: Cafe con leche and a croissant chocolat. At O Pino.
 
Diving under the road
Diving under the road
 
This could be a Danish forest in the autumn. But we are 15 km from Santiago
This could be a Danish forest in the autumn. But we are 15 km from Santiago
 
Beautiful wall paintings in O Pedrouzo
Beautiful wall paintings in O Pedrouzo
 
Beautiful wall paintings in O Pedrouzo. Look at all the leaves too. We have really walked into autumn.
Beautiful wall paintings in O Pedrouzo. Look at all the leaves too. We have really walked into autumn.
 
Closed bar. We are really at the end of the season.
Closed bar. We are really at the end of the season.
 
More Danish-like forest near O Pedrouzo.
More Danish-like forest near O Pedrouzo.
 
Elia at huge fern plants (Danish: "Bregne"). They could be found in Denmark too.
Elia at huge fern plants (Danish: "Bregne"). They could be found in Denmark too.
 
Last day: It is ok to have a Cerveza con Limone in the middle of the day. We have just passed the airport of Santiago and we are within 10 km. Kind of sad.
Last day: It is ok to have a Cerveza con Limone in the middle of the day. We have just passed the airport of Santiago and we are within 10 km. Kind of sad.
 
Walking into Santiago in rain
Walking into Santiago in rain
 
Walking into Santiago in rain and only 9° C. Cold and wet. Elia in front
Walking into Santiago in rain and only 9° C. Cold and wet. Elia in front
 
Claus in front of the albergue where we chose to stay before proceding to the cathedral, La Credencial.
Claus in front of the albergue where we chose to stay before proceding to the cathedral, La Credencial.
 
View of Santiago from outside our albergue. Hardly anything to see
View of Santiago from outside our albergue. Hardly anything to see
 
Later that night we went into the city to watch the Cathedral at night. Our first glimpse of it. No other pilgrims around.
Later that night we went into the city to watch the Cathedral at night. Our first glimpse of it. No other pilgrims around.
 
Later that night we went into the city to watch the Cathedral at night. Our first glimpse of it. No other pilgrims around.
Later that night we went into the city to watch the Cathedral at night. Our first glimpse of it. No other pilgrims around.
 
Dinner in town with Fabricio, Elisabeth, Elia and other pilgrims that we had met at the camino.
Dinner in town with Fabricio, Elisabeth, Elia and other pilgrims that we had met at the camino.
 
Dinner in town with Fabricio, Elisabeth, Elia and other pilgrims that we had met at the camino.
Dinner in town with Fabricio, Elisabeth, Elia and other pilgrims that we had met at the camino.
 
Dinner in town with Fabricio, Elisabeth, Elia and other pilgrims that we had met at the camino.
Dinner in town with Fabricio, Elisabeth, Elia and other pilgrims that we had met at the camino.
 
Dinner in town with Fabricio, Elisabeth, Elia and other pilgrims that we had met at the camino.
Dinner in town with Fabricio, Elisabeth, Elia and other pilgrims that we had met at the camino.
 

Postludium - the days after

 
Day 28: The cathedral of Santiago was being renovated. It was possible to get in but almost everything was covered in plastic.
Day 28: The cathedral of Santiago was being renovated. It was possible to get in but almost everything was covered in plastic.
 
Waiting in line for our pilgrim document
Waiting in line for our pilgrim document
 
The square in front of the Cathedral where the pilgrims gather
The square in front of the Cathedral where the pilgrims gather
 
A park in Santiago. I went for a walk
A park in Santiago. I went for a walk
 
A park in Santiago. I went for a walk
A park in Santiago. I went for a walk
 
Romain, Carola and Eleonora and more arriving to the Cathedral on Nov. 4. Very emotional moment
Romain, Carola and Eleonora and more arriving to the Cathedral on Nov. 4. Very emotional moment
 
Romain, Carola and Eleonora and more arriving to the Cathedral on Nov. 4. Very emotional
Romain, Carola and Eleonora and more arriving to the Cathedral on Nov. 4. Very emotional
 
Pilgrims hugging in front of the Cathedral
Pilgrims hugging in front of the Cathedral
 
Eleonora and Romain posing for the cameras
Eleonora and Romain posing for the cameras
 
A German girl imposing the hunchback of Notre Dame
A German girl imposing the hunchback of Notre Dame
 
A German girl imposing the hunchback of Notre Dame
A German girl imposing the hunchback of Notre Dame
 
Korean girl posing
Korean girl posing
 
Eleonora and Carola hugging in front of the Cathedral
Eleonora and Carola hugging in front of the Cathedral
 
Eleonora and Carola hugging in front of the Cathedral
Eleonora and Carola hugging in front of the Cathedral
 
A Korean biker posing
A Korean biker posing
 
The group that just arrived assembled for chocolate with churros and beer. The third guy from the right is a Danish sailor
The group that just arrived assembled for chocolate with churros and beer. The third guy from the right is a Danish sailor
 
The group that just arrived assembled for churros with chocolate and beer. It was delicious
The group that just arrived assembled for churros with chocolate and beer. It was delicious
 
I lit a candle in the Cathedral.
I lit a candle in the Cathedral.
 
Altarpiece inside the Cathedral
Altarpiece inside the Cathedral
 
The Cathedral seen from another angle
The Cathedral seen from another angle
 
Margharita just arrived at the Cathedral on Nov 5. Her own picture.
Margharita just arrived at the Cathedral on Nov 5. Her own picture.
 
A park in Santiago
A park in Santiago
 
Bar in Santiago. Still possible to sit outside on Nov. 5
Bar in Santiago. Still possible to sit outside on Nov. 5
 
Bar in Santiago. Still possible to sit outside on Nov. 5
Bar in Santiago. Still possible to sit outside on Nov. 5
 
Nov 6: Claus having breakfast. Not too happy about my haircut.
Nov 6: Claus having breakfast. Not too happy about my haircut.
 
Beautiful decoration of Cafe con leche
Beautiful decoration of Cafe con leche
 
Entrance to Iglesia de San Francisco where the pilgrim mass was held (because the cathedral was being renovated). This is where I met Ivana again.
Entrance to Iglesia de San Francisco where the pilgrim mass was held (because the cathedral was being renovated). This is where I met Ivana again.
 
Entrance to Iglesia de San Francisco where the pilgrim mass was held (because the cathedral was being renovated). This is where I met Ivana again.
Entrance to Iglesia de San Francisco where the pilgrim mass was held (because the cathedral was being renovated). This is where I met Ivana again.
 
Altarpiece in Iglesia de San Francisco
Altarpiece in Iglesia de San Francisco
 
The very top of the altar. The symbol that was mentioned in a David Browne book.
The very top of the altar. The symbol that was mentioned in a David Browne book.
 
Pilgrims lining up for supper. So did I. We did not have wine, only bread. But the minister had wine. Strange.
Pilgrims lining up for supper. So did I. We did not have wine, only bread. But the minister had wine. Strange.
 
View of the Cathedral from a local park
View of the Cathedral from a local park
 
A walk in a local park
A walk in a local park
 
Igrexa de Santa Susana in the city park of Santiago
Igrexa de Santa Susana in the city park of Santiago
 
Bustour to Finisterre and Muxia. Here we stopped at Ponte Maceira where there is an old water driven mill
Bustour to Finisterre and Muxia. Here we stopped at Ponte Maceira where there is an old water driven mill
 
Ponto Maceira at river Tambre. Powerful water flow
Ponto Maceira at river Tambre. Powerful water flow
 
Ponto Maceira at river Tambre. Powerful water flow
Ponto Maceira at river Tambre. Powerful water flow
 
Ponto Maceira at river Tambre. Powerful water flow. Mill house to the left
Ponto Maceira at river Tambre. Powerful water flow. Mill house to the left
 
Ponto Maceira at river Tambre. Powerful water flow
Ponto Maceira at river Tambre. Powerful water flow
 
At Faro de Muxia. Soaking rain and strong waves. Glad I was in a bus on not on foot.
At Faro de Muxia. Soaking rain and strong waves. Glad I was in a bus on not on foot.
 
Virxe da Barca sanctuary at Muxia where we took shelter from the rain
Virxe da Barca sanctuary at Muxia where we took shelter from the rain
 
Claus in front of Faro de Muxia.
Claus in front of Faro de Muxia.
 
Faro de Muxia. Something about this stone being named "the vessel of Santa Maria"
Faro de Muxia. Something about this stone being named "the vessel of Santa Maria"
 
I think, this is supposed to be the sail.
I think, this is supposed to be the sail.
 
And this is boat of the vessel of Saint Maria. If you can move it, you are innocent. Nobody can.
And this is boat of the vessel of Saint Maria. If you can move it, you are innocent. Nobody can.
 
This is a symbol - as far as I remember - to commemorate the cleaing up of one of worst oil spill disasters in the world
This is a symbol - as far as I remember - to commemorate the cleaing up of one of worst oil spill disasters in the world
 
Muxia
Muxia
 
Muxia
Muxia
 
Muxia
Muxia
 
Virxe da Barca sanctuary at Muxia
Virxe da Barca sanctuary at Muxia
 
Claus at the milestone next to commemoration mark
Claus at the milestone next to commemoration mark
 
Claus at the milestone next to commemoration mark
Claus at the milestone next to commemoration mark
 
Claus at Finisterre. Here the milestone also read "0,00 km"
Claus at Finisterre. Here the milestone also read "0,00 km"
 
Vaca de Fisterra
Vaca de Fisterra
 
Vaca de Fisterra from another angle
Vaca de Fisterra from another angle
 
Pilgrim memorial at Finisterre
Pilgrim memorial at Finisterre
 
Waterfall at Ezaro
Waterfall at Ezaro
 
Claus selfie with the waterfall at Ezaro as background
Claus selfie with the waterfall at Ezaro as background
 
Harbour at Ezaro. Looks like Norway
Harbour at Ezaro. Looks like Norway
 
Sign leading to the largest Horreo of all. Food storage
Sign leading to the largest Horreo of all. Food storage
 
The largest Horreo of all (food storage - safe from mice)
The largest Horreo of all (food storage - safe from mice)
 
Heavy thunder clouds building up
Heavy thunder clouds building up
 
Getting my feet fixed after returning home.The soles had grown thicker by approx. 0.5 cm!
Getting my feet fixed after returning home.The soles had grown thicker by approx. 0.5 cm!
 

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