The last 12 miles June 10, 2022 I left my Albergue around 7:00 anxious to get on the road while it was still relatively quiet. It was the typical overcast morning as I followed the trail into the woods with only a few other pilgrims in sight. The farther I […]

Almost there June 9, 2022 The cafe was supposed to open at 7:00 so I waited patiently for breakfast before heading out on a misty morning. They did not have my favorite Spanish tortilla so I had a large omelet and orange juice to start my day. Blue skies appeared […]

The day it rained June 8, 2022 As I prepared to leave this morning, it was very overcast and wet outside. I had a quick breakfast in the dining room which has doors that lead out to the front of the Albergue. There is a lovely fountain with running water […]

Leaving Lugo June 7, 2022 I met Suzanne and Gary at a bar on the plaza Mayor where we had a leisurely breakfast. Today would be our last day walking together as they were going to take an alternate route out of Lugo that meets with the Camino Norte while […]

Coming down from the mountains June 6, 2022 Today would be the longest day of our journey and would take us to within 100 kilometers of Santiago. This is significant because in order to obtain a Compostella showing that you’ve completed your pilgrimage, you need to show that you’ve walked […]