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 […]
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Camino Primitivo Stage 10 – Lugo to Ferreira
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 […]
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Camino Primitivo Stage 9 – O Cadavo to Lugo
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 […]
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Camino Primitivo Stage 8 – A Fonsagrada to O Cadavo
The last day in the mountains June 5, 2022 It was an overcast morning, but not nearly as socked in as most mornings. Today would be our last day in the mountains as we began the descent toward Lugo which we would reach tomorrow. Today’s walk consisted of trails and […]
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Camino Primitivo Stage 7 – Grandas de Salime to A Fonsagrada
The day we crossed into Galicia June 4, 2022 The morning started with a quick breakfast and me accidentally insulting the bar proprietor. I had pointed to what I thought was an egg bocadilla only to discover after taking a couple of bites that it was actually chicken. Pescatarians don’t […]