Heading towards Foncebadon and the Cruz de Ferro I'm excited about this day and tomorrow. Tonight I climb the hills up to Foncebadon, above Rabanal. So that early tomorrow I can reach the Cruz de Ferro soon after dawn... Departing Astorga Santa Catalina...
I wanted to make sure that I got to the Cross before big crowds of pilgrims got there. So as breakfast started at 6:30 at the hostel, I was on my way by 6:50. The walk up to the cross from Foncebadon was only about two and a half kilometers and it was a glorious walk in the early morning, with the crisp air, and great views looking back across the way we had come.
Injuries are Slowing me Down Need to slow down a bit Cacabelos
I just had second my second visit to the physio in Ponferrada. The treatment was excellent, but there’s still a fair bit of pain. I left the clinic with lots of advice on stretching, strapping, medication and how to get myself through the final stages to Santiago. I have to say the medical services that I’ve called upon so far in Spain, mainly farmacias and physios have been absolutely excellent.
Heading to Ambasmestas And hearing about the Arn Packs from New Zealand from Bosco and Helen. (who I saw again in Muxia) Getting Close Getting closer to Santiago The awesome 'Arn' Packs from New Zealand
A Long Walk Uphill to O Cebreiro 5 kilometers out of Ambasmestas Good news, bad news Time for some heel supports Topping up water At the head of the pass The final stretch An interesting discovery Reflections I...
Equipment and Body Repairs on the Camino My gear and I are starting to break 🙁 My focus now is on just getting to Santiago and making sure I walk every step of the way, which is a requirement to obtain the Compostela. With good foot care and walking slowly (even...
I’m about 8 kilometers from Portomarin, so I only have another 4 or 5 kilometers to go today. The road has been very busy so far today, but as normal, I’m falling back through the groups of pilgrims until I don’t really see anyone else behind me. This generally means that I’ll have quite a peaceful journey from here.
It’s another sunny day as I’m on the road by 7:45. I’m walking through pine woods to the sound of the birds. But of course there are a few more pilgrims on the road these days. It’s funny how perceptions change in terms of time and distance during these final days. Up until this point, I didn’t really think too much about how long I have been walking, or how far I had walked.
I left this morning at 7:45 and the weather is starting to change. It’s quite overcast and very humid. So I expect we might get some light rain later in the day. Just as I was leaving Palas de Rei, I bumped into an old friend, Bob from the US. It’s always nice to see familiar faces along the journey. That’s why I tend to sit and have breakfast right on the Camino, to see who’s coming through.
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