Arrival In León
I am happy to report that my bag arrived in León! I was a little worried about what I might do if it got lost, but, no worries! So, tomorrow, the...
A Sign Of The Times in Pontedeume
Our afternoon arrival in Pontedeume was marked by a light rain coming down and almost empty streets. After checking into a lovely inn, the...
Over The Last Big Mountain
My walk up to O’Cebreiro marks my last day in the mountains. Tomorrow, I head downhill and then a pretty flat, easy five days into...
Free Wine? No Way! Yes, Way!
A stop at Irache is not only fun, but it’s one of those special places along the Camino Francés to look forward to. When here, you definitely...
Pamplona – And That’s No Bull!
After three days of walking, I arrived at my first major city – Pamplona. Arriving in early May put me well before the craziness this city...
I Could Really Use A Cup Of Coffee
Having gotten up in the dark to get to the Cruz de Ferro before sunrise, I found myself very much in need of a cup of coffee as it turned light....
Tapas! Tapas! Tapas!
Unfortunately, I didn’t get the name of this tapas bar in Santiago, but it’s on Rua Franca just a block from the cathedral. In fact,...
The Pilgrim’s Dinner
What almost all Camino towns offer is the pilgrims meal. One might find it offered by the albergue where you are staying or found in any number...
A Most Interesting Menu Choice
It was late when we arrived in Ferrol, but after checking into our hotel we knew we needed some food. Checking TripAdvisor it looked as though...