One of the Most Stunning Places I Have Ever Visited! Before I left Canada, I knew I really needed to see this place! Monastery SAN ISIDORO: 11th Century PHOTOS I TOOK TODAY It was simply spectacular! The artifacts we saw in the museum were too many to mention. We did […]
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The Leon Cathedral : A Close Up View and the Basilica de San Isidoro Monastery
13th CENTURY AMAZING CATHEDRAL! I had an amazing your today of the Cathedral of Leon THE STAINED GLASS INSIDE IS AMAZING! More Scenes from Inside: The City of Leon: Basilica de San Isidoro The Basilica de San Isidoro in León (aka the Royal Collegiate Church of St Isidore of Seville, […]
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The Parador Hotel – Leon
THIS HOTEL IS BEAUTIFUL! It reminds me of our old CP Hotels! Leon is a big city and a gastronomical adventure. Today is a photo journal post for you. Scenery of Leon KEEP WALKING!
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Leon: A Few Days to Rest Before the Final Push to Santiago
We Made it to Leon, but  What an Adventure We Had Prior! El Burgo Ranero – September 15 Cloudy, grey, and miserable! We walked 24 Km in cold, cloudy, windy ,and rainy conditions! Such a crappy day, but we kept smiling! Upon arriving at our Albergue, they seem to […]
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My Biggest Issue Regarding the Distance I Walk!
JUST HOW ARE DISTANCES CALCULATED ON THE CAMINO ? Imagine sitting down and looking at your guidebook to plan or even get a rough idea of just how many Km you want to walk the next day. Â It seems like a simple task, BUT IT IS NOT! Let me tell […]
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IT’S TRUE! THE RAIN IN SPAIN LIES MAINLY ON THE PLAIN!
Audrey Hepburn Day! Tuesday September 15 I Felt Like MY FAIR LADY Today! The rain on the plain poured down on my head! It was a pain! Today is a miserable, rainy, and the coldest day yet! I had to buy UGLY Rain Pants! The lady in the store gave […]
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AN AMAZING SURPRISE IN CARRION DE LOS CONDES
THE CHURCH OF SANTA MARIA Yesterday we went to an evening mass at the Church of Santa Maria! I loved it as it was personal and quaint. There was something about this church that touched me as soon as I walked in. Â SO WHAT WAS THE SURPRISE? During the […]
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Carrion de Los Condes, Updates, and Reflections
September 13 – Day 22 I AM ALMOST HALF WAY! OUR TOTAL DISTANCE TRAVELLED:Â 390 Km. Â Â Â Today was a short and very wet walk! We are staying in a very dated convent: 13th Century! This is is a convent we passed yesterday ! PERSONAL REFLECTIONS OF MY JOURNEY: What […]
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The Meseta . . . Part 3
WHAT A KILLER WALK. 34 Km Day 18 – September 12 We left at 6:30 am in total darkness as we knew we had a Long Day! 58 Km in 2 days, little sleep, I am exhausted. Last night’s hotel was BEAUTIFUL! THANK GOD! Here are some pics! I promise […]
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Oh, The Meseta . . . Part 2
Another GLORIOUS DAY. . . Day 19 – September 11 Â The Meseta Part 2 – The Ruins of the Convent San Anton The Convent San Anton I posted this information a while ago but TODAY I ACTUALLY VISITED THIS SITE! CONVENT SAN ANTON! It was breathtaking! These are my photos. […]