Walked just a little under 13 miles today. I can finally say that I am out of the Meseta and starting to climb elevation. It also is a lot greener around here. Managed to miss the rainstorm by going in a coffee shop for about 45 minutes. Lesson learned today is that I should’ve tried … Read more
Don’t worry it’s the name of the village ! Today, I encountered my first heavy rainfall as I moved into the Galicia region, which is known for frequent rain at this time of year. Interestingly, some snow is also on the way, which should add another layer of challenge. This was my first chance to … Read more
Today, I walked from León to Calle del Camino in Villar de Mazarife, covering an easy 14 miles. Exiting León was slightly disappointing, as the route passed through the industrial outskirts rather than the beautiful historic center. The terrain was mostly flat, with a modest elevation gain of about 600 feet. Fortunately, my blister is … Read more
I arrived in León following a brief hike and have been captivated by this historic city. León is steeped in history, notably as a former Roman military garrison and later as a critical part of the Kingdom of León, a major medieval power. The city’s architectural heritage is rich, featuring landmarks like the stunning León … Read more
approximately 20 miles again today and 40,000 and guess what same tomorrow. The one promising thing is there was a start of elevations towards the end of the hike.and it would be a lot more accurate to call this a walk at this stage and not a hike it really is a strange feeling to … Read more
Past 1/2 way mark today After proving I have completed all sections got this Translated means Let all know seeing this Pilgrim Certificate thatRobert Eggleston has passed through the Leonese lands of Sahagun, geographical center of the Camino Frances, where, as reported in the Codex Calixtinus,“… prodigous in all types of goods,one encounters the meadow, of … Read more
Just thought I would try out a video to see if that worked. Today did 20 miles and it was tough due to the monotony. That equates to about 40,000 steps which sounds a lot but when the entire pilgrimage is over 1 million maybe not. Had a communal dinner with lots of Pilgrims tonight … Read more
