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  1. John Saxon

    Growth in pilgrim numbers on the Invierno

    Walked the Invierno in early July, 2023. First day out I saw two pilgrims plus two of my hospitalero colleagues (who I didn't see again until Santiago). Between Ponferrada and A Laxe, I encountered a large group of Spanish youth for a couple of days but apart from that only two pilgrims walking...
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    LIVE from the Camino John’s Invierno July 2023

    I’m having trouble posting photos but will post some taken on Pico Sacro when I have better connection. Might try one now.
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    LIVE from the Camino John’s Invierno July 2023

    I went up in 2019 but it was first light so I wanted to try again. Directions in Brierlys Sanabres guide. About 100 meter past the Outeiro albergue take the road to the right. At T intersection turn left. At next T intersection turn left. Then right on signed access road. To return to the route...
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    LIVE from the Camino John’s Invierno July 2023

    I’ll be on the lookout for you tomorrow.
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    LIVE from the Camino John’s Invierno July 2023

    Day 11. Dornelas to Deseiro with detour to Pico Sacro. Short walk 21.9 km under cloudy skies. 600+ meter elevation gain. 5.25 hrs total. Couldn’t see spires in Santiago from Pico Sacro but still glad to have made the climb. Cafe Rios in Ponte Ulla is temporarily closed. Sello from O Cruciero...
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    LIVE from the Camino John’s Invierno July 2023

    It’s 12:20 pm on Tuesday. Just arrived at the bar next to Reina Lupa (after detour to Pico Sacro). Just 100 meters off Camino. Do stop by if you can.
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    LIVE from the Camino John’s Invierno July 2023

    I have to leave VERY early Thursday for flight back to US and plans to meet two hospitaleros from Ponferrada and American hospitaleras who serves at the Anglican welcome center. BUT if you’ll let me know when and where I’ll try my best. And you’re welcome to stop by Reina Lupa tomorrow to say a...
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    LIVE from the Camino John’s Invierno July 2023

    Day 10. Lalin to Dornelas. 27.5 km. 7 hrs total. Walking time 5:45. Elevation gain somewhere between 380 and 480 meters Apple Watch and Strava don’t agree even though they’re synced Cool enough this morning that I wore my jacket for the first 6 km. Disappointed that the church of Santiago...
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    LIVE from the Camino John’s Invierno July 2023

    I was a complete failure at locating Panaderia Jesus yesterday and this morning. I went to the address and location shown on map and app and saw at least two bakery trucks parked nearby but no signage or sign that I could see. Hope you have better luck and that it’s open early. Tomorrow for me...
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    LIVE from the Camino John’s Invierno July 2023

    Day 9. Rodeiro to Lalin. There were five Spanish women in the other dorm last night. Assume they’re walking to Santiago but didn’t see them in the way today. Did run into the same Spanish pilgrim I saw yesterday as well as the group of 81 Spanish students from yesterday. None of the bars in...
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    LIVE from the Camino John’s Invierno July 2023

    Day 8. Vilaseco to Rodeiro. 21.5 km, 600 meter elevation gain, 4 hrs and 50 minutes. Forecast rain didn’t happen but rained overnight and still got wet walking through clouds that shrouded Mt Faro and tall wet grass along the stations of the cross. Confirmed my choice of Altra trail runners that...
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    LIVE from the Camino John’s Invierno July 2023

    So sorry I missed it. Walked right by it when I did the loop hike and looking back the museum would have been a better choice.
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    LIVE from the Camino John’s Invierno July 2023

    Good luck. Didn’t explore road option. It was the ascent that wore me out. My knees were glad when I reached the river bridge. Most of it was quite uneven and rocky so I took my time, used my sticks, and watched my footing.
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    LIVE from the Camino John’s Invierno July 2023

    Day 7. Vilarino to Vilaseco. Started off at 8 in mist with clouds filling the valley below but the mist burned off with the hour. Temps stayed 20 to 25 after the sun shone through. Short stop to see the church at Diomonde. I took the descent VERY slow. Nice views of Belasar coming into town...
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    LIVE from the Camino John’s Invierno July 2023

    Day 6 (part 2). Since I arrived early and was feeling good despite the distance I decided to walk down to Cabo do Mundo overlooks of Rio Minho. Followed the loop shown in wise pilgrim app. Total about 6 km and 240 meter descent. And you know what goes down has to come up!!! I enjoyed the walk...
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