Happy New Year on the Meseta

Gumba · Jan 1, 2020

Started out at --4, at 8.30am still -1 at midday. Sunny and just a tiny hint of wind. Wishing safety and care to my fellow Australians at this time. May you, your friends and your loved ones be safe. It's a bit cooler over here xo. 11 of us at the albergue last night. We are bumping into 5-12 pilgrims daily, some same, some different. Happy New Year my forum friends (and apologies if pics are too big

ISABEL linares · Jan 1, 2020

Gumba said:
Started out at --4, at 8.30am still -1 at midday. Sunny and just a tiny hint of wind. Wishing safety and care to my fellow Australians at this time. May you, your friends and your loved ones be safe. It's a bit cooler over hear xo. 11 of us at the albergue last night. We are bumping into 5-12 pilgrims daily, some same, some different. Happy New Year my forum friends (and apologies if pics are too big

To Gumba,Ivar and all the Peregrinos Very Happy and Peaceful New year.

LesBrass · Jan 1, 2020

Gumba said:
Started out at --4, at 8.30am still -1 at midday. Sunny and just a tiny hint of wind. Wishing safety and care to my fellow Australians at this time. May you, your friends and your loved ones be safe. It's a bit cooler over hear xo. 11 of us at the albergue last night. We are bumping into 5-12 pilgrims daily, some same, some different. Happy New Year my forum friends (and apologies if pics are too big

Wow... it looks so beautiful! I am beginning to think January/February isn't such a bad time to walk!

donalomahony · Jan 1, 2020

Two great photos!

Gumba · Jan 1, 2020

LesBrass said:
Wow... it looks so beautiful! I am beginning to think January/February isn't such a bad time to walk!

This is our second winter camino (with our children). It is a wonderful time to walk. It does have it's challenges for sure but today was a particularly good day

josephmcclain · Jan 2, 2020

Gumba said:
Started out at --4, at 8.30am still -1 at midday. Sunny and just a tiny hint of wind. Wishing safety and care to my fellow Australians at this time. May you, your friends and your loved ones be safe. It's a bit cooler over here xo. 11 of us at the albergue last night. We are bumping into 5-12 pilgrims daily, some same, some different. Happy New Year my forum friends (and apologies if pics are too big

Wow. Love these photos and love the meseta!!

Anik2001 · Jan 2, 2020

Wow @Gumba, the Meseta looks lovely in the frost! Buen camino!

MarkyD · Jan 2, 2020

Gumba said:
Started out at --4, at 8.30am still -1 at midday. Sunny and just a tiny hint of wind. Wishing safety and care to my fellow Australians at this time. May you, your friends and your loved ones be safe. It's a bit cooler over here xo. 11 of us at the albergue last night. We are bumping into 5-12 pilgrims daily, some same, some different. Happy New Year my forum friends (and apologies if pics are too big

Brave souls, may the Camino keep you warm inside. Spectacular views of frosty Meseta. It looks like somewhere between Castrojeriz and Boadilla del Camino, but I'm not sure.

Gumba · Jan 2, 2020

MarkyD said:
Brave souls, may the Camino keep you warm inside. Spectacular views of frosty Meseta. It looks like somewhere between Castrojeriz and Boadilla del Camino, but I'm not sure.

Close, just out of Hornillos, and thank you. It doesnt take long to warm up. We had another frosty start and beautiful day today

steve 217 · Jan 2, 2020

Wow they are wonderful pictures all the best and be safe very envious .
Im sat at my desk staring at them and just wishing i was there keep warm .

Corelacka · Jan 2, 2020

Wow these are fab photos! My favourite part of the CF looks even more magical with a frosty coat than it does in the height of summer. Well done on your Camino so far and enjoy upcoming Dia de los Reyes

JennyH94 · Jan 2, 2020

Happy and Hopeful New Year to you Gumba and your family. The Meseta looks gorgeous and the peace and tranquility of those practically empty paths must be wonderful.
Thanks too for your good wishes for your fellow Aussies in bushfire-affected areas and those areas threatened by the bushfires.
Buen Winter Camino and cheers from Oz -
Jenny

Former member 69452 · Jan 3, 2020

Gumba said:
Started out at --4, at 8.30am still -1 at midday. Sunny and just a tiny hint of wind. Wishing safety and care to my fellow Australians at this time. May you, your friends and your loved ones be safe. It's a bit cooler over here xo. 11 of us at the albergue last night. We are bumping into 5-12 pilgrims daily, some same, some different. Happy New Year my forum friends (and apologies if pics are too big

Gorgeous pics! You must be having a wonderful time too! Happy New Year to you too and Buen Camino!

Gumba · Jan 3, 2020

Thank you all. A couple more.... the last one, with the sunrise was taken around 8.30am

ISABEL linares · Jan 3, 2020

Gumba said:
Thank you all. A couple more.... the last one, with the sunrise was taken around 8.30am

What is the name of the pueblo in the third photo,Buen Camino,you are getting some sun shine too.

Gumba · Jan 3, 2020

ISABEL linares said:
What is the name of the pueblo in the third photo,Buen Camino,you are getting some sun shine too.

Castrojeriz, before during and after the climb

ISABEL linares · Jan 4, 2020

Gumba gracias,I will have to go to that pueblo.Buen Camino.

mdelag · Jan 4, 2020

Gumba said:
Castrojeriz, before during and after the climb

Gumba said:
Thank you all. A couple more.... the last one, with the sunrise was taken around 8.30am

What a wonderful way to start 2020...happy new year !!! Buen Camino

Gumba · Jan 15, 2020

We arrived today, yay! We were numbers 29-32. There was a group of about 6 that came after us and I know of 5 others not far behind.

Was surprised at what little was open, especially in terms of bars for food and coffee from Sarria onwards - expected closures earlier but not so much from Sarria. Had to do a number of 30+km days due to albergue closures which is why we were a little faster plus we skipped O Cebreiro due to no fuel in the tank and shoulder injuries (pre existing)
So sore! Turning the alarm off and sleeping for 24 hrs

We swore we would never do it again. That was the time before this walk. We have sworn again that we are not coming back.

What do you think, Portuguese or Norte?????

Tincatinker · Jan 15, 2020

Norte. The Portuguese is too short

Corelacka · Jan 16, 2020

Gumba said:
We arrived today, yay!

Wow that was fast Very well done on a great achievement but sorry that the poor shoulder is so unhappy Surprised to hear of scarcity of open albergues/bars from Sarria though...starting there on Saturday and was looking forward to numerous fuel stops daily. But good to know in advance. Enjoy your well earned rest in Santiago!

Gumba · Jan 16, 2020

Yes Corelacka, a couple of days we had very late lunches!!! May I suggest you pack fruit, bars or other snacks for 'just in case'.

Safe travels, hope you have amazing weather too.

Footnotes, we had sunny weather almost the entire Way, perhaps 2 days of drizzle and a couple of days with high wind. Today on our relaxing day pc (post Camino) it's raining outside...

Corelacka · Jan 16, 2020

Gumba said:
Yes Corelacka, a couple of days we had very late lunches!!! May I suggest you pack fruit, bars or other snacks for 'just in case'.

Thanks a mil for that suggestion Gumba!! Delighted that you were so lucky with the weather, am crossing my fingers I will be too. Enjoy your PC time...in the rain ️

Gumba · Jan 16, 2020

You are welcome. You will be fine with albergues, especially municipals, just a lot of the in-between places. We lashed out and stayed in private rooms in albergue and pensions, don't be too worried. Also, we are very slow walkers lol, so you will probably arrive at the destinations a couple of hours before us lol and therefore not need as many cafe con leche a stops as us!!!

ISABEL linares · Jan 16, 2020

Congratulations to all of you,well done.Now in Santiago you can have the nice empanada with Albariño.

Vacajoe · Thursday at 12:42 AM

Just an FYI that all available beds are taken in SJPDP tonight - fully, truly COMPLETO! There’s an indication of how busy this year may be since it’s just a Wednesday in late April, not usually...

alexwalker · Sunday at 2:26 PM

Between Villafranca Montes de Oca and San Juan de Ortega there was a great resting place with benches, totem poles andvarious wooden art. A place of good vibes. It is now completely demolished...

FionaKH · Sunday at 2:06 AM

Hi there - we are two 'older' women from Australia who will be walking the Camino in September and October 2025 - we are tempted by the companies that pre book accomodation and bag transfers but...

rhalleyf · Tuesday at 11:02 AM

We have been travelling from Australia via Dubai and have been caught in the kaos in Dubai airport for over 3 days. Sleeping on the floor of the airport and finally Emerites put us up in...

EmmaHikes · Tuesday at 12:51 PM

Hi all, Very new to this so please excuse any ignorance or silly questions :) I'm walking my very first Camino in 2 weeks (iieeeek) - the countdown is on and excitement through the roof. I've...

Kirkie · Tuesday at 11:52 PM

From a friend on the ground in Pamplona https://www.noticiasdenavarra.com/fotos/general/sociedad/2024/04/23/nieve-primaveral-presente-navarra-8152386.html

Happy New Year on the Meseta

Active Member

Attachments

Active Member

Likes Walking

Veteran Member

Active Member

Active Member

Active Member

Active Member

Active Member

Active Member

¡Hola!

Pilgrim in progress

Former member 69452

Guest

Active Member

Attachments

Active Member

Active Member

Active Member

Member

Active Member

Veteran Member

¡Hola!

Active Member

¡Hola!

Active Member

Active Member

Most read last week in this forum

Similar threads

Privacy & Transparency

Privacy & Transparency