roamingpaddy
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- 2020
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Thank you Natefaith,yes it does another one gets in about 14.30 but I would miss 2 days if I waited for that tomorrowWelcome to Spain for your next adventure.
Wow, I didn't realize the bus got into Pedrafita so late! Be safe and stay dry, and Buen Camino!
If I have time I will pop back to get name,its not on the way I thinkIdentify that church, please? Over the years 've been pretty good about inspecting the churches I pass along The Way, but I don't recognize it.
Hoping all goes smoothly, Paddy. Maybe you will find a nook out of the wind to have a sleep...I got into Santiago de C. today on a flight. I am now awaiting a bus to O Cebreiro to continue where I finished last year. Im in this beautiful little church on the outskirts as I want to avoid seeing the cathedral and old town untill I finish my camino there in 7 days time. It is very quite here,and not many out and about.all who are are masked including me..anyway I have a tough ole night ahead of me as my 3 hour bus does not reach Pedrefita do Cebreiro untill about 1 am! Too late to get a bed but I was thinking of bedding down either in the porch of the church or some nook for a few hours .So it will be an interesting start for me.View attachment 83223
A great way to begin your last stage. Hope the bus ride works well & every blessing for the next week!I got into Santiago de C. today on a flight. I am now awaiting a bus to O Cebreiro to continue where I finished last year. Im in this beautiful little church on the outskirts as I want to avoid seeing the cathedral and old town untill I finish my camino there in 7 days time. It is very quite here,and not many out and about.all who are are masked including me..anyway I have a tough ole night ahead of me as my 3 hour bus does not reach Pedrefita do Cebreiro untill about 1 am! Too late to get a bed but I was thinking of bedding down either in the porch of the church or some nook for a few hours .So it will be an interesting start for me.View attachment 83223
I want back to that church it was locked,I could not see any name. It is close enough to santiago central bus station and nearby was a camino marlerIdentify that church, please? Over the years I've been pretty good about inspecting the churches I pass along The Way, but I don't recognize it.
I want back to that church it was locked,I could not see any name. It is close enough to santiago central bus station and nearby was a camino marler
Well done Paddy.A night to remember!Got into Padrifita do Cabreiro last night by bus @ 2am .Walked up to O Cabreiro in the dark and slept in porch of Santa Maria Church, it was cold and I had only a micro sleeping bag with my rain cape to lay on. I slept in my cloths and managed to get some broken sleep.
I was awoken to the plesent sound of early perigrinos . I had welcome caffe con leche in a bar and met some perigrinos. I would say about 40 stayed in O Cebreiro last night ,some spanish and fellow europeans.
I walked to Tricastala 21 km. It was a lovely day,it was great to meet others. I enclose pics.
Thank you,yes indeed its great to have made it after 2 flights cancelled,I was resigning to not walking in 2020 until other peregrinos read my post and told me of other ways to get to the camino.I am greatful to them.I bet you are pinching yourself to know is it true! Stay safe and warm, and great to see you on your way.
Got into Padrifita do Cabreiro last night by bus @ 2am .Walked up to O Cabreiro in the dark and slept in porch of Santa Maria Church, it was cold and I had only a micro sleeping bag with my rain cape to lay on. I slept in my cloths and managed to get some broken sleep.
I was awoken to the plesent sound of early perigrinos . I had welcome caffe con leche in a bar and met some perigrinos. I would say about 40 stayed in O Cebreiro last night ,some spanish and fellow europeans.
I walked to Tricastala 21 km. It was a lovely day,it was great to meet others. I enclose pics.
Ah sur you know us cute corkmenYou are a tough old cookie Paddy sleeping in the doorway, Enjoy your few days and stay healthy .
Only too wellAh sur you know us cute corkmen
...this wonderful alburgue Mercadoiro,about 5 km before Portomarín. It has its own bar that does a great meal. The couple that own it are very helpful.
Thank you.So great to hear! Hope the weather and the trails hold for you the last two days.
Excellent news and update on your progress. You are getting a lovely spell of warm weather to carry you to your goal.About a 30 km hike today from Palas de Ris through beautiful Gallician country with a good amount of bars open to cater for the lesser number of perigringos. I would guess maybe about 80 walkers I saw today,about 50% Spanish and the rest europeans. I think in covid times that there is an extra bit of camaradee amoungst the perigringos. We seem to be well recieved in the towns and villages and walkers respect the locals by being masked and keeping distance.
So far I have been blest with excellent alborgues,spotless clean,kind and friendly and helpful owners. Tonight I am at hostal san francisco in Arzúa. Prices are usually 10 to 12 euro.
Only 2 days to Santiago now with under 40km left.
Thank you mspath,yes I will do as you suggested with a heart and a half.roamingpaddy,
Tomorrow when at last you do arrive at the great cathedral how happy you shall be!
After giving thanks for your own successful journey please say a prayer for all those who are unable to physically be there. Although distant in our hearts we rejoice with you.
Thanks Sabine,I also plan to walk to Finnisterre and Muxia so stay tuned@roamingpaddy As always @mspath wrote down our sentiments beautifully.
Enjoy your entrance into Santiago.
It has been a joy following you.
Ultreïa!!
Sounds like a great day! Bon appetit & go well!Yes folks ,I splurged on a Pension today and its lovely to be in a room of your own!
It was an easy just under 20 km walk today and I got in about 12.30. I will go to the pilgrim mass at 7pm and then go for a meal. I look forward to may last day into Santiago tomorrow,and then I plan to walk to Finnisterre and possibly Muxia.
Bringing back lots of lovely memories, thank you.About a 30 km hike today from Palas de Ris through beautiful Gallician country with a good amount of bars open to cater for the lesser number of perigringos. I would guess maybe about 80 walkers I saw today,about 50% Spanish and the rest europeans. I think in covid times that there is an extra bit of camaradee amoungst the perigringos. We seem to be well recieved in the towns and villages and walkers respect the locals by being masked and keeping distance.
So far I have been blest with excellent alborgues,spotless clean,kind and friendly and helpful owners. Tonight I am at hostal san francisco in Arzúa. Prices are usually 10 to 12 euro.
Only 2 days to Santiago now with under 40km left.
Yes folks ,I splurged on a Pension today and its lovely to be in a room of your own!
It was an easy just under 20 km walk today and I got in about 12.30. I will go to the pilgrim mass at 7pm and then go for a meal. I look forward to may last day into Santiago tomorrow,and then I plan to walk to Finnisterre and possibly Muxia.
Hahaha, if you don't splurge now, you never will!Yes folks ,I splurged on a Pension today and its lovely to be in a room of your own!
It was an easy just under 20 km walk today and I got in about 12.30. I will go to the pilgrim mass at 7pm and then go for a meal. I look forward to may last day into Santiago tomorrow,and then I plan to walk to Finnisterre and possibly Muxia.
Congratulations and I don't mind admitting that I shed a tear on reading about your emotional experience on arrival. Thank you so much for sharing part of the journey with us who have been following you on the forum.I finished my camino yesterday with a lovely relaxed pace covering the last 20k. For me it was a day of slower pace and time to reflect. On the outskirts of Santiago I met a catalonial group of 5 and I walked along with them ,they were my guides to the cathedral. I was overcome with emotion in the square of the cathedral,to have arrived and to meet others who I saw,or talked to or walked with was lovely. A camino friend took me to the credential office and I was in and out in about 15 minutes,Again more tears of joy and greatfulness.
I also picked up my credentials for Fisterra & Muxia which I hope to begin tomorrow.
Thank you for posting! It brings back fond memories! Buon Camino to Finisterre, where they have the best seafood ever!I finished my camino yesterday with a lovely relaxed pace covering the last 20k. For me it was a day of slower pace and time to reflect. On the outskirts of Santiago I met a catalonial group of 5 and I walked along with them ,they were my guides to the cathedral. I was overcome with emotion in the square of the cathedral,to have arrived and to meet others who I saw,or talked to or walked with was lovely. A camino friend took me to the credential office and I was in and out in about 15 minutes,Again more tears of joy and greatfulness.
I also picked up my credentials for Fisterra & Muxia which I hope to begin tomorrow.
Congratulations Paddy! A great achievement.I finished my camino yesterday with a lovely relaxed pace covering the last 20k. For me it was a day of slower pace and time to reflect. On the outskirts of Santiago I met a catalonial group of 5 and I walked along with them ,they were my guides to the cathedral. I was overcome with emotion in the square of the cathedral,to have arrived and to meet others who I saw,or talked to or walked with was lovely. A camino friend took me to the credential office and I was in and out in about 15 minutes,Again more tears of joy and greatfulness.
I also picked up my credentials for Fisterra & Muxia which I hope to begin tomorrow.
It was lovely to see it Nuala,I said a prayer.Well done @roamingpaddy, great that everything worked out for you in the end! Wishing you well with your walk to the ocean.
Forum member @timr will be pleased that you paused at the Paudie Moloughney memorial.
@NualaOC @donalomahony @roamingpaddyCan someone tell us a little about Paudie Moloughney RIP? @timr @NualaOC
Well done @roamingpaddy ....make time to experience the sound of the sea at Muxia.
It took me just a bit over an hour as it was dark but I had small torch.The path goes through the woods another by road.I took the woods one as shorter,after a bit I was getting worried as I was finding it so so tough,then I realised I still had mask on since the busI wondered how you were doing! I'm impressed! How long did it take you to walk from Pedrefita O'Cebreiro to O'Cebreiro in the dark? Is it steep like the the path from La Laguna de Castilla?
As your heart was going into your mouth while you were climbing (masked!), so was mine while I was reading, wonderIng would you make it in one piece...It took me just a bit over an hour as it was dark but I had small torch.The path goes through the woods another by road.I took the woods one as shorter,after a bit I was getting worried as I was finding it so so tough,then I realised I still had mask on since the busthen dogs started barking as they picked up my scent and I got a bit worried as i was thinking,are dogs let out at nighttime? Then a taught came to me,would there be Bears here? as i have read recently of bears being re introduced to Gallicia. After awhile the path joined the road and it was easier and it was a lovely starry night and the stars were spectacular up there..
Congratulations on reaching Santiago , enjoy the next section .I finished my camino yesterday with a lovely relaxed pace covering the last 20k. For me it was a day of slower pace and time to reflect. On the outskirts of Santiago I met a catalonial group of 5 and I walked along with them ,they were my guides to the cathedral. I was overcome with emotion in the square of the cathedral,to have arrived and to meet others who I saw,or talked to or walked with was lovely. A camino friend took me to the credential office and I was in and out in about 15 minutes,Again more tears of joy and greatfulness.
I also picked up my credentials for Fisterra & Muxia which I hope to begin tomorrow.
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