LIVE from the Camino Live from the Camino!

[Rebequa]

I am in Peduoso and walking into SdC tomorrow (God willing). I started in Astorga on July 3. What a beautiful experience it has been! Notes: 1) Most albergues and bars open, especially in Galicia. But do carry some nuts, fruit, energy bar to be a meal just in case of unexpected bar closure. 2) Walked alone most days and only two pilgrims at a couple of albergues. 3) Found lively company several times, though no communal meals (kitchens are closed). 4) Walked within sight of other pilgrims only today (Arzua to O Pedruozo). Two school groups went by. 5) Most fellow pilgrims are French and Spanish, with a few other Europeans. I am one of only 5 from USA that I met. No Brits or Aussies crossed my path —wait, maybe one? 6) Wayside churches are closed.
Enjoying every step!

 

[mspath]

I am in Peduoso and walking into SdC tomorrow (God willing). I started in Astorga on July 3. What a beautiful experience it has been! Notes: 1) Most albergues and bars open, especially in Galicia. But do carry some nuts, fruit, energy bar to be a meal just in case of unexpected bar closure. 2) Walked alone most days and only two pilgrims at a couple of albergues. 3) Found lively company several times, though no communal meals (kitchens are closed). 4) Walked within sight of other pilgrims only today (Arzua to O Pedruozo). Two school groups went by. 5) Most fellow pilgrims are French and Spanish, with a few other Europeans. I am one of only 5 from USA that I met. No Brits or Aussies crossed my path —wait, maybe one? 6) Wayside churches are closed.
Enjoying every step!

Rebequa,
What happy news this is; thanks for letting your digital friends/readers know that you are almost at Santiago. Enjoy your entry through the woods tomorrow.
Please touch the stone of the cathedral for all of us who dearly wish we were walking with you.
Godspeed and Buen camino.

 

[Robo]

I am in Peduoso and walking into SdC tomorrow (God willing). I started in Astorga on July 3. What a beautiful experience it has been! Notes: 1) Most albergues and bars open, especially in Galicia. But do carry some nuts, fruit, energy bar to be a meal just in case of unexpected bar closure. 2) Walked alone most days and only two pilgrims at a couple of albergues. 3) Found lively company several times, though no communal meals (kitchens are closed). 4) Walked within sight of other pilgrims only today (Arzua to O Pedruozo). Two school groups went by. 5) Most fellow pilgrims are French and Spanish, with a few other Europeans. I am one of only 5 from USA that I met. No Brits or Aussies crossed my path —wait, maybe one? 6) Wayside churches are closed.
Enjoying every step!

Buen Camino.
May you enjoy your last day.

I doubt you will find many Aussies.
International travel not possible for us yet.

 

[Myra13]

Lovely to hear you enjoy your camino. I long to go.
Have a good day into SdC.
Buen camino.

 

[tomas2019]

Buen Camino, Rebequa..............

 

[Colette Z]

A very positive message (vs pilgrims on other sites complaining ). It’s all about expectations!

 

[arobins]

I am in Peduoso and walking into SdC tomorrow (God willing). I started in Astorga on July 3. What a beautiful experience it has been! Notes: 1) Most albergues and bars open, especially in Galicia. But do carry some nuts, fruit, energy bar to be a meal just in case of unexpected bar closure. 2) Walked alone most days and only two pilgrims at a couple of albergues. 3) Found lively company several times, though no communal meals (kitchens are closed). 4) Walked within sight of other pilgrims only today (Arzua to O Pedruozo). Two school groups went by. 5) Most fellow pilgrims are French and Spanish, with a few other Europeans. I am one of only 5 from USA that I met. No Brits or Aussies crossed my path —wait, maybe one? 6) Wayside churches are closed.
Enjoying every step!

Thanks Rebequa for the details. Being my first Camino this Sept/Oct. information such as yours is invaluable. So happy for you! Buen Camino

 

[Eugene Carroll]

I am in Peduoso and walking into SdC tomorrow (God willing). I started in Astorga on July 3. What a beautiful experience it has been! Notes: 1) Most albergues and bars open, especially in Galicia. But do carry some nuts, fruit, energy bar to be a meal just in case of unexpected bar closure. 2) Walked alone most days and only two pilgrims at a couple of albergues. 3) Found lively company several times, though no communal meals (kitchens are closed). 4) Walked within sight of other pilgrims only today (Arzua to O Pedruozo). Two school groups went by. 5) Most fellow pilgrims are French and Spanish, with a few other Europeans. I am one of only 5 from USA that I met. No Brits or Aussies crossed my path —wait, maybe one? 6) Wayside churches are closed.
Enjoying every step!

Thanks for your update. Very good to know as I plan to start from Pamplona on 1st August. Your information has reassured me. Buen Camino

 

[Anna Cameron]

I am in Peduoso and walking into SdC tomorrow (God willing). I started in Astorga on July 3. What a beautiful experience it has been! Notes: 1) Most albergues and bars open, especially in Galicia. But do carry some nuts, fruit, energy bar to be a meal just in case of unexpected bar closure. 2) Walked alone most days and only two pilgrims at a couple of albergues. 3) Found lively company several times, though no communal meals (kitchens are closed). 4) Walked within sight of other pilgrims only today (Arzua to O Pedruozo). Two school groups went by. 5) Most fellow pilgrims are French and Spanish, with a few other Europeans. I am one of only 5 from USA that I met. No Brits or Aussies crossed my path —wait, maybe one? 6) Wayside churches are closed.
Enjoying every step!

No Aussies 'cuz we're all locked in/locked down at home in Oz. Alas

 

[Anna Cameron]

Buen Camino.
May you enjoy your last day.

I doubt you will find many Aussies.
International travel not possible for us yet.

 

[tomas2019]

No Aussies 'cuz we're all locked in/locked down at home in Oz. Alas

I agree......it's a huge "Alas"..............my favorite folks on the Camino Frances hailed from the Land Down Under !!!!! Places like Margaret River, Caroline Springs, Melbourne (where my Caulfield cousins settled), Wollongong, and Newcastle.........all wonderful people !!!!!! When the lockdown ends, let's all meet up in Melide for some beers and fried pulpo !!!!!

 

[Ali Hurley]

I am in Peduoso and walking into SdC tomorrow (God willing). I started in Astorga on July 3. What a beautiful experience it has been! Notes: 1) Most albergues and bars open, especially in Galicia. But do carry some nuts, fruit, energy bar to be a meal just in case of unexpected bar closure. 2) Walked alone most days and only two pilgrims at a couple of albergues. 3) Found lively company several times, though no communal meals (kitchens are closed). 4) Walked within sight of other pilgrims only today (Arzua to O Pedruozo). Two school groups went by. 5) Most fellow pilgrims are French and Spanish, with a few other Europeans. I am one of only 5 from USA that I met. No Brits or Aussies crossed my path —wait, maybe one? 6) Wayside churches are closed.
Enjoying every step!

I am in Peduoso and walking into SdC tomorrow (God willing). I started in Astorga on July 3. What a beautiful experience it has been! Notes: 1) Most albergues and bars open, especially in Galicia. But do carry some nuts, fruit, energy bar to be a meal just in case of unexpected bar closure. 2) Walked alone most days and only two pilgrims at a couple of albergues. 3) Found lively company several times, though no communal meals (kitchens are closed). 4) Walked within sight of other pilgrims only today (Arzua to O Pedruozo). Two school groups went by. 5) Most fellow pilgrims are French and Spanish, with a few other Europeans. I am one of only 5 from USA that I met. No Brits or Aussies crossed my path —wait, maybe one? 6) Wayside churches are closed.
Enjoying every step!

Hope you met an Aussie, I am in Australia , hoping to have the green light to travel overseas, but this will not be forthcoming until at least mid 2022 if not later, I have just retired and wanted to walk another Camino , I was so looking forward to this time of my life . Please all keep safe Buen Camino

 

[Locamente adicta]

I am in Peduoso and walking into SdC tomorrow (God willing). I started in Astorga on July 3. What a beautiful experience it has been! Notes: 1) Most albergues and bars open, especially in Galicia. But do carry some nuts, fruit, energy bar to be a meal just in case of unexpected bar closure. 2) Walked alone most days and only two pilgrims at a couple of albergues. 3) Found lively company several times, though no communal meals (kitchens are closed). 4) Walked within sight of other pilgrims only today (Arzua to O Pedruozo). Two school groups went by. 5) Most fellow pilgrims are French and Spanish, with a few other Europeans. I am one of only 5 from USA that I met. No Brits or Aussies crossed my path —wait, maybe one? 6) Wayside churches are closed.
Enjoying every step!

Interesting and helpful update!

 

[Seasky]

Interesting and helpful update!

Interesting and helpful update!

Thanks for the update ! Buen camino peregrino !

 

[Lexicos]

What a weird world it has become; Aussies at home wanting to get out & Aussies abroad wanting to get in and neither can get in or out.
We call this ‘stasis,’ from which we derive, in English, the word ‘static.’
You can’t help wondering, when oh when will we be doing our next Camino.
Commiserations to my fellow citizens and hopeful pilgrims in Aussie land.
Full of envy Rebequa that you are there, now, with whoever is there with you.
Say hello to Santiago from all of us down under!!

 

[Anniesantiago]

Thanks for the update!

 

[Anna Cameron]

What a weird world it has become; Aussies at home wanting to get out & Aussies abroad wanting to get in and neither can get in or out.
We call this ‘stasis,’ from which we derive, in English, the word ‘static.’
You can’t help wondering, when oh when will we be doing our next Camino.
Commiserations to my fellow citizens and hopeful pilgrims in Aussie land.
Full of envy Rebequa that you are there, now, with whoever is there with you.
Say hello to Santiago from all of us down under!!

Hola from me, here in Adelaide, full of envy as well. We are currently in level 5 lockdown in SA (and other states) as the Delta variant gains speed. I'm particularly sad that this means cancelation of the St James dinner at Nunyara, on Sunday 25/7, after all the efforts of our wonderful Australian Friends of the Camino chapter, over many months. I'd been so looking forward to that. Take care, all