Rodney Kent
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- Oct 2023
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When I clicked on your attachment, I got this The requested page could not be found. What am I doing wrong?Day 3 - Fontiveros to Mancera de Abajo
A great day’s walk. Set off in the pre-dawn, my favourite time of day. A pretty easy 3.5 kms walk to Rivilla de Barajas. There’s a bar there but it wasn’t open at that hour. I’d had a good breakfast anyway. About 9.5kms then to Narros del Castillo. On the way walked passed the Castillo de Castronuevo.
A couple of bars were open in Narros. I went to Bar Kike. Basically couldn’t understand what the man said and he seemed to have strong opinions. It was a good resting place, though, as I was continuing on to Mancera de Abajo to make the day about 27-28 kms. Had a chat with some cyclists out for the day. Two spoke great English, one whom lived for 7 months in Brisbane Australia, my old home town.
The afternoon’s walk was about 14kms. And I loved every bit, even the final few kilometres wondering where Mancera could be. Just over this rise maybe? The vistas this afternoon were stunning. Rolling hills, gently though, fields being prepared for the next crop, cattle, oaks ready for Iberico pigs. And a majestic skyscape of clouds of shades of grey with blue peeping through. The clouds kept the sun from being too hot. Actually it was cooler today so pleasant walking. I reached Mancera about 3.15, went to the bar for the key to the albergue and then settled in. A helpful chap from the bar walked me back and turned on the electricity. On my lonesome again. The albergue has beds for at least 16, 2 showers, a toilet and handbasin, but no kitchen. It doesn’t look like it’s had much tlc recently. On the other hand no fee and no donativo. I’ll leave one anyway. A marvellous looking church in Mancera.
Early night tonight as tomorrow takes me to Alba de Tormes, 31kms. The Teresiana splits here into a northern and a southern route. The northern is too long for me, so south I go.
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Likewise for me. I'm still thinking about doing it, when I finally finish the Frances (I'm doing it a section at a time, annually). My motivation is that one of my middle names is Theresa/Teresa from Confirmation, back in my early youth when I was still a Catholic.I've had this camino on my long list for some time, knowing I'll probably not get to it. So really enjoying your account, @Rodney Kent .
Buen camino!
I don’t know. It was a photo, which maybe didn’t upload properly.When I clicked on your attachment, I got this The requested page could not be found. What am I doing wrong?
Enhorabuena, Rodney! Will continue to follow your journey with interest. Take care of those feet!Short post today. I’m done in. Today was so hard. A long day of 31 kms, however I was going okay in the morning and feeling good. Then at around the halfway mark the wind got up. It was so strong and right into my face. I made it to Alba de Tormes and I’m proud of myself and boy, was it hard work. About 16kms in the wind.
I got the certificate for finishing the Ruta Teresiana. Alba is a very pretty city. I had a look around the centre briefly. My feet were too sore. I had booked an apartment to stay in and it feels so luxurious after albergues. I’ve just watched an Australian win the Vuelta de España on tv.
On to Salamanca tomorrow where I finish this walk. The Camino de Madrid starting on 4 October.
Thank you. I think it’s 20 kms and along the path of an old railway line. Gentle gradients.Well done.
And may tomorrow's walk be easier!
I would love to walk this with an older friend who has a strong connection with SantaTeresa. Is it possible to walk it in shorter stages, do you think?
Following you, and happy to see your posts. Take care, enjoy the moments of respite, but you came a long way, so pace yourself, have a wonderful set of caminos!Short post today. I’m done in. Today was so hard. A long day of 31 kms, however I was going okay in the morning and feeling good. Then at around the halfway mark the wind got up. It was so strong and right into my face. I made it to Alba de Tormes and I’m proud of myself and boy, was it hard work. About 16kms in the wind.
I got the certificate for finishing the Ruta Teresiana. Alba is a very pretty city. I had a look around the centre briefly. My feet were too sore. I had booked an apartment to stay in and it feels so luxurious after albergues. I’ve just watched an Australian win the Vuelta de España on tv.
On to Salamanca tomorrow where I finish this walk. The Camino de Madrid starting on 4 October.
I'm going to read your guide as soon as I can find it. Is it on Amazon? Thanks!!What a great time time for you, Rodney! I am so happy it was a successful walk and from your reflections, you have discovered more about yourself than you knew prior! The last stage beat me up too! Its too bad there is no accommodation in Garcihernández. That would make the walk perfect. Congratulation on a challenge well done! I'm so happy that I could assist you and your pilgrimage. Have a lovely continuing journey through Spain.
Elle
Likewise for me! Great report thanks Rodney!I've had this camino on my long list for some time, ....
Not Amazon. I think I saw reference to guide on this forum. I don’t remember, but the author Elle Bieling is member a the Forum and posted a message just above so send her a private message.I'm going to read your guide as soon as I can find it. Is it on Amazon? Thanks
You can find it on my website, https://www.pilgrimagetraveler.com/camino-teresiano-ebook.html.I'm going to read your guide as soon as I can find it. Is it on Amazon? Thanks!!
Thanks. I've already skimmed it. more in depth later.You can find it on my website, https://www.pilgrimagetraveler.com/camino-teresiano-ebook.html.
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