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Thanks for the info! We're in Esposende tonight and will plan our route accordingly. Much appreciated!If you are going along the boardwalk to esposende, there is a significant chunk of the boardwalk broken and you have to walk through the sand/sand dunes. I cut over to the central route after that. I was told that more sections of Boardwalk were broken after esposende.
Hi I'm walking the coastal route on July 6th after hearing about the broken board walks I think I will also cut over to the central. Is this hard to do? My sense of direction isn't greatIf you are going along the boardwalk to esposende, there is a significant chunk of the boardwalk broken and you have to walk through the sand/sand dunes. I cut over to the central route after that. I was told that more sections of Boardwalk were broken after esposende.
The broken section isn't so bad if you're walking. It was only tough with a stroller. Little bit of sand walkingHi I'm walking the coastal route on July 6th after hearing about the broken board walks I think I will also cut over to the central. Is this hard to do? My sense of direction isn't great
It's been cumbersome but not unpleasant. We'll let you know if that changes.I would not cut over to the central simply because one has to walk in sand for short distances on the Senda/Coastal route. If you’re using a stroller you will have to traverse many types of difficult surfaces on any Camino route I.e. cobblestone, dirt paths with rocks and tree roots, steep grades, etc. Navigating with a stroller or wheeled device on the Camino is going to be very cumbersome and unpleasant.
Really look forward to reading ur posts. Steph irelandDay 7 (19 May)
Baby had a great long sleep so we missed breakfast at the hotel. No sweat, Panadaria Morales, in A Guarda, was quite excellent. Thus, we hit the trail later than expected.
We detoured off the route to check out the Castelo de Santa Cruz, rejoining the trail just outside town. A particularly rocky section of trail forced us to backtrack and road walk, which wasn't bothersome because the route rejoined the road only a kilometer or two away.
We met and chatted with some friendly Americans from Michigan. Go Spartans!
After an extended break for lunch at Explanada do Horizonte we powered our way to Oia. We're not tired of watching the waves crash yet.
Tomorrow Oia to Baiona.
Great route! Very enjoyable.From Nigran, the alternate Camino route alongside the river all the way to Vigo was very enjoyable. Well marked. Easy access from West end of Nigran. Recommended by Wise Pilgrim app.
Thanks for the tip on Artesania Pedra Rubia. It was a lovely spot to make a brief stop. Charming owner and artisan. We would have walked right by had I not read your post. Unfortunately, O Pensaco seemed to be closed. Very much enjoying your posts. We are also two Canucks ( but seniors so definitely no stroller with us!)Day 8 (20 May)
We hit the road early today and took advantage of the great pedestrian/cycle lane along the road to keep up a brisk pace. We wish they had these lanes back home!
We stopped at Artesania Pedra Rubia for a stamp, and also chatted with the Canadian owner(?) of O Peñasco. He gave us some great tips for the rest of the route to Baiona. Awesome dude. Thanks, eh!
Around the next point we could start to make out the Talasco Atlántico Hotel, our next rest stop. Impressive looking hotel and restaurant. Had pretty shotty service and wondered why. Pilgrims? Baby? Who knows. We'd steer clear in the future.
The Camino crosses the road and proceeds uphill down a trail about a kilometer before the Talasco. We opted not the attempt it with a stroller, instead remaining on the paved walkway along the road. This decision likely added several kilometers to our day but nixed any substantial elevation change and kept us along the beautiful, wild coast. Good decision.
We were an hour outside Baiona when we had the first sprinkle of rain of the trip. It was very light and short-lived. We entered Baiona refreshed.
Tomorrow: rest day in Baiona (21 May)
Buen camino! You're almost there!Day 18 (May 30)
Great day of hiking through the woods and villages on the approach to Santiago de Compostela. The rain again threatened but never materialized. Thus far the dark clouds have only been an excuse to rest: "Oof that looks like a dark cloud, better stop for a drink/gelato/etc until it blows over..."
The route still hasn't been as crowded as we thought it might be. The vast majority of our pilgrimage has been the three of us walking alone.
Tomorrow: Padron to Teo
Well done guysDay 20 (June 1, 2023)
And just like that our journey has ended.
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We completed the last dozen kilometers from Teo in warm, sunny weather. The route was mainly road, sidewalks, and groomed trails. Today was definitely the most crowded walk, but it was filled with other tired, joyous folks. We enjoyed it immensely.
Entering Praza do Obradoiro and sitting beneath the grand cathedral was an experience we'll never forget. We met a couple from the UK who also completed the Camino with little ones and chatted over lunch. Then shortly before 7pm we walked down to the pilgrim office to pick up our Compostelas. We were in and out in 15min. They've got a great, streamlined system, yet you don't feel rushed, or like just a number. Kudos to the staff of the Pilgrim's Office.
Tomorrow: Rest day in Santiago de Compostela. I'll post some final thoughts.
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