LIVE from the Camino Weather near Foncebadón

islandwalker

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• Nov 14, 2019

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We walked from El Ganso to Foncebadón yesterday and badly wanted to continue, but having looked carefully at the new snow and snow depth screens on Windy, the weather app @VNwalking recommended the other day, we knew we weren’t equipped for the 24 cm of snow and wind gusts over 100 kph they are predicting for that area over the next three days. We were afraid we might be able to get to Manjarín and then not be able to walk safely either forward or back. We saw about 40 pilgrims between El Ganso and Foncebadón yesterday - some in shorts. Not sure where they all are now. Someplace warm, I hope. We are in Sarria trying to decide whether to wait out the storm or go south.

Foncebadón yesterday at 2 pm:


The A6 betweenAstorga and Sarria today at 11 am:

More photos from yesterday in our journal.

 

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peregrina2000

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• Nov 14, 2019

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Hi, @islandwalker, why didn’t I know you were keeping a journal? Looking forward to reading it all when I have time.

Sending cyber wishes that you and yours stay safe. Buen camino, Laurie

 

islandwalker

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• Nov 14, 2019

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peregrina2000 said:

Hi, @islandwalker, why didn’t I know you were keeping a journal? Looking forward to reading it all when I have time.

Sending cyber wishes that you and yours stay safe. Buen camino, Laurie

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Thanks, Laurie. Our journal isn’t the usual pilgrim journey because of Ned’s recent knee surgery (but he’s now up to 13-15 km per day with us!) and our other special circumstances, but it has been a wonderful family walk of thanksgiving. Our camino has been immeasurably improved by the tips we’ve read on the forum, and I hope to post a few new things we’ve stumbled upon as soon as we are done walking and I have some time. Who knows, given the rain and wind here, that may be tomorrow!

 

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• Nov 14, 2019

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Any news on the family that's supposedly missing between Rabanal and Foncebadon?

 

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• Nov 14, 2019

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Anniesantiago said:

Any news on the family that's supposedly missing between Rabanal and Foncebadon?

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According to a recent and reliable post from a hospitalero on FB they are found safe and sound.

 

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• Nov 16, 2019

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islandwalker said:

We walked from El Ganso to Foncebadón yesterday and badly wanted to continue, but having looked carefully at the new snow and snow depth screens on Windy, the weather app @VNwalking recommended the other day, we knew we weren’t equipped for the 24 cm of snow and wind gusts over 100 kph they are predicting for that area over the next three days. We were afraid we might be able to get to Manjarín and then not be able to walk safely either forward or back. We saw about 40 pilgrims between El Ganso and Foncebadón yesterday - some in shorts. Not sure where they all are now. Someplace warm, I hope. We are in Sarria trying to decide whether to wait out the storm or go south.

Foncebadón yesterday at 2 pm:
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The A6 betweenAstorga and Sarria today at 11 am:
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More photos from yesterday in our journal.

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I think walking the Camino in the snow would be fabulous. Are you having issues with finding accommodation this time of year.

 

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• Nov 17, 2019

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Gregory Stegman said:

Are you having issues with finding accommodation this time of year.

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No problems with finding accommodations, Gregory, but there are lots of villages where we’d like to warm up but there are no open bars or cafes.

 

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• Nov 17, 2019

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islandwalker said:

The A6 betweenAstorga and Sarria today at 11 am:

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Wow, the A6...! It would be 'interesting,' walking into that kind of weather.

 

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• Nov 19, 2019

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Foncebadon 11/17/19

 

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islandwalker

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• Nov 19, 2019

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Barobins said:

Foncebadon 11/17/19

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Wow! Tell us more. Are you going to be able to walk on?

 

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• Nov 19, 2019

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We only made it Foncebadón from Rabanal because of a storm. The next day we had to stick to the road until El Acebo. The Camino had two feet of snow! It’s been pretty interesting and fun! Staying warm and dry is a huge priority.

 

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• Nov 19, 2019

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Barobins said:

Staying warm and dry is a huge priority.

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I can imagine! Wow - what an adventure for you. I am wishing you lots of sunshine in coming days (but the forecasts do not look promising...).