Day 30 - SANTIAGO!

We finished a day earlier than expected, and just in time! I am tired!

I feel SO lucky to be able to do this trip, physically, mentally, and (ahem) financially, and I am so very happy to have such a good sense of accomplishment.

800km! That is a lot, if I do say so myself!

We are saying goodbye to new friends, as we all go our seperate ways.
Tomorrow Sebastien and I head off to Granada, and then to Nerja, on the Costa del Sol. We are going to have some time to NOT walk 27km per day!

Day 24: the Dogs Are Barking

Well, this is not going to be our biggest climb yet, but it will be close. Today, we are hiking from Villafranca del Bierzo up to O Cebreiro, a 30.1km hike with an ascent of 1,200 meters. I am a bit nervous. Thankfully, at the top, there should be some amazing views, and some interesting buildings.

Day 20: More Gaudi

Today we will hike into Astorga, in a region known as the Maragateria. Sebastien and I are both excited to see a little more Antoni Gaudi while we are there. Pictures to come.

Day 18: Hopping a Bus?

From the sound of things in our guidebook, today’s route is not as pleasant as others. Today we are walking from Mansilla to Leon, 18.6km (11.6 mi), and much of it is along busy routes. Sèbastien and I are considering taking a bus from the outskirts into town. Would you consider this cheating a little?