April 28, 2017 Thankfully I slept really well, maybe too well. I didn't want to wake up! I managed to emerge from bed around 7am and got some breakfast. I started my long day at 8am. I was in better spirits, most likely due to a good night of sleep. I find I get stuck in my… Continue reading Day 36: Negreira to Olveiroa (33.3km/ 20.7 miles)
Month: April 2017
Day 35: Santiago to Negreira (21.9 km/ 13.6 miles)
April 27, 2017 This was a tough day. I realize I have started MANY blog posts that way, but truly this was the hardest of goodbyes. I've said goodbye to my Camino friends before but this felt different. This felt more permanent. I started my day at 9:30ish. Woke up slowly and even took a… Continue reading Day 35: Santiago to Negreira (21.9 km/ 13.6 miles)
Day 34: Arca to SANTIAGO!!! (20k/12.4mi)
April 26, 2017 Today was incredible. The hike, the scenery, the people, the city, the mass, everything. It was everything I thought it would be and more. You know that feeling when you take a perfect bite of food? Like when you take a bite of the center of a sandwich with ample yumminess? Well… Continue reading Day 34: Arca to SANTIAGO!!! (20k/12.4mi)
Day 33: Melide to Arca/ O Pedrouzo (33km/20.5 mi)
April 25, 2017 What. A. Long. Day. Thankfully I began my day on time, again! Started hiking right at 7am (okay, technically 7:04 but who is counting, haha!) I started slowly. My body felt stiff as a board. I didn't stretch the night before and boy did I feel it. I wanted to take advantage… Continue reading Day 33: Melide to Arca/ O Pedrouzo (33km/20.5 mi)
Day 32: Ventas to Melide (26.7km/16.6 miles)
April 24, 2017 I actually managed to wake up on time and leave on time today! I was hiking by 7am. It was such an easier day, and not as hot. All around a smooth day. Since O Cebriero I have hiked the majority of the day alone. And today was no exception. Since I… Continue reading Day 32: Ventas to Melide (26.7km/16.6 miles)
Day 31: Barbadelo to Ventas (31.2 km/19.38 miles)
April 23, 2017 Another day that didn't go as planned, but it taught me to never underestimate myself. I was only supposed to go 29.5km (only, ha!) but it turns out the town at 29.5km didn't have any food so had to go an additional 1.7km. Having dinner is kinda a big deal after hiking… Continue reading Day 31: Barbadelo to Ventas (31.2 km/19.38 miles)
Day 30: Triacastela to Barbadelo (26.7km/ 16.7 mi)
April 22, 2017 Today did not go as planned at ALL. First of all, there were 2 routes to get to Barbadelo, one being 6.5km longer. I was planning on doing the shorter route but alas, I accidentally went the other way. This was the first of two big "mistakes." I put it in quotes… Continue reading Day 30: Triacastela to Barbadelo (26.7km/ 16.7 mi)
Day 29: O Ciebro to Triacastela (20.7 km/ 12.86miles)
April 21, 2017 I finally resigned to the fact I am 99% positive I got bed bugs. I woke up this morning with an additional 6 spots on my body. I woke up at 1:30am itching up a storm and every hour or so another itch would come. I had the pleasure of walking today… Continue reading Day 29: O Ciebro to Triacastela (20.7 km/ 12.86miles)
Day 28: Villafranca to O Cebriero (28.7km/17.8 miles)
April 20, 2017 The day started out wonderfully as I woke up feeling less pressure in my chest and refreshed after a good night of sleep. I felt great the rest of the day as well. So great I ended up hiking 5km more than originally planned. I was only going to go 23.7 km… Continue reading Day 28: Villafranca to O Cebriero (28.7km/17.8 miles)
Day 27: Ponferrada to Villafranca del Bierzo (23.2 km/ 14.4 miles)
April 19, 2017 My goodness what a tough but rewarding day. I started the day around 7:15 as usual. I always try to get on the road/trail by 7 but tends to always be 7:15, it is what it is. Walked an easy 5ish km to get breakfast and it was a lovely breakfast at… Continue reading Day 27: Ponferrada to Villafranca del Bierzo (23.2 km/ 14.4 miles)
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