I found the UNESCO designated city of Santiago de Compostela fascinating. The well preserved old city is bigger than I imagined it would be. The new city is attractive in that it has not been homogenized like many modern cities. If you are looking for a city break. Look no further is my recommendation. WeContinue reading “Santiago to Fisterra – Day 38”
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El Camino del Norte – Day 32
We have had a series of difficult days. Thursday we walked 27 km from Lorenza to Abadin. A never ending climb to 550m with intermittent showers. The best part of the day was Albergue Xabarin. It is now my new favourite albergue. What did I like about it. Well, a fully equipped modern kitchen andContinue reading “El Camino del Norte – Day 32”
El Camino del Norte – Day 30
The guidebook graded the hike from Ribadeo to Lourenza (29 kms) as challenging. We resolved to get an early start and were walking out of town by 7.15am. Almost immediately, we noticed changes now we’re in Galicia. The Camino signage improved. It would be difficult to take the wrong path in Galicia. We spent theContinue reading “El Camino del Norte – Day 30”
Wandering Boomers 