Share: Camino Francés, Carrión de Los Condes Characters Along The Way – Carrión’s Singing Nuns May 31, 2021 grousedoctor Carrión de Los Condes was one of the few towns where I didn’t have a bed reservation. Few of the church run albergues take reservations....
Share: Architecture, Camino Francés, Puente la Reina, Villages Iconic Locations: Puente la Reina May 27, 2021 grousedoctor A day’s walk out of Pamplona (about 24 km), we find ourselves in the lovely town of Puente la Reina. Right on the outskirts of town, we find...
Share: Camino Francés, Cruz de Ferro, Foncebadón Iconic Locations: Cruz de Ferro May 24, 2021 grousedoctor The first three kilometers out of Foncebadón this morning put me at another of my Camino milestones – the Cruz de Ferro. The simple iron...
Share: Camino Francés, Cruz de Ferro, Foncebadón, Food & Drink, Ponferrada I Could Really Use A Cup Of Coffee May 20, 2021 grousedoctor Having gotten up in the dark to get to the Cruz de Ferro before sunrise, I found myself very much in need of a cup of coffee as it turned light....
Share: Cities, Food & Drink, Galicia, Santiago de Compostela Tapas! Tapas! Tapas! May 17, 2021 grousedoctor Unfortunately, I didn’t get the name of this tapas bar in Santiago, but it’s on Rua Franca just a block from the cathedral. In fact,...
Share: Camino Portugés, Porto, Vila do Conde Heading North Out Of Porto May 15, 2021 grousedoctor The first day walking the Coastal Route was really spectacular. As I have mentioned in an earlier posting, we started our trek long the coast at...
Share: Cycling, VDLP Cycling: A Great Way To See Spain! May 11, 2021 grousedoctor Almost to Ourense! Most of my Camino is behind me. Covering 1000 kms. by bike was one of my biggest undertakings to date. Regarding cycling a...
Share: Camino Francés, Food & Drink The Pilgrim’s Dinner May 6, 2021 grousedoctor What almost all Camino towns offer is the pilgrims meal. One might find it offered by the albergue where you are staying or found in any number...
Share: Cities, Cycling, Salamanca, VDLP Oh Salamanca, If Only I Had More Time! May 3, 2021 grousedoctor Entering the city, one has a grand view of the ancient buildings of Salamanca. Along the VDLP there are several great cities where when can enjoy...