Monthly Archives: October 2018

Faramello and a bit of Italian!

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Woodswoman

Friday, September 28.  From Padron, it’s an easy walk out with the usual mist and fog, and as usual, it will be cool until the fog disappears.  Then the sun will blast bright and beautiful, but hard on an oldish … Continue reading →

Posted in Albergues on the Camino, Animals, Camino de Santiago, Women Walking | 5 Comments

Caldas de Reis to Padron

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Woodswoman

Thursday, September 27. As always we are up and out, today to Padron and Hostal Flavia, just at the south edge of town, a block before a huge fresh market with the smell of fish everywhere. Even fresh fish has … Continue reading →

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From Meson to Caldes De Rei – The Hoards Join Us

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Woodswoman

Wednesday, September 26.  Up early today and out of the Hotel Madrid.  I am seeing the beginnings of a huge influx of new pilgrims . . . those on big buses, buses that carry HUGE suitcases for each peregrino, while … Continue reading →

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Pontevedra, Day Two

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Woodswoman

Tuesday, September 25. Today we stay in Pontevedra, but move to the Hotel Madrid. We walked most of the day, in between check–out and check-in, and I try to write a bit, but the wifi in this location sucks. So … Continue reading →

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Pontevedra and A Michelin Recommended Restaurant

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Woodswoman

Monday, September 24.   Ria sets out fairly early because it will be a long day, but I have laundry to do at a real Laundromat, a 1.5 kg box to mail to myself, and find a way to catch up. … Continue reading →

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Ordinary Day, Not Such Ordinary Thoughts . . .

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Woodswoman

Sunday, September 23. Escape from Rosa and her mincing farewell to us, scout out a nearby café for tea and tostas, headed for Arcade. We have mapped out our route, cutting some of the stages in half because of their … Continue reading →

Posted in Camino de Santiago, Spain, What Goes on in the Mind, Women Walking | 2 Comments