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Grandma goes to Ethiopia

This title reflects a slightly different perspective. No Camino discussion today, and I’m writing mainly to give an outline to family and friends who are curious. I think I hear someone ask “Why is Grandma working? I thought she was supposed to be retired.” Well, the short answer would be “Because she can, and because…

Invierno 7 – A Pobra do Brollón to Monforte de Lemos (13 km)

The idea was to have a short day into Monforte, so we could do sightseeing in the town. The walk was pastoral and pleasant. Laurie had some errands to do and I had to figure out my travel plans. She was in a fancy hotel while I was at the Santa Clara, which was entirely…

Invierno 6 – Quiroga to A Pobra do Brollón (23 km by taxi, 5 km wandering)

Today was a day of reckoning. I have not been enjoying the walking very much in the last few days, which rather defeats the purpose. I think I am coming down with a cold (my first in 4 years), and find myself out of breath on minor hills. I feel chilled. My shin splints are…

Invierno 5 – A Rua to Montefurado (10 km by train) to Quiroga (18 km)

I was hoping to walk this whole stage since last time (2022) I took the train for the first 10 km. However, it seems that I am not more energetic this year than last. So, 7:09 train it was, arriving a few minutes later at the atmospheric and largely abandoned (although I saw at least…

Invierno 4 – O Barco to A Rua de Valdeorras (14 km)

I was a bit concerned about my feet, so chose to walk the shortest route for this stage, forgoing the more scenic waterfalls that Laurie checked out on the other side of the river. Yesterday my problematic foot began to feel quite bruised on the bottom, so I switched to my newer shoes halfway through…