Fr Bob on His Camino
Camino Markers- How I find my way
Posted by St. James Parish on 9/19/23
Hola! Santiago! I'm in Ourense after a long 23k walk. Before I get to that, show you around this spectacular city, and get you caught up on my plans, I want to share some unique Camino Markers with you. There's an artist in Galicia who makes Camino Markers ... Read More »
The Road to Xunqueira de Ambia- In Pictures
Posted by St. James Parish on 9/18/23
The walk to Xunqueira
Very cool part of the path today
The Church
Inside, St. James to the right
Beautiful
La Peligrina, Mother Mary as a Pilgrim
FLAN
St. James, outside on a random building
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The walk to Xunqueira de Ambia
Posted by St. James Parish on 9/18/23
Hello St. James!!! It's Sunday Sept 17th The walk today to Xunqueira de Ambia was extremely windy, but didn't rain until this afternoon. It still was a pretty lovely walk, as you'll see. Only 15k today, so took my time. Even found a bar open for Coffee. 8:00 am ... Read More »
Photos from Vilar de Barrio
Posted by St. James Parish on 9/18/23
The Church of San Fiz, don't worry, I don't know who he is either.
Our dinner from the market The Albergue had a nice kitchen, with NO accessories, the paper towels were our plates
Town Center (again)
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The Vilar de Barrio
Posted by St. James Parish on 9/18/23
Hola! St.James, It's Sunday Sept 17th and I'm in Xunqueira de Ambia (about 15k from Vilar de Barrio, which I walked today). Got here before the rain, around 12:30 pm or so. Left off with you in Vilar de Barrio yesterday. Julia left to walk to the next town ... Read More »
Photos from last 2 emails all together- click to enjoy
Posted by St. James Parish on 9/17/23
In front of the Albergue tonight
Morning in Galicia
The road to Laza
The path on the other side IS the Camino
Typical Town Square in a small town
A picnic area for Pilgrims (the region before didn't even have a bench, or water.
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The Road to Camino de Sanabres
Posted by St. James Parish on 9/17/23
Hi St. James, It's Saturday Sept 16th, but I haven't had WiFi, and may not for another day or two. This route, Camino de Sanabres, is a bit more rural than I anticipated, but it is beautiful too. So, I'm going to write some messages (with pictures) to ... Read More »
The Road Warrior Travels on
Posted by St. James Parish on 9/17/23
Hello St. James, I still have no WiFi, but am writing these so can send them when I do. I want to tell you a little about Galicia. It is a large region in the North West corner of Spain, Santiago de Compestela is its Capital. Its roots are ... Read More »
Campobecerros Photos
Posted by St James Church on 9/14/23
Just thought this was beautiful this morning. Oh, I am now in the region of Galicia.
Doesn't do it justice
Vera and Brigitte
From the top
WHY would you put a swing up here!!?? We walked for 45 minutes, STRAIGHT UP. WHY?
Campobecerros
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Campobecerros
Posted by St James Church on 9/14/23
Que Taal St. James! Hope all is well at home. You are in my thought and prayers. I walked today from A'Gudina to Campobecerros, around 21k. Very beautiful walk this morning, mountain views all around, luckily I did not have to walk through them. Only a couple of villages, ... Read More »