tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9513409156009082272024-03-04T22:42:34.878-08:00A long walk.Journeys on El Camino de Santiago de Compostela.Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07930753775702480172noreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951340915600908227.post-20546592817665806912016-05-29T16:43:00.001-07:002016-06-07T04:22:49.484-07:00A map of my travels<div dir="ltr">
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Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07930753775702480172noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951340915600908227.post-45042826256954780852016-04-10T14:41:00.000-07:002016-06-11T00:31:36.889-07:00The finish - an update from back in Oz.We made the walk to Cabo Sao Vicente the next day. Strangely the guide describes it as somewhat difficult, was quite straight forward. Interesting power lines on the way, losing their cables due to the strong wind. Was very windy this day. After having something to eat, did a little begging - I kid you not, but was just for fun. Later caught the bus to Lagos. Whilst Siggi and Steve sorted out the digs, I had a couple of beers chatting to a nice bar owner. Very interesting old man. He used to fish off the cliffs and had some photos. He showed me an Australian $2 note hanging up in his bar.<br />
Next day did a boat tour of the Grotto - highly recommend, and walked through the old town.<br />
Took the Saturday bus back to Lisboa. Steve and Siggi bugged out before sun up to the airport Sunday morning, meaning I had the day to myself. I took a train to Qeluz/Belas and a taxi to Belas. Found the Bombieros Voluntarios and met a distant relative of Cristina. He directed me to the old Bombieros Voluntarios building, where Cristina's grand-dad was the fire chief years ago. Took some photos.<br />
Left Lisboa Sunday night and arrived home via Perth on Tuesday midday.<br />
To my friends Steve and Siggi thanks. Most of all thanks to Cristina.<br />
Pictues will eventually be added! (later: done!)<br />
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<br />Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07930753775702480172noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951340915600908227.post-52310838204255043192016-03-30T09:59:00.001-07:002016-05-28T20:16:28.922-07:00Vila do Bispo<div dir="ltr">
Last night stayed at a nice B&B in Carrapateira. Gorgeous sandy beach, thundering rollers in to the cliffs. Still amazed at the precarious places fishing is done. Relatively easy walk today assisted by a helpful ex-pat English last. Now at a quiet town of Vila do Bispo. 14 somewhat difficult kms tomorrow and we reach Cabo de São Vicente, the lower left corner of Portugal. Body is holding up really well, but I am looking forward to heading home next week.</div>
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Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07930753775702480172noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951340915600908227.post-85993539317292215702016-03-28T23:41:00.001-07:002016-05-28T20:23:09.681-07:00Some days later at Arrifana<div dir="ltr">
Now at the youth hostel in Arrifana on the coast again Yesterday was meant to be a short walk of only 12 kms from Aljezur. Creatively we stretched that to more than 18. Picking up the red and white markers we followed the trail out of town, climbing ever upwards until we could see the sea again. But hang on, it is on our left. It seems we had picked up the Via Algarviana trail by the church and gone in the wrong direction. Back to town. The real trail of the Rota Vicentina also leaves by the church. The other church. The one in the old town. Climbed up to the Aljezur castle. This castle is one of 7 represented on the Portuguese flag. Church, the correct one is 300m from there. Of we go now on the right trail. Nice walk with a couple of breath sapping hills. Ran into our v German friend Jorgen coming the other way. He also is staying at this hostel. A gorgeous, modern hostel it is. Good bar and can provide dinner and breakfast. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF_tx0AcPWDLiy3jY4w578NWk3qvJjtzgeifwhmg6gBc1IxSthyphenhyphenY-KfnW49nNyR1jIX6fHSzzyeYoDHcxXDxdyLOaG07V8P5LmMHSwBu4jTswJD7dywrICiifC-ihpCELh6Upm_Mf01Bs/s1600/20160328_100215.jpg" imageanchor="1"></a></div>
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Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07930753775702480172noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951340915600908227.post-5798122791145078952016-03-24T10:50:00.001-07:002016-05-28T20:20:39.699-07:00To Almogarve.<div dir="ltr">
Tough little walk today. Only 15kms, but the sand knocks it out of you. Scenery was superb, cliffs, waves, spray, sea birds. Had a short half an hour nap about half way. Deep in thought. Divine. Hit town, sunk some beer, made the acquaintance of a nice German chap. Tomorrow 22kms, ugh.<br />
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Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07930753775702480172noreply@blogger.com0Iberia, null41.102913 -6.407736tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951340915600908227.post-65490135208361327922016-03-23T10:36:00.001-07:002016-05-28T20:02:08.322-07:00Porto Covo to Vilanova da Milfontes<div dir="ltr">
Sorry about the lack of pictures. They are on Facebook as my blogger app does not like uploading pictures from an external SD card. Will put up pictures when I return to Oz.<br />
A difficult walk today of about 20 kms along the beach, cliffs and sandy paths. Very scenic but tough on the legs. The heights were a challenge too. Another difficult but shorter stint tomorrow. We are now on the fisherman's trail for a little bit as we swap back and forth between them. Lovely, lovely part of the world.</div>
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Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07930753775702480172noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951340915600908227.post-71373211547874834292016-03-22T11:22:00.001-07:002016-05-28T20:01:38.229-07:00Cercal do Alentejo to Porto Covo <div dir="ltr">
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An ode to Lefty.<br />
My dear. After all our time together you start to complain. You rub my instep. So we have to come to a new understanding. I will not do up the top lacing and you will not complain again, please. Tomorrow or the day after we will discuss again. Thank-you L<a href="data:image/gif;base64,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" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="16" id="hbu3u6bhp19e" src="data:image/gif;base64,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" style="cursor: move;" width="16" /></a>efty. <br />
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Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07930753775702480172noreply@blogger.com0Hotel Apartamento Porto Côvo, Porto Covo, Rua Vitalina da Silva Lote 1-237.850647 -8.787223tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951340915600908227.post-2422988067852814512016-03-21T09:48:00.001-07:002016-05-28T19:33:34.712-07:00Cercal do Alentejo<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVmaTIgW4LhRhxmJbnLwRoQnBpe4ZZ8PoRH7YpAxGfU68sMgdURCIK-lTaWyePcQe8wko1GluIIjmaqJgP0iAh577J1z2rsisRQXxQ4odq9IXJ5mM5XhQJ9WRyHwWZzmcHqE1c7cFPMJk/s1600/20160321_095422.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVmaTIgW4LhRhxmJbnLwRoQnBpe4ZZ8PoRH7YpAxGfU68sMgdURCIK-lTaWyePcQe8wko1GluIIjmaqJgP0iAh577J1z2rsisRQXxQ4odq9IXJ5mM5XhQJ9WRyHwWZzmcHqE1c7cFPMJk/s320/20160321_095422.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIL8gTWjwHCXBzRKneD8dAo6wujN55lUDQ5-rz_onO1_c5JL9TW3jXt0VXADAHRPWY7qsPiqb17vdHY8zLoVL8OGMi1370BydX5BrezMnMt8rBtVSQDbNxkhO0mxT6xNJjEimvK0Ejs1A/s1600/20160320_181029.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIL8gTWjwHCXBzRKneD8dAo6wujN55lUDQ5-rz_onO1_c5JL9TW3jXt0VXADAHRPWY7qsPiqb17vdHY8zLoVL8OGMi1370BydX5BrezMnMt8rBtVSQDbNxkhO0mxT6xNJjEimvK0Ejs1A/s320/20160320_181029.jpg" width="320" /></a><div dir="ltr">
Another nice walk today. Little under 20 kms to Cercal do Alentejo. Morning good, with a little fog to start. Rained in the afternoon. Stayed at a lovely spot last night. Joining us for dinner, 2 Danes, 2 Austrians, and our German, English and Australian team. 2 Italians were also at breakfast. Dinner was vegetable soup, followed by a potato and fish bake, vino tintho & vino tintho. Very nice.</div>
Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07930753775702480172noreply@blogger.com0Casazul M&B, Rua da Parreira 9, Cercal do Alentejo37.8013 -8.672876tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951340915600908227.post-17359501515759665682016-03-20T11:23:00.001-07:002016-05-28T19:31:25.428-07:00Day one of Rota Vicentina.<div dir="ltr">
End of day one on the Vicentina. Staying at a lovely spot, Moinhos do Paneiro ( or something close to that). 22 km of lovely back trails from Santiago de Cacem to Vale Seco, some water and mud because it rained overnight. Gorgeous scenery. Posts might be scarce as phone signal weak.</div>
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Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07930753775702480172noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951340915600908227.post-26294767998656100682016-03-18T00:58:00.001-07:002016-05-20T19:24:01.755-07:00Fatima!<div dir="ltr">
That was an unusual day. Climbed two mountains. Spent the first part of the morning playing leapfrog with the Dutch lady, as we alternately sped or were passed. Mountain 1 was massive, glad for the training I did with Chris before I left home. Climbing the second mountain I came across the Dutch lady broken down on the narrow trail, with a blown knee. She was pretty upset. Miles from any help. Long story short, I accompanied her in from there carrying her pack too, with her using my poles. 17 kms of 2 packs. Took it slow and steady. Steve had already caught a lift to Fatima as he was poorly. We arrived mid-afternoon. Strangely felt quite flat when I got here, and unsurprisingly very tired. Big worshipping area and lots of people. At night almost abandoned. <br />
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Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07930753775702480172noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951340915600908227.post-22791095394975871652016-03-16T12:30:00.001-07:002016-05-20T19:26:42.844-07:00Nascent do Alviela<div dir="ltr">
That was a long tiring, beautiful day. Now staying at Nascente do Alviela after about 30 kms or more. My vivofit says just under 32. Took the long way in, arriving close to sundown. The Dutch lady was here, apparently told them we were coming, but she found a shorter path. We were lucky to get beds as the alberque folk were about to shutdown for the night. Anyway what wonderful scenery. We are now well in the hills, plenty of climbing and descending today and apparently tomorrow is worse. Once we got off the blacktop roads was gorgeous. Life is good, we hope to reach Fatima tomorrow night.</div>
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Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07930753775702480172noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951340915600908227.post-67517758632523708662016-03-15T13:44:00.001-07:002016-05-20T19:16:40.754-07:00Another day in Santarem.<div dir="ltr">
Rainy day. So we stayed another day. Explored Santarem. City of heaps of old churches and a fort. <br />
Dinner tonight at the hostel in Santarem, TV is on with the Clipsal 500 showing! Nice chill out day exploring Santarem when the rain stopped. 28 km tomorrow. Goodnight </div>
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Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07930753775702480172noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951340915600908227.post-853158807786285002016-03-15T00:55:00.001-07:002016-05-20T19:14:55.463-07:00Santarem - a long day<div dir="ltr">
What a great (and tiring) day. Started from Azumbuja in a fog. Spent the first couple of hours in rapture. Glorious country roads, river in fog. Spider webs all along the canals. Found that special place for a time - awesome. Completed 32km and now warn out. Goodnight.<br />
Staying at a brilliant new pilgrim hostel. N1 hostel in Rua dos Combatentes in Santarem. Nice dinner, clothes washed. Some Vin tintho. Had dinner with another pilgrim, a young Portuguese lady from Holland who injured herself on the long walk yesterday.</div>
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Stayed last night in a nice Residencial in Azumbuja. 2 other peregrinos staying here. Took some finding, involving the help of a one legged man, Madam Google had this one wrong. Nice afternoon meal. We are eating early afternoon. And then hitting the rack early, as normal dinner time is too late. Had a later coffee at a great bar/cafe full of locals. Really enjoyed that. Was a cool night 6c. Set to be 20c today. Yesterday was part gorgeous, part slog through industrial areas. Would have been tough going in hot weather. Today is a longer stint. Might break it up. Currently about 60km NE of Lisbon. We are still near the Rio Tejo. Had a railway line close most of the day, reminding us of the easier way.<br />
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Good walk today, after catching a taxi back to where we left off yesterday. Met the guy from yesterdays hotel along the way. He saw us, got quite excited (so did we) and stopped on his way to work to chat. Some scenic, some muddy, some rustic and some industrial. Loved the boardwalk across the marshy rivers edge. Beer o'clock.</div>
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Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07930753775702480172noreply@blogger.com0Vila Franca de Xira, Vila Franca de Xira38.955154 -8.988994tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951340915600908227.post-85454127546501438442016-03-11T22:49:00.001-08:002016-05-20T19:31:30.654-07:00Early morning at Santa Iria<div dir="ltr">
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Good day yesterday. Covered a good few k's, in lovely conditions. Clear sunny sky. Slight bit breezy for the start. After leaving the cathedral about 0900, we came to some roadwork, asked policeman for directions. Bum steer. We lost the arrows. Asked at a police station who could not believe this pair were walking to Fatima. They did not know other than direct us to Naçoes bridge. Picked the path up again there. Very industrial first part of walk. But nice around the 1998 expo site. Later turned inland along a river/canal. Not well marked so we were always wondering if we had lost the way again. A farmer said we were OK. Ended up at a small town Granja. Had a few beers, consulted Madam Google and organized a hotel and taxi to Santa Iria. Had dinner at a well populated small local restaurant. We catch a taxi back to Granja this morning. Feet and body good, but sleeping pattern is very poor. Heading to Vila Franca de Xira today.</div>
Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07930753775702480172noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951340915600908227.post-7387901382024955672016-03-10T22:47:00.001-08:002016-05-20T19:29:59.443-07:00Another beginning<div dir="ltr">
This morning we start our Caminho to Fatima from the Cathedral de Se in Lisbon, near the Alfama region. Picked up a credential for Steve there yesterday. I lit two candles in the cathedral in memory of Stephen Kerr and Gonçalo Coelho, who this journey will be dedicated to. <br />
Pictures will follow. Thank-you Cristina for supporting my searches. Love you.</div>
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Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07930753775702480172noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951340915600908227.post-30683025463494068902016-03-03T03:45:00.000-08:002016-03-03T04:25:53.489-08:00A new journey begins.Next week I join my friend Steve for a new Caminho. Notice the spelling, Caminho. We will be in Portugal walking the Caminho de Fatima. The Way to Fatima, the site of the miracles of 1917, starting from Lisboa. <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zYGL5KwhHR-M.kuZO2HSkiUiw&usp=sharing">Google Map of the Caminho de Fatima</a><br />
The following two weeks, our friend Sieglinde from Germany will join us for a walk in the Alentejo region of Portugal to the south of Lisboa, called the Rota Vicentina, beginning at <b>Santiago do Cacém </b>and will be a combination of the Historical Way and the Fishermans Trail along the Vicentina coast, hopefully ending up at <b>Cabo de São Vicente</b>. (spelling errors are mine!). <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zYGL5KwhHR-M.kLHsCD248Z4s&usp=sharing">Google Map of the Rota Vicentina</a><br />
This blog may be updated whilst we walk, depending on internet access and time, and my number of blisters.<br />
Forca! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gk1v9s5s7YI" target="_blank">A bit of a musical diversion</a> <br />
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And don't worry, these boots are now well worn in.<br />
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<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike><br /></strike>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07930753775702480172noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951340915600908227.post-19967503584530119122010-09-26T07:26:00.000-07:002010-09-26T07:32:35.188-07:00And some food...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnH6ch0ov4YCdhkDm8yoVl0TLNOT59ogj6kXx9MCQ2IVio-X5bx7Oobg4wySyH1IS_gm_JDUgOC4cIq330Pr8eFMbMJo7bqkgUCMtyizk7BysvQkdt42YDM_98UTpiCLpTxwt96Wh4QUA/s1600/IMGP0340.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521229957010614530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnH6ch0ov4YCdhkDm8yoVl0TLNOT59ogj6kXx9MCQ2IVio-X5bx7Oobg4wySyH1IS_gm_JDUgOC4cIq330Pr8eFMbMJo7bqkgUCMtyizk7BysvQkdt42YDM_98UTpiCLpTxwt96Wh4QUA/s320/IMGP0340.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLbvErrkVhjxTzICoKXjY7KREYdtcqJVGcUxupbJGXK_t_GOdYzE1XRdjFU7othnG2ISiXpe37-6XK0PJonlm9EF7byhBOhbUh-fSYZDXWeuMiFdrrOSIC53WEIWvWiDZHXupDO4GwaAw/s1600/IMGP0339.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521062509201624722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOgMVkgti1Ok2wa2jiIXrK31jTB4YU8T9gKPjY3u8Qz3PvKtHcBicc7jD5McpRRlkQuiLRWD5gswXvHZ1c4zNJ7T4QGpJ57FjPMz_OnmuPT6jsyZpJHe1xwbMC7m3gemxcK9Cvu93syHg/s320/IMGP0499.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Spent Sunday afternoon to Tuesday morning at Lisbon. Again, I stayed at the pensao Nova Goa who were good to hold a bag of clean clothes etc for me for the time I was on the walk. Monday did the tourist stuff. I am now a tourist not a peregrino! Open top bus tour of Lisboa Monday morning. Got off at the Tower of Belem, and walked down to the Monument to the Navigators, reflecting Portugal's great age of discovery in the 14th and 15th centurys (think Vasco de Gama, Bartholemu Dias, Henry the Navigator, Ferdinad Magellan?, discovery of Brazil, first to round the African continent, expeditions to India). The Tower of Belem was built to defend the Rio Tagus. Walked under the road to get to the Monasteirio Geronimos. I was looking forward to this, as I went there in 1993 with Patty. Closed on Mondays! B!!. Caught a tram back to Lisbon, as the tourist bus was a PITA to find and get on. Later in the evening took the cheap harbour tour - a passenger ferry across the Tagus to Cacilhas? and back. It was just on sun down and quite atmospheric.<br />Tuesday morning I took a dodgy taxi ride to the airport with some German folk, to begin the butt numbing trip back to Australia. </div><div></div><div>Reflections:</div><ul><li>I found this harder in some ways than the Camino Frances. I think I expected it to be easier, I had insufficient <em><strong>long</strong></em> walks in the legs and in particular the feet. I worked up in winter conditions, so unlike the summer conditions in Portugal. A 20C jump in temperature impacted big time.</li><li>The blisters coloured the early experience, and it may have been wiser starting in Porto, and hence have less tarmac walks at the start.</li><li>I had not learned the footcare lessons applicable to me. Cream the feet early and often, a thin pair of inner socks, and beware of infection. For me, Compeed added to the feet woes.</li><li>The spiritual experience was there, but much more hidden. The lack of pilgrim masses were part of this.</li><li>Angels are real, just not in the guise you may expect.</li><li>Wonderful travel companions add to the enjoyment. I have had good companions on both caminos.</li><li>Santiago de Compostela is highly commercial, you need to dig below it.</li><li>Pilgrims can be obnoxious, I know I was at times.</li><li>Finsterre is gorgeous, the perfect conclusion.</li><li>The big fella helps the mind, the mind helps the body.</li><li>Family and friends are great motivators and support even at long range.</li><li>I am not getting any younger, I sure felt it in terms of range and endurance.</li><li>And finally, Germans DO have a sense of humour.</li></ul><p><br />Thankyou to those who have stuck with me to this point. As you will see I have finally uploaded some photos.<br />Adeus<br />Ashley</p><div></div></div></div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07930753775702480172noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951340915600908227.post-60561495108202664492010-09-17T01:38:00.000-07:002010-09-25T02:45:45.554-07:00The end of the World<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgusFjRCe68xS4h8y2w_5Udzdj4bIBYyByecIveGYRsH1vGuG6W2rTp4AgHF0pz29i7-RekhUN8J7kTX7BqMPpaTsAOtWOzQ89fpxjNN24PSC7mQZHuQt1QVeIzYQwrVS8n0J54uEK4Bps/s1600/IMGP0383.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgusFjRCe68xS4h8y2w_5Udzdj4bIBYyByecIveGYRsH1vGuG6W2rTp4AgHF0pz29i7-RekhUN8J7kTX7BqMPpaTsAOtWOzQ89fpxjNN24PSC7mQZHuQt1QVeIzYQwrVS8n0J54uEK4Bps/s320/IMGP0383.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520784963782547682" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzk6Y1cuwVdJDc4-Dtty-S6MKxZJP45SUYjzFhvogIlASCv13Gs021oilAmZBLpm9js_ovOumaSYOXU3wbKY9q5KeoAmxr0cfaQmjQJEyij1eUMTg52MIAY7UN3GynR4Ow16hiWO1xQJ0/s1600/IMGP0379.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzk6Y1cuwVdJDc4-Dtty-S6MKxZJP45SUYjzFhvogIlASCv13Gs021oilAmZBLpm9js_ovOumaSYOXU3wbKY9q5KeoAmxr0cfaQmjQJEyij1eUMTg52MIAY7UN3GynR4Ow16hiWO1xQJ0/s320/IMGP0379.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520784376173670770" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIZ9YOaUnT-hM2MoZDPaVd-Fv8nlPRwKbFMJ8UY5qKXKLs9C_S7saEs8_H0E0BCiInJ1MepXMdInKBFTvonqzRi9DvPvH5ZNcShjUKkaUsnZsmeOxW4EurTkZNy2V2iSVYiOvRSqk3ty8/s1600/IMGP0386.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIZ9YOaUnT-hM2MoZDPaVd-Fv8nlPRwKbFMJ8UY5qKXKLs9C_S7saEs8_H0E0BCiInJ1MepXMdInKBFTvonqzRi9DvPvH5ZNcShjUKkaUsnZsmeOxW4EurTkZNy2V2iSVYiOvRSqk3ty8/s320/IMGP0386.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520784154931875666" /></a><br />Finisterre, Friday morning. Waiting for the bus back to Santiago. Finisterre is absolutely gorgeous. Watched the sunset, dipped the feet, drank some red (and then some red, and then some red), burnt some clothes and had a thoroughly good wind down.<br />This place should close out all Caminos. It is so different to SdeC.<br />Tonight SdeC, then tomorrow to O Porto.Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07930753775702480172noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951340915600908227.post-49354521116964822602010-09-16T07:41:00.000-07:002010-09-25T02:40:38.120-07:00Day 16 Done that, got the T-shirt<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMmI2TheptTWTfeszXankrnL6YS5ADPQ1Ai-L7rwZ-72swolHKrchted7Inr2ai4OynFfX7z7kqHx_NKIqnZnBvu-hdtjDnaG6ETx3MzxAv_gp1ddrv2Oh6GDeLlumF0yYwmgCJPI-z0s/s1600/IMGP0400.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMmI2TheptTWTfeszXankrnL6YS5ADPQ1Ai-L7rwZ-72swolHKrchted7Inr2ai4OynFfX7z7kqHx_NKIqnZnBvu-hdtjDnaG6ETx3MzxAv_gp1ddrv2Oh6GDeLlumF0yYwmgCJPI-z0s/s320/IMGP0400.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520783245774371842" /></a><br />Wednesday afternoon at 1400, the quartet hit Santiago. Objective reached. For the most part a good day´s walk, though the last hour was confusing and jumbled. By 1700, many beers, a Cuban cigar and several toilet stops, Ashley had stopped moving and the world was circling and leaning and quite uncertain. We had run in to the Canary Island guys! Africa!! Have not been into the cathedral, the lines are huge, and circling that are the bar bandits. Compostelas have been issued and the world is good. Today we have taken the bus to Fistera (Finisterra - the end of the earth) and are staying at a nice pension, as long as I can keep Steve from snoring. We are nicely fead and relaxed. Have called home and miss my family so much. I want to go home NOW!<br />But sadly that will be next week.<br />Thankyou for following my journey, dedicated to my father and the dreams of all my children. And thanks to Sigi, Miss Ohio and that Englishman for the companionship along the way. You are special.<br />But most special of all thanks Cristina, for helping another dream come true. I love you.<br />To all,<br />Adeus<br />AshleyAshleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07930753775702480172noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951340915600908227.post-57738421642286299432010-09-14T10:25:00.000-07:002010-09-25T02:51:24.732-07:00Tuesday evening Padron<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRO5hUt-ELB963tCNhenVH3Ny1hM8haKsaSros2dg38Q2mv1FYB9n_ak8fWT3SXCLa1TAxXMDVpEe2a9uhMY1wAmKVFuNYvN1cwpQY__cgc8qhPMgZvh5tlU0W76se209p3Qtf8rYsINg/s1600/IMGP0291.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRO5hUt-ELB963tCNhenVH3Ny1hM8haKsaSros2dg38Q2mv1FYB9n_ak8fWT3SXCLa1TAxXMDVpEe2a9uhMY1wAmKVFuNYvN1cwpQY__cgc8qhPMgZvh5tlU0W76se209p3Qtf8rYsINg/s320/IMGP0291.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520786419308693538" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZFVEync89jL6ml2ZqwiA71PvZbrr6DjnLEUctmPrgm3ishicG0chk0aqgYnUKlgOlPikNJcRd7THggTs2BHPpHF2PGCa2FisYpOEYxqe0E7VkCBRzlNg-F9Vxy5k2TVplT-TD8cg9NYs/s1600/IMGP0274.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZFVEync89jL6ml2ZqwiA71PvZbrr6DjnLEUctmPrgm3ishicG0chk0aqgYnUKlgOlPikNJcRd7THggTs2BHPpHF2PGCa2FisYpOEYxqe0E7VkCBRzlNg-F9Vxy5k2TVplT-TD8cg9NYs/s320/IMGP0274.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520786412710233106" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBwjN40V1BBx7E3rODdKk6oNJvdxGycoiXnDZ5I3IQCE7f6esz2YvdcxMfTXkr0SZAH4NdhZdkCMQ8H7885ZPXkgGGq2qyoCu7qEeuFzWLg7uPap-tegn08FTwiYpjmJVE-8Cm7bPCdEE/s1600/IMGP0270.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBwjN40V1BBx7E3rODdKk6oNJvdxGycoiXnDZ5I3IQCE7f6esz2YvdcxMfTXkr0SZAH4NdhZdkCMQ8H7885ZPXkgGGq2qyoCu7qEeuFzWLg7uPap-tegn08FTwiYpjmJVE-8Cm7bPCdEE/s320/IMGP0270.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520786400464424354" /></a><br />Now about 22 kms from Santiago. We hope to get there late tomorrow afternoon all being well. It is low 30´s C. Need to get away early before sunup to maximise the cool walking. Had a few issues (operation related) but trucking along OK. Padron is gorgeous, just climbed the 142 steps of something. Had a wonderful spanish man show me across town to this internet kiosk. Last couple of days have been good, lovely canopy covered walks for the most part. I can see the radio masts of Monte de Gozo overlooking SdeC. Stayed at Monte de Gozo 3 years ago. We will come in from the other side of town. Hoping to take a bus to Finisterre on Thursday and watch the sunset and burn some clothing. I hope my next post announces objective reached.<br />Ate logoAshleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07930753775702480172noreply@blogger.com5