Oh...the shots at the end!!! Stunning!!! I would love to follow the coastal route but can be directionally challenged, lol. But I will do this hopefully soon!
The little church with the bowl of fruit is Ermita de San Roque, at the crossroads in the township of Pando (municipality of Ruiloba) after walking uphill from Barrio de la Iglesia.
What a difference the time of year makes on the Norte! When I walked in March 2019, there were only 2 of us in Boo de Pielagos, 2 in Cobreces, and in Serdio I had the albergue to myself.
Wow. But yes, so true, the time of year makes all the difference, and since I was there in July, it was also the height of tourist season, so places along the coast especially were booked up. I'm still amazed I got a bed in Serdio!
Hi Nadine, really enjoying all of your videos so far. These are a great look at the Camino Del Norte. When I did my first coastal route I wished it was going to be low mileage and so much time on beaches, and not too long walking. This route looks great though, thank you for the insight.
I'm glad you're enjoying the videos! I walked some big/long stages but it's very possible to do shorter stages and spend more time on the beach! And even on the longer stages, sometimes I'd take a nice long break on the beach :)
Nadine, I had some trust issues as well with finding a place to stay. I had to ask myself, when was the last time that God let me down.? I couldn’t think of a time.
Hi Elaine! I think the Camino is a very safe way to travel alone; just about all of my walks have been solo (though I've met so many great people along the way!). Unless you're on a less-traveled route, then you will always have plenty of pilgrims around- especially on a route like the Norte, or especially the Francés. I think the normal precautions are important- but Spain is safe and people really look out for each other on the Camino. I hope that you'll be able to walk a Camino one day, it's such a wonderful experience!
48km...?!! You beast! Oh, you didn't need to haha.... Did you never stay in a private albergue? I really like your idea of mixing pictures into your videos! OMG I totally saw the same horse @14:13!!
Haha, thank goodness I didn't need to do the full 48km, I'm not sure I would have made it! I usually didn't like to call ahead to reserve albergues, which was probably part of the problem... but truly, the stages were crowded and many private albergues had been booked by the time I got around to looking, so on that day into Serdio I had to gamble! (and whats up with that horse? I feel like others have told me that they saw him too... must be the pilgrim welcoming committee?)
Thanks Fr Scott, and yes, I've never been let down on the Camino, either... and yet every time I walk it's like a lesson that I'm learning anew: to trust in the way. Still working on it back home, too!
Thank you, Nadine for sharing your epic journey and more importantly your feelings.
Much appreciated.
Go well!
Oh...the shots at the end!!! Stunning!!! I would love to follow the coastal route but can be directionally challenged, lol. But I will do this hopefully soon!
Did you end up walking Del Norte, Rachelle?
The little church with the bowl of fruit is Ermita de San Roque, at the crossroads in the township of Pando (municipality of Ruiloba) after walking uphill from Barrio de la Iglesia.
What a difference the time of year makes on the Norte! When I walked in March 2019, there were only 2 of us in Boo de Pielagos, 2 in Cobreces, and in Serdio I had the albergue to myself.
Wow. But yes, so true, the time of year makes all the difference, and since I was there in July, it was also the height of tourist season, so places along the coast especially were booked up. I'm still amazed I got a bed in Serdio!
Hi Nadine, really enjoying all of your videos so far. These are a great look at the Camino Del Norte. When I did my first coastal route I wished it was going to be low mileage and so much time on beaches, and not too long walking. This route looks great though, thank you for the insight.
I'm glad you're enjoying the videos! I walked some big/long stages but it's very possible to do shorter stages and spend more time on the beach! And even on the longer stages, sometimes I'd take a nice long break on the beach :)
So pretty this part of the camino!
I know! It might be my favorite stretch :)
WOW! You put in some serious miles per day !
Lindo momento vivenciado naquela pequena igreja, o Caminho nos oferece muito, não é mesmo Nadine?
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Just love how descriptive you are. You remind me of one of my best friends.
Thank you so much :)
It's looks like Casa Rectoral. It's true? 😁 💕 The last place with the sunset.
Nadine, I had some trust issues as well with finding a place to stay. I had to ask myself, when was the last time that God let me down.? I couldn’t think of a time.
Nadine, I would like to walk the Camino alone. How safe is it? Great video!
Hi Elaine! I think the Camino is a very safe way to travel alone; just about all of my walks have been solo (though I've met so many great people along the way!). Unless you're on a less-traveled route, then you will always have plenty of pilgrims around- especially on a route like the Norte, or especially the Francés. I think the normal precautions are important- but Spain is safe and people really look out for each other on the Camino. I hope that you'll be able to walk a Camino one day, it's such a wonderful experience!
48km...?!! You beast! Oh, you didn't need to haha.... Did you never stay in a private albergue? I really like your idea of mixing pictures into your videos!
OMG I totally saw the same horse @14:13!!
Haha, thank goodness I didn't need to do the full 48km, I'm not sure I would have made it! I usually didn't like to call ahead to reserve albergues, which was probably part of the problem... but truly, the stages were crowded and many private albergues had been booked by the time I got around to looking, so on that day into Serdio I had to gamble! (and whats up with that horse? I feel like others have told me that they saw him too... must be the pilgrim welcoming committee?)
Very nice! Thanx. Fr Scott
Thanks Fr Scott, and yes, I've never been let down on the Camino, either... and yet every time I walk it's like a lesson that I'm learning anew: to trust in the way. Still working on it back home, too!
Maybe you find a bad in Serdio to walk the Lebaniego 😁