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Day 14 May10 Caldas de Reis to Padron 19ks.
Beautiful morning saw us off to a good start with 6.5 ks seeming to take no time before our first break. We were just ahead of the wave until then so coffee and other necessities no problem.
The stage...
Ditto @jungleboy's wishes for your final day Chrissy. Time has been against me to have added any comments but I have followed you diligently throughout your journey, enjoying as always your positive nature & eye for the world around you. 🤗
Hope...
I think that there is probably a different origin story for its entry into Europe, which would appear to be woolen fabric imported from Tasmania, not the eucalypts that were send from Western Australia to Spain.
While they might provide an...
Day 17-
This was another great weather day although a bit too warm in the afternoon; near 30°C/86°F when walking. There were quite a few shady forests on this 22k stage from Silleda to Eiravedra, which helped. The elevation change for the day was...
Day 14...sent a day late.
The sun was shining today and the weather was warmer. It was a glorious blue sky, perfect day and I'd almost forgotten what they are like with no cloud cover.
Our day was embarrassingly short at about 10k, but it was...
Yes, they are!
"One thing I have really enjoyed is walking on ancient Roman roads. I posted on the forum about an ancient Celtic petroglyph I saw. No one else mentioned seeing it so wanted to give you the map coordinates:
42.619891,-8.120861"
@...
Day 15-
Today was 23k from Oseira to Botos, on another day of perfect weather. I actually started getting almost too warm by noon, mostly from all of the strenuous climbing, so I would wet my bandana to use. Around my neck Much of it was on...
That looks magical, Chrissy, especially that second photograph 😮 ❤️
So glad you had some good weather 😎
PS
I’ve read through all your posts now … very entertaining and your photos are beautiful!
I love the colours of your Way, love all the...
The eucalyptus dispersed through these parts brings a little taste of Australia to Portugal and Spain. Those messy one's Chrissy are a 'stringy bark', aptly named for the mess they leave.
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