Day three

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I placed a red arrow at our approximate location today, just past #5 on the map. It was another challenging day, with 22.8 miles and 3,921 feet of elevation gain. The inclines and declines have been more challenging than we expected. 

Today we walked away from the sea. We will return soon. We met and had a short chat with a couple from Australia, and had a quick chat with 2 young ladies, one from Germany and one from Italy. We are staying in touch with our new friend from Houston. Tonight she is in the same hotel we were in last night. 


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In the photo below, we are about 53 miles or about 10% in. We are still getting along!








There is a church built around these boulders. They are easily 15 feet tall! It was a cool space to rest a bit!

I wonder how long this rock fence has stood?


The path is marked with the the symbol of the shell. Often just a blue and yellow sign, but this one, in a smaller town, is raised brass in the sidewalk.

We saw several dog houses today, cool design with the red tile roof.

Black Berries! People say “the Camino provides”. One example is blackberries along the route.  

Cool shaped stump

The teal color is atypical.



Our lodging tonight. Nice place, very reasonable. It is wider at the back than the front. Is that a trapezoid?


 

Comments

  1. AnonymousJuly 24, 2022 at 3:23 PM

    Oh yes.. the Camino provides. Once again wonderful pictures. LB

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  2. John TJuly 24, 2022 at 3:36 PM

    Cool scenery! Keep up the good work! I bet it is amazing! Tami and I are already planning our trip there!

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  3. AnonymousJuly 24, 2022 at 3:37 PM

    Looks like you had another great day of walking! Enjoying this so much!

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  4. Dianne M.July 24, 2022 at 3:38 PM

    Love the details- beautiful wild flowers and plants, old rock wall and the distinguish brass shell landmark! Such an unusual and beautiful lodge in which to spend the night! 🙋🏻‍♀️ Hope you are getting enough food to fuel all your. walking!! 🥾😊

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  5. AnonymousJuly 24, 2022 at 8:09 PM

    Love the pictures….so good to follow along, sure we will never make it! D&V

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  6. Ken WoodJuly 25, 2022 at 6:38 AM

    Looks like some very challenging terrain but what beautiful scenery. Your off to a good start, keep it up and enjoy the journey.

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  7. Jennifer BullockJuly 25, 2022 at 12:15 PM

    Loving all of the pictures! Starting to think we might enjoy a trip like this. I'll wait and see how you look at the end before we decide. ;-)

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  8. AnonymousJuly 26, 2022 at 6:43 AM

    I’m following and am walking the trail through you!

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  9. AnonymousJuly 26, 2022 at 6:43 AM

    Beth Barger

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