Day 23


We started walking in the fog again today. It was brisk for the first hour or so, about 54 degrees. We walked a little faster to get warmed up. We saw a lot of people with coats and jackets on. 

We started our journey on the Del Norte route. This route is known for ocean views and more difficult terrain than other routes. The most popular route is known as the Francés, (French route). The internet says that 10 times more people do the Frances route than the del Norte. In addition, since we are now within 100km (62 miles) more people are walking here. You can get the certificate of completion by walking 100km.

Our path today joined the the Frances route, so it was a much different experience. There were a lot more people, we could almost always see other people walking. 

There were also a LOT of places to stop for refreshments and food. We had three Diet Coke and coffee stops by the time we had walked 10 miles! We also walked past several places we could have stopped. 

We are walking further each day than most, and we walk faster than most others. (except Toren and Angelica. They are fast!) Only bicycles pass us, but we walk past most others.

This area is in the midst of a drought, and the paths we walked were very dusty today. I hope these people get rain, but after we walk past would be perfect for us!

We have walked 530 miles so far, in 23 days. That’s 23 miles per day on average. 

We stayed in an apartment for tourists today, something like an air B&B. There is a clothes washing sink and clothes line set up outside. The owner and host Willy helped us do laundry by holding the hose, and spraying water as we washed. We had a brief conversation in my terrible Spanish. He was very gracious.






Lisa- Many pilgrims on the path to Santiago!


Lisa- We're still getting along after 23 consecutive days of walking!


Lisa- Keith’s dusty dirty legs and shoes. We will leave our shoes in Spain as they are worn out and have quite the funk to them. I’ve already placed my Amazon order for new tennis shoes to be delivered the day before we get home. 


 

Comments

  1. AnonymousAugust 13, 2022 at 10:44 AM

    I find myself wanting to jump in these pictures and start walking! You are so close! Nice to see other people walking too! I think you need to bring back those shoes as a memento of your achievement! Bronze them! D and L 🍷🏃‍♀️🏃

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  2. AnonymousAugust 13, 2022 at 3:14 PM

    Great pictures! Deb.

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  3. Ron & Sherry DAugust 13, 2022 at 10:10 PM

    Way to go, Way to go, Way to go! Getting our authentic Swiss cowbell out already to ring loudly when you reach the finish!! You are almost there!! Watching for you around the bend…😃😃

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  4. John TAugust 14, 2022 at 5:23 AM

    Almost done! What a journey and again, great pics!

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  5. Karin HAugust 14, 2022 at 7:42 AM

    So incredible. Tha ks for sharing.

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  6. TorenAugust 15, 2022 at 12:35 AM

    Angelica and I love reading your blog. After walking these sections, it’s great to view the juxtaposition of perspective in your experience. You two are DEFINITELY an amazing couple and we truly value getting to know the both of you on a deeper level. Thanks for the wonderful memories.

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