Destination: Spain

Photos: PALERMO

Sat, 29 Jun 2013 | By gztrips | Photo Gallery

Last day in Santiago

Sat, 29 Jun 2013 | By skipper1949 | Views [309]

A pretty relaxed day with a nice breakfast at the hotel this morning. Then off to do some laundry and to attend the Pilgrim mass and tour the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostello as well as  the tomb of St. James. Had a nice lunch, bought some souveniers ... Read more >

15th and Final day on the Camino

Thu, 27 Jun 2013 | By skipper1949 | Views [350] | Comments [1]

Hard to believe only about 18kms to go after our 15 day trek. It has been a wonderful experience hwalking the beautiful countryside, meeting people along the way from all walks of life , from all many places around the globe, and having time to discuss ... Read more >

day 14 on the Camino

Thu, 27 Jun 2013 | By skipper1949 | Views [272]

day 14 is completed as we walked about 12 miles from Arzua to Rua a fairly easy trek. A nice lunch along the way and reached here about 4 pm this afternoon. We are in a quaint little  stone hotel in a small but comfortable room. Only about 11 miles ... Read more >

The White Hill Towns of Andalucia

Wed, 26 Jun 2013 | By vagabondstoo | Views [2393]

That about says it all!  The "white hill towns of Andalucia" are a collection of blindingly whitewashed buildings clustered high on the hillsides of southwestern Spain.  Originally Moorish outlooks they were occupied by the Spanish after the ... Read more >

A 'place' I have visited

Wed, 26 Jun 2013 | By mikael | Flickr Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

Tags: Travel Photography Scholarship 2013

Photos: Andalucia Again

Tue, 25 Jun 2013 | By vagabondstoo | Photo Gallery

Andalucia Again

Tue, 25 Jun 2013 | By vagabondstoo | Views [652]

We intentionally skipped some of the sights in Andalucia back in May, saving them for after our visit to Portugal.  And that would be now.  Things have changed in a month.  It is hot and sunny and the once barren fields are filled with ... Read more >

Day 12 & 13 On the Camino

Mon, 24 Jun 2013 | By skipper1949 | Views [340] | Comments [1]

Nice sunny and clear day in Portomarin as wehead off to Palace do Rei about  25 kms away.  Both of us are feeling a little tired today but hopefully when we get started the tiredness  will wear off. At the end of the day today we should ... Read more >

Day 11 on the Camino

Mon, 24 Jun 2013 | By skipper1949 | Views [287]

started about 9:30 this morning from Sarria.. cool but sunny . The day was wonderful wit meeting many people along the way with their wn story for doing the Camino . Sarria is about 100 km from the finish and many people start here so they get their ... Read more >

El mapa, el mapa... (qué razón tenía Dora)

Sun, 23 Jun 2013 | By gztrips | Views [263]

Ver SICILIA en un mapa más grande

Day 10 on the Camino

Sun, 23 Jun 2013 | By skipper1949 | Views [283]

Just finished 22 kms or about 13.7 miles and arrived Sarria and are staying @ the Alfonso IX hotel near the centre of town. Lovely weather today and stunning scenery along the way which was very much up and down so the legs a bit tired.We are about 110 ... Read more >

Levando Anclas

Sat, 22 Jun 2013 | By gztrips | Views [300]

Operación salida. A las 7 en punto arrancábamos con 7 grados en la calle ¡¡ y una niebla densa en bastantes puntos hasta la frontera con Francia. Conforme marchábamos al este descubríamos que el sol sigue existiendo, ... Read more >

Day 8&9 on the Camino

Sat, 22 Jun 2013 | By skipper1949 | Views [294]

No internet yesterday so no update,, In the last 2 days we have coverd some 56 kms or 35 miles and are well past the half way mark to Santiago. Weather has been cool and rainy at times so had to dress in layers and have rain gear handy. Tonght we are ... Read more >

Day 7 on the Camino- Villafranca del Bierzo ~~ 22kms

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 | By skipper1949 | Views [297]

 it is actually June 19th .. posted the title last night....just finishing breakfast b4 heading out . Weather cool but clear ..will be a long day of just over 13 miles. Should arrive our next destination around 3 pm. So gotta go...will update later ... Read more >