Followed in your very footsteps today. Same restaurant, same lodging, but a different puppy (mine was a tiny rust-colored sprite). Camino provided again. Everything is closed in Ponte Arnelas and I had a reaction from my fancy hiking socks. A lady heard me inquiring, took me out to her trunk and provided bandages, tape, and antibiotic cream. How kind!
Oh nooo Courtney!! 😱 We can’t believe your traitorous socks have turned on you 😬🫣 The people we met, Peregrinos and locals, we universally absolutely wonderful. They can’t do enough to help. Are you ok now? Has the cream etc helped? LOL the closed everything is a bit of a shock isn’t it. You can arrive in a small town and ALL the cafes are shut! What??? Why? We started carrying dried noodles as they were light and if we couldn’t get food in an evening we had those. However, as you say, the Camino provided as it usually does in most cases, one way or another. How very cool that you stayed and ate in the same places. That’s just so brilliant. We’ve loved watching people’s videos just to yell, “we stayed there!” Or, “we saw that!” Ridiculous I know but it creates a shared bond and that’s kinda reassuring and comforting. You are so near the end now. Hoover up every morsel of the experience and keep it close. Enjoy it all. Are you walking with anyone/seeing regular people along your way? Let his know how your feet are and take v v good care. Ultreia!!!
I'm doing well. In the grand scheme I'm so fortunate for the opportunity and time to be here. Have enjoyed the Variante Espiritual almost every minute. Up river tomorrow and the end is in sight. Both happy and sad this time will end.
Right with you there Courtney. I was particularly sad it was ending and I found out really quite hard to shake it. It started after we left Paxton and I was still feeling sad when we left SdC, even though we stayed there a few days. Hard to explain unless you’ve done it. Tina was sad it was over too, but she also had the elation of completing the momentous adventure. That took about a week or two before I got to that point very strange. We’re so glad you’re enjoying as you are
Oh how cool! Yeah we are loving watching people and suddenly saying, “Wow! We were there!” Or “That’s the same room we were in!” 😂 It’s a truly small world when you consider how spread out we think we are, but are all entwined by the shared experience. So glad you’re enjoying the videos. Hope to meet you on the trail one day ❤️ Thank you so much for reaching out and connecting. We love to hear from everyone
@@ChonkyTrundlers i would love to meet you on the trail one day. I’m thinking that you might be from the UK by your accent. (Ha! What accent, right?) Anyway, I’d like to do a trail in the UK within this year. Possibly somewhere near Cornwall since I have traced my heritage there. And I’d like to do the Pembrokeshire Coastal path next May because I’d like to see the puffins at Skomer Island, and I also have traced other lineage to Wales. Not sure what part yet. I showed your vlog to my daughter tonight, she loved that she could really see where her brother and I walked. I thank you.
Oh that’s so cool! LOL yes, I’m from the UK, but Tina is Danish 🇩🇰 I’ve not done the Pembroke Coastal path, but I do know that whole area is stunning!! As for Cornwall, you’re going to struggle to find a part there that won’t steal your heart 🤩 Genealogy is fascinating. My whole family were convinced we were rooted in Yorkshire but it turns out we were shepherds and stone masons from Berkshire, or coach builders from Norfolk 😂. We’re so pleased the videos have reminded you of your trip. Where are you from? And if you’re ever in the UK and we’re somewhere nearby, the Kendal Mint Cake and coffee is on us!
@@ChonkyTrundlers I live in Delaware, USA, on the coast. Right where the Delaware River meets the Atlantic Ocean. I’m excited that you said that Cornwall will steal my heart. I will start thinking more and more about visiting there. I’ve actually seen a photo of the house where my great, great grandfather lived.
Oh how very cool. I did some digging around and found the village in North Yorkshire where dozens of my relatives were buried. We also went to see the house my great grandad was the butler for (all very Downton Abbey) and the house that they lived in. The people there wanted to know why I was standing outside their house gawping at it, but when I explained they invited me in to take a look around. We really hope you get to the UK to visit your places. It’s quite a spooky, but in a good way, feeling.
1st comment! I like the bench and coffee breaks that you have. It makes the vid very relaxing. The crossing by boat - I've seen that in Efren's vlog too! Sometimes, watching Efren or Nadine (of Nadine Walks) is tiring, since they're ninjas and walk 25 to 35 km per day! 😱😅Looking forward to more of the journey. Take care. 👍
lol yeah, we do like our benches Kitty. Spain in particular seem very fond of them too, they’re everywhere! The boat was good fun, we really enjoyed that, and the 25 or so KM counts towards your Compostela, which is handy. Technically, TECHNICALLY, we did a 32 KM day that day and it was our easiest of the Camino 😉😂
So you can confidently say, "Our longest day was 32Km!"@@ChonkyTrundlers 🤣 You deserve to be proud of all you've accomplished. We are proud of you!! (so inspiring!)
As I approach the Spiritual Variant, I wonder if it's possible to send your pack ahead with a service. That would seem to make the days less daunting. I have some kind of bug coming on with sore throat and fear I'll have to take a break from walking.
Did you need to use it in the end? We’ve no idea why people go crazy when you say you’ve used a transfer service 🤪 What possible difference does it make to them? We used Carlos the Taxi Man when we did the long trek to Vigo, and thank goodness we did. Yeah, I don’t think the public albergues will support it apparently? How did you get on with it?
In the end I never used a transfer service, although I agree it's an individual decision. Each person should walk his own Camino and relish the privilege and opportunity to do so. You both should be so proud of all the help and information you shared. It was a vital tool for me to reach my goals. Thank you so very much!
We’re so pleased Courtney. You must be very near to the end now, or are you done? We loved the boat ride and Padron was great. The magnificent church is so worth a visit… IF you can find it open 🙄😂
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Followed in your very footsteps today. Same restaurant, same lodging, but a different puppy (mine was a tiny rust-colored sprite). Camino provided again. Everything is closed in Ponte Arnelas and I had a reaction from my fancy hiking socks. A lady heard me inquiring, took me out to her trunk and provided bandages, tape, and antibiotic cream. How kind!
Oh nooo Courtney!! 😱 We can’t believe your traitorous socks have turned on you 😬🫣 The people we met, Peregrinos and locals, we universally absolutely wonderful. They can’t do enough to help. Are you ok now? Has the cream etc helped? LOL the closed everything is a bit of a shock isn’t it. You can arrive in a small town and ALL the cafes are shut! What??? Why? We started carrying dried noodles as they were light and if we couldn’t get food in an evening we had those. However, as you say, the Camino provided as it usually does in most cases, one way or another.
How very cool that you stayed and ate in the same places. That’s just so brilliant. We’ve loved watching people’s videos just to yell, “we stayed there!” Or, “we saw that!” Ridiculous I know but it creates a shared bond and that’s kinda reassuring and comforting. You are so near the end now. Hoover up every morsel of the experience and keep it close. Enjoy it all. Are you walking with anyone/seeing regular people along your way? Let his know how your feet are and take v v good care. Ultreia!!!
I'm doing well. In the grand scheme I'm so fortunate for the opportunity and time to be here. Have enjoyed the Variante Espiritual almost every minute. Up river tomorrow and the end is in sight. Both happy and sad this time will end.
Right with you there Courtney. I was particularly sad it was ending and I found out really quite hard to shake it. It started after we left Paxton and I was still feeling sad when we left SdC, even though we stayed there a few days. Hard to explain unless you’ve done it. Tina was sad it was over too, but she also had the elation of completing the momentous adventure. That took about a week or two before I got to that point very strange. We’re so glad you’re enjoying as you are
I love your journey! It is much the same as mine. My son and i ate at the same restaurant.
Oh how cool! Yeah we are loving watching people and suddenly saying, “Wow! We were there!” Or “That’s the same room we were in!” 😂 It’s a truly small world when you consider how spread out we think we are, but are all entwined by the shared experience. So glad you’re enjoying the videos. Hope to meet you on the trail one day ❤️ Thank you so much for reaching out and connecting. We love to hear from everyone
@@ChonkyTrundlers i would love to meet you on the trail one day. I’m thinking that you might be from the UK by your accent. (Ha! What accent, right?) Anyway, I’d like to do a trail in the UK within this year. Possibly somewhere near Cornwall since I have traced my heritage there. And I’d like to do the Pembrokeshire Coastal path next May because I’d like to see the puffins at Skomer Island, and I also have traced other lineage to Wales. Not sure what part yet. I showed your vlog to my daughter tonight, she loved that she could really see where her brother and I walked. I thank you.
Oh that’s so cool! LOL yes, I’m from the UK, but Tina is Danish 🇩🇰 I’ve not done the Pembroke Coastal path, but I do know that whole area is stunning!! As for Cornwall, you’re going to struggle to find a part there that won’t steal your heart 🤩 Genealogy is fascinating. My whole family were convinced we were rooted in Yorkshire but it turns out we were shepherds and stone masons from Berkshire, or coach builders from Norfolk 😂.
We’re so pleased the videos have reminded you of your trip. Where are you from? And if you’re ever in the UK and we’re somewhere nearby, the Kendal Mint Cake and coffee is on us!
@@ChonkyTrundlers I live in Delaware, USA, on the coast. Right where the Delaware River meets the Atlantic Ocean. I’m excited that you said that Cornwall will steal my heart. I will start thinking more and more about visiting there. I’ve actually seen a photo of the house where my great, great grandfather lived.
Oh how very cool. I did some digging around and found the village in North Yorkshire where dozens of my relatives were buried. We also went to see the house my great grandad was the butler for (all very Downton Abbey) and the house that they lived in. The people there wanted to know why I was standing outside their house gawping at it, but when I explained they invited me in to take a look around. We really hope you get to the UK to visit your places. It’s quite a spooky, but in a good way, feeling.
Chonky Trundlers, a través de la hermosa Galicia.
It’s a stunning part of the world ❤️
@@ChonkyTrundlers, muchas gracias. Sí, es muy hermosa, pero hay otras partes del mundo también muy hermosas.
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1st comment! I like the bench and coffee breaks that you have. It makes the vid very relaxing. The crossing by boat - I've seen that in Efren's vlog too! Sometimes, watching Efren or Nadine (of Nadine Walks) is tiring, since they're ninjas and walk 25 to 35 km per day! 😱😅Looking forward to more of the journey. Take care. 👍
lol yeah, we do like our benches Kitty. Spain in particular seem very fond of them too, they’re everywhere! The boat was good fun, we really enjoyed that, and the 25 or so KM counts towards your Compostela, which is handy. Technically, TECHNICALLY, we did a 32 KM day that day and it was our easiest of the Camino 😉😂
So you can confidently say, "Our longest day was 32Km!"@@ChonkyTrundlers 🤣 You deserve to be proud of all you've accomplished. We are proud of you!! (so inspiring!)
@@ChonkyTrundlers wow, congrats on doing 32 k! 😂 👍
lol thank you Loreeaine 😂😂
You know it Kitty 😉😂😂
As I approach the Spiritual Variant, I wonder if it's possible to send your pack ahead with a service. That would seem to make the days less daunting. I have some kind of bug coming on with sore throat and fear I'll have to take a break from walking.
I learned it is possible, although you're limited to certain lodging options. Carrying pack has been fine for 3/4 of variant so far.
Did you need to use it in the end? We’ve no idea why people go crazy when you say you’ve used a transfer service 🤪 What possible difference does it make to them? We used Carlos the Taxi Man when we did the long trek to Vigo, and thank goodness we did.
Yeah, I don’t think the public albergues will support it apparently? How did you get on with it?
In the end I never used a transfer service, although I agree it's an individual decision. Each person should walk his own Camino and relish the privilege and opportunity to do so. You both should be so proud of all the help and information you shared. It was a vital tool for me to reach my goals. Thank you so very much!
We’re so pleased Courtney. You must be very near to the end now, or are you done? We loved the boat ride and Padron was great. The magnificent church is so worth a visit… IF you can find it open 🙄😂