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"In each of us dwells a wanderer, a gypsy, a pilgrim. What matters most on your journey is how deeply you see, how attentively you hear, how richly the encounters are felt in your heart." ~ Phil Coustineau, from his book, "The Art of Pilgrimage."



Sep 20, 2020

Camino Sanabrés, Cea to Estación de Lalín, Day Fourteen, Part Two

Our day fourteen on the Camino Sanabrés, from Cea to Estación de Lalín, part two, felt long and hard. It was a Herculean day!

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Sep 20, 2020

Camino Sanabrés, Cea to Estación de Lalín, Day Fourteen, 32 Kilometers

Our day fourteen on the Camino Sanabrés from Cea to Estación de Lalín was a magical day, perhaps my favorite of all on this Camino!

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Sep 01, 2020

Camino Sanabrés, Ourense to Cea, Day Thirteen, 22.4 Kilometers (14 Mi)

Our day thirteen on the Camino Sanabres from Ourense to Cea consisted of a tough morning climb, but on the beautiful cobblestone Royal Road, the Camiño Real, taking the pilgrimage traveler through fascinating medieval hamlets along the way.

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Aug 27, 2020

Camino Sanabrés, Xunqueira de Ambía to Ourense, Day Twelve, 22.7 Kms

Our day twelve on the Camino Sanabres from Xunqueira de Ambía to Ourense was a long walk, on mostly pavement. The Camino follows along on the same road for more than half-way, then on roads through the industrial areas of Ourense, the amazing medieval town of Seixalbo.

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Aug 08, 2020

Camino Sanabrés, Vilar de Barrio to Xunqueira de Ambía, Day Eleven

Our day eleven on the Camino Sanabrés from Vilar de Barrio to Xunqueira de Ambía was another rain-soaked day, however, this gentle rain was manageable.

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Jul 31, 2020

The Camino Sanabrés, A Laza to Vilar de Barrio, Day Ten, 19.7 Km

Our day ten on the Camino Sanabres, from A Laza to Vilar de Barrio was another fabulous day of walking on beautiful mountain paths, and very little pavement.

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Jul 22, 2020

Camino Sanabrés, A Venda da Capela to A Laza, Day Nine, 24.4 Kms

Our day nine on the Camino Sanabres from A Venda da Capela to A Laza, was a joyous walk on high mountain paths and roads, with stunning views.

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Jul 17, 2020

Camino Sanabrés, A Gudiña to A Venda da Capela, Day Eight, 10 Kms

Our day eight on the Camino Sanabres from A Gudiña to A Venda da Capela was very short and not-so-sweet in the wind and pouring rain, ending in a taxi ride.

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Jul 15, 2020

Camino Sanabrés, Lubián to A Gudiña, Day Seven, 24 Kms, 14.9 Miles

Our day seven on the Camino Sanabres from Lubián to A Gudiña was a long and strenuous walk, almost entirely on forest paths!

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Jul 08, 2020

Camino Sanabrés, Puebla de Sanabria to Lubián, Day Six, 27.84 Km

Our day six on the Camino Sanabrés from Puebla de Sanabria to Lubián was a rain-soaked day, for the most part on the highway, the N-525.

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Jul 02, 2020

Camino Sanabrés, Entrepeñas to Puebla de Sanabria, Day Five, 17.9 Kms

Our day five on the Camino Sanabres from Entrepeñas to Puebla de Sanabria was a day filled with anticipation of our arrival in the wonderful and highly touristed town.

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Jun 22, 2020

Camino Sanabrés, Rionegro del Puente to Entrepeñas, Day Four, 22.9 Kms

Our day four on the Camino Sanabrés from Rionegro del Puente to Entrepeñas was a short and sweet day, designed to take advantage of several shorter days.

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Jun 14, 2020

Camino Sanabrés, Santa Marta de Tera to Rionegro del Puente, Day Three

Day three, Camino Sanabrés, from Santa Marta de Tera to Rionegro del Puente is essentially a gentle and steady climb through increasingly deciduous forests.

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Jun 04, 2020

Camino Sanabrés, Tábara to Santa Marta de Tera, Day Two, 23 Kms

Our day two on the Camino Sanabres from Tábara to Santa Marta de Tera was perhaps the most historically important day for the pilgrimage traveler.

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May 30, 2020

Camino Sanabrés Granja de Moreruela to Tábara, Day One, 25 Kilometers

Our day one on the Camino Sanabres from Granja de Moreruela to Tábara was another long, hot one, with an optional 4.0 km round trip to the Monasterio Moreruela.

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