Such a nice day, took lots of photos

 Posted by LP

Photo - the “ you are leaving” Linares sign…..and not a moment too soon (see misty background at 8am)
Photo - the “pilgrim battles through the weather” statue at Alto de San Roque (still misty weather)
 Photo - Mountain view….still cloud in the valley 
Photo - Mountain View….sky becoming bluer, still clouds in valley 
Photo - sunshine on Autumn Crocus 
Photo - VQT walking along trail…..a flat trail! 
Photo - another Mountain View….glorious 
Photo - VQT and LP outside a cafe - this was the same cafe we stopped 3 years ago, only then it was cold and wet and we were so happy to order vegetarian soup to help warm us - the cafe then was full of people trying to dry off and warm up and everyone was steaming by the warmth of the fire - today it was blue sky and sunshine 
Photo - LP walking along wooded trail….flat part :)
Photo - LP outside what we understand to be the smallest church on the Camino 
Photo - tatty green door 💚




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  1. CDZSeptember 29, 2025 at 3:13 PM

    What a difference from 3 years ago. You deserve this beautiful weather! Enjoy!

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  2. DeniseSeptember 29, 2025 at 4:24 PM

    Misty mountain vistas, blue skies and flat trails. Sounds like a perfect Camino day.

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM

    I just love the pictures of you walking down a lovely trail. Happy your day was sunny and bright.
    Cheryl P

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