We’ve been walking for a week

 Posted by LP

Photo - VQT walking up steep hill first thing this morning…probably just a few minutes after 7am
Photo - the road ahead, looking forward on the Camino, probably about 7.45am
Photo - VQT at cafe in the first and only small town we passed on today’s trail - this is a typical cafe scene, with the tables and chairs outside the small cafe (and changing hands quickly as walkers come and go)
Photo - Camino directional arrow (with heart painted above) and VQT walking away in the background 
Photo - Beware of Pedestrians sign with angel wings drawn on the stick person and “Don’t stop believing in yourself” added 
Photo - VQT (and others) hiking into the distance - the landscape was very open, we could see the rolling hills we were climbing 
Photo - trail side entrepreneur with fruit, drinks and trinkets - we bought fruit juice, granola bar and Camino 2025 badges/buttons
Photo - VQT with fellow hikers Amanda and Andrew from Australia 
Photo - LP and VQT at rest stop with pilgrim statue overlooking Santa Domingo, our destination - this photo illustrates the overcast weather we have been experiencing all day 


Comments

  1. DeniseSeptember 7, 2025 at 2:10 PM

    That 7am sky was gorgeous. At least the sun wasn’t blaring down on you.

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2025 at 2:22 PM

    CDZ

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2025 at 2:22 PM

    Where's the bloody chicken story? I will just have tp persevere until I find it.
    Cheryl P

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM

    Perfect pictures showing all the different experiences- and all before 2nd breakfast

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2025 at 2:46 PM

    Red sky in morning ..

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  6. To Dog With LoveSeptember 7, 2025 at 8:46 PM

    Hope the overcast weather meant it wasn’t as hot today. The sunrise is spectacular! “Don’t stop believing!!”

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  7. TammySeptember 8, 2025 at 8:09 AM

    Beautiful pictures!!

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