Walking to Fromista

2009 - Spring

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Leaving San Nicholas

We got behind this shepherd and his dog wouldn't let us pass

Walking along the canal was nice

A pretty Madonna inside the church

This was one of the best meals we had on the Camino that year. YUM!

At first, when we saw the pink pork, we worried. We've always been cautioned not to eat rare pork. Then I realized it wasn't rare. That's just the color of the meat. It was just delicious! The pigs graze on acorns, which makes the meat very sweet. A wonderful meal in Fromista.

2013

Just a few photos from my next morning's walk in 2013:

The storks were busy feeding their young again this year

To Boadilla

2013 Spring

I loved staying in Boadilla.
This albergue, 
called "En El Camino" 
is a wonderful place.
The dorms are tight, but sufficient,
and they have really good food in the restaurant.
I would stay here again in a minute!

Here are some photos.

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Graffiti along the way

The wildflowers...

I wore my scarf to keep the sun off.

No caption needed!

A shepherd and his flock

Part of the yard at the "En El Camino" Casa Rural in Boadilla

Interesting sculptures in the yard

This is a farm implement dragged by horses or mules to thresh grain and for other purposes

The dorms are in here

The storks were busy with their hatchlings

To San Nicholas

We passed by Castrojeriz and climbed Alto Mostelares 

before arriving at San Nicholas.

Another highlight. We arrived early, but sat and visited so as to be there when they opened. What a beautiful little place and what a magical night!

This water pump was what we used in 2006 but it is no longer there.

Waiting for the doors to open

This shepherd stopped by for a drink!

Dinner was by candlelight - no electricity

Ensalada mixta, bread, spaghetti and wine!

My Portuguese friends and I had fun!

Goodnight...

2013 Spring

In 2013 I stopped by San Nicholas hoping to sleep there again, but it was too early in the day and they weren't taking people in yet. I decided to push on to Boadilla (see next blog post).

I did manage to snap some photos...

The walk there was stunning, as always

They had it so pretty inside this year

Some of the beds are downstairs and a few upstairs

The pump is no longer there  :(

Backside of the building

Just 4 Spots Left for Our 2016 Accompanied Walks

This year, we are offering several options for people to walk with us to Santiago:

Option 1:  St Jean Pied de Port to Santiago (group of 8)

Option 2:  Pamplona to Santiago (same group of 8, but meet us in Pamplona)

Option 3:  Sarria to Santiago (meet up with our group in Sarria)

Option 4: Sarria to Santiago (self guided but we book your lodging)

Option 5: Kick Start - consulting

Option 6: Kick Start Plus - consulting plus walk with us for 3 days up front

For Option 1 there are 4 spots left.

For Option 3, there are only 2 spots left,.

For more information, see my website at Anniewalkers Camino