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"The Way" to Santiago de Compostela, Spain - we took the easy way!

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June 10th 2013
Published: June 19th 2013
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I’m sitting on the boat with a howling gale of over 30 knots going on outside. The boat is rocking from side to side and the wind generators are having a field day. The best part is I’m in a protected harbor tied up to a dock at the yacht club marina. Since there’s absolutely nothing else I can do and I have exhausted all projects (that I want to do at least!), personal hygiene issues and a ... Read Full Entry



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Bob & Janice Waller
s v Tsamaya
s v Tsamaya
Like so many others we love to travel and we love to sail so cruising makes a lot of sense. Janice has retired from Cornell as a business manager and Bob has retired from South Seneca school district as the high school principal. It's time to sell the house, get rid of whatever doesn't fit on our 40 foot Caliber LRC named Tsamaya (this means Travel Well in Setswana) and set off to see the world. Our reasons for publishing this blog is twofold, first to keep in touch with our friends and family and secondly to share our experiences. If you would like to receive notification when we have added ... full info
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Some of the CryptsSome of the Crypts
Some of the Crypts
The wall of crypts remain at the far end of the Bonaval Park.
On Our WalkOn Our Walk
On Our Walk
Our return from the walk to the Bonaval Park led us through numerous archways such as this.
Intricate IronworkIntricate Ironwork
Intricate Ironwork
Glassed in porches exist here as well – these have quite intricate ironwork as well.
Granite Blocks for RoadwaysGranite Blocks for Roadways
Granite Blocks for Roadways
Large granite blocks are used for the walkways and roads here which indicate the easy access to granite in this area.
What Is It? Not mentioned in the tourist informationWhat Is It? Not mentioned in the tourist information
What Is It? Not mentioned in the tourist information
This large ferris-wheel type structure (without the seats) stands out due to its size. In researching we found it had been installed for a previous Pilgrim Festival a few years ago. Note that this is much taller than the neighboring trees and rooftops.
The Entrance to Fonseca CollegeThe Entrance to Fonseca College
The Entrance to Fonseca College
How do you like this for an entrance and courtyard for the Colegio de Fonseca (Fonseca College)?
Traditional Pilgrim GarbTraditional Pilgrim Garb
Traditional Pilgrim Garb
There was a pilgrim that was dressed in traditional garb complete with the shell on his hat. If you wanted you could buy the traditional clothes at a shop here as well.
On Our ReturnOn Our Return
On Our Return
When we returned to the boat in Cangas we saw this traditional rowing boat returning from their day on the water.
Our trip to SantiagoOur trip to Santiago
Our trip to Santiago
We enjoyed our travels through this part of Spain between Cangas and Santiago.



20th June 2013

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

I too recently saw "The Way"...
and being a goal oriented person was inspired to walk the pilgrims' trail. The attendant who pushed my wheel chair (I was still recovering from a broken ankle) on to my recent from from London to DFW had just finished the 800 km walk in 30 days. We had a chance to talk about his experience, which further inspired me. However, with my weaken ankle I didn't know whether I was physically up to it. Your picture of the various "Ways" turned a light bulb on in my brain. The English Way is very short, but the Original Way isn't that much longer and is the original one after all. I think I could do that! Thanks for posting that picture...do you know in which town it starts?
20th June 2013

s v Tsamaya
Bob & Janice Waller

Info on the various ways to do "The Way"
http://www.santiagoturismo.com/ Bob - glad you have been inspired in many ways - good luck and keep us posted in your plans - check out the website and click on the tab for the Way of St James - it will give you lots of info for those wanting to do it. Best wishes & hope your ankle is doing better.

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