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October 8th 2016
Published: October 13th 2016
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This is my last blog related to my walk along the Camino to Santiago. My previous blogs started with Planning My Camino de Santiago de Compostela Pilgrimage, followed by Barcelona, on the Way to the Camino de Santiago, Camino de Santiago - Navarre - Getting to Know You, Camino de Santiago - La Rioja - I´ll Be Seeing You, andCamino de Santiago - Art, Architecture, History, and Recovery. This blog ... Read Full Entry



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Bob Carlsen
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I started blogging on Travelblog in 2009, entering trips beginning in 2007. My intention has always been to document my years of travel since my birth...how else was I to save all the slides my Dad took of my childhood! Most bloggers write about their trips away from home. Mine, and eventually Linda's, homes have usually been where people travel to. So the idea eventually percolated to name our blog "Home and Away." The blog is not intended to be an autobiography, although I spent my entire life traveling, with Linda joining me after college, it may appear to be that way. As this... full info
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Pousada de Salceda dog with 18 day old puppiesPousada de Salceda dog with 18 day old puppies
Pousada de Salceda dog with 18 day old puppies
Fellow Americans, Marisa, Alan and Steve at the Pousada de SalcedaFellow Americans, Marisa, Alan and Steve at the Pousada de Salceda
Fellow Americans, Marisa, Alan and Steve at the Pousada de Salceda
Sunrise shadow of this pilgrim being followed by a friendly dogSunrise shadow of this pilgrim being followed by a friendly dog
Sunrise shadow of this pilgrim being followed by a friendly dog
Almost there...Almost there...
Almost there...
Jet entrails all pointing to the Santiago airport...getting close now!Jet entrails all pointing to the Santiago airport...getting close now!
Jet entrails all pointing to the Santiago airport...getting close now!
The stream at Lavacolla where pilgrims used to bathe before entering SantiagoThe stream at Lavacolla where pilgrims used to bathe before entering Santiago
The stream at Lavacolla where pilgrims used to bathe before entering Santiago
On the Monte do Gozo from which pilgrims would get their first view of the spires of the Santiago catherdral...On the Monte do Gozo from which pilgrims would get their first view of the spires of the Santiago catherdral...
On the Monte do Gozo from which pilgrims would get their first view of the spires of the Santiago catherdral...
except on rainy days like today
Statue of pilgrims on Monte do Gozo pointting to SantiagoStatue of pilgrims on Monte do Gozo pointting to Santiago
Statue of pilgrims on Monte do Gozo pointting to Santiago
Jose with his rock sculpturesJose with his rock sculptures
Jose with his rock sculptures
Jose's Picasso Jose's Picasso
Jose's Picasso
Arriving at the outskirts of SantiagoArriving at the outskirts of Santiago
Arriving at the outskirts of Santiago
And meeting Jack and Alena for the umpteeth timeAnd meeting Jack and Alena for the umpteeth time
And meeting Jack and Alena for the umpteeth time
Passing my hotel, the Hospederia San Martim Penerio, on the way to the Santiago catherdralPassing my hotel, the Hospederia San Martim Penerio, on the way to the Santiago catherdral
Passing my hotel, the Hospederia San Martim Penerio, on the way to the Santiago catherdral
The tunnel into the Santiago cathedral plazaThe tunnel into the Santiago cathedral plaza
The tunnel into the Santiago cathedral plaza
My first view of the Santiago cathedral from the center of the plazaMy first view of the Santiago cathedral from the center of the plaza
My first view of the Santiago cathedral from the center of the plaza
Waiting in line at the Pilgrim Office to receive my CompostelaWaiting in line at the Pilgrim Office to receive my Compostela
Waiting in line at the Pilgrim Office to receive my Compostela
Volunteer at the Pilgrim Office asking me to fill out a formVolunteer at the Pilgrim Office asking me to fill out a form
Volunteer at the Pilgrim Office asking me to fill out a form
Volunteer filling out my CompostelaVolunteer filling out my Compostela
Volunteer filling out my Compostela
My freshly signed CompostelaMy freshly signed Compostela
My freshly signed Compostela
With my CompostelaWith my Compostela
With my Compostela
With my Compostela in front of the Santiago cathedralWith my Compostela in front of the Santiago cathedral
With my Compostela in front of the Santiago cathedral



16th October 2016
The bridge at Ponte Ferreira

taracloud
Tara Cloud

Congratulations on your Camino!
How perfect to meet so many wonderful 'angels' along the way, have only one day of rain and be able to walk that last 100 km despite your injured ankle. Arriving in Santiago is so emotional. I got a bit lost when I got to town (no tunnel back then), but a black labrador, much like my beloved pup, led me to the cathedral. There really is magic in the pilgrimage! Buen Camino, brother pilgrim!
16th October 2016
The bridge at Ponte Ferreira

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

Thank you for your comments...
as I walked the Camino. We have both experienced the Camino magic!
17th October 2016

Pips Travels
Rod Spencer

Congratulations.
A fantastic achievement considering the ankle problems. I So enjoyed your blog and reading the lessons learnt, hopefully these will help me if i do partake of this walk. I look forward to your next adventure. Pip.
19th October 2016
Temporarily closed albergue - not what one wants to see

Albergue Ponte Ferreira
non-member comment

But there was a near by option in Ferreira...
Hello Bob. I am Juanma, the hospitalero at Ponte Ferreira. We are really sorry that you had to continue 6km further on the Camino that day and got there so tired! As you can see in the sign on the photo, there was another albergue in Ferreira, just 500m to the right, where you could have stayed; it is also run by us, the same hospitaleros at Ponte Ferreira, and is called Albergue A Nave (www.anavedeferreira.com). We had to close Ponte Ferreira for a few days on the second half of September for some works in the kitchen; sorry for the inconvenience caused! Buen Camino!
19th October 2016
Temporarily closed albergue - not what one wants to see

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

Thanks for your explanation about the other albergue being available.
I just don't walk back on the Camino. Your great reputation is well deserved if you were able to find my blog and comment, and chose to respond.
19th October 2016
The bridge at Ponte Ferreira

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

Again, thanks for telling your story
Again I want to thank you for telling your story about the hike. I have a few questions: 1 Is it necessary to book accomodation in advance or it it possible to find guesthouses/hostels etc as you go? 2 Is it possible to find shops, restaurants and cafes along the way or is it necessary to plan food etc very carefully? 3 Anything else you can think of that I should ask? Ake
20th October 2016
The bridge at Ponte Ferreira

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

Answers to your questions
1. You can only make reservations at private albergues and hotels, however, it's not necessary to make a reservations . I made reservations when I shipped my backpack forward. The Camino Frances has many albergues with more every year to cater to the increased demand. 2. This route also has many bars/cafes, restaurants and shops along the way with the longest distance between any being no more than 12 km. You do not have to plan carefully except to make sure you have enough water for those longer gaps. 3. My planning for the Camino blog and then my blogs about my experience should answer most of your concerns as would a good guide book.
19th October 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

A star performance
I'm thrilled you finished your hike and can cross this one off the bucket list. What an experience. I think one of the best parts would be all the people you meet. The stories are fantastic. Love the dog and puppies. Gotta go....busy setting goals!
23rd October 2016

Greg Harper
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A real achievement
Well done Bob! What a great achievement given all your challenges. So glad you were able to bless and be blessed. Personally, I will do other parts of the Camino de Santiago again.
26th October 2016
Temporarily closed albergue - not what one wants to see

Albergue Ponte Ferreira
non-member comment

Thank you...
...for your comment. Would have been nice meeting you. Maybe next time you're on the Primitivo... :-) Buen Camino!

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