Bienvenidos!
For now we begin by saying that we arrived safe and sound in Leon on May 23, and the days have been full of wonder, discovery, and high spirits and hilarity.
2018
May 23-4: León
We began our Camino in the city of León, which is two and a half hours north of Madrid by train. It is located near the halfway point of the Camino, so it is 322 km from Santiago—our final destination.
Foncebadón, Monte Irago, Cruz de Ferro
On May 28, we walked from Rabanal to Molinaseca, passing through the highest peak on the French Way (1504m), Monte Irago. The mist made the walk through Foncebadon, the ruins of Manjarín, and the Cruz de Ferro feel hallowed. We had some much needed café con leche and orange juice in Foncebadon, and took group photos …