The Way to Santiago

The Pilgrim Pouch stops by a marker, which shows 53.5k (or around 33 miles) to go until Santiago.

A yellow arrow points The Way as the Pouch nears Santiago.

Galicia

Green fields & tree groves are common in Galicia, a region with deep Celtic roots & an Irish feel. The Pouch takes in the view while resting on a stone fence.

In the town of Sarria, Dad & I stopped at Peregrinoteca, an outdoor gear store located on the Road. Sarria is the #1 starting point for Camino Frances because it's about 100 kilometers from there to Santiago. This distance is the minimum amount needed to walk in order to receive a Compostela.

Who wants a Pilgrim Pouch? 3 peregrinos raise their hands near Palas de Rei.

Final stretch

Dad & I stopped in Astorga on our way to Sarria where we'll begin the final stretch of our Camino. In Astorga we visited the outdoor gear store Huracan Deportes y Aventura. The Pilgrim Pouch could help with lightening the load of the giant backpack out front!

** There's about a week left before the Pouch reaches Santiago de Compostela, the finish for Camino Tres -- stay tuned for more adventures!

The Lions in Leon

The Pilgrim Pouch met the lions in Leon. This beautiful city's insignia is the lion, which can be seen in sculptural form around town.

While in Leon, Dad & I visited several outdoor gear stores to show the Pilgrim Pouch. At Córdoba we talked with Julio, who grew up in Leon & gave us suggestions about festival events happening during our stay.

At Ameria Castro we met Roberto who had enjoyed visiting San Francisco & national parks during his travels in the U.S.

Dad posed with Maria at El Corte Ingles, Spain's major department store chain, which has a sports department that features hiking & outdoor gear.

Pouch on the go

Traveling by train is a snap with the Pilgrim Pouch. Any essential needed en route is an easy reach.

It's off now to the last segment of our Camino Tres journey, from Sarria to Santiago. First up, though, is a stop in the city of Leon. 

Meseta sweetness

The Meseta path includes bushes with fragrant yellow blossoms. It's easy to "stop and smell the flowers" when you're carrying a lightweight Pilgrim Pouch.

Pilgrim Pouch on the Meseta

The Pilgrim Pouch is looking good against an adobe wall in Calzadilla de la Cueza on the Meseta, Spain's central plateau region. This is where buildings made with mud and straw are common.