Episode 113 - The Camino del Norte, Part 9 - Bidding the Coast Farewell

The Camino del Norte offers some of the most spectacular scenery of any pilgrimage, combining rugged coastal hills, sandy beaches, spectacular cities and small fishing villages. In this series, we will virtually walk the Norte together, bringing together experienced pilgrims and relevant experts in each episode. In this ninth part of the series, we're tackling four traditional guidebook stages, from Luarca to Gontán/Abadín. This leads us from northwestern Asturias into northeastern Galicia, leaving the coastal portion of the Norte behind and beginning the march into more mountainous terrain. John Morrison (www.walkwithustravelco.com) of Brisbane, Australia, shares stories from a winter Camino through those four stages, featuring torrential rain, strep throat, and a memorable ascent into the Galician hills. He's followed by Kenny Stevens of Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA, who offers a completely different way of approaching this section, by following the historic route inland through Vegadeo, bypassing Ribadeo completely. Available on Apple, Spotify, and Youtube. For more information on The Camino Podcast: www.davewhitson.com www.facebook.com/CaminoPodcast www.patreon.com/davewhitson