Astorga to Foncebadón · 25.9 km / 16.1 miles
Today the Camino climbed. Out of Astorga, through the Maragatería villages and up into the Montes de León to Foncebadón, a stone village that was almost abandoned and has come back to life because of pilgrims. Tired legs, a warm table, and a group that was starting to feel like family.
“The mountains are calling and I must go.”
John Muir
“You will be called Repairer of Broken Walls, Restorer of Streets with Dwellings.”
Isaiah 58:12
Foncebadón was almost abandoned until pilgrims brought it back to life. What part of your life feels empty or forgotten, and what might God be ready to rebuild there?
Walk the whole road with us
This is Day 3 of the Camino Eclipse Diaries: sixteen days and about 257 km / 160 miles on the Camino Francés from León to Santiago. A new day comes out every Thursday and Sunday on our YouTube channel, our Facebook Page and Instagram. Missed the start? Watch Day 0: a total eclipse over León, Day 1: Listening and Day 2: There Is No Hurry.
Walk with us in 2027
Angela and I will host a small group from Porto to Santiago on the Camino Portugués, 4–20 April 2027, in a Holy Year. Only 14 places. Come to a free Zoom information evening at 7:00 pm Mountain on Wednesday 21 October, 18 November, 16 December or 20 January. Read about the 2027 Camino Portugués.
Buen Camino,
James M. Gehrke, MS, DMin, and Angela Gehrke, your hosts
