# 2025 Camino de Peñafrancia (Day 4)

- Link: https://caminodepenafrancia.org/2025-camino-de-penafrancia-day-4/
- Published: 2025-09-06T08:52:40+08:00
- Author: Dennis Marpuri

St. Francis de Assisi Parish, Buhi, Camarines Sur to St. Bartholomew Parish, Baao,
C.S  
**Distance:** 17 km

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I was invited to present the Camino de Peñafrancia to the BATTO-NAITAS Bicol group,
which had the theme “Faith, Fiesta, and Fellowship.” After my presentation, I quickly
returned to join the Camino pilgrims who had just reached their final destination
at St. Bartholomew Parish in Baao, Camarines Sur.

My foot is finally healing, but I still cannot walk properly due to the swelling;
I am unable to put on my shoes.

The evening concluded with a brief orientation regarding what to expect for the 
next day’s stage. The trail has a 10% incline and can be quite challenging for new
pilgrims. It is less populated, and food and water are scarce. We were reminded 
to try to avoid relying on the support vehicle, as the trimobile cannot cross the
Pawili River.

Everyone agrees that both the terrain and the weather present challenges. As a result,
we decided to wake up early at 3:30 a.m. and leave by 4:30 a.m. The highlights of
the day came when I woke up early in the morning and was suddenly greeted by a symphony
of snoring. It began with the person on my right, then gradually the snoring on 
my left joined in. Eventually, the middle participant added to the chorus. Oh, how
I wish I had my earplugs with me!

Lights out were set for 9:00 pm.

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**About the Author**

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**DENNIS T. MARPURI** graduated from Ateneo de Naga High School. He was an independent
IT consultant in the US and worked in nine different states doing contracts primarily
with Federal government agencies and Fortune 500 companies. He also became a professional
photographer covering NCAA college sports. Now retired, he and his wife love to 
travel to Europe. They divide their time between Northern California with their 
immediate family and Ocampo, Camarines Sur, his hometown, where he promotes mountain
biking for the local youth. He is the founder and principal advocate of Camino de
Penafrancia.