EnglandMole ValleyGatwickGatwick Airport51°9’57” N 0°10’42” W
June 10, 2023 in England ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Feeling pretty chipper on very little sleep! Airport hotels ate notoriously full of travellers coming and going 24/7. Alas every one of them seems to think it's the middle of the afternoon. Judging byRead more
EnglandMole ValleyGatwickGatwick Airport51°9’37” N 0°10’42” W
June 10, 2023 in England ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Waiting in the Starbucks to meet my travelling group. Just been thoroughly sniffed over by a Police Dog which was a novelty. Nothing to report. Thank goodness. That would kick the trip off well.
SpainMadridBarajasMadrid–Barajas Airport40°29’30” N 3°35’35” W
June 10, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
I've found my forte. Backpack Meister. No-one will touch these packs whilst I'm in charge. I'm like a spider in a web. One touch of so much as a strap and I'll pounce.
Waiting for the train to León.
SpainCastille and LeónVilladangos del Páramo42°31’41” N 5°45’5” W
June 11, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
14 miles into Day One. I ordered a seafood salad but it isn't what I expected. At least it wasn't as outlandish as some of the other choices! Walking out of Leon was a bit industrial but soonRead more
SpainCastille and LeónSanta Marina del ReySan Martín del Camino42°29’48” N 5°48’12” W
June 11, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
What a day. So hard for everyone. A long distance and elevation too. The young people were having a tough time of it. The scenery was glorious. There was an incessant frog chorus to serenade us. WeRead more
SpainCastille and LeónVillares de Órbigo42°28’6” N 5°54’36” W
June 12, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Days are full of short breaks as we gradually wander our way along. Problems with lack of insoles, blisters, heavy packs etc. We are dealing with every problem as it comes. These pilgrims look a bitRead more
SpainCastille and LeónAstorgaMurias de Rechivaldo42°27’30” N 6°6’30” W
June 13, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Good day so far. Lovely albergue in Astorga. The rain has stopped and all looks rosier. The walking is better today for some reason. A bit cooler which definitely helps. The young people are doingRead more
SpainCastille and LeónSanta Colomba de SomozaRabanal del Camino42°28’54” N 6°17’6” W
June 14, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Heading onwards and upwards. Emotional point coming up at Cruz to Ferro and the laying down of our troubles.
SpainCastille and LeónSanta Colomba de SomozaFoncebadón42°29’30” N 6°20’54” W
June 14, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
No WiFi yesterday. We did the route to the Cruz de Ferro where we left our stones. It was very emotional as clearly there is a lot of trauma to leave behind .
SpainCastille and LeónPonferradaIglesia de San Andrés42°32’36” N 6°35’36” W
June 15, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
A long, long day in many senses. Twenty hot miles. Starting off with a treacherous descent for even the most skillful mountain goat. That was enough to trash the feet to start with. Tempers gotRead more
