Good morning from Gatwick Travelodge
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
Chilling at the airport
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.
Guardian of the Backpacks
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.
Leòn to San Martin del Camino
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
The Way to Astorga
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
Quick break
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
El Ganso lunch break
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
On the way to Cruz de Ferro
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.
On the way to Camponaraya
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 .
The End of a Long Day
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
On the way to Trabadelo
June 16, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Yesterday was a tough day and it's beginning to show. Today's walking is up and down through amazing scenery. The young people are doing well. It's not easy.
Lunch at Villafranca del Bierzo
June 16, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
It's a long slow day. The pace is slow at the back. Mainly due to injury and also a too heavy pack. What can you say? We are all adults. You can advise but you can't make anyone do anything. We'veRead more
Casa Susi
June 16, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Hooray to be here in this gorgeous albergue with single beds and a communal meal. The lovely hosts could not be nicer. We got caught in a terrible storm earlier and all our clothes are soaked. TheRead more
Quick break
June 16, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
We're still drying out from yesterday! Knee problems, blisters, sore feet, it's all par for the course. Shorter today today so hopefully chance to rest up. Scenery here in the mountains is lovely.
Staying at La Faba
June 17, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
I feel like my dry bags are mis-named. Everything in my pack feels slightly damp. Fortunately we are staying at an excellent albergue in La Faba and I have put everything possible on the line to dryRead more
O Cebreiro
June 18, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Climbing high today to the highest point on the route. Alas one of our number has decided to go home. It can't be helped but it is sad and everyone is feeling it. My feet are so sore and I haveRead more
Night night from Fillobal
June 18, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Developed a stupid tickly cough and so I've gone to bed early. Hope it clears up. Very rural here. A certain ambiance - cow poo!
Lunch break
June 18, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
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Quick break in Tricastela
June 18, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Got a bad cough. It's driving me mad as I'm trying to suppress it. Very damp day. Beautiful villages and scenery. Feet are very sore. Blisters. One of our group left in a strop about having to obeyRead more
Eco Corner
June 19, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
What a perfect little oasis to take a break. Donations only. Drinks, snacks, music, meditation and a sawdust toilet!
Lunch time somewhere on the Camino
June 19, 2023 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
We're about 30 mins further on from the Eco-stop. No idea where. Or what day or date it is. Very tired fighting this cold. We are 9 people in our group now. Several sore knees between us but we areRead more
Sarrìa at last
June 19, 2023 ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
Breakfast in Barbadelos
June 20, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
5k before breakfast and then bacon and eggs! I'm so easily pleased. I'm still smiling.
Nighty night from Portomarin
June 20, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
A good day today from Sarrìa. The Camino becomes very pretty and well kept. Rather a terrifying descent at the end though and a particularly eye wateringly scary bridge to cross. I have no head forRead more
Paradise at the Green Horse
June 21, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Yay the day has improved considerably since I found out I was in a double room! Single bed. No bashing my bonce on the upper bunk. And today I had three ice creams. Talk about sugar rush. Maybe that'sRead more