Brunch on the way to Palais del Reis
June 21, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Less than 88km to Santiago now. The hassle with two other group over the past two days has been wearing in the extreme. Today they've been left to sleep longer and will join us at lunchtime to walkRead more
Arrived in Ribadiso
June 22, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
A long hot day today. My watch conked out at about 11 hours. It said around 20 miles at the time. But it was our last long day and the next two will be shorter. We are nine in the group and currentlyRead more
Much needed meal in Melide
June 22, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Halfway through what is going to be a very long day. Last night it rained on everyone's handwashing. So we bunged it all in a tumble dryer for 40 mins. It didn't dry it at all! So everyone has socksRead more
Breakfast in Arzua
June 23, 2023 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 12 °C
Walking before our breakfast stop. Bacon and eggs. Yum yum.
Pre- break break
June 23, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
There's nothing like taking a break just before your lunch break🤣.
It's so hot and we are on our last legs so we stopped at a scoff-eteria.
There was the sweetest little bird singing his littleRead more
Last night before Santiago
June 23, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Tired tired very tired.
Are we there yet?
June 24, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Not quite. Slow going in this heat. Need shade and plenty of water. Coke Zero, a Calippo and a paracetamol chaser for my sore sore feet! We are a bit more then 5k away now. So proud of our group.
Monte do Gozo
June 24, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Tantalisingly close.
Santiago de Compostela!
June 24, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
At last we are here. Smiles all round. Collapsed in a heap on our rucksacks in the Cathedral Square. Staying in a hostel called The Last Stamp. Sounds a bit like The Last Straw to me. Tomorrow is aRead more
Day off
June 25, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Yippee. A lie-in followed by breakfast at 930am. I went out at 8am in search of a launderette and had the choice of the whole place. I put everything in the machine - sheet sleeping bag, towels theRead more
Cooking for friends
June 25, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
For the first time I experienced the joy of preparing a communal meal. Tony had invited 6 extra pilgrim guests we had met along the way. Soup in a glass. Who knew?
Early start to Finisterre
June 26, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Up at 5.30am. Out at 6.30am. Then 3 hour walk before breakfast. Ugh. Too far on no food. Everyone is a bit low. Hopefully we'll perk up now we're powered on bacon and eggs!
Time for a cold drink
June 26, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Trekking along in the not so hot sun thank goodness. Quite a lot of incline. 11 miles in now. This is a nice break stop. H found himself very popular when the cyclists spotted his triathlon top. MegaRead more
Now in Negreira
June 26, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Staying at a nice hostel in Negreira after a long walk with plenty of inclines. We stayed for a while at the Riverside before walking into town. Tonight one of the group tried a speciality of theRead more
Heading out
June 27, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Another early start. Long hard day ahead apparently. Two of the group have stayed behind and will taxi to the half way point.
Another break
June 27, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
We're about half way to our next place. Plenty more miles to go. It seems the girls won't be joining us but will have taxied directly to the hostel. The break will do them good. The scenery is veryRead more
Casa Pepe
June 27, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Lovely little hostelry.
Early start on the last but one day
June 27, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Today we are lucky that the albergue agreed to do breakfast early for us. Last but one day but we are very tired now zzzzzzz
Dances with Dogs
June 28, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Going OK so far. Coffee no.2 already. Everyone is walking well and in good spirits. Tiny cake with my coffee!
Last stop for 15km
June 28, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
On our way to Cee and stocking up ahead of a long spell with no cafes.
We can see the sea at Cee
June 28, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Long hard day today with many ascents and descents. Two of the group left in a taxi with 15km to go. I felt envious. My feet are killing me. The scenery is gorgeous. Especially the first glimpse ofRead more
Cee you later
June 29, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Early start for our last day to Finisterre. Two gone by taxi again so we are just a group of five. What a treat to have a marching band practising ahead of an upcoming fiesta. But the added spectacleRead more
Finished at Finisterre!
June 29, 2023 in Spain ⋅ 🌬 18 °C
What a wonderful last day of walking. So beautiful. Glimpses of the coast were tantalising. Then when we finally got down to sea level the beaches were gorgeous.
We walked out of the town and up toRead more
