Good morning from Gatwick Travelodge
10 июня 2023 г., Англия ⋅ ☀️ 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 byЧитать далее
Chilling at the airport
10 июня 2023 г., Англия ⋅ ☀️ 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
10 июня 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 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
11 июня 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 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 soonЧитать далее
The Way to Astorga
11 июня 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 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. WeЧитать далее
Quick break
12 июня 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 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 bitЧитать далее
El Ganso lunch break
13 июня 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 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 doingЧитать далее
On the way to Cruz de Ferro
14 июня 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 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
14 июня 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 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
15 июня 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 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 gotЧитать далее
On the way to Trabadelo
16 июня 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 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
16 июня 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 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'veЧитать далее
Casa Susi
16 июня 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 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. TheЧитать далее
Quick break
16 июня 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 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
17 июня 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 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 dryЧитать далее
O Cebreiro
18 июня 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 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 haveЧитать далее
Night night from Fillobal
18 июня 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 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
18 июня 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
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Quick break in Tricastela
18 июня 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 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 obeyЧитать далее
Eco Corner
19 июня 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 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
19 июня 2023 г., Испания ⋅ 🌧 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 areЧитать далее
Sarrìa at last
19 июня 2023 г. ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
Breakfast in Barbadelos
20 июня 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
5k before breakfast and then bacon and eggs! I'm so easily pleased. I'm still smiling.
Nighty night from Portomarin
20 июня 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 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 forЧитать далее
Paradise at the Green Horse
21 июня 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 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'sЧитать далее