InglaterraMole ValleyGatwickLondon Gatwick Airport51°9’57” N 0°10’42” W
10 de junio de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☀️ 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 byLeer más
InglaterraMole ValleyGatwickLondon Gatwick Airport51°9’37” N 0°10’42” W
10 de junio de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☀️ 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.
EspañaMadridBarajas de MadridAdolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport40°29’30” N 3°35’35” W
10 de junio de 2023, España ⋅ ⛅ 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.
EspañaCastilla y LeónVilladangos del Páramo42°31’41” N 5°45’5” W
11 de junio de 2023, España ⋅ ☁️ 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 soonLeer más
EspañaCastilla y LeónSanta Marina del ReySan Martín del Camino42°29’48” N 5°48’12” W
11 de junio de 2023, España ⋅ ⛅ 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. WeLeer más
EspañaCastilla y LeónVillares de Órbigo42°28’6” N 5°54’36” W
12 de junio de 2023, España ⋅ ☁️ 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 bitLeer más
EspañaCastilla y LeónAstorgaMurias de Rechivaldo42°27’30” N 6°6’30” W
13 de junio de 2023, España ⋅ ☁️ 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 doingLeer más
EspañaCastilla y LeónSanta Colomba de SomozaRabanal del Camino42°28’54” N 6°17’6” W
14 de junio de 2023, España ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Heading onwards and upwards. Emotional point coming up at Cruz to Ferro and the laying down of our troubles.
EspañaCastilla y LeónSanta Colomba de SomozaFoncebadón42°29’30” N 6°20’54” W
14 de junio de 2023, España ⋅ ☁️ 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 .
EspañaCastilla y LeónPonferradaIglesia de San Andrés42°32’36” N 6°35’36” W
15 de junio de 2023, España ⋅ ☀️ 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 gotLeer más
