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September 3, 2018
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First stop Paris!
September 3, 2018 in France ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
After 24 hours or travelling, 2x planes 2x trains, finally showered and in bed in Paris, Ready for tomorrow's adventure!
Traveler Definitely Paris
9/5/18Reply
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Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
September 4, 2018 in France ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
After planes, trains & buses. Finally we have arrived at the starting point. Hours until we begin, becoming very real now.
TravelerVery exciting. Walk well xx
9/4/18Reply
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Day one. The Pyrenees
September 5, 2018 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
Well the first real day is done and over, 10 hours walking, mountains! Today was the hardest day of my life physically, mentally and emotionally. Was I first? No. Was I the fastest? No. Was I the slowest? No. Was I last? No. That's the point. It's not the destination it's every damn thing in the middle that makes the journey worth it.Read more
TravelerGo girl, 10 hrs you are amazing xxxx
9/5/18Reply
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9/5/18Reply
Travelervery well done i dont think i could dothat many steps ever
9/6/18Reply
Well done Lisa, it's all about the journey. Enjoy! You'll be surprised at what you can do.
9/7/18Reply
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Day Two. Onwards to Zubiri
September 6, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
A much shorter day only 23kms but I felt every step! Starting to get a few aches n blisters so resting up early in a "nice" group dorm. Luckily I sleep well, there are a lot of people who snore in this place. Dinner was had at 4pm, but needed every piece of it, now just resting up and chatting to some fellow pilgrims!Read more
TravelerLooks beautiful, enjoy your rest. The fitbit is getting a good workout. Xxxxx
9/6/18Reply
Traveleryou guys are amazing . keep going. look after those blisters
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Day Three. PAMPLONA
September 7, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Well that was by far the hardest day yet! The blister are present and making themselves known. The pilgrims hostel we stayed in last night, people don't know that Windows open and doors have to be shut!! Horribly humid and smelly (and not dirty clothes either) work up sick as anything, not a good start. After a rocky downhill trek, I decided that my Camino ment the bus to Pamplona where I could see the sights at my own pace, enjoy it and rest my feet. So far I'm glad I did, just a beautiful place 🇪🇸🐃🐂🐃🇪🇸Read more
TravelerWatch out for run away bulls xxx
9/7/18Reply
Smart decision lisa. Hope your felling better, another day of aches and pains then yu should be track fit and out running those bulls.
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Day 4. Puente le Reina
September 8, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
I didn't walk with the others today, I had a day to myself. It was so amazing, walking the streets of Pamplona, the path the running of the bulls take, having fresh ham & cheese sandwiches in the sun. Then i took the journey to Puente le Reina to meet everyone and currently sitting on our rooftop terrace enjoying the sun awaiting their arrival, its Saturday night so should be good. Buen Camino!!Read more
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9/8/18Reply
TravelerOh my it is so beautiful, I'm so lucky to get to see another part of the world, so in love
9/8/18Reply
Traveleryou are so lucky to have the opportunity to see so many beautiful places. soak up every moment. such life experiences. im so jealous
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Day 5. Estella
September 9, 2018 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 21 °C
What a beautiful place to see and stay. One of the nicest Albergues so far. Private room, no bunk beds a treat!!

Hottest day yet, so the tan is coming along nicely and just like Perth everything is closed on a Sunday!!!Read more
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Day 6. Los Arcos
September 10, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Los Argos!! Wow so beautiful. After a quick drink from the wine fountain walking to explore the church and have coffee on the terrace. Ending the day with a cooling foot bath, such a cute albergue tonightRead more
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Day 7. To Logrono (from Los Arcos)
September 11, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Back into it today, slow and steady wins the race (suddenly makes so much sense). With time on my side today ive seen the beauty in everything ive walked past, don't even think I've smiled like that in a long time either! Let's see what tomorrow brings.Read more
TravelerThat's my girl on you go xx
9/11/18Reply
Traveler Beautiful x
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Day 8. Najera
September 12, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Arriving in Najera, another beautiful place. After breakfast in Ventosa I was off, got a good 15kms in today, so slowing picking back up again, its my "way" and that's what I keep learning, listening to myself, not others and having an exceptional experience.

We are staying in a beautiful little hostel tonight, with our own shower and a courtyard that overlooks the mountain cliffs.

On to out next destination tomorrow, just a short 20kms so I think that the last few days have been a good build up for me.

Until then Buen CaminoRead more
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Day 9. Santo Domingo de la Calzada
September 13, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
YES! Made it. A full 24Kms day walking but made good time. Body is slowing learning to ignore the aches and just get into a good rhythm. So proud of my progress today, no stopping from being out of breath and managing to get up and down the hills. Finding roads now the most painfull on the joints.Read more
TravelerWell done
9/13/18Reply
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Day 10. Belorado
September 14, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Walked all day today, the whole way again. Finally found my autopilot and the body just falls into stride. Had the most amazing tortilla (Spanish omlette) from the grumpiest old man 😂 but it wasn't a bad walk today. Feeling very proud of myself, just very very sore ankles b knees so having a half time nap, then on to food and the evening.

Check out today but, seen both the sunflowers and poppies. Sunflowers for days, reminds me of eating the seeds out of dad sunflowers in the garden growing up. These were the two things I wanted to see and I now have. Also seen the onion fields and some snow peas.Read more
Traveler Looking good ladies
9/14/18Reply
TravelerYou are going so well xxx
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Day 11. Ages
September 15, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Slightly further than the book suggests today, to ensure we get a bed. Shame our room mates are the snoring Americans and the creepy man following me.... oh well it's an adventure, dinner is cheap and it's pallea, my favourite. Tomorrow Burgos!!!!!Read more
TravelerStay away from creepy old men. Still loving the photos x
9/15/18Reply
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Day 12. BURGOS!!!!
September 16, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
We made it! 1/3 of the way to Santiago. Thank goodness tomorrow is a rest day, my feet are so sore. Looking forward to seeing a few tourist things tonight/tomorrow, before we continue on the journey.
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Day 12. Burgos by night
September 16, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Just a lil update to show you our evening in Burgos. Tonight we visited the big Burgos cathedral (amazing) and dined with the locals on the terrace. Finished off with an ice cream on the walk home. Happy 😊Read more
TravelerAmazing
9/16/18Reply
TravelerLooks like a bigger town than the others you have seen. Looks beautiful
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Day 14. Hornillos de Camino
September 18, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
After a day or rest, actually resting!! We've walked day 14 to Hornillos. I feel like today was one of my hardest days yet, so dry, the heat, the stones, the sun, the blisters resurfacing and the aches. But I'm here! I can tell myself I can do it and I can do it, exhausted but I can do it. The lovely hostel owner seen me struggle on arrival, pure exhaustion, she took my bag off my back, sat me on a big couch and fanned my down, never have I needed such a simple gesture so much and she new it! That's another point of this journey to help regardless of age, language barrier or finances. I will be forever grateful.Read more
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9/19/18Reply
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Day 15. Castrojeriz
September 19, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Wow, an early morning start 5:45am! Climbing hills in the dark, hard work but seeing all the stars in the sky is so beautiful. We are making good progress, making it to our accommodation in good time, for showers and rests before dinner. Some good photos today, certainly starting to see a difference in the body as well as the mind.Read more
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Day 16. Fromista
September 20, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
What an absolute roller coaster of a day. Climbing a mountain in the dark! To hot long dusty flat paths. Hunger, pain, bites, rashes and exhaustion. But together we made it 28km (so my fitbit says) encouraging each other to keep going, we needed it! finally in Fromista for the night, resting everything and sitting in a beautiful courtyard.Read more
Traveler Nice smile
9/20/18Reply
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Day 18. Sahagun HALF WAY
September 22, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
A few slower days walking in the dark so not many pictures, but it's been lovely, meeting new people today too!!
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Officially half way
September 22, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Have officially made it to the half way point and received the certificate to prove it! As the saying goes, it's downhill from here, except there are a few more hills to climb.
TravelerWell done, so proud of you xxx
9/22/18Reply
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Day 19. El Burgo Ranero
September 23, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Walked a little further than our destination town today and we have arrived and So Burgo Ranero. Bitten alive on the walk today and feeling it now, but seen some sheep and a few other things today.

2x days to Leon and out next rest day! Certainly over halfway with only 16 days to the end!Read more
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Day 20. Reliegos (getting closer)
September 24, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
After suffering the night with an allergic reaction to some bites, so no sleep! A shorter walk to our accommodation today which is lovely. A beautiful walk around town and an amazing salad pie/sandwich. Now sipping cool drinks and having olives waiting for the bites to calm downRead more
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Day 21. LEON (last city before the end)
September 25, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
We have arrived! They last big city before we head to Santiago and the finish line. Have checked into our authentic, small Air BnB apartment and done a load of washing at the laundromat smells amazing!! Resting before dinner and a new day tomorrow exploring.Read more
TravelerLooks beautiful
9/25/18Reply
Traveler Looking good ladies
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LEON - Rest Day
September 26, 2018 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 14 °C
Had a lovely lay in bed this morning just resting, home cooked bacon & eggs followed by terrace coffee in the sun, before washing some clothes and resting. Visted the amazing cathedral in Leon and finished the day with some drinks. Met up with some younger pilgrams for dinner in a little local resturant and fished with a walk around town. Snuck back into the apartment in the evening and fell asleep ready to start the day walking tomorrow! Buen Camino xxRead more
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Day 23. St Martin
September 27, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Up and off early today, to leave Leon before it gets too hot! Not much to see so not many pictures, but on a great note, just ticked under 300km left 😁😁😁 but it's still not getting any easier on the body, just a lil better on the mind. Enjoying meeting new people and seeing old familiar faces. Will start seeing lot of new people as many camino routes start to join our path! A very exciting experience.Read more
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