We are off to rainy Spain
April 13 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
We had a long, long day travelling with a delay in a hot, sweaty, and extremely full Frankfurt airport. Late in bed in the Gran Hotel de Ferro, after something to eat at a local restaurant. We wokeRead more
The calm before the storm
April 14 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
We walked to the start point, only to be told that they had run out of credentials (Stamp books) and be directed back from where we came....2hrs hours later we secured the relevant booklet and headedRead more
Café con Leche
April 14 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
We had a great little breakfast and then headed off on our Camino. An interesting walk out of the city along the coastline. As Inga didn't have time this morning, we stopped off for a bit of Yoga nextRead more
Day 1 Ferrol to Narón
April 14 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
The weather cleared up this afternoon, and after stopping for refreshments, we carried on towards the overnight stop. We booked into a small but lovely room with a beautiful view out over the bay. WeRead more
Donnerwetter und dann Tapas
April 14 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
It was proper **ssing down, so we went just across the road to the local bar. The owner was super Gastfreundlich and supplied us with ample food to accompany our drinks and even a small bowl of theRead more
Day 2 Narón to Puertoduema
April 15 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
We had a lovely breakfast looking out over dark rain clouds...four Americano's later and following a hail storm, we ventured out. Pilar was equipped for torrential rain in her dinosaur outfit, whichRead more
Day 3 Ponteduema to Minô
April 16 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
We had a walk around the town after breakfast and then headed off around midday. It was a bit of a shock to the system with a steep climb out of the town, but it led us on a beautiful walk throughRead more
Day 4 Minô to Betanzos
April 17 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Had a lovely walk through some beautiful countryside again today. It was fairly hilly and the weather was changeable, but we arrived in good time. Betanzos is an old city and worth visiting again. WeRead more
Day 5 Betanzos to Beche Camp
April 18 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
We woke up to a rainy Spain, and apart from the occasional brief glimpses of sunshine, it remained so all day. The hotel was okay, but we both had a terrible night sleep. After a not so greatRead more
Day 6 Beche Ecocamp to Fogar do Vento
April 19 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
Wet and windy day. The route was the usual up and down through forests, which provided shelter from the horizontal rain. The highlight of the trail was upon entering the only Café, come bar,Read more
Day 7 Fogar do Vento to Ordes
April 20 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 9 °C
We woke up to rain. It seems to be the theme for the Camino this year, the rain in Spain. Fully poncho'd up we set off yet again into the eye of the storm. The first Café to appear through the mistRead more
Day 8 Ordes to Sigüeiro
April 21 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
We went for a meal in a typical Spanish restaurant last night. At first, I thought we may have made a bad choice as they served up a Tapa of crisps that were a bit soggy... but when the food came,Read more
Day 9 Siguero to Santiago de Compostela
April 22 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Final day and the weather God's were being kind to us...no rain. We set out after a lovely breakfast and headed off into the woods. It is remarkable that despite being so close to a big city, the pathRead more
Best Mejillones ever!
April 22 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
I did the washing whilst Pilar soaked her weary mussels in the bath. We then went out for an evening stroll through the city and ended up in my favourite bar that serves the best mejillones ever!
Pilgrims Mass
April 23 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
We all attended the Pilgrims Mass in the Cathedral as a fitting end to our journey. Pilar took Mass for us all by going to the front and returned in tears. Despite the Service being in Spanish, it wasRead more
Last night out in Santiago
April 23 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
We met up with our fellow Perigrinos at 7 pm. The Guinness Magnet has not been functioning the entire trip, but fortunately, my Eagle eyes spotted 'ss' on a black background . Micha deployedRead more
So long farewell...but never goodbye!
April 24 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Farewell Desayuno!
April 24 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
We had one last sunny breakfast together on the university platz. Whilst it did not seem so great walking in the rain, the sunshine this morning is glorious but too hot to be walking. Pilar hasRead more


















































































































































































































































































