Another long walk in Spain

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September 20, 2016
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Day 1
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 11:58 AM
⛅ 14 °C
Altitude: 12 m
Northern Ireland Great Victoria Street Railway Station 54.594953, -5.93632854°35’42” N 5°56’11” W
The journey begins
September 20, 2016 in Northern Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Waiting for the bus - thanks Frankie for the lift!
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Day 1
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 2:27 PM
⛅ 15 °C
Altitude: 64 m
Ireland Dardistown 53.42657, -6.23964453°25’36” N 6°14’23” W
Dublin Airport
September 20, 2016 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
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Day 2
Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 8:29 AM
☀️ 13 °C
Altitude: 607 m
Spain San Sebastián de los Reyes 40.531969, -3.58510740°31’55” N 3°35’6” W
Bus journey from Madrid to Burgos
September 21, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
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Day 2
Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 2:46 PM
☀️ 23 °C
Altitude: 861 m
Spain Estatua del Cid 42.340892, -3.69976242°20’27” N 3°41’59” W
Burgos
September 21, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
We arrived in Burgos around 11am - had a little wander, a tea break and a visit to the Oficina de Correos to post some stuff to Santiago.

First sello at the Cathedral, then we were on our way.
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Day 2
Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 9:28 PM
🌙 16 °C
Altitude: 814 m
Spain Tardajos 42.344955, -3.81003142°20’42” N 3°48’36” W
Albergue la Fabrica - Tarjados
September 21, 2016 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 16 °C
Easy 11km walk from Burgos. Staying at a very nice albergue in a restored mill. Lovely people and nice food.
Kathy SaleLooks really lovely , hope you both enjoy it, RELAX, as you say Damian, love to you both,Kx
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Day 3
Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 2:38 PM
☀️ 23 °C
Altitude: 868 m
Spain Hontanas 42.312542, -4.0447242°18’45” N 4°2’41” W
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Hontanas
September 22, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Tardajos to Hontanas - about 21kms.

Nice gentle walk, with breaks in Rabe de las Calzados and Hornillos del Camino.

Staying in Albergue Santa Brigida tonight.
Traveler Breakfast in Hornillos - 2 green teas and tortilla, €4.30 the lot 😊
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Traveler Cyclist with panniers, a rucksack and a guitar!
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Day 4
Friday, September 23, 2016 at 3:16 PM
⛅ 24 °C
Altitude: 783 m
Spain Boadilla del Camino 42.258133, -4.34630942°15’29” N 4°20’47” W
Boadilla del Camino
September 23, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
We left Hontanas at 6.15am and walked about 28kms to Boadilla. We're staying in the fantastic En el Camino albergue, one of our favourites from last time.

It's pretty hot, but we managed fine. We stopped for breaks in Castrojeriz and Itero de la vega.Read more
Looking good Dee x
9/23/16Reply
Kathy SaleHope you had a good breakfast Dee😄 Take it easyx
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Kathy SaleForgot to say Natasha loves your tee shirt😉
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Day 5
Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 8:32 AM
☀️ 23 °C
Altitude: 826 m
Spain Carrión de los Condes 42.337158, -4.60169242°20’14” N 4°36’6” W
Carrion de los Condes - 24 September
September 24, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
25km walk from Boadilla; another early start to avoid the sun. Staying in Hostal la Corte.

The Camino is very busy and our feet are pretty sore. However, an evening of guitar music in a church was the perfect end to a tiring day.Read more
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Day 6
Sunday, September 25, 2016 at 12:51 PM
☀️ 18 °C
Altitude: 835 m
Spain Sahagún 42.369614, -5.02261642°22’11” N 5°1’21” W
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Sahagun - estación de tren
September 25, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Change of plan - we're escaping from the crowds. Travelling to Leon and then to Oviedo to walk the Camino Primitivo.
Traveler Our favourite Camino snack - apple and peanut butter.
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Day 7
Monday, September 26, 2016 at 9:16 AM
☀️ 11 °C
Altitude: 830 m
Spain León Railway Station 42.594902, -5.58116442°35’42” N 5°34’52” W
Leon - another train journey
September 26, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
We enjoyed our rest day in Leon - we checked into Hotel Real Colegiata San Isidoro (very nice, great breakfast), did our laundry and wandered around the old town. We had FANTASTIC pizza at Pizzeria la Competencia - highly recommended!

We're at the train station now, waiting for the train to Oviedo. We've opted for a slow train that meanders along a scenic route. It seems to follow parts of the Camino del Salvador.Read more
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Day 8
Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at 6:45 AM
⛅ 16 °C
Altitude: 254 m
Spain Oviedo 43.364285, -5.86407743°21’51” N 5°51’51” W
Oviedo
September 27, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
The train journey to Oviedo was great. Not recommended for anyone who suffers from vertigo, but the views of the mountains were spectacular.

We picked up our pilgrim passports and took what turned out to be a very long walk around the city. We're all set for our first day of walking on this Camino.Read more
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Day 8
Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at 7:24 PM
⛅ 20 °C
Altitude: 119 m
Spain Grado 43.38619, -6.07532843°23’10” N 6°4’31” W
Grado - about 26kms from Oviedo
September 27, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Quick post as I'm in bed with a horrible tummy bug. Not sure if I'll be able to walk tomorrow - we'll see.

Beautiful walk today in the countryside, with a few little hills. Tomorrow's walk is a lot more challenging.Read more
Kathy SaleAh Nuala hope you feel better soon, the places you visit look beautiful! Feeling very envious, it's raining here and getting very dark in the evenings, safe onward trip, Kx
9/28/16Reply
TravelerThanks Kathy, feeling a good bit better thanks.
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Day 9
Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 3:58 PM
⛅ 21 °C
Altitude: 258 m
Spain Museo Prerrománico de San Martín de Salas 43.409107, -6.26217543°24’33” N 6°15’44” W
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Salas - about 21 kms from Grado
September 28, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
I slept well last night and was delighted that i felt well enough for another slow walk. I wasn't sure how it would go, but all was fine.

We walked up and down a lot of hills today. This is a very challenging and beautiful Camino. Lots of natural sounds and smells, and more animals than people. Perfect!Read more
Kathy Sale Love the pumpkin!x
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Day 10
Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 7:40 PM
⛅ 18 °C
Altitude: 257 m
Spain Museo Prerrománico de San Martín de Salas 43.409176, -6.26178543°24’33” N 6°15’42” W
Still in Salas
September 29, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
My tummy bug took a turn for worse yesterday, so I've been in bed for 24 hours. Damian got me some medication, but the best i can hope for is to be well enough to take a bus or taxi tomorrow. This is starting to feel like 'the Camino that wasn't'.

Salas is a pretty little town and thankfully, we're in a very comfortable hotel.Read more
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Day 11
Friday, September 30, 2016 at 4:28 PM
⛅ 15 °C
Altitude: 649 m
Spain Tineo 43.333682, -6.4166643°20’1” N 6°24’60” W
Tineo
September 30, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
We took a taxi to the health centre in Tineo this morning. I was seen very quickly and told to keep doing what I'm doing. I might be able to walk tomorrow or I might not -we'll see.

In the meantime, it's great to be out of bed and feeling stronger. Tineo is lovely and the taxi driver pointed out lots of sights along the way. It's a shame to be skipping sections, but it is what it is.

We've struck it lucky with hotels - today's place is amazing. It's a 4 star hotel with a special rate for pilgrims. We have a big room with a massive bath!Read more
Hope your feeling better soon and get back on your feet and enjoy the rest of you walks take care Patx
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Kathy SaleAh Nuala glad your feeling a bit better, just take it easy, love to Damienx
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Day 12
Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 3:04 PM
⛅ 16 °C
Altitude: 651 m
Spain Tineo 43.333962, -6.41617343°20’2” N 6°24’58” W
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Tineo - enjoying small town life
October 1, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
I wasn't well enough to walk this morning, but I'm reasonably confident about tomorrow. In the meantime we're relaxing and enjoying the pace of life in rural Asturias.
Traveler I hope you are feeling better Nuala
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Photos are lovely. Hope you recover fully soon. Ciara
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Day 13
Sunday, October 2, 2016 at 4:03 PM
☀️ 15 °C
Altitude: 608 m
Spain Bustiello de la Cabuerna 43.336723, -6.52540443°20’12” N 6°31’31” W
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Albergue Casa Ricardo - Campiello
October 2, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
No more posts about sickness, we're on the move again! We took it easy today and walked a beautiful 12 kms, most of which was on natural trails.

I'm cautiously optimistic that we'll be able for a longer mountain walk tomorrow. Its apparently one of the most spectacular sections of this Camino, but not recommended in fog or bad weather. The forecast is good, so fingers crossed!

This is a fantastic albergue. It has small dorms, 2 private rooms, laundry facilities and the best-stocked kitchen I've seen on the Camino. There's a shop and a bar here too. Ricardo is a true gentleman and the albergue is in the house where he was born. Highly recommended.Read more
Traveler Part of tomorrow's route. There's a less remote option if I'm still not feeling 100%
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Kathy Sale Love to beard Damienx
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Kathy Sale Sorry should have read the beard ! Too early in the morning, so glad your feeling better Nuala, the pics are really beautiful x
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Day 14
Monday, October 3, 2016 at 8:42 PM
⛅ 32 °C
Altitude: 904 m
Spain Berducedo 43.234729, -6.76599443°14’5” N 6°45’58” W
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Berducedo
October 3, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
This will be short and sweet, as I'm falling asleep on my feet. I really wanted to walk the famously beautiful Hospitales variant today, but I wasn't sure if I'd be strong enough. It's 29kms from Campiello with absolutely no services for most of the way. Plus, it's proper hillwalking. We chatted to Ricardo and his staff at the albergue and I decided I could do it if I took transport for the first few kms of road walking and didn't carry my back pack. They arranged all of that for me, making my wish possible. Such kind and helpful people.

There are no words to describe the beauty of this walk. I will try to write something when I'm not so tired, but here are some photos in the meantime.

It's safe to say that I am now fully recovered and raring to go. Buenas noches, amigos!Read more
Traveler Invincible!
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Traveler This is really stunning countryside.
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Traveler It's amazing Elizabeth and not at all crowded. You would love it.
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Kathy SaleYour some girl Nuala, what a beautiful world we live in, !keep going ,love to you bothx
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Day 15
Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 5:04 PM
🌧 16 °C
Altitude: 570 m
Spain Grandas de Salime 43.217937, -6.87629143°13’5” N 6°52’35” W
Grandas de Salime
October 4, 2016 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
We walked about 20kms today, but it felt like a lot more! There was a steep climb early in the day, followed by a really long descent on a rocky path. Our pace was pretty slow - but this was also because of the number of photos we took.

Although there was more road walking than yesterday, we spent much of the day on natural trails and under pine trees. The views of the river and reservoir were fantastic.Read more
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Day 16
Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at 3:54 PM
☀️ 16 °C
Altitude: 960 m
Spain Fonsagrada 43.125306, -7.06696743°7’31” N 7°4’1” W
A Fonsegrada - about 26kms
October 5, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Another day of steep climbs, stony descents and dreamy mountain views. We've found a good walking rhythm and today was easier than expected. However, as is so often the case, the last few kms were very very tough.

We're in a great private albergue - spotlessly clean and it has washing machines! Luxury 😊

We're now in the province of Galicia.Read more
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Day 17
Thursday, October 6, 2016 at 5:08 PM
☀️ 20 °C
Altitude: 723 m
Spain Cádabo 43.014927, -7.24419743°0’54” N 7°14’39” W
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O Cadavo - another 26kms done
October 6, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Today's walk had it all - misty early morning landscapes, plenty of natural trails, pine forests and well-positioned stopping points. The catch? An absolute killer hill just before A Lastra. It was reassuring to discover that the super-fit youngsters found it hard too 😊.

The weather was hot and sunny today - we still haven't had a wet day since arriving in Spain.Read more
Traveler Cabbage for the famous Galician soup. I had my first bowl last night - it was fantastic.
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Day 18
Friday, October 7, 2016 at 3:21 PM
☀️ 20 °C
Altitude: 473 m
Spain Parroquia de Santiago La Nova 43.010563, -7.55613443°0’38” N 7°33’22” W
Lugo
October 7, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Just arrived in Lugo after a 30km walk from O Cadavo. It was long, but not particularly difficult and mostly on country roads or dirt tracks.

I was expecting a long hard slog into the city, but it was actually quite a pleasant entry.

Looking forward to a hot shower before exploring. Lugo seems to be a lovely city.Read more
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Day 19
Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 7:18 AM
🌙 9 °C
Altitude: 473 m
Spain Parroquia de Santiago La Nova 43.010389, -7.5560743°0’37” N 7°33’22” W
Lugo - San Frolain festival
October 8, 2016 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 9 °C
Lugo certainly knows how to party! We had a great night wandering around the city. We're just waking up now and people are still out on the streets.

We've a choice of routes today. Not sure yet what we'll do.Read more
TravelerSounds fun! Glad we both enjoyed a musical Friday a few miles apart! 😀🎶🌴
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Day 19
Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 7:42 PM
☀️ 14 °C
Altitude: 460 m
Spain Friol 43.03095, -7.79374143°1’51” N 7°47’37” W
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Friol - about 29kms
October 8, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
We dithered a lot this morning about which route to take. We initially decided to stay on the Camino Primitivo and walk about 20kms to San Roman .... but then the green arrows of the Camino Verde were so very tempting.

In the end, we did what every responsible pilgrim would do - we tossed a coin. The Camino Verde was the winner, so we went off-piste for a 2-day walk that will connect us with the Camino del Norte tomorrow.

We expected a 24km walk, but it turned out to be a lot more. The route markings were unclear in places, meaning a few little detours. All part of the fun!Read more
TravelerAnd what was a lot more? You are superwoman! 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️xx
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Traveler Confusing!
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TravelerNo better place to go on an extended wander.
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Day 20
Sunday, October 9, 2016 at 6:24 PM
☀️ 16 °C
Altitude: 506 m
Spain Sobrado 43.040718, -8.02274643°2’27” N 8°1’22” W
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Sobrado dos Monxes
October 9, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Nice 24km walk today, mostly off road. Perfect weather again.
Traveler Where the Camino Verde joins with the Camino del Norte
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Traveler Looks wonderful - love the one of you crossing the river! 🐟
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Kathy SaleThis looks really lovely! how is Damien doing Nuala is he keeping up with you!😃 Love Kathyx
10/10/16Reply
TravelerThanks Kathy, we're both doing well at the walking. Damian is usually faster than me! That's how I take so many photos of his back 😊. Hope the three of you are well. Xx
10/10/16Reply
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