The journey begins
20. September 2016 in Nordirland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Waiting for the bus - thanks Frankie for the lift!
Dublin Airport
20. September 2016 in Irland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Bus journey from Madrid to Burgos
21. September 2016 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Burgos
21. September 2016 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 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.
Albergue la Fabrica - Tarjados
21. September 2016 in Spanien ⋅ 🌙 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
Hontanas
22. September 2016 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 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.
Boadilla del Camino
23. September 2016 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 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. WeWeiterlesen
Carrion de los Condes - 24 September
24. September 2016 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 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 wasWeiterlesen
Sahagun - estación de tren
25. September 2016 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Change of plan - we're escaping from the crowds. Travelling to Leon and then to Oviedo to walk the Camino Primitivo.
Leon - another train journey
26. September 2016 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 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 laWeiterlesen
Oviedo
27. September 2016 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 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 turnedWeiterlesen
Grado - about 26kms from Oviedo
27. September 2016 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 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 lotWeiterlesen
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
Salas - about 21 kms from Grado
28. September 2016 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 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 veryWeiterlesen
Still in Salas
29. September 2016 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 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 isWeiterlesen
Tineo
30. September 2016 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 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,Weiterlesen
Hope your feeling better soon and get back on your feet and enjoy the rest of you walks take care Patx
Kathy SaleAh Nuala glad your feeling a bit better, just take it easy, love to Damienx
Tineo - enjoying small town life
1. Oktober 2016 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 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.
Albergue Casa Ricardo - Campiello
2. Oktober 2016 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 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 aWeiterlesen
Reisender
Part of tomorrow's route. There's a less remote option if I'm still not feeling 100%
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
Berducedo
3. Oktober 2016 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 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 fromWeiterlesen
Kathy SaleYour some girl Nuala, what a beautiful world we live in, !keep going ,love to you bothx
Grandas de Salime
4. Oktober 2016 in Spanien ⋅ 🌧 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 alsoWeiterlesen
A Fonsegrada - about 26kms
5. Oktober 2016 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 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 wereWeiterlesen
O Cadavo - another 26kms done
6. Oktober 2016 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 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 wasWeiterlesen
Lugo
7. Oktober 2016 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 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 itWeiterlesen
Lugo - San Frolain festival
8. Oktober 2016 in Spanien ⋅ 🌙 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 whatWeiterlesen
Friol - about 29kms
8. Oktober 2016 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 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 wereWeiterlesen
Sobrado dos Monxes
9. Oktober 2016 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Nice 24km walk today, mostly off road. Perfect weather again.
Kathy SaleThis looks really lovely! how is Damien doing Nuala is he keeping up with you!😃 Love Kathyx