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.... I walked out beyond the lighthouse to the very tip of the peninsula where there is only the Atlantic Ocean between me and the North Eastern coast of America. A perfect end to a perfect day.
... I walked out beyond the lighthouse to the very tip of the peninsula where there is only the Atlantic Ocean between me and the North Eastern coast of America. A perfect end to a perfect day.
.. I walked out beyond the lighthouse to the very tip of the peninsula where there is only the Atlantic Ocean between me and the North Eastern coast of America. A perfect end to a perfect day.
. I walked out beyond the lighthouse to the very tip of the peninsula where there is only the Atlantic Ocean between me and the North Eastern coast of America. A perfect end to a perfect day.
I walked out beyond the lighthouse to the very tip of the peninsula where there is only the Atlantic Ocean between me and the North Eastern coast of America. A perfect end to a perfect day.
.... I scattered a very small amount of my father's ashes in a sheltered spot knowing that he had been with me for the whole journey but that he would appreciate a bit of him being left in this iconic place.
... I scattered a very small amount of my father's ashes in a sheltered spot knowing that he had been with me for the whole journey but that he would appreciate a bit of him being left in this iconic place.
.. I scattered a very small amount of my father's ashes in a sheltered spot knowing that he had been with me for the whole journey but that he would appreciate a bit of him being left in this iconic place.
. I scattered a very small amount of my father's ashes in a sheltered spot knowing that he had been with me for the whole journey but that he would appreciate a bit of him being left in this iconic place.
I scattered a very small amount of my father's ashes in a sheltered spot knowing that he had been with me for the whole journey but that he would appreciate a bit of him being left in this iconic place.
.... This really is the final waymarker - Km 0.00.
... This really is the final waymarker - Km 0.00.
.. This really is the final waymarker - Km 0.00.
. This really is the final waymarker - Km 0.00.
This really is the final waymarker - Km 0.00.
.... Fisterra. The name of the village comes from the Romans who saw it as ‘the end of the world.' It is pretty and is set in a cove with beautiful beaches, sheltered from the gales which sweep in from the Atlantic.
Today, Fisterra is, for many pilgrims, the real end of their camino, but I missed the first part due to poor weather. I am going from here back to Pamplona to walk that route in the reverse direction, going over the Pyrennees and completing my camino in France. I will be walking with others who encountered the same problem with snow and gales in the mountains at the end of April.
... Fisterra. The name of the village comes from the Romans who saw it as ‘the end of the world.' It is pretty and is set in a cove with beautiful beaches, sheltered from the gales which sweep in from the Atlantic.
Today, Fisterra is, for many pilgrims, the real end of their camino, but I missed the first part due to poor weather. I am going from here back to Pamplona to walk that route in the reverse direction, going over the Pyrennees and completing my camino in France. I will be walking with others who encountered the same problem with snow and gales in the mountains at the end of April.
.. Fisterra. The name of the village comes from the Romans who saw it as ‘the end of the world.' It is pretty and is set in a cove with beautiful beaches, sheltered from the gales which sweep in from the Atlantic.
Today, Fisterra is, for many pilgrims, the real end of their camino, but I missed the first part due to poor weather. I am going from here back to Pamplona to walk that route in the reverse direction, going over the Pyrennees and completing my camino in France. I will be walking with others who encountered the same problem with snow and gales in the mountains at the end of April.
. Fisterra. The name of the village comes from the Romans who saw it as ‘the end of the world.' It is pretty and is set in a cove with beautiful beaches, sheltered from the gales which sweep in from the Atlantic.
Today, Fisterra is, for many pilgrims, the real end of their camino, but I missed the first part due to poor weather. I am going from here back to Pamplona to walk that route in the reverse direction, going over the Pyrennees and completing my camino in France. I will be walking with others who encountered the same problem with snow and gales in the mountains at the end of April.
Fisterra. The name of the village comes from the Romans who saw it as ‘the end of the world.' It is pretty and is set in a cove with beautiful beaches, sheltered from the gales which sweep in from the Atlantic.
Today, Fisterra is, for many pilgrims, the real end of their camino, but I missed the first part due to poor weather. I am going from here back to Pamplona to walk that route in the reverse direction, going over the Pyrennees and completing my camino in France. I will be walking with others who encountered the same problem with snow and gales in the mountains at the end of April.
.... The Southern route on this map is the pilgrims' way which I followed. It was 90km. and it took me 4 days. The northern route shown is the main road.
... The Southern route on this map is the pilgrims' way which I followed. It was 90km. and it took me 4 days. The northern route shown is the main road.
.. The Southern route on this map is the pilgrims' way which I followed. It was 90km. and it took me 4 days. The northern route shown is the main road.
. The Southern route on this map is the pilgrims' way which I followed. It was 90km. and it took me 4 days. The northern route shown is the main road.
The Southern route on this map is the pilgrims' way which I followed. It was 90km. and it took me 4 days. The northern route shown is the main road.
.... This was a very fitting place for me to stay in Santiago, in a cell in a former monastery, within the sound of the Cathedral bells. The comforts however were not monastic and I had a very warm and comfortable stay there.
... This was a very fitting place for me to stay in Santiago, in a cell in a former monastery, within the sound of the Cathedral bells. The comforts however were not monastic and I had a very warm and comfortable stay there.
.. This was a very fitting place for me to stay in Santiago, in a cell in a former monastery, within the sound of the Cathedral bells. The comforts however were not monastic and I had a very warm and comfortable stay there.
. This was a very fitting place for me to stay in Santiago, in a cell in a former monastery, within the sound of the Cathedral bells. The comforts however were not monastic and I had a very warm and comfortable stay there.
This was a very fitting place for me to stay in Santiago, in a cell, in a former monastery within the sound of the Cathedral bells. The comforts however were not monastic and I had a very warm and comfortable stay there.
.... What a magnificent and impressive building.
There is said to have been a church on the site since 829 and construction of the present cathedral began in 1075. Building was interrupted several times and it was not consecrated until 1211
It has been a place of pilgrimage since the early Middle Ages and is the reputed burial place of the apostle James who is alleged to have brought Christianity to the Iberian Peninsula. Since that time, as the importance of the cathedral developed, the building was embellished with construction continuing up until the 18th century. It is a Romanesque structure, with later Gothic and Baroque additions and is now called 'The Santiago de Compostela Arch cathedral Basilica.'
... What a magnificent and impressive building.
There is said to have been a church on the site since 829 and construction of the present cathedral began in 1075. Building was interrupted several times and it was not consecrated until 1211
It has been a place of pilgrimage since the early Middle Ages and is the reputed burial place of the apostle James who is alleged to have brought Christianity to the Iberian Peninsula. Since that time, as the importance of the cathedral developed, the building was embellished with construction continuing up until the 18th century. It is a Romanesque structure, with later Gothic and Baroque additions and is now called 'The Santiago de Compostela Arch cathedral Basilica.'
.. What a magnificent and impressive building.
There is said to have been a church on the site since 829 and construction of the present cathedral began in 1075. Building was interrupted several times and it was not consecrated until 1211
It has been a place of pilgrimage since the early Middle Ages and is the reputed burial place of the apostle James who is alleged to have brought Christianity to the Iberian Peninsula. Since that time, as the importance of the cathedral developed, the building was embellished with construction continuing up until the 18th century. It is a Romanesque structure, with later Gothic and Baroque additions and is now called 'The Santiago de Compostela Arch cathedral Basilica.'
. What a magnificent and impressive building.
There is said to have been a church on the site since 829 and construction of the present cathedral began in 1075. Building was interrupted several times and it was not consecrated until 1211
It has been a place of pilgrimage since the early Middle Ages and is the reputed burial place of the apostle James who is alleged to have brought Christianity to the Iberian Peninsula. Since that time, as the importance of the cathedral developed, the building was embellished with construction continuing up until the 18th century. It is a Romanesque structure, with later Gothic and Baroque additions and is now called 'The Santiago de Compostela Arch cathedral Basilica.'
What a magnificent and impressive building.
There is said to have been a church on the site since 829 and construction of the present cathedral began in 1075. Building was interrupted several times and it was not consecrated until 1211
It has been a place of pilgrimage since the early Middle Ages and is the reputed burial place of the apostle James who is alleged to have brought Christianity to the Iberian Peninsula. Since that time, as the importance of the cathedral developed, the building was embellished with construction continuing up until the 18th century. It is a Romanesque structure, with later Gothic and Baroque additions and is now called 'The Santiago de Compostela Arch cathedral Basilica.'
.... Just a short wait for the daily Mass held for newly arrived pilgrims.
... Just a short wait for the daily Mass held for newly arrived pilgrims.
.. Just a short wait for the daily Mass held for newly arrived pilgrims.
. Just a short wait for the daily Mass held for newly arrived pilgrims.
Just a short wait for the daily Mass held for newly arrived pilgrims.
... The final waymark - 0km to go.
. The final waymark - 0km to go.
.. The final waymark - 0km to go.
The final waymark - 0km to go.
.... The final waymark - 0km to go.
.... After several weeks of walking the Camino Frances, I reached Santiago de Compostela in time for morning Mass. In the days since, I have walked another 90km to Finisterre, known to the pilgrims in Roman times as the 'End of the World,' which is now a symbolic finish to the pilgrimage.
Tomorrow morning I will take some of my Dad's ashes to the Finisterre lighthouse to leave in the Atlantic Ocean. I have carried my Dad with me as I wanted him close on this journey - a journey he would have enjoyed and been happy to know I had undertaken.
On Tuesday day night, I will be back in Pamplona to walk the Napoleonic part of the Camino through the
Pyrenees. The weather there is better than a month ago when snow and strong winds prevented me from starting here.
When I arrive back in the UK on the 11th of June, I will have walked nearly a thousand kms.
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... After several weeks of walking the Camino Frances, I reached Santiago de Compostela in time for morning Mass. In the days since, I have walked another 90km to Finisterre, known to the pilgrims in Roman times as the 'End of the World,' which is now a symbolic finish to the pilgrimage.
Tomorrow morning I will take some of my Dad's ashes to the Finisterre lighthouse to leave in the Atlantic Ocean. I have carried my Dad with me as I wanted him close on this journey - a journey he would have enjoyed and been happy to know I had undertaken.
On Tuesday day night, I will be back in Pamplona to walk the Napoleonic part of the Camino through the
Pyrenees. The weather there is better than a month ago when snow and strong winds prevented me from starting here.
When I arrive back in the UK on the 11th of June, I will have walked nearly a thousand kms.
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.. After several weeks of walking the Camino Frances, I reached Santiago de Compostela in time for morning Mass. In the days since, I have walked another 90km to Finisterre, known to the pilgrims in Roman times as the 'End of the World,' which is now a symbolic finish to the pilgrimage.
Tomorrow morning I will take some of my Dad's ashes to the Finisterre lighthouse to leave in the Atlantic Ocean. I have carried my Dad with me as I wanted him close on this journey - a journey he would have enjoyed and been happy to know I had undertaken.
On Tuesday day night, I will be back in Pamplona to walk the Napoleonic part of the Camino through the
Pyrenees. The weather there is better than a month ago when snow and strong winds prevented me from starting here.
When I arrive back in the UK on the 11th of June, I will have walked nearly a thousand kms.
If you would like to sponsor the four charities that I am raising money for, please see below:
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. After several weeks of walking the Camino Frances, I reached Santiago de Compostela in time for morning Mass. In the days since, I have walked another 90km to Finisterre, known to the pilgrims in Roman times as the 'End of the World,' which is now a symbolic finish to the pilgrimage.
Tomorrow morning I will take some of my Dad's ashes to the Finisterre lighthouse to leave in the Atlantic Ocean. I have carried my Dad with me as I wanted him close on this journey - a journey he would have enjoyed and been happy to know I had undertaken.
On Tuesday day night, I will be back in Pamplona to walk the Napoleonic part of the Camino through the
Pyrenees. The weather there is better than a month ago when snow and strong winds prevented me from starting here.
When I arrive back in the UK on the 11th of June, I will have walked nearly a thousand kms.
If you would like to sponsor the four charities that I am raising money for, please see below:
https://givewheel.com/.../carmino-frances-route-jean.../
After several weeks of walking the Camino Frances, I reached Santiago de Compostela in time for morning Mass. In the days since, I have walked another 90km to Finisterre, known to the pilgrims in Roman times as the 'End of the World,' which is now a symbolic finish to the pilgrimage.
Tomorrow morning I will take some of my Dad's ashes to the Finisterre lighthouse to leave in the Atlantic Ocean. I have carried my Dad with me as I wanted him close on this journey - a journey he would have enjoyed and been happy to know I had undertaken.
On Tuesday day night, I will be back in Pamplona to walk the Napoleonic part of the Camino through the
Pyrenees. The weather there is better than a month ago when snow and strong winds prevented me from starting here.
When I arrive back in the UK on the 11th of June, I will have walked nearly a thousand kms.
If you would like to sponsor the four charities that I am raising money for, please see below:
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.... The countryside is becoming softer and more populated as I continue my steady progress towards Santiago.
... The countryside is becoming softer and more populated as I continue my steady progress towards Santiago.
.. The countryside is becoming softer and more populated as I continue my steady progress towards Santiago.
. The countryside is becoming softer and more populated as I continue my steady progress towards Santiago.
The countryside is becoming softer and more populated as I continue my steady progress towards Santiago.
.... One of the many groups of animals and birds kept at this unusual farm.
... One of the many groups of animals and birds kept at this unusual farm.
.. One of the many groups of animals and birds kept at this unusual farm.
. One of the many groups of animals and birds kept at this unusual farm.
One of the many groups of animals and birds kept at this unusual farm.
.... A good sized and comfortable open space for the pilgrims' use.
... A good sized and comfortable open space for the pilgrims' use.
.. A good sized and comfortable open space for the pilgrims' use.
. A good sized and comfortable open space for the pilgrims' use.
A good sized and comfortable open space for the pilgrims' use.
.... This hostel was on an 'Education Farm' with a Forest Nature Reserve and a Yoga Retreat and was not specifically for pilgrims. There were various species of animals and birds housed in enclosures and a number of residential buildings scattered in the woods. It was an interesting change from the usual hostels.
... This hostel was on an 'Education Farm' with a Forest Nature Reserve and a Yoga Retreat and was not specifically for pilgrims. There were various species of animals and birds housed in enclosures and a number of residential buildings scattered in the woods. It was an interesting change from the usual hostels.
.. This hostel was on an 'Education Farm' with a Forest Nature Reserve and a Yoga Retreat and was not specifically for pilgrims. There were various species of animals and birds housed in enclosures and a number of residential buildings scattered in the woods. It was an interesting change from the usual hostels.
. This hostel was on an 'Education Farm' with a Forest Nature Reserve and a Yoga Retreat and was not specifically for pilgrims. There were various species of animals and birds housed in enclosures and a number of residential buildings scattered in the woods. It was an interesting change from the usual hostels.
This hostel was on an 'Education Farm' with a Forest Nature Reserve and a Yoga Retreat and was not specifically for pilgrims. There were various species of animals and birds housed in enclosures and a number of residential buildings scattered in the woods. It was an interesting change from the usual hostels.
.... ..... ... looking down on us to encourage us on our way.
... ... looking down on us to encourage us on our way.
.. ... looking down on us to encourage us on our way.
. ... looking down on us to encourage us on our way.
...looking down on us to help us on our way
.... An early evening view of the deserted route. Most pilgrims will be resting in bed, or bunk, so as to be ready for the early start the following day.
... An early evening view of the deserted route. Most pilgrims will be resting in bed, or bunk, so as to be ready for the early start the following day.
.. An early evening view of the deserted route. Most pilgrims will be resting in bed, or bunk, so as to be ready for the early start the following day.
. An early evening view of the deserted route. Most pilgrims will be resting in bed, or bunk, so as to be ready for the early start the following day.
An early evening view of the deserted route. Most pilgrims will be resting in bed, or bunk, so as to be ready for the early start the following day.
.... This is as seen on the 'Find my' App. The name of the hostel and address can be read and sometimes a link to a website, if there is one can be made.
... This is as seen on the 'Find my' App. The name of the hostel and address can be read and sometimes a link to a website, if there is one can be made.
.. This is as seen on the 'Find my' App. The name of the hostel and address can be read and sometimes a link to a website, if there is one can be made.
. This is as seen on the 'Find my' App. The name of the hostel and address can be read and sometimes a link to a website, if there is one can be made.
This is as seen on the 'Find my' App. The name of the hostel and address can be read and sometimes a link to a website, if there is one, can be made.
.... The route continues, no longer a narrow, winding pathway.
... The route continues, no longer a narrow, winding pathway.
.. The route continues, no longer a narrow, winding pathway.
. The route continues, no longer a narrow, winding pathway.
The route continues, no longer a narrow, winding pathway.
.... Another impressive beast, this one with horns.
... Another impressive beast, this one with horns.
.. Another impressive beast, this one with horns.
. Another impressive beast, this one with horns.
Another impressive beast, this one with horns.
.... Have today walked from Sarria to Portomarin. The number of pilgrims joining the Camino has increased five fold today because we are down to the last 100 km.
There are also many more buses and taxes ferrying people and luggage about. Those who have been walking for weeks with full rucksacks now represent less than 10%!
Today I saw the biggest gekco I have ever seen. With tail it was nearly 2 feet long.
I have named it the Camino Dragon!
Attached are assorted photographs from today's walk. The first one being the Camino Dragon if you can spot it.
... Have today walked from Sarria to Portomarin. The number of pilgrims joining the Camino has increased five fold today because we are down to the last 100 km.
There are also many more buses and taxes ferrying people and luggage about. Those who have been walking for weeks with full rucksacks now represent less than 10%!
Today I saw the biggest gekco I have ever seen. With tail it was nearly 2 feet long.
I have named it the Camino Dragon!
Attached are assorted photographs from today's walk. The first one being the Camino Dragon if you can spot it.
.. Have today walked from Sarria to Portomarin. The number of pilgrims joining the Camino has increased five fold today because we are down to the last 100 km.
There are also many more buses and taxes ferrying people and luggage about. Those who have been walking for weeks with full rucksacks now represent less than 10%!
Today I saw the biggest gekco I have ever seen. With tail it was nearly 2 feet long.
I have named it the Camino Dragon!
Attached are assorted photographs from today's walk. The first one being the Camino Dragon if you can spot it.
. Have today walked from Sarria to Portomarin. The number of pilgrims joining the Camino has increased five fold today because we are down to the last 100 km.
There are also many more buses and taxes ferrying people and luggage about. Those who have been walking for weeks with full rucksacks now represent less than 10%!
Today I saw the biggest gekco I have ever seen. With tail it was nearly 2 feet long.
I have named it the Camino Dragon!
Attached are assorted photographs from today's walk. The first one being the Camino Dragon if you can spot it.
Have today walked from Sarria to Portomarin. The number of pilgrims joining the Camino has increased five fold today because we are down to the last 100 km.
There are also many more buses and taxes ferrying people and luggage about. Those who have been walking for weeks with full rucksacks now represent less than 10%!
Today I saw the biggest gekco I have ever seen. With tail it was nearly 2 feet long.
I have named it the Camino Dragon!
Attached are assorted photographs from today's walk. The first one being the Camino Dragon if you can spot it.
.... Our equipment is rather better nowadays.
... Our equipment is rather better nowadays.
.. Our equipment is rather better nowadays.
. Our equipment is rather better nowadays.
Our equipment is rather better nowadays.
.... An ancient bridge to the church.
... An ancient bridge to the church.
.. An ancient bridge to the church.
. An ancient bridge to the church.
An ancient bridge to the church.
.... In need of a little repair?
... In need of a little repair?
.. In need of a little repair?
. In need of a little repair?
.... The Route through a village.
....The Route through a village.
... The Route through a village.
.. The Route through a village.
. The Route through a village.
Since my last post some days ago I have been unable to post as my phone got wet and would not let me charge it. This made navigation and paying for accommodation difficult!
I have also had to deal with heavy rain and strong winds.
Foncebadom to Campo de Ponferrada: 23.62 Km
Campo de Ponferrado to Villafranca de Bierzon 27.83 Km
Villafrancca de Bierzon to O Cebreiro 28.7 Km
O Cebreiro to Trinamstela 20.83 Km
Trinamstela to Sarria 24.23 Km
The end is in sight and hope to be in Santiago by Monday.
Assorted photos from the last few days.
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Since my last post some days ago I have been unable to post as my phone got wet and would not let me charge it. This made navigation and paying for accommodation difficult!
I have also had to deal with heavy rain and strong winds.
Foncebadom to Campo de Ponferrada: 23.62 Km
Campo de Ponferrado to Villafranca de Bierzon 27.83 Km
Villafrancca de Bierzon to O Cebreiro 28.7 Km
O Cebreiro to Trinamstela 20.83 Km
Trinamstela to Sarria 24.23 Km
The end is in sight and hope to be in Santiago by Monday.
Assorted photos from the last few days.
If you would like to sponsor me the charities I am raising money for please click on the link below:
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Since my last post some days ago I have been unable to post as my phone got wet and would not let me charge it. This made navigation and paying for accommodation difficult!
I have also had to deal with heavy rain and strong winds.
Foncebadom to Campo de Ponferrada: 23.62 Km
Campo de Ponferrado to Villafranca de Bierzon 27.83 Km
Villafrancca de Bierzon to O Cebreiro 28.7 Km
O Cebreiro to Trinamstela 20.83 Km
Trinamstela to Sarria 24.23 Km
The end is in sight and hope to be in Santiago by Monday.
Assorted photos from the last few days.
If you would like to sponsor me the charities I am raising money for please click on the link below:
https://givewheel.com/.../carmino-frances-route-jean…/
Since my last post some days ago I have been unable to post as my phone got wet and would not let me charge it. This made navigation and paying for accommodation difficult!
I have also had to deal with heavy rain and strong winds.
Foncebadom to Campo de Ponferrada: 23.62 Km
Campo de Ponferrado to Villafranca de Bierzon 27.83 Km
Villafrancca de Bierzon to O Cebreiro 28.7 Km
O Cebreiro to Trinamstela 20.83 Km
Trinamstela to Sarria 24.23 Km
The end is in sight and hope to be in Santiago by Monday.
Assorted photos from the last few days.
If you would like to sponsor me the charities I am raising money for please click on the link below:
https://givewheel.com/.../carmino-frances-route-jean…/
Since my last post some days ago I have been unable to post as my phone got wet and would not let me charge it. This made navigation and paying for accommodation difficult!
I have also had to deal with heavy rain and strong winds.
Foncebadom to Campo de Ponferrada: 23.62 Km
Campo de Ponferrado to Villafranca de Bierzon 27.83 Km
Villafrancca de Bierzon to O Cebreiro 28.7 Km
O Cebreiro to Trinamstela 20.83 Km
Trinamstela to Sarria 24.23 Km
The end is in sight and hope to be in Santiago by Monday.
Assorted photos from the last few days.
If you would like to sponsor me the charities I am raising money for please click on the link below:
https://givewheel.com/.../carmino-frances-route-jean…/
This was found in the entrance to a hostel where I arrived early one afternoon. The owners turned up later and everything on the programme, except the late meeting in the Church, which was after my Camino bedtime, took place. I usually set off very early in the mornings, mostly without breakfast, arriving at the next stop in the early afternoon when beds are still available. On finding a place, the first thing to do is unroll the sleeping bag on a bed or bunk and the next is to shower. Following this is the search for a washing machine but these are rather few and far between. The final task is to find a decent early evening meal. Bedtime for me is about 9 and even, though there is still activity all around, I drop off to sleep within minutes.
This was found in the entrance to a hostel where I arrived early one afternoon. The owners turned up later and everything on the programme, except the late meeting in the Church, which was after my Camino bedtime, took place. I usually set off very early in the mornings, mostly without breakfast, arriving at the next stop in the early afternoon when beds are still available. On finding a place, the first thing to do is unroll the sleeping bag on a bed or bunk and the next is to shower. Following this is the search for a washing machine but these are rather few and far between. The final task is to find a decent early evening meal. Bedtime for me is about 9 and even, though there is still activity all around, I drop off to sleep within minutes.
Welcome and Invitation, A Welcome and Invitation
This was found in the entrance to a hostel where I arrived early one afternoon. The owners turned up later and everything on the programme, except the late meeting in the Church, which was after my Camino bedtime, took place. I usually set off very early in the mornings, mostly without breakfast, arriving at the next stop in the early afternoon when beds are still available. On finding a place, the first thing to do is unroll the sleeping bag on a bed or bunk and the next is to shower. Following this is the search for a washing machine but these are rather few and far between. The final task is to find a decent early evening meal. Bedtime for me is about 9 and even, though there is still activity all around, I drop off to sleep within minutes.
This was found in the entrance to a hostel where I arrived early one afternoon. The owners turned up later and everything on the programme, except the late meeting in the Church, which was after my Camino bedtime, took place. I usually set off very early in the mornings, mostly without breakfast, arriving at the next stop in the early afternoon when beds are still available. On finding a place, the first thing to do is unroll the sleeping bag on a bed or bunk and the next is to shower. Following this is the search for a washing machine but these are rather few and far between. The final task is to find a decent early evening meal. Bedtime for me is about 9 and even, though there is still activity all around, I drop off to sleep within minutes.
This was found in the entrance to a hostel where I arrived early one afternoon. The owners turned up later and everything on the programme, except the late meeting in the Church, which was after my Camino bedtime, took place. I usually set off very early in the mornings, mostly without breakfast, arriving at the next stop in the early afternoon when beds are still available. On finding a place, the first thing to do is unroll the sleeping bag on a bed or bunk and the next is to shower. Following this is the search for a washing machine but these are rather few and far between. The final task is to find a decent early evening meal. Bedtime for me is about 9 and even, though there is still activity all around, I drop off to sleep within minutes.
Many pilgrims leave their overnight accommodation, mostly without any breakfast, as early as 5.30am when it is just becoming light. This is so as to reach their destinations while there are still beds/bunks available in the very many hostels and hotels along the route. Since I left Pamplona the number of walkers increases as we pass through each town and village and the overnight price also gradually increases.
This photo was taken after I had been walking for long enough to warm up and for it to be fully light. The castle on the hill deserved a diversion but I resisted the temptation as the need to secure a comfortable bed was too great.
Many pilgrims leave their overnight accommodation, mostly without any breakfast, as early as 5.30am when it is just becoming light. This is so as to reach their destinations while there are still beds/bunks available in the very many hostels and hotels along the route. Since I left Pamplona the number of walkers increases as we pass through each town and village and the overnight price also gradually increases.
This photo was taken after I had been walking for long enough to warm up and for it to be fully light. The castle on the hill deserved a diversion but I resisted the temptation as the need to secure a comfortable bed was too great.
An Early Start, A Cold Morning,
Many pilgrims leave their overnight accommodation, mostly without any breakfast, as early as 5.30am when it is just becoming light. This is so as to reach their destinations while there are still beds/bunks available in the very many hostels and hotels along the route. Since I left Pamplona the number of walkers increases as we pass through each town and village and the overnight price also gradually increases.
This photo was taken after I had been walking for long enough to warm up and for it to be fully light. The castle on the hill deserved a diversion but I resisted the temptation as the need to secure a comfortable bed was too great.
Many pilgrims leave their overnight accommodation, mostly without any breakfast, as early as 5.30am when it is just becoming light. This is so as to reach their destinations while there are still beds/bunks available in the very many hostels and hotels along the route. Since I left Pamplona the number of walkers increases as we pass through each town and village and the overnight price also gradually increases.
This photo was taken after I had been walking for long enough to warm up and for it to be fully light. The castle on the hill deserved a diversion but I resisted the temptation as the need to secure a comfortable bed was too great.
Many pilgrims leave their overnight accommodation, mostly without any breakfast, as early as 5.30am when it is just becoming light. This is so as to reach their destinations while there are still beds/bunks available in the very many hostels and hotels along the route. Since I left Pamplona the number of walkers increases as we pass through each town and village and the overnight price also gradually increases.
This photo was taken after I had been walking for long enough to warm up and for it to be fully light. The castle on the hill deserved a diversion but I resisted the temptation as the need to secure a comfortable bed was too great.
Route Marking
Following the Camino route is easy as it is clearly marked in various ways but this way mark is among the more picturesque. The route is also well used and one is rarely alone for long either by catching up with someone or being overtaken. We walk as fast as we are able as places in hostels are booked up very quickly.
Following the Camino route is easy as it is clearly marked in various ways but this way mark is among the more picturesque. The route is also well used and one is rarely alone for long either by catching up with someone or being overtaken. We walk as fast as we are able as places in hostels are booked up very quickly.
Following the Camino route is easy as it is clearly marked in various ways but this way mark is among the more picturesque. The route is also well used and one is rarely alone for long either by catching up with someone or being overtaken. We walk as fast as we are able as places in hostels are booked up very quickly.
Following the Camino route is easy as it is clearly marked in various ways but this way mark is among the more picturesque. The route is also well used and one is rarely alone for long either by catching up with someone or being overtaken. We walk as fast as we are able as places in hostels are booked up very quickly.
Following the Camino route is easy as it is clearly marked in various ways but this way mark is among the more picturesque. The route is also well used and one is rarely alone for long either by catching up with someone or being overtaken. We walk as fast as we are able as places in hostels are booked up very quickly.
My Camino journey continues at a pace even though I am suffering from a nasty cold. Today I was able to wear my boots again now the blisters have healed which is fortunate as this area is rather bleak and the road hard on the feet.
The weather has started to turn cold and at Astorga it was possible to see snow on the next mountain range where I am headed. With strong winds and temperatures just above freezing I have invested in some warmer clothing for which I am very grateful.
Tonight I am staying at Foncebadon at 1430m in cold windy weather with snow/sleet on the way.
The last few days travel:
Leon toVillar de Mazarife 20.95 Km
Villar de Mazarife to Astorga 29.65 Km
Astorga to Foncebadon 25.19 Km
My Camino journey continues at a pace even though I am suffering from a nasty cold. Today I was able to wear my boots again now the blisters have healed which is fortunate as this area is rather bleak and the road hard on the feet.
The weather has started to turn cold and at Astorga it was possible to see snow on the next mountain range where I am headed. With strong winds and temperatures just above freezing I have invested in some warmer clothing for which I am very grateful.
Tonight I am staying Foncebadon at 1430m in cold windy weather with snow/sleet on the way.
The last few days travel:
Lien toVillar de Mazarife 20.95 Km
Villar de Mazarife to Astorga 29.65 Km
Astorga to Foncebadon 25.19 Km
My Camino journey continues at a pace even though I am suffering from a nasty cold. Today I was able to wear my boots again now the blisters have healed which is fortunate as this area is rather bleak and the road hard on the feet.
The weather has started to turn cold and at Astorga it was possible to see snow on the next mountain range where I am headed. With strong winds and temperatures just above freezing I have invested in some warmer clothing for which I am very grateful.
Tonight I am staying Foncebadon at 1430m in cold windy weather with snow/sleet on the way.
The last few days travel:
Lien toVillar de Mazarife 20.95 Km, 13 miles
Villar de Mazarife to Astorga 29.65 Km, 18.42 miles
Astorga to Foncebadon 25.19 Km, 15.65 miles
My Camino journey continues at a pace even though I am suffering from a nasty cold. Today I was able to wear my boots again now the blisters have healed which is fortunate as this area is rather bleak and the road hard on the feet.
The weather has started to turn cold and at Astorga it was possible to see snow on the next mountain range where I am headed. With strong winds and temperatures just above freezing I have invested in some warmer clothing for which I am very grateful.
Tonight I am staying Foncebadon at 1430m in cold, windy weather with snow/sleet on the way.
The last few days travel:
Lien toVillar de Mazarife 20.95 Km
Villar de Mazarife to Astorga 29.65 Km
Astorga to Foncebadon 25.19 Km
My Camino journey continues at a pace even though I am suffering from a nasty cold. Today I was able to wear my boots again now the blisters have healed which is fortunate as this area is rather bleak and this road hard underfoot.
The weather has started to turn cold and at Astorga it was possible to see snow on the next mountain range where I am headed. With strong winds and temperatures just above freezing I have invested in some warmer clothing for which I am very grateful.
Tonight I am staying at Foncebadon at 1430m in cold windy weather with snow/sleet on the way.
The last few days travel:
Lien toVillar de Mazarife 20.95 Km
Villar de Mazarife to Astorga 29.65 Km
Astorga to Foncebadon 25.19 Km
The accommodation varies tremendously from the mats on the floor at the monastery where our clothing and belongings were soaked when the nearby stream flooded through the building and those spartan blue mats on a shelf, to comfortable bunks like these. A Convent even provided a washing machine and tumble dryer as well as edible food in sufficient quantities. Sleeping is not really a problem as all the pilgrims have been exercising outdoors in all weathers to the limit of their endurance. Snoring there may be but everyone is too tired to notice.
The accommodation varies tremendously from the mats on the floor at the monastery where our clothing and belongings were soaked when the nearby stream flooded through the building and those spartan blue mats on a shelf, to comfortable bunks like these. A Convent even provided a washing machine and tumble dryer as well as edible food in sufficient quantities. Sleeping is not really a problem as all the pilgrims have been exercising outdoors in all weathers to the limit of their endurance. Snoring there may be but everyone is too tired to notice.
The accommodation varies tremendously from the mats on the floor at the monastery where our clothing and belongings were soaked when the nearby stream flooded through the building and those spartan blue mats on a shelf, to comfortable bunks like these. A Convent even provided a washing machine and tumble dryer as well as edible food in sufficient quantities. Sleeping is not really a problem as all the pilgrims have been exercising outdoors in all weathers to the limit of their endurance. Snoring there may be but everyone is too tired to notice.
The accommodation varies tremendously from the mats on the floor at the monastery where our clothing and belongings were soaked when the nearby stream flooded through the building and those spartan blue mats on a shelf, to comfortable bunks like these. A convent even provided a washing machine and tumble dryer as well as edible food in sufficient quantities. Sleeping is not really a problem as all the pilgrims have been exercising outdoors in all weathers to the limit of their endurance. Snoring there may be but everyone is too tired to notice.
The accommodation varies tremendously from the mats on the floor at the monastery where our clothing and belongings were soaked when the nearby stream flooded through the building and those spartan blue mats on a shelf, to comfortable bunks like these. A Convent even provided a washing machine and tumble dryer as well as edible food in sufficient quantities. Sleeping is not really a problem as all the pilgrims have been exercising outdoors in all weathers to the limit of their endurance. Snoring there may be but everyone is too tired to notice.
Early into the walk, this dramatic animal was seen perched on a hilltop near Navarette, apparently watching the trail. Was it real or was it a sculpture?
On May 3rd, early on in the walk, this dramatic animal was seen perched on a hilltop, apparently watching the trail, not far from the trail. Was it real or was it a sculpture?
On the 3rd of May, early on in the walk, this dramatic animal was seen perched on a hilltop, apparently watching the trail, not far from Navarette. Was it real or was it a sculpture?
On the 3rd of May, early on in the walk, this dramatic animal was seen perched on a hilltop, apparently watching the trail.not far from the trail. Was it real or was it a sculpture?
This bull was seen standing on top of a hill close to Navarette on 3rd, May early into the walk, It was unmoving, but made a dramatic sight.
Last night I met two elderly Germans who told us they were doing about 75km a day to my amazement. This morning it transpired as they passed me they were doing the Camino on electric bikes! My 20 - 30km a day average now feels more reasonable than it did last night!
Companions of the day trying out the local Rioja in Navarette.
Last night I met two elderly Germans who told us they were doing about 70km a day to my amazement. This morning it transpired as they passed me they were doing the Camino on electric bikes! My 20 - 30km a day average now feels more reasonable than it did last night!
Companions of the day trying out the local Rioja in Navarette.
Last night I met two elderly Germans who told us they were doing 70km a day to my amazement. This morning it transpired as they passed me they were doing the Camino on electric bikes! My 20 - 30km a day average now feels more reasonable than it did last night!
Companions of the day trying out the local Rioja in Navarette.
I met two elderly Germans who told us they were doing 69km a day to my amazement. This morning it transpired as they passed me they were doing the Camino on electric bikes! My 20 - 30km a day average now feels more reasonable than it did last night!
Companions of the day trying out the local Rioja in
From Pamplona to El Burgo Ranero 221.82 miles
Arrived at Leon yesterday after several hours and 23 miles of walking in high temperatures. Today I caught up on laundry which meant that it was fairly bracing for me, outdoors this morning, at less than 10C in shorts and a tee shirt.
León Cathedral is a masterpiece of early gothic architecture with more stained glass and light than I've ever seen in a European ecclesiastical building.
Spectacular and definitely worth a visit.
Tomorrow I walk to Hospital de Orbigo and Puente de Obigo.
Arrived at Leon yesterday after several hours and 23 miles of walking in high temperatures. Today I caught up on laundry which meant that it was a fairly bracing form me this morning at less than 10C in shorts and a tee shirt.
León Cathedral is a masterpiece of early gothic architecture with more stained glass and light than I've ever seen in a European ecclesiastical building.
Spectacular and definitely worth a visit.
Tomorrow I walk to Hospital de Orbigo and Puente de Obigo.
Arrived at Leon yesterday after several hours and 23 miles of walking in high temperatures. Today I caught up on laundry which meant that it was fairly bracing this morning at less than 10C in shorts and a tee shirt.
León Cathedral is a masterpiece of early gothic architecture with more stained glass and light than I've ever seen in a European ecclesiastical building.
Spectacular and definitely worth a visit.
Tomorrow I walk to Hospital de Orbigo and Puente de Obigo.
Arrived at Leon yesterday after several hours and 23 miles of walking in high temperatures. Today I caught up on laundry which meant that it was a fairly bracing morning at less than 10C in shorts and a tee shirt outside.
León Cathedral is a masterpiece of early gothic architecture with more stained glass and light than I've ever seen in a European ecclesiastical building.
Spectacular and definitely worth a visit.
Tomorrow I walk to Hospital de Orbigo and Puente de Obigo.
Arrived at Leon yesterday after several hours and 23 miles of walking in high temperatures. Today I caught up on laundry which meant that it was fairly bracing this morning at less than 10C in shorts and a tee shirt this morning.
León Cathedral is a masterpiece of early gothic architecture with more stained glass and light than I've ever seen in a European ecclesiastical building.
Spectacular and definitely worth a visit.
Tomorrow I walk to Hospital de Orbigo and Puente de Obigo.
An early start on almost beautiful day.
An early start on a lovely day.
An early start on a beautiful day.
An early start on a beautiful day
Progress Check: Since my last post I have had problems with blisters which has meant I have been forced to walk in my sandals; rather like a Roman in my imagination; perhaps like Russell Crowe in Gladiator but without the backpack!
Yesterday on top of a high plateau I was hit by a great thunder storm. With no trees or anything higher than my knee I took shelter in a dry drainage ditch whilst being pelted with hail stones, almost the size of golf balls. Whilst under some stress I was able to put my Camino poncho to good use and rigged a make shift shelter.
Today was a better day than expected, as to my relief, I managed to find an open chemist on a Sunday. I was then able to stock up on medical supplies giving my feet much pain relief.
In the last few days I have completed the following Camino stages:
1. Boadilla des Camino to Carrión de los Condes 24.26 km
2. Carrion de los Condes to Terradillias de los Templarios 26.13 km
3. Terradillias de los Templarios to El Burga Ranero 30.44 km
Tomorrow I walk to Leon, 39 kms and look forward to a whole days rest before I start the next stage. Overnight El Burgo Ranero
Progress Check: Since my last post I have had problems with blisters which has meant I have been forced to walk in my sandals; rather like a Roman in my imagination; perhaps like Russell Crowe in Gladiator but without the backpack!
Yesterday on top of a high plateau I was hit by a great thunder storm. With no trees or anything higher than my knee I took shelter in a dry drainage ditch whilst being pelted with hail stones almost the size of golf balls. Whilst under some stress I was able to put my Camino poncho to good use and rigged a make shift shelter.
Today was a better day than expected, as to my relief, I managed to find an open chemist on a Sunday. I was then able to stock up on medical supplies giving my feet much pain relief.
In the last few days I have completed the following Camino stages:
1. Boadilla des Camino to Carrión de los Condes 24.26 km
2. Carrion de los Condes to Terradillias de los Templarios 26.13 km
3. Terradillias de los Templarios to El Burga Ranero 30.44 km
Tomorrow I walk to Leon, 39 kms and look forward to a whole days rest before I start the next stage. Overnight El Burgo Ranero
Progress Check: Since my last post I have had problems with blisters which has meant I have been forced to walk in my sandals; rather like a Roman in my imagination; perhaps like Russell Crowe in Gladiator but without the backpack!
Yesterday on top of a high plateau I was hit by a great thunder storm. With no trees or anything higher than my knee I took shelter in a dry drainage ditch whilst being pelted with hail stones the size, almost, of golf balls. Whilst under some stress I was able to put my Camino poncho to good use and rigged a make shift shelter.
Today was a better day than expected, as to my relief, I managed to find an open chemist on a Sunday. I was then able to stock up on medical supplies giving my feet much pain relief.
In the last few days I have completed the following Camino stages:
1. Boadilla des Camino to Carrión de los Condes 24.26 km
2. Carrion de los Condes to Terradillias de los Templarios 26.13 km
3. Terradillias de los Templarios to El Burga Ranero 30.44 km
Tomorrow I walk to Leon, 39 kms and look forward to a whole days rest before I start the next stage. Overnight El Burgo Ranero
Progress Check: Since my last post I have had problems with blisters which has meant I have been forced to walk in my sandals; rather like a Roman in my imagination; perhaps like Russell Crowe in Gladiator but without the backpack!
Yesterday on top of a high plateau I was hit by a great thunder storm. With no trees or anything higher than my knee so I took shelter in a dry drainage ditch whilst being pelted with hail stones the size almost of golf balls. Whilst under some stress I was able to put my Camino poncho to good use and rigged a make shift shelter.
Today was a better day than expected, as to my relief, I managed to find an open chemist on a Sunday. I was then able to stock up on medical supplies giving my feet much pain relief.
In the last few days I have completed the following Camino stages:
1. Boadilla des Camino to Carrión de los Condes 24.26 km
2. Carrion de los Condes to Terradillias de los Templarios 26.13 km
3. Terradillias de los Templarios to El Burga Ranero 30.44 km
Tomorrow I walk to Leon, 39 kms and look forward to a whole days rest before I start the next stage. Overnight El Burgo Ranero
Progress Check: Since my last post I have had problems with blisters which has meant I have been forced to walk in my sandals; rather like a Roman in my imagination; perhaps like Russell Crowe in Gladiator but without the backpack!
Yesterday on top of a high plateau I was hit by a great thunder storm. With no trees or anything higher than my knee I took shelter in a dry drainage ditch whilst being pelted with hail stones the size almost of golf balls. Whilst under some stress I was able to put my Camino poncho to good use and rigged a make shift shelter.
Today was a better day than expected, as to my relief, I managed to find an open chemist on a Sunday. I was then able to stock up on medical supplies giving my feet much pain relief.
In the last few days I have completed the following Camino stages:
1. Boadilla des Camino to Carrión de los Condes 24.26 km
2. Carrion de los Condes to Terradillias de los Templarios 26.13 km
3. Terradillias de los Templarios to El Burga Ranero 30.44 km
Tomorrow I walk to Leon, 39 kms and look forward to a whole days rest before I start the next stage. Overnight El Burgo Ranero
Storks with young chicks nesting on a Church tower.
Storks and chicks nesting on a Church tower.
Storks and chicks nesting on a Church tower
Storks nesting on a Church tower
Storks nesting on a Church tower
Rushing in the dark this morning I covered my face in Scholl cracked heel cream and my feet with factor 50. It's done wonders for my face as the advert says, it's an effective cream for the relief of cracked dry skin and a quick fix! I will be using it daily henceforth.
On the Camino yesterday I walked a total of 18 miles between Hotanas and Boadilla del Camino.
Rushing in the dark this morning I covered my face in Scholl cracked heel cream and my feet with factor 50. It's done wonders for my face as the advert says, it's an effective cream for the relief of cracked dry skin and a quick fix! I will be using it daily henceforth.
On the Camino yesterday I walked a total of 18 miles between Hotanas and Boadilla del Camino.
Rushing in the dark this morning I covered my face in Scholl cracked heel cream and my feet with factor 50. It's done wonders for my face as the advert says, it's an effective cream for the relief of cracked dry skin and a quick fix! I will be using it daily henceforth.
On the Camino yesterday I walked a total of 18 miles between Hotanas and Boadilla del Camino.
I walked from Burgos to Hontanas, a total of 29 km / 18 miles.
The Camino is long, painful, hard, cold and hot but at the end of every day is rewarding in so many ways.
Rushing in the dark this morning I covered my face in Scholl cracked heel cream and my feet with factor 50. It's done wonders for my face as the advert says, it's an effective cream for the relief of cracked dry skin and a quick fix! I will be using it daily henceforth.
On the Camino yesterday I walked a total of 18 miles between Hotanas and Boadilla del Camino.
Rushing in the dark this morning I covered my face in Scholl cracked heel cream and my feet with factor 50. It's done wonders for my face as the advert says, it's an effective cream for the relief of cracked dry skin and a quick fix! I will be using it daily henceforth.
On the Camino yesterday I walked a total of 18 miles between Hotanas and Boadilla del Camino.
I walked from Burgos to Hontanas, a total of 29 km / 18 miles.
The Camino is long, painful, hard, cold and hot but at the end of every day is rewarding in so many ways.
A frugal meal at an out-of-the-way village.
Burgos was such a fabulous city I spent an extra night there.
The 'In Tune' campaign for Gloucester Cathedral for the rebuilding of the organ is one of the causes I support.
I went to see the very special Burgos Cathedral organ yesterday. It has surround sound if you sit in the right place. See below. Unfortunately I did not hear it being played.
Another cause I am supporting is Young Lives Vs Cancer a charity my father supported as charity president in the 1980s. Yesterday I visited the Burgos Pilgrims hospital which was founded by Altonso viii and Eleanor of England in about 1200. Unfortunately it is no longer a hospital and is today the seat of the Rectorship of the University of Burgos and Faculty of law. See below.
Burgos is a great city which I would recommend visiting and it was with some reluctance at m5.30 am this morning I put on my walking boots to start the next phase of the Camino.
1. Gloucester Cathedral 'In Tune'
Details and how to donate here: https://www.givewheel.com/.../carmino-frances-route-st.../
2. Young Lives vs Cancer
Details and how to donate here:
https://www.givewheel.com/.../2-carmino-frances-route-st.../
I walked from Burgos to Hontanas, a total of 29 km / 18 miles.
The Camino is long, painful, hard, cold and hot but at the end of every day is rewarding in so many ways.
Yesterday I walked from Burgos to Hontanas a total of 29 km / 18 miles.
The Camino is long, painful, hard, cold and hot but at the end of every day is rewarding in so many ways.
I walked from Burgos to Montanas, total of 29km, 18 miles.
The Camino is long, painful, hard, cold and hot and yet, at the end of the day, rewarding in so many ways.
A rather meagre meal provided at one of the out-of-the-way hostels!
A rather meagre meal provided at one of the out-of-the-way hostels!
A rather meagre evening meal provided at an out-of-the-way hostel!
A rather meagre evening meal provided at an out-of-the-way hostel!
Yesterday woke up in the Monastery at San Juan de Ortega to find the floor wet along with all my kit from an overnight thunderstorm. Left at 5.30am and trekked through several kms of pine forest in the dark. Saw wild boar and several wild horses! Leaving the forest then found myself moving into dense fog on mountainous terrain. Arrived at the beautiful city of Burgos where I intend to stay for an extra day and dry my equipment and do some essential foot maintenance.
Burgos was such a fabulous city I spent an extra night there.
The 'In Tune' campaign for Gloucester Cathedral for the rebuilding of the organ is one of the causes I support.
I went to see the very special Burgos Cathedral organ yesterday. It has surround sound if you sit in the right place. See below. Unfortunately I did not hear it being played.
Another cause I am supporting is Young Lives Vs Cancer a charity my father supported as charity president in the 1980s. Yesterday I visited the Burgos Pilgrims hospital which was founded by Altonso viii and Eleanor of England in about 1200. Unfortunately it is no longer a hospital and is today the seat of the Rectorship of the University of Burgos and Faculty of law. See below.
Burgos is a great city which I would recommend visiting and it was with some reluctance at m5.30 am this morning I put on my walking boots to start the next phase of the Camino.
1. Gloucester Cathedral 'In Tune'
Details and how to donate here: https://www.givewheel.com/.../carmino-frances-route-st.../
2. Young Lives vs Cancer
Details and how to donate here:
https://www.givewheel.com/.../2-carmino-frances-route-st.../
Yesterday woke up in the Monastery at San Juan de Ortega to find the floor wet along with all my kit from an overnight thunderstorm. Left at 5.30am and trekked through several kms of pine forest in the dark. Saw wild boar and several wild horses! Leaving the forest then found myself moving into dense fog on mountainous terrain. Arrived at the beautiful city of Burgos where I intend to stay for an extra day and dry my equipment and do some essential foot maintenance.
Yesterday woke up in the Monastery at San Juan de Ortega to find the floor wet along with all my kit from an overnight thunderstorm. Left at 5.30am and trekked through several kms of pine forest in the dark. Saw wild boar and several wild horses! Leaving the forest then found myself moving into dense fog on mountainous terrain. Arrived at the beautiful city of Burgos where I intend to stay for an extra day and dry my equipment and do some essential foot maintenance.
Yesterday woke up in the Monastery at San Juan de Ortega to find the floor wet along with all my kit from an overnight thunderstorm. Left at 5.30am and trekked through several kms of pine forest in the dark. Saw wild boar and several wild horses! Leaving the forest then found myself moving into dense fog on mountainous terrain. Arrived at the beautiful city of Burgos where I intend to stay for an extra day and dry my equipment and do some essential foot maintenance.
Yesterday woke up in the Monastery at San Juan de Ortega to find the floor wet along with all my kit from an overnight thunderstorm. Left at 5.30am and trekked through several kms of pine forest in the dark. Saw wild boar and several wild horses! Leaving the forest then found myself moving into dense fog on mountainous terrain. Arrived at the beautiful city of Burgos where I intend to stay for an extra day and dry my equipment and do some essential foot maintenance.
Yesterday woke up in the Monastery at San Juan de Ortega to find the floor wet along with all my kit from an overnight thunderstorm. Left at 5.30am and trekked through several kms of pine forest in the dark. Saw wild boar and several wild horses! Leaving the forest then found myself moving into dense fog on mountainous terrain. Arrived at the beautiful city of Burgos where I intend to stay for an extra day and dry my equipment and do some essential foot maintenance.
Today have reached Burgos an extra 26km.
Sleeping in a bed with sheets tonight.
Rather Spartan accommodation for the night.
Five of us slept on mats on a shelf!
It is said that the Camino provides the pilgrim and walker with everything they need. On Tuesday last we passed a tap that provided free wine 24 hours a day.
Later that same day we stopped at a pilgrims' rest.
It is said that the Camino provides the pilgrim and the walker with everything they need. We passed a tap that provides free wine 24 hours a day!
It is said that the Camino provides the pilgrim and walker with everything they need. On Tuesday last we passed a tap that provided free wine 24 hours a day.
Later that same day we stopped at a pilgrims' rest.
It is said that the Camino provides the pilgrim and walker with everything they need. On Tuesday last we passed a tap that provided free wine 24 hours a day.
Later that same day we stopped at a pilgrims' rest.
Rather Spartan accommodation.
Five of us on mats on a shelf!
Rather Spartan accommodation at Granon
Five us slept on mats on a shelf!
Rather Spartan Accommodation at Granon
Five us slept on mats on a shelf!
Rather Spartan accommodation at Granon!
Five of us slept on mats
The pilgrims' essentials!
I'm staying in Azofra tonight.
Last night I met two elderly Germans who told us they were doing 69km a day to my amazement. This morning it transpired as they passed me they were doing the Camino on electric bikes! My 20 - 30km a day average now feels more reasonable than it did last night!
Companions of the day trying out the local Rioja in Navarette.
It is said the Camino provides the pilgrim and walker with everything they need. Tuesday we passed a tap that provides free wine 24 hours a day!
Tuesday Maneru to Villamayor de Monjardin 27km.
Wednesday Villamayor de Monjardin to Viana 30km.
My Camino has begun properly today. Left the beautiful city of Pamplona and walked 18 miles across mountainous terrain to arrive in Maneru. Looking forward to a meal and a good nights sleep.
Getting ready to start the Camino.
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