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Camino Sanabrés Day 5 – Lubián

It was tough today with some steep climbs, navigating a collapsed bridge and a lot of road walking – I reckon 50% of today was on tarmac. I was on the route at 7am. I wanted to be in the woodlands around this time in the hope I could catch a glimpse of the IberianContinue reading “Camino Sanabrés Day 5 – Lubián”

Camino Sanabrés Day 4 – Puebla de Sanabria

It was a tough day and had the first rain on this Camino. There was a headwind for most the day under brooding skies to add to the difficulty. I was the first to leave the albergue not waiting for the cafe to open at 8.30am. I knew I had a long trek ahead. IContinue reading “Camino Sanabrés Day 4 – Puebla de Sanabria”

Camino Sanabrés Day 3 – Rionegro del Puente

I left at dawn passing through the village following a dirt path. It was chilly, cold enough to put my jumper on. I walked with Tania talking about her life living “off grid” in Australia. The views weren’t too great, the route passed by quarries, with Large trucks thundering by kicking up plumes of dust.Continue reading “Camino Sanabrés Day 3 – Rionegro del Puente”

Camino Sanabrés Day 2 – Santa Marta

Great night sleep, and I owe it to my new addition for this year – an eye mask. The street light shone through the window opposite me. A quick breakfast at 7am and I hit the road, the last to leave the albergue. I soon caught up with Tania, who I walked with for theContinue reading “Camino Sanabrés Day 2 – Santa Marta”

Camino Sanabrés Day 1 – Tábara

I was asleep the instant my head hit the pillow – it had been a long day. I was out the door at 8.30am heading back to the bus stop, but my luck with the public transport hadn’t changed. There was only one bus to Granja de Moreruela, and it leaves at 4pm. I hadContinue reading “Camino Sanabrés Day 1 – Tábara”

Best Laid Plans and All

Not the ideal start to this years Camino. The train down to Gatwick was running 20mins late but with no rush to be at the accommodation I’d booked, I just went with the flow. I had booked an en-suite in a guest house, 20 min walk from the airport. I dumped my stuff and wentContinue reading “Best Laid Plans and All”

2025 Hawkshead Adventure

Day One For a change this year, we decided to spend a week in Hawkshead rather than Keswick – also we’ve gone Monday to Monday this time. The M6 was flowing and after a leisurely drive up we got to Windermere, at 1300h we stocked up at the supermarket before moving on to Hawkshead. JustContinue reading “2025 Hawkshead Adventure”

Japan Adventure Day 13 – Nara

Rain was forecasted for 1400h, so we had to get as much outdoor stuff done asap. Our destination was Nara, another former capital. During the height of Buddhism in Japan, it was the seat of power. The city is renowned for its temples and the bowing deers. Within the Nara national park, you walk amongContinue reading “Japan Adventure Day 13 – Nara”

Japan Adventure Day 12 – Uji

Another glorious sunny day. There is an exhibition at the Kyoto Museum about Japanese art throughout its history. Interesting to see that the style took influence from China and Asia before the western techniques arrived. It also showed how Buddhism made a huge impact in developing this unique style. There were statues of Buddha andContinue reading “Japan Adventure Day 12 – Uji”