It was a short walk today through the fog into Burgos; it was also very cold. We left as the sun was rising giving some fantastic photo opportunities before we were enveloped by the fog. It was all road into Burgos and the outskirts were uninspiring. Once in the city the fog had lifted andContinue reading “Camino Francés Day 14 – Cardeñuela Riopico to Burgos”
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Camino Francés Day 13 – Villafranca Montes de Oca to Cardeñuela Riopico
As today would be only 24km, a short day, we had a lie in. We had breakfast at the albergue where the waiters would give Laurel and Hardy a run for their money. After 8am we left into then cold morning air. It was jumper weather, but thankfully we had a big hill to climbContinue reading “Camino Francés Day 13 – Villafranca Montes de Oca to Cardeñuela Riopico”
Camino Francés Day 12 – Santo Domingo de la Calzada to Villafranca Montes de Oca
Me, Dirk and Marcus set off at 7am leaving behind Sandra. She took a rest day as her feet had worsened. My Achilles in my right leg this time was very sore, with the 6km to Granon being very uncomfortable. There was a lot of pilgrims on the way today as we started at aContinue reading “Camino Francés Day 12 – Santo Domingo de la Calzada to Villafranca Montes de Oca”
Camino Francés Day 11 – Ventosa to Santo Domingo de la Calzada
I could have done with an extra hour in bed after last night’s festivities, but by 7 am we were back on the Camino. Sunrise was not for another 45mins and the air was cool; perfect for walking. We climbed a small hill giving us views of vineyards and the town of Najera in theContinue reading “Camino Francés Day 11 – Ventosa to Santo Domingo de la Calzada”
Camino Francés Day 10 – Logroño to Ventosa
It was another stuffy night and outside it was very humid. Leaving Logroño in the dark was not as troublesome as previous cities as the route was well marked. The way follows inner city parks that act as an obstacle course with the automatic sprinklers spraying in every direction. The path eventually splits to theContinue reading “Camino Francés Day 10 – Logroño to Ventosa”
Camino Francés Day 9 – Torres del Rio to Logroño
The alarm went off a 6 am with a start, calling the end of a very hot night. Despite having the windows open, it was stuffy. The gang assembled out the front at 7 am to begin the journey to Logroño; I opted for the transporter. The sun had yet to light the sky andContinue reading “Camino Francés Day 9 – Torres del Rio to Logroño”
Camino Francés Day 8 – Rest Day
Over the last 7 days we have covered just shy of 95 miles. The hotel has been a hidden gem and Markus suggested staying for another night. That way it will also give chance to get the whole gang back together. With my Achilles needing a break, I jumped at the chance. After a lieContinue reading “Camino Francés Day 8 – Rest Day”
Camino Francés Day 7 – Luquin to Torres del Rio
We were up by 7 and Brian made us all breakfast, perfect to fuel us for today’s walk. Unfortunately Sandra’s feet were no better, so she decided to take a rest day in Luquin. We all gathered outside the albergue to say goodbye. It was hard to say our farewells as our Camino family becameContinue reading “Camino Francés Day 7 – Luquin to Torres del Rio”
Camino Francés Day 6 – Estella to Luquin
As we had crossed over the 100km mark yesterday, we had a celebration; the food and drink was a plenty; we didn’t retire until 1 am. From pilgrims who had walked the way previously, their advice is not to stop at the albergues in Los Arcos; our next stop. We tried for a hotel butContinue reading “Camino Francés Day 6 – Estella to Luquin”
Camino Francés Day 5 – Puente la Reina to Estella
It was the best night sleep I’ve had so far, no noise and we had bed sheets, so no sleeping bags! We woke up at 7am but it was closer to 9 when we finally left. It had rained during the night so the air was refreshed and cool; perfect walking weather. The route tookContinue reading “Camino Francés Day 5 – Puente la Reina to Estella”
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