Two weeks ago today we arrived in to Santiago after covering the 110km from Sarria; the last portion of the Camino Frances. Getting back to normality after leaving the pilgrim life is never a smooth transition. The post pilgrimage blues can bit a kicker, even more so for my traveling companions, who will be experiencingContinue reading “Mini Camino Frances – 2 Weeks On”
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Camino de Fisterra Day 5 – Corcubion to Fisterra
Although it was a short day, it felt like it was a long walk. The very early dinner of only tapas and nowhere for breakfast until we reached Fisterra, meant we were running on empty. As it was a short day, we had a lay in, setting the alarm for 0700h. 30mins later we wereContinue reading “Camino de Fisterra Day 5 – Corcubion to Fisterra”
Camino de Fisterra Day 4 – Olveiroa to Corcubion
It was a long and tough one today due to no stops between Hospital and Cee. We truly were in the wilderness for most of the journey. We weren’t the first out of the albergue for a change, two peregrinos were out before 0600h! We set off around 0640h, ascending in the dark on theContinue reading “Camino de Fisterra Day 4 – Olveiroa to Corcubion”
Camino de Fisterra Day 3 – Santa Marina to Olveiroa
After two long days in the Sun, I had promised my mum this would be a short day, and I delivered; a 12.5km stroll. We were the first out of the albergue, way before 0700h. There was no mist this morning and the stars watched us from above. If it hadn’t been for the fullContinue reading “Camino de Fisterra Day 3 – Santa Marina to Olveiroa”
Camino de Fisterra Day 2 – Negreira to Santa Marina
It was another toughie with the heat and the ascent for the most of the first 10km for breakfast. We set off before 0700h to beat the heat and it was very misty, which hindered the drying of our clothes; we spent a bit of time attaching our undergarments to our bags before setting off.Continue reading “Camino de Fisterra Day 2 – Negreira to Santa Marina”
Camino de Fisterra Day 1 – Santiago to Negreira
Having completed the ‘Mini Camino Frances’, I still have a week and a bit left of my leave, which is plenty of time to sneak in another Camino; the road to the end of the world, Fisterra, called out to me. Traveling with me, is my mum. Joe and Chris will be leaving Santiago forContinue reading “Camino de Fisterra Day 1 – Santiago to Negreira”
Mini Camino Frances Day 8 – Lavacolla to Santiago
We did it, after 8 days walking across Galicia we have a arrived at the provincial capital, Santiago de Compostela. It was another predawn start, aiming to avoid crowds coming out of O Pedrouzo. The plan worked, we pretty much had the Camino to ourselves. The first 3km was mostly up hill that levels offContinue reading “Mini Camino Frances Day 8 – Lavacolla to Santiago”
Mini Camino Frances Day 6 – Arzua to O Pedrouzo
Despite it being almost 20km today we made good time and arrived in O Pedrouzo mid afternoon on another hot day. As it would be a longer day, we were out of the doors before 0700h, walking in the dark with head torches on. It was a small descent out of Arzua through woodland beforeContinue reading “Mini Camino Frances Day 6 – Arzua to O Pedrouzo”
Up and Out in Paris
My Camino family have all kept in touch since we said our goodbyes in Santiago back in October. Marcus and Sandra have birthdays a day apart in May, giving the perfect excuse to meet up; Marcus kindly invited us to stay at his home in Paris. I caught the Eurostar from London on 3rd ofContinue reading “Up and Out in Paris”
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