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”
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Mini Camino Frances Day 7 – O Pedrouzo to Lavacolla
It was a very short walk today in comparison to our previous days, in fact we spent more time in a bar than walking! We were almost the last peregrinos to leave the albergue with most out the doors at 0630h. O Pedrouzo is typically the start point for the final day into Santiago. HoweverContinue reading “Mini Camino Frances Day 7 – O Pedrouzo to Lavacolla”
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”
Mini Camino Frances Day 5 – Melide to Arzua
It was cold again leaving the albergue but as soon as we were in the Sun, it certainly warmed up. Turned out to be the hottest day so far. After breakfast we hit the Camino that for the for 3 km was under shade keeping it quite chilly. Just before Boente the Sun was outContinue reading “Mini Camino Frances Day 5 – Melide to Arzua”
2023 Keswick Adventure
It’s that time of year again, where I make my annual pilgrimage to the Keswick Beer Festival. The weather has been very generous this week, which is just as well, as I’d forgotten to pack my waterproof coat! We arrived late Friday afternoon after battling the M6 car park; the traffic was horrendous. As soonContinue reading “2023 Keswick Adventure”
TSW Compilation Video
It’s has been just 18 days since I completed ‘The Way of St. Werburgh’ and after a very busy couple of weeks at work, I have managed to find some time to put together a quick video of the journey. It can be found here: Over this pilgrimage I filmed longer videos and narrated themContinue reading “TSW Compilation Video”
Stu's Camino 