Poncho time again. The rain was still pouring when I left the hostel. The route pretty much follows one of the main roads from east to west of the city. There was a hive of activity with people walking their children to school and making their way into work – a mass of umbrellas. OnceContinue reading “Camino del Norte Day 10 – Bilbao to Portugalete”
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Camino del Norte Day 9 – Larrabetzu to Bilbao
The rain arrived with a vengeance, hammering it down from the early hours and didn’t let up until a brief period in the afternoon. We grabbed breakfast at the bar, donned the ponchos and began Day 9. It was flat roadside walking for 7km before the start of the only climb of the day. TheContinue reading “Camino del Norte Day 9 – Larrabetzu to Bilbao”
Camino del Norte Day 8 – Olabe to Larrabetzu
After breakfast at the Albergue we hit the road, as usual it was up hill. Olabe is just short of the stage end, as Gernika didn’t have an Albergue. The 8km to the town I spent walking with a German pilgrim Nico. We had great conversations and laughter that made the distances fly by. MostlyContinue reading “Camino del Norte Day 8 – Olabe to Larrabetzu”
Camino del Norte Day 7 – Markina-Xemein to Olabe
In contrast with the walk so far, today was the easiest. For the first 5km it was flat but the only real climb came at 13km, by 1300h I reached my destination. I had the best night sleep on this Camino so far, I closed my eyes at lights out and opened them when theContinue reading “Camino del Norte Day 7 – Markina-Xemein to Olabe”
Camino del Norte Day 5 – Zarautz to Deba
Today it was forecast to rain but not one drop appeared, although there was another downpour in the night. The air perfect for walking, Neill, John and I set off through the town. The route again had a variant, the easier path via the coast and the harder route. I chose the difficult one leavingContinue reading “Camino del Norte Day 5 – Zarautz to Deba”
Camino de Fisterra – 3 Weeks On
It is hard to believe three weeks ago, I was at the end of the world; time has flown! I have managed to find a gap in my schedule to put together a video of our adventure on the Camino de Fisterra. I hope you enjoy. Now it’s time to start thinking and planning myContinue reading “Camino de Fisterra – 3 Weeks On”
Mini Camino Frances – 2 Weeks On
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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