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”
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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”
Camino del Norte Day 24 – Gijón to San Martin de Laspra
I would say today has been the worst regarding the scenery and quite tough, with a 20km stint without a place to stop. It was about 0740h when I left the hostel, following the streets out of Gijón in the dark. It leaves old town past the quay, then through high rise residential buildings forContinue reading “Camino del Norte Day 24 – Gijón to San Martin de Laspra”
Camino del Norte Day 20 – Llanes to Ribadesella
Today has all been about angry stormy seas. I’ve had so much fun watching the water show from the crashing waves against the shores and rocky outcrops – I hardly noticed the drizzle! I opted for breakfast at the albergue and was out the gates at 0740h. The route follows the main road before goingContinue reading “Camino del Norte Day 20 – Llanes to Ribadesella”
Camino del Norte Day 19 – Colombres to Llanes
Today I have reached a milestone. After 19 days I’ve covered 440km, which is halfway! To celebrate this I had been treated some great coastal views. It was forecast to rain, but leaving the albergue this morning it was clear skies, and quite warm. A little bit of road walking ensued, but after 4km itContinue reading “Camino del Norte Day 19 – Colombres to Llanes”
Camino del Norte Day 18 – Comillas to Colombres
It seems Cantabria saved the best views for the last day. I had been treated to mountains, estuaries and rural valleys. Another 0730h start going through the quiet streets of Camillas. The route follows a well paved footpath along the main road out, before heading up and inland. Once it levels out, I was treatedContinue reading “Camino del Norte Day 18 – Comillas to Colombres”
Camino del Norte Day 17 – Santillana del Mar to Comillas
After lording it up in a hotel overnight, it was back to the Camino, and what a pleasant day, no main roads! It was a little chilly when I left at 0730h – I could see my breath. The quiet streets of the rustic village were something from a fairy tale. My blister is lookingContinue reading “Camino del Norte Day 17 – Santillana del Mar to Comillas”
Camino del Norte Day 16 – Santillana del Mar
With the state of my toe it was prudent that I spend a rest day to allow it to heal and dry out. I booked a single room at a hotel near to the albergue. This will allow me to dry out my rucksack and rest my feet. The town is very pretty and aContinue reading “Camino del Norte Day 16 – Santillana del Mar”
Camino del Norte Day 15 – Boo de Pielagos to Santillana del Mar
You have good days on the Camino and occasionally you get a bad day, and that was today. The rain from yesterday carried on constantly. The customary hill to start the day takes you to the main road that you follow until the river. The route then follows the banks and cuts through modern villagesContinue reading “Camino del Norte Day 15 – Boo de Pielagos to Santillana del Mar”
