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”
Mini Camino Frances Day 4 – Palas de Rei to Melide
The rain had finally abated and the skies were clear for the first time on our walk, however it was 8 Celsius, in other words, cold. We stopped for breakfast at a cafe just up the road from the albergue before we began our fourth day on the Camino. Palas de Rei being a stageContinue reading “Mini Camino Frances Day 4 – Palas de Rei to Melide”
Mini Camino Frances Day 3 – Ventas de Naron to Palas de Rei
A lot shorter day however there was more rain. It had poured throughout the night but by breakfast there was a temporary reprieve. We decided to eat breakfast at the albergue before beginning the walking. The clouds still loomed overhead as we made our way into Ligonde where we called into a donativo. It isContinue reading “Mini Camino Frances Day 3 – Ventas de Naron to Palas de Rei”
Mini Camino Frances Day 2 – Vilacha to Ventas de Naron
A shorter day was on the cards so we had a lie in, leaving the albergue at 0800h. It had rained heavily with strong gusts of winds throughout the night, luckily it had cleared mostly by dawn. We made our way into Portomarin crossing over the river Mino where the foundations of a Roman bridgeContinue reading “Mini Camino Frances Day 2 – Vilacha to Ventas de Naron”
Mini Camino Frances Day 1 – Sarria to Vilacha
After two days of travelling and relying on public transport, planes and Spanish pizzerias. We arrived in Sarria late afternoon. The only flight from Gatwick landed in Santiago at 2255h. The albergue I booked for that night shuts their doors at 2200h, however the hospitalario said she would leave the key at a pizzeria nextContinue reading “Mini Camino Frances Day 1 – Sarria to Vilacha”
Mini Camino Frances
A year ago today I made my first step on the Camino Portugués, and I am again hearing the call for another pilgrimage. This time, my return visit to the Camino de Santiago is going to be a little different. I’ll be arriving in Sarria for the last 100km of the French Route, however IContinue reading “Mini Camino Frances”
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”
Stu's Camino 