It's the first time I've walked with the group since July. I felt lazy and sluggish when I woke. But that's when I know that it's time to just do it anyway. I travelled across London to get to the... Continue Reading →
Breakfast at the hotel was nice if not a little bit chaotic. We were seated in the nice old section of the hotel with very high ceilings and gilded patterns. But the buffet was set out in a tiny room... Continue Reading →
It is inevitable that I would be asked for my thoughts on the return of my 2nd camino. I ask of myself this question too, and many answers come into my head. Here is my attempt to organise these thoughts... Continue Reading →
Today was the earliest I had gotten up in my week on the camino. I was forced to get up in time to pack, check out and walk to the bus station. It was pretty dark at 7 am. The... Continue Reading →
I pack up my back pack. By that I mean, I wash my sticks and empty the water bladder. I pull out my lightweight city backpack and fill it with the things I need for travelling - food, wallet, book,... Continue Reading →
Today was really a lovely walk. It was a short stretch. Only 13 km as I had to catch the bus to Gijon. Here are the photos that accompany my previous post for this day. Enjoy! ... Continue Reading →
The alarm went off at 7.30 am. We were ready by 8 am. Our speediest time yet. Outside the window I could pilgrims trudging by. Perhaps they stayed at San Estaban overnight. We had a lovely breakfast buffet included in... Continue Reading →
A lovely walking day today through farmland and villages and the odd highway or two. We left late again, at 9.30 am after breakfast. I have to admit, I'd like to get out earlier before it gets too hot but... Continue Reading →
