Monthly Archives: July 2019

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Up at first light today, it was cold – 10c. Our accommodation also had a bar/cafeteria attached and they were able supply gluten and lactose free options for Jayne. We started out through rolling hills, and the terrain soon changed … Continue reading →

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We had a bit of a later start today, desayuno was not served until 8am. Which may be a decision we regret as today is almost a 30km day and about 8hrs walk. I’m sitting at this little pop up … Continue reading →

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Another beautiful day, clear blue sky’s, Lowish temps and a cool breeze blowing across the Meseta. Today was a 20km dead straight line along side the highway. Not much to see except wheat and hay fields, sunflowers and the occasional … Continue reading →

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It was hard to get up and get going this morning knowing we had to leave our wonderful Mansion. But another day another 20-30km. This particular hill is one of the steepest if not the steepest on the entire Camino. … Continue reading →

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Or be careful what you wish for part 2. The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain, well it did today. The first 2 hours were spent walking in the rain, then we had a couple of hours of … Continue reading →

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We left Burgos after a hearty breakfast, leaving behind the busyness of the city and the bells of the cathedral. And out through the university grounds. (Part of The Way was shot here) A small church in the middle of … Continue reading →

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After a gruelling couple of days we needed to rest and repair. Jayne needed a physio and I needed to attend to some blisters. We spent some time today at Burgos Cathedral. El Cid is buried there. A Spanish hero … Continue reading →

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We had an unsettled night, finding bed bugs in our beds in the middle of the night. We had to change rooms. But up early to make the most of the cool morning as it was going to be another … Continue reading →

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After making sure Janice got on the 2am bus to Madrid Airport, I went to Belorado in the morning to catch-up with Jayne. Walking with Jayne means I have the put the engine in top gear and power on. Today … Continue reading →

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We needed to get to Burgos today, Janice needs to go home. So a bus trip that allowed Janice to connect with a bus to Madrid and flights home. Jayne walked onto Belorado and I will go back and meet … Continue reading →

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Another late-ish start, breakfast at 8am only because our accommodation didn’t get going early on a Sunday and we only had 21km to walk today. Leaving SDdlC we walked passed the cathedral and then up and up and up. Then … Continue reading →

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After a long hot sweaty sleepless night we decided to start early. No point planning anything on the Camino, the cafe that advertised it was open at 6am was not open so we backtracked a couple of km to a … Continue reading →

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Started early today before anything was open for breakfast. Today’s top is forecast to be 34c, hotter on the road without shade. The first stop was after 2hrs in Logrona. One foot after the other will get us there, eventually. … Continue reading →

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We tried for an earlier start today but got caught up getting breakfast at a cafe. Leaving town early Long legs between towns today, without shade or places to rest. The best place to stop was in the twin towns … Continue reading →

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Early start with a healthy breakfast at a health food cafe. An old church on the Camino outside of Estella. Then 2km into the walk free wine from Bodega Irache. Wine or water from a tap in the wall So … Continue reading →

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A very hot hard day. Very little shade, no breeze and soaring temperatures. The day started out quite nice, but we knew from the forecast it was going to be hot so we started out a little earlier. The puente … Continue reading →

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The area we walk through today was used in the filming of “The Way” by Emilio Estevez and A documentary “6 ways to Santiago” both very different perspectives on the Camino but both very watchable. If you haven’t seen them … Continue reading →

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“I can’t stand it to think my life is going so fast and I’m not really living it” – Hemingway (the sun also rises) Up early this morning , last night I had managed to secure tickets to the bullring for … Continue reading →

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What a good morning for a walk, clear blue sky’s around 16c, with a light breeze. We left Zubiri around 8am, across the Roman bridge and alongside the Rio Arga for most of the day. We are constantly reminded we … Continue reading →

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We started the day with a decent breakfast and for once we could get yoghurt and cereals and fruits. The sky was clear, temp in low 20’s, a good day for walking. The relaxed start to the day was in … Continue reading →