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    LIVE from the Camino Camino de Sagunto

    Spurred on by my excellent experience on the Camino de la Lana last year, my aim this year is to hike this trail, specifically to visit Teruel, Albarracín (off trail but ‘cella vaut le détour!) and Soria. I am trying to cover Spain and am gradually moving eastwards. There is little information...
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    LIVE from the Camino Caryn on the Aragonés

    You have MADE my day, dear Margaret! So pleased you are planning another hike in Spain. FYI When I was on the Aragones, I hiked from Jaca to Santa Cruz de la Serós, took a room at the fabulous inn and after a late lunch made it up to the Monastery (sans backpack) for a visit and back down. The...
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    North or South Route?

    Please note - May 1 is a national holiday! I would recommend starting AFTER that date. (Fête du Travail)
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    North or South Route?

    I hiked this during a break in the pandemic so was able to go all the way from Vézelay to Santiago. I decided to take the Bourges route as the cathedral was a huge draw. The stained glass is some of the best I have ever seen. We met up with some French people who knew the area and they guided us...
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    Monteagudo de Salinas - Acogida closed?

    Last year in June, I was due to stay there… in the house/villa on the right, opposite the closed restaurant, with the two guys. But they were out for the day and I arrived much earlier so I stayed at Sandra’s.
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    LIVE from the Camino Mid July on the Primitivo

    Sorry not to have seen this earlier Mr Kiwi! I hiked the Primitivo years ago.. and arrived in Lugo on one of those memorable Roman ‘weekends’! Madly fab-u-lous… Currently planning my Sagunto for mid ‘24, with accommodation difficulties for last three days before reaching Soria.
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    LIVE from the Camino ‘Live’ on the Lana

    Safely in Bilbao - a fav jetting off point. At my favourite restaurant. Euros 17 inc bread and wine and gaseosa. Currently on the best cheesecake of my life. Not too sweet (as in Japan - they rarely overdo the sugar fix). Lovely staff - on Calle Hernani at the top. AGAPE - ideal for an off-duty...
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    LIVE from the Camino ‘Live’ on the Lana

    Thank you to whomever has granted me the elevated status of ‘Veteran Member’. Was it in recognition of surviving the gorge cliff descent?!? I am most appreciative!
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    LIVE from the Camino ‘Live’ on the Lana

    The Albergue gateway … and other sights!
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    LIVE from the Camino ‘Live’ on the Lana

    Fab early morning sortie to find a bright yellow post box….not so easy. Then, passed the Correos and it was already open! A quick scoot up to the mirador and a cafe con leche (sin azucar) at the bar opposite the pilgrim Albergue (decanting weary souls with a range of staffs and ragged tops!)...
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    LIVE from the Camino ‘Live’ on the Lana

    … on the food front … I actually ordered a salad (unusually pre-dressed, and a little overload on the vinegar front) a lubina a la brasa and a child’s portion of entrecot… for review reasons, of course! The meat arrived soon after the salad, so I cancelled the fish. Rule 1 - never stray from a...
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    LIVE from the Camino ‘Live’ on the Lana

    … and at the end of a Camino, I generally purchase a new Panama hat. There is a multi-generation shop in Santiago (calle Vilar possibly..). Equivalent tienda found in Burgos! … and when I was crossing the Duero at San Esteban de Gormaz, I was reminded of the bridge at Mérida AND Puente de...
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    LIVE from the Camino ‘Live’ on the Lana

    Santo Domingo casket front so admired by @cclearly Tree of Dominican order I thought it important to mention laundering having been past so many spring and riverside washing troughs. (Common in France and Spain but not in UK) Menu and bill for Los Trillos - special for carnivores…
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    LIVE from the Camino ‘Live’ on the Lana

    Can I ever finish.., Well - reality check is the UK rail strike on my return date… so indeed, Carpe Diem! Wise words from @peregrina2000 are never wasted on me, but safely stored. So indeed, day planned around food and food for thought! ie Los Trillos restaurant in the University area (what...
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    LIVE from the Camino ‘Live’ on the Lana

    BURGOS I love the self-service Cathedral stamp in the shoppe on the way out! A bit of ablet down after all the effort. Oh well, another cerveza (tubo) in my favoured place on the square ( much changed since the pandemic and specialised is SMOOTHIES - really, why not just eat the fruit in Spain?!?
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    LIVE from the Camino ‘Live’ on the Lana

    I have finished. I have not fallen once, for a change. This is my favourite Camino to date - no doubt about it. When I get home, time for thank you cards to those recalled who went the extra kilometre to assist and support. There were many… a postcard of the Late Queen, or King Charles or...
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    LIVE from the Camino ‘Live’ on the Lana

    Bus stop shown.
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    LIVE from the Camino ‘Live’ on the Lana

    OK Covarrubias… fantastic. Roasting and humid and heaven. A tower the like of which I have never seen. Tarted up, granted but in the best possible taste. A medieval village which feels authentic and has THE most beautiful street litter bins ever. Fab houses en route. A great forest hike. I...
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    LIVE from the Camino ‘Live’ on the Lana

    Late lunch… telly, newspaper and a rare ‘fruit machine’ plus some character locals. What more could I wish for… In Retuerta, I circled the church, heard voices… parted the string curtain and asked if I could buy a cold beer. No beer, sorry as no bar (it closed three years ago). I insisted…...
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    LIVE from the Camino ‘Live’ on the Lana

    Felt horsey today! Très filly…. so opted for the Camino del Cid route. Reality check = serious fires here on 22 Julio 2022

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