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  1. Happyinharrogate

    LIVE from the Camino Tomorrow I begin!

    Good luck Jen. i did the CF 2 years ago and absolutely loved it. That first day you are going to do tomorrow was a personal highlight for me and hope the weather is kind so you can see the awesome views
  2. Happyinharrogate

    LIVE from the Camino My Camino started Sept 8, 2021

    My Camino So, after over a month away from home indulging myself on this journey, it’s finally over. In stats it meant travelling a journey of 500 miles, walking an average of 16 miles a day, burning an average of 4000 calories per day, and climbing over 13000 metres during the walk. It’s...
  3. Happyinharrogate

    LIVE from the Camino My Camino started Sept 8, 2021

    So finally made it to Santiago. The last 12 miles were fun lots of singing along the way from groups. Easy enough final day took around 4+ hours to arrive. When you get to Santiago it’s such a long walk in from the outskirts of town took forever. Felt elated, emotional, satisfied arriving...
  4. Happyinharrogate

    LIVE from the Camino My Camino started Sept 8, 2021

    Well the day has arrived. Today we will arrive in Santiago. Last couple of days I have had to reset myself not to think too much of the finish and enjoy the journey, the place and the people I’m with which I’ve done. So many things I’m thinking of and will take time to compute them all...
  5. Happyinharrogate

    LIVE from the Camino My Camino started Sept 8, 2021

    Thanks and if you have any specific questions about any aspects of the walk when you take it in next year just ask and very happy to give my take on it.
  6. Happyinharrogate

    LIVE from the Camino My Camino started Sept 8, 2021

    2 days out from Santiago. I’m trying to balance my feelings between reaching the end, seeing my wife who i haven’t seen in weeks and trying to still enjoy each day, ( even though the weather is grim!). I must stay focussed on the journey and not the destination. Left Palais de Rais and walked 17...
  7. Happyinharrogate

    LIVE from the Camino My Camino started Sept 8, 2021

    Portomarin to Palas des Rei. 16 miles. Not too challenging a few ups and downs. Started Misty again , then sunny and ended in rain. Palais de Rei not much to commend it and paid the most money tonight ( not worth it) at the As Hotas pension. Disappointed with it for the money. Grey, dull and...
  8. Happyinharrogate

    LIVE from the Camino My Camino started Sept 8, 2021

    Sarria to Portomarin. 14 miles. Today was when the Pilgrim highway was in evidence, so many more peregrinos on the route today and didn’t recognise many faces at all which is very unusual. At times it gets very busy. Lovely walk today. Very Misty at the start but broke into lovely warm sunshine...
  9. Happyinharrogate

    LIVE from the Camino My Camino started Sept 8, 2021

    Yesterday triacastella to Sarria. Nice easier day compared today before just 12 miles with one climb of 300 metres which wasn’t too bad. Drizzled most of the day and didn’t see much due to mist. We expect the trail to now get busier from Sarria. Fair weather today. Unfortunately I’ve started...
  10. Happyinharrogate

    LIVE from the Camino My Camino started Sept 8, 2021

    Not sure if you got my reply. Many people chose my option. The climb at the end of a fairly long day I think would be challenging but no more than day 1 so can be done we and others chose not to
  11. Happyinharrogate

    LIVE from the Camino My Camino started Sept 8, 2021

    Las herreras to Triacastela. So today 18 miles and one 600 metre ascent and a little bit later a cheeky further 100 metre climb. After walking for the past few weeks I was prepared for it, but I had a friend joined me today from uk and she also handled it really well. It was perfect walking...
  12. Happyinharrogate

    LIVE from the Camino My Camino started Sept 8, 2021

    Ok so seems I was lucky again and despite rain being forecasted, none appeared and was a pretty nice day at around 19c. The route from Villafranca to Las Herrererias is mostly alongside of roads, which whilst not particularly inspiring, the backdrop of the mountains is nice and the scenery is...
  13. Happyinharrogate

    LIVE from the Camino My Camino started Sept 8, 2021

    Yesterday was a long stretch, 20 miles to Villafranca de Bieoz. Thankfully the rain disappeared and got hot around 25c. Was a lovely walk again through lots of wine country, and vineyards are just starting to harvest. There’s lots of free grapes on offer at many of the vineyards which are...
  14. Happyinharrogate

    LIVE from the Camino My Camino started Sept 8, 2021

    Today 17 miles from rabena del Camino to molienesca. Today is the day you get to pass the Cruz Fierra which is a special moment. The scenery is fabulous today and even in the wet and low clouds it was dramatic. Moliensca is a decent size town with an old street full of character and a number of...
  15. Happyinharrogate

    LIVE from the Camino What a Great Time to Walk the Camino! Counting our Blessings!

    Sounds like you are a day behind me. I’m leaving Rabanal today. I had heavy rain on the way here yesterday and more forecast today. I’m staying at La Candela just outside of town. Decent rooms, good enough dinner last night. There are lots of other accommodation options on the village proper...
  16. Happyinharrogate

    LIVE from the Camino My Camino started Sept 8, 2021

    So I now Have around 150 miles to go before reaching Santiago. I am in Rabena Del Camino. Amazingly today was the first day of proper rain and more forecast tomorrow. It does change the experience somewhat but I knew this would come at some point. My reflections on my own Camino are that I think...
  17. Happyinharrogate

    New - Hoping to start Camino Frances mid-Sept 2021

    Hi Stephen. I’m on it now currently in León. Couple of things there was no difficulty flying into France and then crossing over to Spain and as others have said you shouldn’t miss the Pyrenees. Re accommodation it’s the number 1 topic of conversation/ stress for everyone on the walk just now, as...
  18. Happyinharrogate

    LIVE from the Camino My Camino started Sept 8, 2021

    Yeh! Leon delivered. What a lovely place. Lovely old Roman city with lovely narrow streets and loads of bars/restaurants. The cathedral is obviously worth a visit fantastic stained glass windows. Really loved it here. This has been a rest day for me and it was a great choice for a lay over...
  19. Happyinharrogate

    LIVE from the Camino My Camino started Sept 8, 2021

    I may sound like I have moaned about food along the way and I guess that’s because I really enjoy good and different food experiences, and finding great choices on the Camino is still challenging. So tonight in Sahugun I looked for a pilgrims menu at any restaurant. I found 2 one starts at 8.30...
  20. Happyinharrogate

    LIVE from the Camino My Camino started Sept 8, 2021

    A milestone day. Halfway of the Camino completed here in Sahagun. There is a halfway certificate you can get from the library here (€4). Another step change for me after today as I’m jumping on a train to Leon tomorrow. This means I’m leaving behind my second week family who have been great...

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