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I will be looking out for u as I begin next TuesdayArrived safely today from UK quiet but did notice 8 or 9 pilgrims in the pilgrim office including 4 from Singapore , having a beer now then booking into my hostel and get ready for tomorrow ...
I arrive at Belairi on Monday. So excitedI arrived wednesday and had a WONDERFUL first evening at Belairi It was the best way to start with a meaningful sharing between the 6 pilgrims and Joseph/Jaqueline the owners. I am now in Roncevalles after a night in Valcartos. All the conditions are just perfect.
The pass opens up on 1st April so you be OKI would be interested to know if the pass is open to go via Orisson. I will be there in less than a month. Buen camino!
I be leaving Pamplona by thenI will be looking out for u as I begin next Tuesday
One of the best albergues on any camino.I arrive at Belairi on Monday. So excited
Thank you ..3 of us in the alberque tonight and we off for a pilgrim meal opposite from us so that should be funBuen Camino!
Yes that is where the three of us will be at 7.30 as we staying opposite we met this afternoon while chilling out . Tomorrow a nice breakfast before we set out .I arrived wednesday and had a WONDERFUL first evening at Belairi It was the best way to start with a meaningful sharing between the 6 pilgrims and Joseph/Jaqueline the owners. I am now in Roncevalles after a night in Valcartos. All the conditions are just perfect.
That's our evening meal tonight with JoesphOne of the best albergues on any camino.
Yes it be open thenI would be interested to know if the pass is open to go via Orisson. I will be there in less than a month. Buen camino!
After a lovely evening last night headed out at 7.45 ..Everything nice and easy then just after Valcarlos the trek through the woodlands was often dangerous with a small path layered with rocks one mistake and that would have meant certain death slipping of the edge and into the river below ..with many breaks it took 5 hours to get to the monastery..should have stuck to the road as it was very quiet whenever walking on it . I suffered cramp in the shin area of both feet at one point when resting I just wanted to stay the night in the woods but having my backpack transfered I knew I had to move on ..throughout the day I had company of two lively ppl man and wife from Singapore in their 50s and Daniel who stayed at the same Alberque as me last night he is 21 and from Mississippi..
I carried on to Espinal arriving at 5pm o break up my walking for the next two days when I shall be in Urandiz then Pamplona Monday both days only 17km ..
If I don't respond to anything in the next few hours I apologise as I am so tired .
Have a lovely evening my fellow pilgrims
Regards
Terry
I agree entirelyOne of the best albergues on any camino.
Day 5 . PAMPLONA TO PUENTE LA REINA 6 HOURS 30 minutesDay 3 Urandiz to Pamplona
This is late as you are well aware the camino throws up unexpectedly things ..so I keep it brief ..
At the Alberque in Urandiz the host could only speak Spanish so used something like Google translater ..the only other person staying could only speak Portugues ..so all three of us were having to use the translator ...in the morning at 7am myself and the other pilgrim from Brazil named Elainor left for Pamplona ..it was still dark and never saw anyone else till about 6km from Pamplona so we all walked to Pamplona together , if only every day was like that , eventually we arrived just after mid day after finding the only cafe open 4km from Pamplona but it was worth the wait ..
I was the only one not booked into am alberque tonight so I said my goodbyes and headed for my place on avendia pix 11 a lovely twin room with en suite for 25,€ ..
After a couple of hours rest I had my shower did some washing and headed our looking for the camino trail for tomorrow which I found , I then got a message to ask if I wanted to meet up in the plaza Castelle for a bite to eat and all together there were 9 of us ..the best evening I had for a while ..
So tomorrow its of to Puernte de Reina , think its about 10km further ..I see if what suitable pics I can find for today especially a video clip of an old man who stopped us by Pamplona to ask us a few questions ..
Good night
Take care
Terry
Ps I try and upload the clip tomorrow as I cannot get WiFi password to work ..night night
Fun to follow your journey, Lad! Keep the great summaries and photos coming to us back home following
Fun to follow your journey, Lad! Keep the great summaries and photos coming to us back home following
Day 3 Urandiz to Pamplona
I then got a message to ask if I wanted to meet up in the plaza Castelle for a bite to eat and all together there were 9 of us ..the best evening I had for a while ..
Not unusual at all, but it is more common to exchange WhatsApp IDs or email addresses, or Facebook names.Im wondering if it is unusual for people to exchange phone numbers after meeting for a short time on the trail.
Not unusual at all, but it is more common to exchange WhatsApp IDs or email addresses, or Facebook names.
I tend to use WhatsApp as on the trail alot of times we use it as a form of communication if we are staying in different locations it comes in handy ..I am not saying we use our own personnel number as you can get sim cards for free and use WhatsApp that works for me .. it's handy as I don't have Facebook or twitterIm wondering if it is unusual for people to exchange phone numbers after meeting for a short time on the trail. And what app do you use?
Also wondering about how you obtain "free SIM cards"?The bar next to the municipal albergue was full tonight with pilgrims alike ..lovely food only 15€ for 3 courses and the wine so look it up if ever your in Santo Dominigo
I tend to use WhatsApp as on the trail alot of times we use it as a form of communication if we are staying in different locations it comes in handy ..I am not saying we use our own personnel number as you can get sim cards for free and use WhatsApp that works for me .. it's handy as I don't have Facebook or twitter
Sorry I got mine before I left UK but i did see some supermarkets selling them for a few euros but if I was in a big town I would locate a phone shop and ask them to set it up for me so I have instant service to WhatsApp..then an app I would recommend for the camino would be Camino Ninja which has worked with no fault in my 10 days of walking so farAlso wondering about how you obtain "free SIM cards"?
We use WhatsApp in Spain. Also a good laundromat in Santo Domingo near in the square where you posted the photo.The bar next to the municipal albergue was full tonight with pilgrims alike ..lovely food only 15€ for 3 courses and the wine so look it up if ever your in Santo Dominigo
I tend to use WhatsApp as on the trail alot of times we use it as a form of communication if we are staying in different locations it comes in handy ..I am not saying we use our own personnel number as you can get sim cards for free and use WhatsApp that works for me .. it's handy as I don't have Facebook or twitter
Yes, that is also what we were told about the water bottles.Before I read from the end, one line caught my eye: I learned the bottles of water were placed to deter dogs and cats and other creatures from peeing outside the homes of those who place the water in plastic bottles - seems the sun dazzles the critturs!
Edit: clearly, this is not scientific evidence
Oh yes I am in Belorado now only to discover that my left calf muscle is swollen , got some cream and Ibuprofen painkillers from pharmacy hopefully it be fine in the morningWe use WhatsApp in Spain. Also a good laundromat in Santo Domingo near in the square where you posted the photo.
Was it here I read that English mustard (yes, English, not French!) dispels cramps, and that might extend itself to reducing the inflammation in your calf muscle? Warning: this is reportage, not science...Oh yes I am in Belorado now only to discover that my left calf muscle is swollen , got some cream and Ibuprofen painkillers from pharmacy hopefully it be fine in the morning
DAY 10 SANTO DOMINIGO TO BELARADO .6HRS 55 MIN .
A long day in the sun and concrete footpaths with a few breaks arriving at 13.55 .
It was more a stop and go just to look round and see the surroundings , plus my left calf been playing up for a few days now ..
Not much to report really but like other villages en route I did notice bottles of water left outside front doors and thought if they were for passing pilgrims ...
The square in Belarado is lovely and the pharmacy was helpful so have my cream and pain kilkers ..
Tonight a few of us going local for a bite to eat before an early night at the municipal alberque before we head out to dinner later..
Tomorrow we go to San Juan de Ortega ..
So I say night night have a lovely day .
Regards
Terry
For France I used my covid passport to show that I have had all 3 jabs ...nothing shown in Spain while on the Camino so far ..going back to UK I need nothing except my passport as our borders are open to anyone with or without covid syntomsHi there, I was wondering if you tell me what was required at the border of France and Spain while you were walking? If you could explain what was required and what the whole experience was like. I am planing journey for May 15th arriving in Paris and then taking a train down to SJPDP but I cannot find any information on what I need to cross the border. Thanks and Buen Camino
So when you crossed over the pyrenees into spain you were not required to show anything?For France I used my covid passport to show that I have had all 3 jabs ...nothing shown in Spain while on the Camino so far ..going back to UK I need nothing except my passport as our borders are open to anyone with or without covid syntoms
There's no passport control when you cross the French-Spanish border on foot.So when you crossed over the pyrenees into spain you were not required to show anything?
Thanks, I very much appreciate the information!There's no passport control when you cross the French-Spanish border on foot.
ETA: at least between SJPdP & Roncesvalles.
So when you crossed over the pyrenees into spain you were not required to show anything?
Thank you for that , I managed to walk today after plenty of rest yesterday but will definitely see what the next day or two bring as I expect come tomorrow I only do 10km to Castrojeriz.....anyway thanks for the tips I know many of us has issues en routecardifflad52,
Sorry to learn of your troubles.
Why not just rest in Tardajos for a few days? La Fabrica is a fine spot with good food.
When walking November 2014 soon after leaving Burgos it began to drizzle then really pour. Totally soaked and cold at Tardajos I stopped at La Fabrica an old flour mill then recently repurposed to be an albergue/hostal. It was a GREAT find.
Each heated albergue dorm room holds 4 pilgrims with fresh linens on the bunks and a sleek toilet/shower adjacent. My chatty dorm-mate was a Japaneze tour guide from Osaka; we were the only pilgrims. The price per bunk was then 12€ including breakfast. Regular tourist accommodation was also available.
The busy ground floor bar/dining room was popular with locals as well as visiting hunters and the food was copious, tasty and good value. All in all La Fabrica was a pleasant stop before starting up the Meseta.
http://www.alberguelafabrica.com
Whatever you do decide, Buen camino.
Everything seems relaxed masks yes whenever you enter a premises , alberques well your mixing alot so generally not many wear them ..bars out of respect when you order but after that it's fine not to wear them and as for shops wear them at all times ..I believe later this month Spain are doing away with masksCard, keen to get your observations useful for when I go: albergues, bars, food, masks. Gracias!
Card, keen to get your observations useful for when I go: albergues, bars, food, masks. Gracias!
Day 15oblacion De Campos to Carrion De Los Condes 3hrs
Just a half day departing at 8.45 after a lovely time at Amemecer en Campos last night , its been a while since I stayed at a place I found to be perfect everything about it was just lovely ..
Today it was the footpath on the side of the road which went on and on and nice weather for it compared to yesterday strong wind .
The only issue I had was the swarm of flies which would not leave me alone
So tomorrow I tend to leave about 7am to get a head start on the hot sun which is expected which reminds me I must go to the pharmacy and get some suntan lotion later ready for Terradillos some 26km away.
As you be aware I do have issues with my calf muscle, its been a week now , so to protect it I may go as far as Leon ETA Wednesday 13th , then get the bus up to Ferrol on the Thursday and do the Inglis instead of carrying on the Frances ....
Well I love and leave you , stay safe
Buen Camino
Cardifflad52,Day 16 : .Carrion De Los Condes to Ledigos .. 6 Hours .
After an evening at the monastery of Santa Clara I headed out at 6.30 to avoid the heat of the day which was expected to hit 22%c but it never materialised ..
Instead it was a brutal walk along the gravel path with no comfort break for 17km or 4 hours to me .
It was like a desert highway and did no help for my calf muscle so to see the sight of a bar was very welcomed with a refreshing glass of beer ...
After a 40 minute break I walked the last 7km to Ledigros for my booked bed at alberque La Morena a lovely beer garden where I arrived for 12.30 had a shower then a cool beer in the sun .
Tomorrow I have a 26km walk to Bercianos Del Real Camino before I am due in Leon On Wednesday .
My option would be to take the bus to Ferrol for the English Way to Santiago over 5-6 days , carry on the Frances for the next 20 days or go home and give my calf time to recover before I come back in the autumn to Leon to finish the Frances . It be interesting what you think even though its my camino ..yes it has been given me trouble for the past week ..
Well have a nice day and stay safe .
Terry
Thank you for that ..I just got a swollen calf muscle which o been walking on for 11 days ..the pharmacist got me to purchase a strap but that never worked but made things worse , but the painkillers help .Cardifflad52,
These are great photos of the CF leading to Calzadilla de la Cueza! Sorry to read of your aching legs. Perhaps you might stop in Sahagun? Do take care.
Terry, whatever you do, it looks like you have the will to return if you do have to stop the CF. I did the Ingles from Ferrol just the summer before Covid. There are uppy downy bits, and we chose to book ahead, which was a first for us. Why? More people using this camino, and fewer options for municipals. I think what mspath says is good. Stick to the Cf, slowly. Get a bit of massage, maybe? Warming up exercises are so useful before starting off, and drinking tons of water and adding salts to the water you drink - my walking companion insisted that we put the old fashioned salts into the first litre of water every day. Not the modern trendy drinks, sachets from the chemist called litines in Spanish. I could be wrong - as a dear friend was wont to say - I remember I was, once before! I just love your reports! Don't go beyond what is good for you.Day 16 : .Carrion De Los Condes to Ledigos .. 6 Hours .
After an evening at the monastery of Santa Clara I headed out at 6.30 to avoid the heat of the day which was expected to hit 22%c but it never materialised ..
Instead it was a brutal walk along the gravel path with no comfort break for 17km or 4 hours to me .
It was like a desert highway and did no help for my calf muscle so to see the sight of a bar was very welcomed with a refreshing glass of beer ...
After a 40 minute break I walked the last 7km to Ledigros for my booked bed at alberque La Morena a lovely beer garden where I arrived for 12.30 had a shower then a cool beer in the sun .
Tomorrow I have a 26km walk to Bercianos Del Real Camino before I am due in Leon On Wednesday .
My option would be to take the bus to Ferrol for the English Way to Santiago over 5-6 days , carry on the Frances for the next 20 days or go home and give my calf time to recover before I come back in the autumn to Leon to finish the Frances . It be interesting what you think even though its my camino ..yes it has been given me trouble for the past week ..
Well have a nice day and stay safe .
Terry
Thanks for that I see what tomorrow brings as I know I have plenty of hills to come after Leon , if I decide to return to the UK then I can always return in the Autumn as I have to take notice of what my body is telling me ..oh I know tonic water is good for cramp but for my calf injury we'll who knows maybe plenty of rest ..anyway thank you for that .Terry, whatever you do, it looks like you have the will to return if you do have to stop the CF. I did the Ingles from Ferrol just the summer before Covid. There are uppy downy bits, and we chose to book ahead, which was a first for us. Why? More people using this camino, and fewer options for municipals. I think what mspath says is good. Stick to the Cf, slowly. Get a bit of massage, maybe? Warming up exercises are so useful before starting off, and drinking tons of water and adding salts to the water you drink - my walking companion insisted that we put the old fashioned salts into the first litre of water every day. Not the modern trendy drinks, sachets from the chemist called litines in Spanish. I could be wrong - as a dear friend was wont to say - I remember I was, once before! I just love your reports! Don't go beyond what is good for you.
Thank you for the message I just got back in the UK after leaving Leon at 00:15 .cardifflad,
Thanks to you for your honest updates.
Do rest and take care as you remember these past days on the camino.
The camino will be there when you can and wish to return.
Wherever you may be Carpe diem.
No border control if you aren't flying into Spain. There is a border walking over the Pyranees but no controls.Hi there, I was wondering if you tell me what was required at the border of France and Spain while you were walking? If you could explain what was required and what the whole experience was like. I am planing journey for May 15th arriving in Paris and then taking a train down to SJPDP but I cannot find any information on what I need to cross the border. Thanks and Buen Camino
That's is very nice of you , though I could add more to my daily brief on the camino , I like to keep things simple .Delighted to see you are back so soon! I just love your style - walking, writing, 'speaking' . I hope I don't miss any of your updates!
Your welcomed..in Bristol for the night in a youth hostel with 4 beds to chose from and a lovely kitchen to help yourself to anything leave at 5:15 for the airport .got some photos of the area within a 5 min walkThat's is very nice of you , though I could add more to my daily brief on the camino , I like to keep things simple .
I was going to get the bus to Sarria from Madrid but thought it would only be 6 days left on the camino then what ??? Yes I could have caught up with my camino friends whom I had a lovely 12 days with on the trail and walked to Santiago with but then what .???
But this is my camino and though I have met some lovely people whether it was at St Jean , Pamplona , Estella ,Lograno , Burgos there comes a time when we have to say our good byes .
When I eventually go back to the UK I shall get a little job and save for another camino who knows which one it may end up being .
That is good information for forum members. I had never known what the intra-airport taxi cost would be. It’s 30@ into town from either terminal. Though this 20€ fare might seem high given the short distance, keep in mind that the taxi-driver will likely have been waiting for a few hours to pick up a fare, and imagine how annoying it would be to take someone for a couple of kms to another terminal, if the fare were going to be metered.The only pain in the backside , pardon the punt is Madrid Airport ..waiting around for the airport shuttle bus from Terminal 1 to Terminal 4 .. I have about 15 min to spare waiting for it otherwise its a 20€ taxi fare which I paid last week as the bus never came
At least when I finish the camino I shall be leaving from Santiago no more issues at Madrid to deal with , shame the bus don't go to all the terminals rather than just one ..handy though if you fly in and out of terminal 4 , at least I got passport control to stamp my camino passport lolThat is good information for forum members. I had never known what the intra-airport taxi cost would be. It’s 30@ into town from either terminal. Though this 20€ fare might seem high given the short distance, keep in mind that the taxi-driver will likely have been waiting for a few hours to pick up a fare, and imagine how annoying it would be to take someone for a couple of kms to another terminal, if the fare were going to be metered.
Sorry you found the intra-airport bus to be unreliable. I think it’s usually regular, but it’s good to know there’s a taxi option if you the bus doesn’t come.
I am not sure if you are talking about the intra-airport bus, but it has stops in T1, T2, and T4. T3 is a hop, skip and a jump from T2. Apparently T2 and T3 were closed for renovations for several years and have been reopened, and I think the single bus stop easily suits both.shame the bus don't go to all the terminals rather than just one ..handy though if you fly in and out of terminal 4 , at least I got passport control to stamp my camino passport lol
Sorry I meant the bus from Leon to Madrid airport could do all terminals and vise versaI am not sure if you are talking about the intra-airport bus, but it has stops in T1, T2, and T4. T3 is a hop, skip and a jump from T2. Apparently T2 and T3 were closed for renovations for several years and have been reopened, and I think the single bus stop easily suits both.
See this airport information site
The above-linked website does show bus frequency, which varies depending on time of day.
Day 21: Foncebardon to Ponferrada. 9 Hours..
On your way tomorrow, you will pass this Bierzo winery. Have a glass and a tapas, use the facilities and watch how the locals but their wine! After Cacabellos...
Hope the niggling hip is quiet. Nothing about Nobody in the love post. Poor Nobody.Day 23 Villafranca de Bierzo to Las Herrerias..5 Hrs .
Today I decided to take a shorter trip of 20km and walk up the highest point so far tomorrow .
Set in a peaceful location Casa Lixa Alberque is surrounded by woodlands and mountains .
I took an hours break altogether as I did not want to arrive too early .
Yes I could have carried on but with a niggling hip I decided to give it a rest till tomorrow.
Sat here with a beer before I head for a shower and chill out before dinner I see pilgrims passing mostly with just a day bag , then I see horses oh at a cost of 40€ to take you up the mountain if you don't want to walk it lol
Today it was following the road with a lot of busy traffic so not much to talk about really at least it was dry .
Not sure where my bed for tomorrow will be just yet I think about that after I had my shower , but it is likely I be in Sarria on Saturday .
I say night night , have a nice day whatever plans you have .
Regards
Terry
Oh my hip been OK it's my knee which is swollen lolHope the niggling hip is quiet. Nothing about Nobody in the love post. Poor Nobody.
Day 28 : Portomarin to Palas De Rie 6hrs 15 min.
Evening everyone 8pm here , all settled into my Alberque for the night with the curtain closed around my bed so I am not disturbed , staying at Alberque Zendoria, I was recommended the Alberque Centro but happy I avoided that as all the school children from Sarria are staying there..they be on the March again at 8 so I wait till they have gone before I leave for Ribadiso.
Anyway about today been same as yesterday except been following the road through woodlands and farmland.
The civil guard was making their rounds again it's nice that they are keeping an eye on us now that there are maybe 200+ on the move.
I had an opportunity to speak to a few who only started yesterday as a taster to see if they can do a longer camino next time , they knackered and one has blisters even those who are sending their bags on are tired on their second day and they cannot believe it when I told them how far I have come but I have had my issues all to do with the feet minus blisters.
Sorry I not mentioned about the route today as I was saying it was the same as yesterday but longer by 6km but less time that's with the hours break .
So tomorrow its to Ribadiso, Tuesday to O Pedrouzo then Wednesday about 16km to Santiago .
My time has gone so quick I wish I could do it again but have a diary with me and maybe do it over a longer period on those difficult sections once I taken a week or two off to give my knee time to heal .
Take care everyone it's been a pleasure to write in the evenings even to the point where I am nearly falling asleep myself after a busy day ..
Oh well another push tomorrow.
Till then
Bye
Terry
Sorry but list connection while trying to download some more pics will add them tomorrow..night nightDay 28 : Portomarin to Palas De Rie 6hrs 15 min.
Evening everyone 8pm here , all settled into my Alberque for the night with the curtain closed around my bed so I am not disturbed , staying at Alberque Zendoria, I was recommended the Alberque Centro but happy I avoided that as all the school children from Sarria are staying there..they be on the March again at 8 so I wait till they have gone before I leave for Ribadiso.
Anyway about today been same as yesterday except been following the road through woodlands and farmland.
The civil guard was making their rounds again it's nice that they are keeping an eye on us now that there are maybe 200+ on the move.
I had an opportunity to speak to a few who only started yesterday as a taster to see if they can do a longer camino next time , they knackered and one has blisters even those who are sending their bags on are tired on their second day and they cannot believe it when I told them how far I have come but I have had my issues all to do with the feet minus blisters.
Sorry I not mentioned about the route today as I was saying it was the same as yesterday but longer by 6km but less time that's with the hours break .
So tomorrow its to Ribadiso, Tuesday to O Pedrouzo then Wednesday about 16km to Santiago .
My time has gone so quick I wish I could do it again but have a diary with me and maybe do it over a longer period on those difficult sections once I taken a week or two off to give my knee time to heal .
Take care everyone it's been a pleasure to write in the evenings even to the point where I am nearly falling asleep myself after a busy day ..
Oh well another push tomorrow.
Till then
Bye
Terry
Ah yes, my memories of the school children walking is that they beat us to the bar on the way and drank all the cold drinks before I arrived...Day 28 : Portomarin to Palas De Rie 6hrs 15 min.
Evening everyone 8pm here , all settled into my Alberque for the night with the curtain closed around my bed so I am not disturbed , staying at Alberque Zendoria, I was recommended the Alberque Centro but happy I avoided that as all the school children from Sarria are staying there..they be on the March again at 8 so I wait till they have gone before I leave for Ribadiso.
Anyway about today been same as yesterday except been following the road through woodlands and farmland.
The civil guard was making their rounds again it's nice that they are keeping an eye on us now that there are maybe 200+ on the move.
I had an opportunity to speak to a few who only started yesterday as a taster to see if they can do a longer camino next time , they knackered and one has blisters even those who are sending their bags on are tired on their second day and they cannot believe it when I told them how far I have come but I have had my issues all to do with the feet minus blisters.
Sorry I not mentioned about the route today as I was saying it was the same as yesterday but longer by 6km but less time that's with the hours break .
So tomorrow its to Ribadiso, Tuesday to O Pedrouzo then Wednesday about 16km to Santiago .
My time has gone so quick I wish I could do it again but have a diary with me and maybe do it over a longer period on those difficult sections once I taken a week or two off to give my knee time to heal .
Take care everyone it's been a pleasure to write in the evenings even to the point where I am nearly falling asleep myself after a busy day ..
Oh well another push tomorrow.
Till then
Bye
Terry
They seem not to be with us today otherwise they would have caught up ..next weekend I expect they will start at Palas De Rie unless they wait till their next holiday season .Ah yes, my memories of the school children walking is that they beat us to the bar on the way and drank all the cold drinks before I arrived...
They sang and chanted as they moved along. Phil loved them and they practiced their English with him.
Looks like a lovely place!Day 29 :- Palas De Rie to Ribadiso 8 hours
First of all the charge from Sarria looks to be less today and the children looks like to have gone home so that's good news .
Everyone seems to be spread out staying either here , at Melide some 10km back or ahead of here as there are those who wants to be in Santiago tomorrow ...there was even a young boy 8 or 9 walking to Santiago with his mum .
I had about an hour of comfort breaks along the route today walking by myself I lowered the pace for my irritating knee ...got some more Ibuprofen tablets in Melide they cost much more than the UK infact the price I payed I could have had 11pkts back home .
I booked in advance my last few days all alberques but with my own room I just needed time to myself and go to bed when I want for a change as I have been having very little sleep ..
After Wednesday it is going to be strange not writing after I have finished a walk ..but would I do it all over again , well I be mad to say yes but at least I would know what to expect with all the aches and pains and swollen joints lol and go in the fall when it gets quiet again but first I have to find a job and fund the trip as it is expensive .
So I have had 4 breaks today being that I was on my own and tomorrow I am in O Pedrouzo then in Santiago Wednesday for about lunchtime , then I say is that it , what was it all about ???
Right I need a shower then get ready for dinner then bed ..alberque Los Caminantes where I am staying looks like to be a former farm turned into about three alberques and a pension very lovely indeed .
Night everyone , sorry I not got any facts about today's trip hopefully something special will happen tomorrow.
Regards
Terry
I came across it on Booking.com. so using my eurocard up before I go back on Friday any euros left on it can be used up next time , did I just say next time omg lol as if the body has taken enough punishment ..need my knee sorted before I think of doing it againLooks like a lovely place!
No dogs infact it was a pleasant night could have done with a lie in mind but the feet wanted one more walk lolMany years ago I stayed in the Albergue de Burgos and nearby/next-door dogs barked all night; hope that they have moved on.
Enjoy your walk tomorrow as you enter Santiago and see at last the cathedral.
Take care and Carpe diem.
Thank you , hopefully I be on the road again soon the Porto perhaps , being its only over 10-12 dayscardifflad52,
Enjoy your time in Santiago. Thank you for sharing your days and pictures here on the forum. It was a pleasure to read your precise, pertinent entries as you moved along.
Take care and Carpe diem.
Yes there been times when I could so easily have called it a day especially when I went back to the UK from Leon but the camino was calling me back and I knew it be playing on my mind until I returned despite my injuries ..now its done I am a bit jealous of those starting their journeyPerseverance was your gift. Glad you were able to finish and I have enjoyed going along with you on your journey.
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