Day 48 I walked the slowest I have walked ever today. The vertigo makes me feel like I am walking on balloons, thankfully the Way is mostly flat and wide paths, we are walking in more forests of gums and… Continue reading

Day 46 The walk today was so much like walking at home in the Blue Mountains, the smell of eucalyptus, the forests trails, even a creek crossing with a great stone bridge and what looked like a fire trail. I… Continue reading

Day 45 I have really been looking forward to getting to Melide, it is a town famous for Pulpo – Octopus. It’s odd because it’s not on the coast but it is an important dish here and served elsewhere is… Continue reading

Day 44 Today was a lovely peaceful walk. Along comfortable paths and through woodlands and small villages. The crowds definitely having spread out. I walked a little while with a couple from the UK, they have family in Sydney and… Continue reading

Day 43 It’s a misty start to the day as I cross back over the river to join the Camino. The crowds are still here but far more subdued than yesterday, perhaps the mist is calming everyone down after yesterday’s… Continue reading

Day 42 The morning is beautiful as we head out of Sarria, the views over the city and the narrow winding cobblestone streets. As I leave Sarria, today I felt like I was walking the City2Surf at home. It’s a… Continue reading

Day 41 I am never going to be able to pick a favourite day of the Camino, but today was special. It had its challenges with a climb to Alto Riocabo 905m (what would a day be without an Alto!).… Continue reading

Day 39 I left Casa Susi feeling really recharged, great friends, wonderful food and a really good nights sleep. I have a big climb to do today! There are more chestnut forests to walk through and pretty mountain villages. When… Continue reading

Day 37 Today I am not going far, the Way is beautiful with vineyards and rolling hills. I plan to stay in an Alburgue the Blue Mountains Camino group supported by way of a donation. The Ave Fénix pilgrim hostel… Continue reading

Day 36 This morning I have breakfast with Tony and Johann, friends from The Blue Mountains Camino group. They have just walked a Camino from Le Puy in France to St Jean 740km then bused to Ponferrada to start walking… Continue reading