Day 31 Today I walked through the town of Hospital de Orbigo. Here in 1434 a famous battle took place on this beautiful bridge the main dude involved was a Knight called Don Suero, apparently he is mentioned in the… Continue reading

Day 30 There are two options today. I take the original which is alongside a busy secondary road. The other is slightly longer but away from the road and a bit more remote. I don’t mind this way, there is… Continue reading

Day 29 Lots of pilgrims take a rest day in Leon. I am kind’a having a rest day, I don’t have to be out of the apartment until 11am, I sleep late, and have a relaxing time with the coffee… Continue reading

Day 28 Wow, what a day! I head out about 7:30am, I am soon joined by a lady I met the first night in St Jean, she has been crook and so has had to take days off and go… Continue reading

Day 27 Tonight I am staying in an Alburgue owned by young Spanish lady she has a small daughter and her Mum is here helping in the kitchen. We will have a Vegan meal this evening of Gazpacho, followed by… Continue reading

Day 26 I am really enjoying the Spanish food but as soon as I start walking this morning I am thinking of breakfast which is 7km away. I really feel like poached eggs and a bit of bacon, the thought… Continue reading

Day 25 I have booked a bunk in San Nicolas about 13km away, the forecast according to my room mate is for 26 and after only just getting a bed yesterday I decided to play it safe. There is lots… Continue reading

Day 24 My night at Santa Clara Monastery was fantastic, I take advantage of a 9am checkout, as I am leaving a Nun who is cleaning one of the rooms wishes me a Buen Camino. I take my still damp… Continue reading

Day 23 I call into the bar before I leave town, there is not a lot of choice so cafe solo, and yoghurt cake it is. Great coffee and the cake is light and tasty. As I have my breakfast… Continue reading

Day 22 This morning there is a hill to climb, Alto Mostelares, I head out about 7am with my bunk mate from last night who is from Florida. There is nowhere for breakfast so it’s off we go. The next… Continue reading