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

Day 20 From Tradajos I am walking to Hornillos del Camino, I don’t have a booking for tonight so hope to get there early enough to stay at the Municipal Alburgue. As I leave the town I spot this birds… Continue reading