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

Day 35 We left at 7am this morning there was no sun it was light with some cloud cover, the air was crisp. The first little bit is on road and then we started our descent. It was as hard… Continue reading

Day 33 A lovely peaceful walk this morning, the Way is flat with a gentle incline. Only a short walk, I get a bed at the Alburgue I really wanted to stay at. It is run by the Confraternity of… Continue reading

Day 32 Firstly today I walked to Astorga, an interesting, pretty and small city. It was started as a Roman settlement in the 1st Century BC. Most things were still closed, but I did see the Roman Bath ruins, the… Continue reading

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

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

Day Nineteen When I wake I am nervous to feel my knee. It bends ok without pain. I put pressure on it and it feels ok. I have decided to make today’s walk short it’s about 11km to the next… Continue reading

Day Seventeen This morning I returned to the Camino via the same road it seems to be quicker going back, I am soon back with other pilgrims and have yellow arrows showing me the way. Still with the glow of… Continue reading

Day Thirteen Today I feel well enough to walk. I am heading for Najera but there are no beds there. I have booked a motel room about 5km off the Camino at a Highway side 24hour petrol hotel and restaurant… Continue reading