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Walking the camino as a vegan

Posted on 01/09/2018 by magwood

I first started eating a plant-based diet at the beginning of 2017, but wasn’t sufficiently committed to keep it up on my camino last year.  However, as soon as I returned home I jumped in 100% and haven’t wavered since. … Continue reading →

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Camino Torres stage 14, Felgueiras to Guimarães 20 km

Posted on 02/06/2018 by magwood

Today’s distance 20 km Elevation gain 255 m Elevation loss 384 m Total distance from Almería 1,227 km Firstly, thank you for the plant information – much appreciated. The day started as it had finished yesterday, with light drizzle We … Continue reading →

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Camino Mozárabe por Trujillo, stage 28 Aldea del Obispo to Torrejon el Rubio 28 km

Posted on 11/05/2018 by magwood

Today’s distance 28 km Elevation gain 180 m Elevation loss 316 m Total distance from Almería 671 km As we left our accommodation and retraced our steps towards the EX-208 we walked towards the sunrise – most unusual on the … Continue reading →

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Camino Mozárabe stage 17, Córdoba – Cerro Mariano 19 km

Posted on 30/04/2018 by magwood

Today’s distance 19 km Elevation gain 468 m Elevation loss 59 m Total distance from Almería 412 km I had covered about 1.5 km before I realised I hadn’t started to record my walk which explains the difference between the … Continue reading →

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Camino Mozárabe stage 9 – Quentar to Granada 18.5 km

Posted on 22/04/2018 by magwood

Apologies for no elevation information today – I accidentally deleted it – very annoying! Today’s distance 18.5 km Total distance from Almería 208 km This morning dawned quite mild, no harsh breeze. After a quick stop at Bar Los Angeles … Continue reading →

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Camino Mozárabe stage 7 – Guadix to La Peza 27 km

Posted on 20/04/2018 by magwood

Today’s distance 27 km Elevation gain 563 m Elevation loss 487 m Total distance from Almería 161.5 Guadix is a beautiful city with stunning period property, which was enhanced by the early morning sun as we left for today’s stage. … Continue reading →

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It was a ¡buen camino!

Posted on 30/05/2017 by magwood

I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has read and commented on my blog over the last 36 days. The comments really do give me a great boost every day. Please stick around for a … Continue reading →

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A day in Dubrovnik

Posted on 15/10/2019 by magwood

Well, this evening my legs feel as though I’ve been in a gym all day, working out on a stair master.  My day started early.  I was awake at 06:00 and out of the door by 06:30 – it was … Continue reading →

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Limping around Porto

Posted on 28/05/2019 by magwood

Not having tested the extent of my mobility for FOUR WEEKS, I somewhat guiltily booked myself ‘special assistsnce’ on my flight from Málaga to Porto. The easyJet employee I spoke to was extremely helpful and supportive and upgraded my booking … Continue reading →

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 17, Trillo to Masegoso de Tajuña, 24 km

Posted on 24/04/2019 by magwood

Distance, 24 km Elevation gain, 315 m Elevation loss, 466 m Total distance, 490.5km Daily average, 28.8 km Last night was cold. I definitely should have brought a warmer sleeping bag on this trip. I also have a silk liner … Continue reading →

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 14, Villar de Domingo García to Villaconejos de Trabaque, 23.5 km

Posted on 21/04/2019 by magwood

Distance, 23.5 km Elevation gain, 0 m Elevation loss, 157 m Total distance, 405 km Daily average, 28.9 km Today was walked entirely on the road. It rained a lot during the night and we didn’t want a repeat of … Continue reading →

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Two days and counting…

Posted on 11/04/2018 by magwood

Two days and counting!  Backpack is almost sorted, most items on the packing list are ticked off.  Rather than show you the standard series of photos of  folded clothes that will accompany me on my camino, I thought I would … Continue reading →

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Stage 5 – La Granja de San Ildefonso to Zamarramala, 17 km

Posted on 27/04/2017 by magwood

The albergue at San Ildefonso was very cosy and warm – I can’t recommend it highly enough. We had no idea until we rose and looked out of the window that it had been snowing during the night. It continued … Continue reading →

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Time to start making plans…

Posted on 19/03/2017 by magwood

Well, the countdown has begun! Only five weeks until the new adventure starts. I have decided to travel to Madrid by train, which is a little more expensive than flying, but with much less hanging around. I am taking the … Continue reading →

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A week of variety

Posted on 17/02/2017 by magwood

Last week was the start of my new eating regime (not vegan after all, as I am reliable informed that one cannot be a part-time vegan). I had great fun researching interesting recipes for my plant-based diet and have enjoyed … Continue reading →

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