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About magwood

Trepidatious Traveller - camino blog is about preparing for and walking the Camino de Santiago. Many future pilgrims have found the blog useful and inspiring, and many who have no plans to walk the camino have simply enjoyed the dialogue http://www.magwood.me

Last day – Split

Posted on 18/10/2019

Another early morning for me. As much before seven as I can make it out the door, which isn’t usually very much! There is no other sign of life at the hostel when I leave. I wander along the Riva … Continue reading →

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Vela Luka to Split

Posted on 17/10/2019

After a long and very restful night’s sleep I slowly packed up and left my bag at the accommodation whilst I went to visit the Vera Spila cave. I followed the marked path but soon realised I had missed a … Continue reading →

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Korčula old town to Vela Luka

Posted on 17/10/2019

I was up bright and early again this morning, thinking I would catch the sunrise without too much effort involved. I had a bit of a shock to find the weather had changed and was now presenting low grey cloud … Continue reading →

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A day on the ocean waves…

Posted on 15/10/2019

…except it’s a sea, not an ocean and there are absolutely no waves, it’s as calm as a mill pond. Much as I have enjoyed my evenings amongst the ancient buildings and narrow alleyways of Dubrovnik, I am not enjoying … Continue reading →

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A day in Dubrovnik

Posted on 15/10/2019

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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Croatia, on my way…

Posted on 13/10/2019

In an effort to be more environmentally aware I took the bus to the airport at the start of my journey.  How lucky I am to have choices!  I could use my treasured bus pass from home into the city … Continue reading →

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A change of direction…

Posted on 28/09/2019

So, finally an update.  Sorry for the long silence and thank you so much to those who have enquired as to my recovery from what was first diagnosed as tendonitis.  By the time of my last post, when I was … Continue reading →

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