Author Archives: magwood

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

Camino Mozárabe stage 15, Castro del Rio – Santa Cruz 25 km

Posted on 29/04/2018 by magwood

If you have read yesterday’s post you will know that I didn’t walk this stage due to illness in the group and lack of accommodation at Santa Cruz. I have however walked this stage before when I walked from Málaga … Continue reading →

Posted in Camino de Santiago de Compostela, Camino Mozárabe from Almeria | Tagged Camino blog, Camino de Santiago blog, Camino de Santiago de compostela, Camino de Santiago., camino Mozarabe, Camino Mozárabe from Almeria, long distance hiking, Spain, travel, Walking the camino as a vegan | 3 Comments

Camino Mozárabe – 0 km

Posted on 28/04/2018 by magwood

Well, this is weird. My first day off in all my six caminos. Reasons are many and varied. Whilst we were eating last evening we were visited by Antonio, a volunteer with the Asociación de Amigos del Camino de Santiago … Continue reading →

Camino Mozárabe stage 14 – Baena to Castro del Rio 21 km

Posted on 27/04/2018 by magwood

Today’s distance 21 km Elevation gain 122 m Elevation loss 335 m Total distance from Almería 341.5 km There was another misty start to the day and the air felt damp. We stop at a cafe for breakfast but they … Continue reading →

Camino Mozárabe stage 13 – Alcuadete to Baena 26 km

Posted on 26/04/2018 by magwood

Today’s distance 26 km Elevation gain 321 m Elevation loss 493 m Total distance from Almería 320.5 km I have been asked about my group of camigas and the changing numbers. We set off as five from Almería. Sadly after … Continue reading →

Posted in Camino de Santiago de Compostela, Camino Mozárabe from Almeria, Uncategorized | Tagged Camino blog, Camino de Santiago blog, Camino de Santiago de compostela, Camino de Santiago., camino Mozarabe, Camino Mozárabe from Almeria, long distance hiking, Spain, travel, Walking the camino as a vegan | 11 Comments

Camino Mozárabe stage 12 – Alcalá la Real to Alcuadete 25 km

Posted on 25/04/2018 by magwood

Today’s distance 25 km Elevation gain 310 m Elevation loss 613 m Total distance from Almería 294.5 km Today’s start was quite fresh and rain was forecast. From the edge of the town we are immediately in the countryside. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Camino de Santiago de Compostela, Camino Mozárabe from Almeria | Tagged Camino de Santiago blog, Camino de Santiago de compostela, Camino de Santiago., camino Mozarabe, Camino Mozárabe from Almeria, long distance hiking, Spain, travel, Walking the camino as a vegan | 7 Comments

Camino Mozárabe stage 11 – Moclin to Alcalá la Real 25 km

Posted on 24/04/2018 by magwood

Today’s distance 25 km Elevation gain 499 m Elevation loss 563 m Total distance from Almería 269.5 km I have been asked several times what app I am using to provide the above information, and I apologise for not responding … Continue reading →

Camino Mozárabe stage 10 – Granada – Moclin 36.5 km

Posted on 23/04/2018 by magwood

Today’s distance 36.5 km Elevation gain 596 m Elevation loss 246 m Total distance from Almería 244.5 km We left early this morning due to a long day. At 07:00 it was still a little dark in Granada and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Camino de Santiago de Compostela, Camino Mozárabe from Almeria | Tagged Camino blog, Camino de Santiago de compostela, Camino de Santiago., camino Mozarabe, Camino Mozárabe from Almeria, long distance hiking, Spain, travel, Walking the camino as a vegan | 22 Comments

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 →

Camino Mozárabe stage 8 – La Peza to Quentar 28 km

Posted on 21/04/2018 by magwood

Today’s distance 28 km Elevation gain 747m Elevation loss 861 m Total distance from Almería 189.5 km We leave earlier than usual at about 7:20 because of today’s long hike. Some grey cloud is hanging in the sky and the … Continue reading →

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 →

Camino Mozárabe stage 6 – Alquife to Guadix 24 km

Posted on 19/04/2018 by magwood

Today’s distance 24km Elevation gain 201 m Elevation loss 505 m Total distance from Almería 134.5 It became very cold during the night and I had chosen a very lightweight blanket and didn’t sleep too well as a result. Manuel’s … Continue reading →

Camino Mozárabe stage 5 – Huéneja to Alquife 20 km

Posted on 18/04/2018 by magwood

Today’s distance 20 km Elevation gain 349 m Elevation loss 289 m Total distance from Almería 110.5 Well, this is what we have been waiting for. Now we are talking camino walking – and it doesn’t get finer than this. … Continue reading →

Camino Mozárabe stage 4 – Abla to Huéneja 21.5 km

Posted on 17/04/2018 by magwood

Today’s distance 21.5 km Elevation gain 432 m Elevation loss 139 m Total distance from Almería 90.5 km A much nicer start to the day, with the snow topped mountains to our left and walking along comfortable country lanes and … Continue reading →

Camino Mozárabe stage 3 – Alboloduy to Abla 30 km

Posted on 16/04/2018 by magwood

Today’s distance 30 km Elevation gain 817 m Elevation loss 315 m Total distance from Almería 69 Last night in Alboloduy there were twelve pilgrims, we five, a Spanish guy who I have yet to see, a German couple, an … Continue reading →

Posted in Camino de Santiago de Compostela, Camino Mozárabe from Almeria | Tagged Camino blog, Camino de Santiago blog, Camino de Santiago de compostela, Camino de Santiago., Camino Mozárabe from Almeria, long distance hiking, Spain, travel | 27 Comments

Camino Mozárabe stage 2 – Santa Fe de Mondújar to Alboloduy

Posted on 15/04/2018 by magwood

Today’s distance 16 km Elevation gain 487 m Elevation loss 323 m Total distance from Almería 40 We made a very leisurely exit from the albergue this morning and were immediately tackling some extreme elevation. We wound up and up … Continue reading →