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Shhh…….can you keep a secret?
We were a little tired this morning (Sunday) following an extremely late night at the Cómpeta feria (actually very tired and a little jaded after getting to bed at 4:00 am and our animal alarm going off at 7:00 am). … Continue reading
Posted in A view of life, Animals, Expats in andalucia
Tagged Canillas de Albaida, Cómpeta feria, Expats in Andalucia, Fabrica de la Luz, oleander, Roly, Spain, travel
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Who needs clocks when you’ve got animals?
We don’t need clocks and watches in our house – we always know when it’s food o’clock I am reliably woken every morning at exactly 7:00 am when my cat Sheba commences her demands for breakfast. Although a rescue moggie … Continue reading
Posted in A view of life, Animals, Expats in andalucia
Tagged animals' time clock, Food o'clock
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Green shoots of recovery
I’ve been into the fire-ravaged natural park a few times over the three weeks since we were evacuated from our village celebrations – see here for that story. It still smells of bonfire but looks somehow hauntingly beautiful. Some of … Continue reading
Me and my shadow
I guess this post could be alternatively titled ‘spot Roly’. The only photos he is missing from are those taken on camino.
2014 packing list for Camino Portuguese
I updated my packing list and review following my 2016 Camino del Norte which can be seen here …meanwhile here is the list and review from my 2014 Camino Portuguese See my full packing list on excel spread sheet packing … Continue reading
A walk on the dark side
Today Liana, Roly and I took ourselves for a trip into the Canillas de Albaida valley, down to the river where we can usually find a bit of grass for Liana, although it is rather sparse at the moment. It … Continue reading
It started with a bang……..and ended in disaster
A volley of rockets was launched at about 7 am to announce the forthcoming party. It was a beautiful clear morning, albeit rather windy, and I was in the stable preparing liana’s breakfast. As usual she took absolutely no notice … Continue reading
Unavoidably detained…….
I’ve done it again! Bagged myself a bank of three seats, all to myself, on an otherwise full flight. This also happened recently when I took a Ryanair flight from Santiago de Compostela to Málaga after my camino, having booked … Continue reading
Posted in A view of life, Expats in andalucia
Tagged Bristol Airport, donkey rides, ryanair, Weston super Mare
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Assessment of clothes and walking gear 2014
I updated my packing list and review following my 2016 Camino del Norte which can be seen here Meanwhile, here is my original post from 2014… Firstly, apologies for the very long and detailed assessment below. I have been asked … Continue reading
Posted in Camino assessments and reflections, Camino de Santiago de Compostela, Camino Portuguese, Preparations
Tagged assessment, backpack, berghaus, buff, bum bag, Camino blog, Camino de Santiago blog, Camino de Santiago., camino Portuguese, Clothes and gear, ex-Officio, hydration system, merrell Moab, mont bell, pacer poles, Portugal, Portuguese route, travel
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Woohoo – today I got Greenland!
My first post since I walked into Santiago – three weeks ago. I have been working on an assessment of the clothes and gear that I used and will post this info soon, but meanwhile I wanted to share with … Continue reading
Just being there….
29 May 2014 A lie-in was not on the cards for me this morning. I am wired to wake before 6 am, even if I have nowhere urgent to go. It was raining – hard. I have been so lucky … Continue reading
Day 27, Padron to Santiago de Compostela, 25.4 km
28 May 2014 Total distance walked 669.9 km Average daily distance 24.81 km After my shower yesterday, it was raining, so I went to the nearest wifi bar to write my post. Such generous complimentary tapas are served with drinks … Continue reading
What a finale
Just a quick post – full write up later. I wanted to share that I reached Santiago today at 12:44. I walked straight into the cathedral and was enexpectdly allowed in with my backpack. The pilgrims’ mass was coming to … Continue reading
day 26, Portela to Padron, 34 km
27 May 2014 Total distance walked 644.5 km Average daily distance 24.79 km We were served a very good dinner by the Portela hospitaleros, including soup, masses of salad, bread and spanish omelette. And there was also wine or beer … Continue reading
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day 25, Redondela to Portela, 33.6 km
26 May 2014 Total distance walked 610.5 km Average daily distance 24.42 km The albergue in Redondela is packed. The guide says there are 42 beds but I am sure they have squeezed a few more in since Brierly visited … Continue reading
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