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Day 3, 18 April 2013, Larrasoaña to Uterga, 34.5 km
First of all I would like to thank everyone who has made a comment on my posts. It is great to know that you are sharing my pain and joy. Please keep them coming, even if I don’t have time … Continue reading
Day 2, 17 April 2013, Roncesvalles to Larrasoaña, 25 km
I got up at 5:45am this morning before the general wake up call so that I could comfortably use the facilities before the mob arose. There were a few people up already, but not many. It is still taking me … Continue reading
And we’re off! Day 1, 16 April 2013, St Jean Pied de Port to Roncesvalles, 27.1 km
I had pre-arranged a taxi from Biarritz airport (which cost almost as much as my two flights put together) and watched eagerly as we passed by the French landscape. There were mountains on all sides and I wondered which one … Continue reading
Posted in Camino de Santiago de Compostela, Camino Frances, Walking the walk
Tagged albergue, Biarritz airport, Camino blog, Camino de Santiago blog, Camino de Santiago., Camino Frances, dormitory, Napoleon pass, Navarra, pilgrim's credential, Pyrenees, Roncesvalles, St Jean Pied de Port
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Almost there, 13-14 April 2013
After my long walk on Tuesday I spent the rest of the week catching up on chores including a huge pile of ironing, pulling yet more weeds, and being creative with needle and thread. First, I made a newspaper pattern … Continue reading
Bon voyage, 13 April 2013
It is early on Sunday morning. I have just come in from feeding Liana and cleaning the stable on my last day before leaving for the start of my journey. David is having a lie in and all is quiet … Continue reading
Posted in A view of life
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One week and counting down, 8 & 9 April 2013
Ok, this is my last week before leaving for France and I am feeling extremely trepidatious – equal measures of excitement and anxiety. Monday is spent in and around the house, with much pulling of weeds, until David dragged me away … Continue reading
Spring garden, 8 April 2013
We have so many beautiful flowers in our garden at the moment that I can’t resist posting a gallery of colourful splendour. Wild flowers complete with Roly And a few early fruit & veg
Breaking records and in memory of Gretel, 1-7 April 2013
On Monday I set out again, complete with fully loaded backpack, in an attempt to break the 25 km barrier. Roly and I leave home on a bright and sunny day and follow the lorry road to the through track … Continue reading
This and that, 25-31 March
Rain was promised every day this week, although for the most part it has failed to materialise. Monday I didn’t walk. Tuesday I set off again for Salares via the mountain tracks, my first long walk with the backpack. I … Continue reading
Getting serious, 18-24 March
This was a busy walking week. Although I returned to Cómpeta on Thursday night (14 March), I decided to delay resumption of training until the start of the new week. However I had not reckoned with the result of a … Continue reading
Posted in Preparations
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Shop until you drop (7-14 March 2013)
I am sitting on a Ryanair flight, returning to Malaga after a week spent in my home city of Bristol. My first day in Bristol was spent babysitting my beautiful grandson, Mikey, whilst his parents worked. It is lovely how … Continue reading
Plodding on
Monday 25 February I set out for this week’s first training walk on Monday morning planning to trek for 18-20km. However I soon became aware of a groin strain which was proving quite uncomfortable. I kept going hoping that the … Continue reading
A bit too adventurous
Liana is a bay coloured mare who stands 16 hands. She is 11 years old and has an ‘interesting’ personality, not always the friendliest of creatures. She seems to have an inbuilt sullen streak and will often give the impression … Continue reading
Posted in A view of life, Animals, Horse riding in the mountains of andalucia
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The ups and downs of walking on a mountain – 21.02.13
So…. I have been busy walking and riding but as a result I am so tired, I am doing very little else. Hopefully I will soon toughen up and take it all in my stride (literally). Since my last post … Continue reading
Onward and upward -13.02.13
After missing another practice walk yesterday, due to dreadful windy conditions, it was not quite so blustery today and I braved the elements. I expected the route I had planned to be at least 15km, which would be reasonable progress. … Continue reading
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