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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

A change of direction…

Posted on 28/09/2019 by magwood

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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Busing around Porto

Posted on 29/05/2019 by magwood

The breakfast spread at Gallery Hostel this morning was as good as most hotels.   I ate muesli with soy milk, fresh fruit salad and a small roll with jam. Way more than I needed. Then I watched a chap … 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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Listen and learn

Posted on 23/05/2019 by magwood

Who knew? (A lot of you probably, but not me.)  Already three weeks since the sudden end to my camino and I am still using a crutch to get around.  Three weeks!!  At first I thought I would be fit … Continue reading →

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George

Posted on 16/05/2019 by magwood

This post is not related to the camino, just a heartfelt story about a lovely man… George (Jiri) came into our lives in 2011.  We noticed a new neighbour in the rental property below our house.  He engaged me in … Continue reading →

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A different view of the camino…

Posted on 09/05/2019 by magwood

Below is a link to Nina’s website. Nina is a designer and has a wonderful eye for a powerful image. She posts one photo each day with a few thoughts to accompany it.  The black and white images are very … Continue reading →

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Home again, home again, limpity limp!

Posted on 05/05/2019 by magwood

Sorry for the prolonged silence. I was hoping that if I left it a few days I might have some positive news. So, to recap, on Wednesday my right leg gave out part way through the stage. I battled pain … Continue reading →

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 24, San Esteban de Gormaz to Alcubilla de Avellaneda, 25 km

Posted on 01/05/2019 by magwood

Distance, 25 km Elevation gain, ? m Elevation loss, ? m Total distance, 678.5 km Daily average, 28.3 km The day starts well with a farewell to Marianne and Ruedi, our Swiss friends with whom we have been keeping pace … Continue reading →

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 23, Caracena to San Esteban de Gormaz, 29.5 km

Posted on 30/04/2019 by magwood

Distance, 29.5 km Elevation gain, 210 m Elevation loss, 453 m Total distance, 653.5 km Daily average, 28.4 km Señora María Angeles opened the bar for us at 07:00 for breakfast and cooked cheese omelettes for Marianne and Ruedi whilst … Continue reading →

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 22, Retortillo de Soria to Caracena, 24 km

Posted on 30/04/2019 by magwood

Distance, 24 km Elevation gain, 266 m Elevation loss, 386 m Total distance, 624 km Daily average, 28.4 km We are informed by my notes that the first 12 km of this stage are on the road. But I am … Continue reading →

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 21, Atienza to Retortillo de Soria, 24 km

Posted on 28/04/2019 by magwood

Distance, 24 km Elevation gain, 540 m Elevation loss, 398 m Total distance, 600 km Daily average, 28.6 km There was no rush to get up this morning, as we were fairly sure our washing wouldn’t be dry too early.   … Continue reading →

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 20, Sigüenza to Atienza, 37 km

Posted on 28/04/2019 by magwood

Distance, 37 km Elevation gain, 696 m Elevation loss, 530 m Total distance, 576 km Daily average, 28.8 km It is again a cold start to the morning, there are patches frost on the ground but the sky is clear … Continue reading →

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 19, Mandayona to Sigüenza, 25.5 km

Posted on 26/04/2019 by magwood

Distance, 25.5 km Elevation gain, 366 m Elevation loss, 266 m Total distance, 539 km Daily average, 28.4 km The hailstones from last evening were still in evidence in the hedgerows this morning. It is cold, but no wind and … Continue reading →

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 18, Masegoso de Tajuña to Mandayona, 23 km

Posted on 25/04/2019 by magwood

Distance, 23 km Elevation gain, 382 m Elevation loss, 432 m Total distance, 513.5 km Daily average, 28.5 km This morning we bade a sad farewell to our spanish friends Javier and Pablo. Family matters dictate that they need to … 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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