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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

Ruta de la Lana, stage 16, Salmerón to Trillo, 31.5km

Distance, 31.5 km Elevation gain, 603. m Elevation loss, 709 m Total distance, 466.5 km Daily average, 29 km We make an early departure this morning as rain is forecast for later in the day and we want to make … Continue reading

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 15, Villaconejos de Trabaque to Salmerón, 30 km

Distance, 30 km Elevation gain, 365 m Elevation loss, 318 m Total distance, 435 km Daily average, 29 km Well, that was a night to remember! I had heard about the legendary hospitality of Pepe, and expected that we would … Continue reading

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 14, Villar de Domingo García to Villaconejos de Trabaque, 23.5 km

Distance, 23.5 km Elevation gain, 0 m Elevation loss, 157 m Total distance, 405 km Daily average, 28.9 km Today was walked entirely on the road. It rained a lot during the night and we didn’t want a repeat of … Continue reading

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 13, Cuenca to Villar de Domingo García, 30 km

Distance, 30 km Elevation gain, 371 m Elevation loss, 364  m Total distance, 381.5 km Daily average, 29.3 km As predicted, it was dry when we left our cosy hostal this morning, but quite cold with a brisk wind. It … Continue reading

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A spectacular city in the rain

Today is our mini-break. A day off planned so that we could explore this beautiful city. And we have explored, both after arriving yesterday and today – and every step in the lashing rain. “Cuenca is a city set in … Continue reading

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 12, Fuentes to Cuenca, 24 km

Distance, 24 km Elevation gain, 244 m Elevation loss, 321 m Total distance, 351.5 km Daily average, 29.3 km We knew it was going to happen! I looked at every weather forecast hoping that at least one of them would … Continue reading

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 11, Monteaguado de las Salinas to Fuentes, 24 km

Distance, 24 km Elevation gain, 310 m Elevation loss, 248 m Total distance, 327.5 km Daily average, 29.8 km A late start for us this morning.  We didn’t wake up until 06:30, but were up and out by shortly after … Continue reading

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 10, Campillo de Altobuey to Monteaguado de las Salinas, 36 km

Distance, 36 km Elevation gain, 408 m Elevation loss, 371 m Total distance, 303.5 km Daily average, 30.35 km Last night, just as we settled down with our shared blanket, the darkened room suddenly lit up, followed by an almighty … Continue reading

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 9, Villarta to Campillo de Altobuey, 32 km

Distance, 32 km Elevation gain, 394 m Elevation loss, 220 m Total distance 267.5 km Daily average, 29.7 km We had to wait until 21:00 for the restaurant to open last evening. I don’t think they get many customers asking … Continue reading

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 8, Casas Ibáñez to Villarta, 28.5 km

Distance, 28.5 km Elevation gain, 146 m Elevation loss, 83 m Total distance 235.5 km Daily average, 29.4 km Unfortunately the dining room at Hotel Aro’s was not open in time for us to partake of the included breakfast. We … Continue reading

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Ruta de la Lana – weekly round-up

I’ve had a request from a friend (the sort that expects action 😉) to include a weekly summary map, showing all stages walked in that period. I’m not sure how many would be interested in this info, so please let … Continue reading

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 7, Alatoz to Casas Ibáñez, 32.5 km

Distance, 32.5 km Elevation gain, 298 m Elevation loss, 452 m Total distance 203 km Daily average, 29 km I am writing this in the absolute lap of luxury. But more of that later. The albergue last night had extremely … Continue reading

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 6, Alpera to Alatoz, 27 km

Distance, 27 km Elevation gain, 263 m Elevation loss, 245 m Total distance 170.5 km Daily average, 28.4 km Can I say a big thank you to all who are joining me on this adventure via my blog. And thanks … Continue reading

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 5, Almansa to Alpera , 26km

Distance, 26 km Elevation gain, 323 m Elevation loss,163 m Total distance 143.5 km Daily average, 28.7 km No wind, no rain…🎼 Well, there was a fresh breeze, but none of the high winds and blow-you-off-your-feet gusts that we have … Continue reading

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 4, Caudete to Almansa, 28.5 km

Distance, 28.5 km Elevation gain, 262 m Elevation loss,172 m Total distance 117.5 km Daily average, 29 km We leave at 07:00 in the dark and are instantly bombarded with a vicious bitter wind. Normally the weather doesn’t present it’s … Continue reading

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