Category Archives: Camino Ingles

Hanging out in Santiago

Posted on 28/05/2016 by magwood

It was great to meet up with George last evening. For those of you who don’t know, George and I walked the first part of the Camino Mozárabe together last year. We met for the first time at the church … Continue reading →

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Day 35, Camino Ingles, Sigüero to Santiago de Compostela 17.2 km

Posted on 26/05/2016 by magwood

Total distance 971.8 km Daily average 27.8 Today’s accumulated uphill elevation 208 m Today’s accumulated downhill elevation 177 m Yesterday’s hospitalera who I presume is called Chisca, was worth her high charges in entertainment value. She is one of those … Continue reading →

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Day 34, Camino Ingles, Hospital de Bruma to Sigüero 24.8 km

Posted on 25/05/2016 by magwood

Total distance 954.6 km Daily average 28 Today’s accumulated uphill elevation 121 m Today’s accumulated downhill elevation 275 m After enjoying a very decent ‘menu’ lunch yesterday at the new restaurant in Hospital de Bruma, I returned to the albergue … Continue reading →

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Day 33, Camino Ingles, Betanzos to Hospital de Bruma 27.1 km

Posted on 24/05/2016 by magwood

Total distance 929.8 km Daily average 28.1 Today’s accumulated uphill elevation 673 m Today’s accumulated downhill elevation 286 m Betanzos had a lot more to see than I took advantage of. It is a large town with many ancient churches, … Continue reading →

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Day 32, Camino Ingles, Ferrol (Neda) to Betanzos 38.2 km

Posted on 24/05/2016 by magwood

Total distance 902.7 km Daily average 28.2 Today’s accumulated uphill elevation 631 m Today’s accumulated downhill elevation 598 m There were eventually six in the albergue last night, all female. It was spacious accommodation with lounging and dining area, small … Continue reading →

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Day 31, Camino del Norte (Ruta do Mar) Cedeira to Ferrol (Neda) 31 km

Posted on 22/05/2016 by magwood

Total distance 864.5 km Daily average 27.9 Today’s accumulated uphill elevation 294 m Today’s accumulated downhill elevation 302 m I was rather alarmed this morning to discover that I only had a small amount of data left on my iPad … Continue reading →

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The boots that were meant to be

Posted on 06/03/2016 by magwood

I have been a bit fickle with my choice of camino hiking boots. I have needed a new pair for each of my three caminos, and whilst they have all been ok, I have not wanted to buy the same … Continue reading →

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2016…the next camino

Posted on 04/03/2016 by magwood

There are four ‘northern’ pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela the Camino del Norte the Camino Primitivo the Camino Ingles the Camino Finisterre I will set off on my latest camino adventure on 22 April from the town of Irun … Continue reading →

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