Category Archives: Walking the walk

Day 7, 22 April 2013, Logroño to Nájera 28 km

My alarm woke me this morning. It’s the first time this has happened on the camino and is indicative of the excellent night’s sleep I have had. Normally I am awake long before getting up time, but happily not this … Continue reading

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Day 6, 21 April 2013, Los Arcos to Logroño, 29.5 km

It was cold last night. Freezing. I couldn’t get warm even when I zipped my sleeping bag tight around my head. As a result I didn’t sleep well, although the room was very quiet. When we all got up, Peter … Continue reading

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Day 5, 20 April 2013, Estella to Los Arcos, 21 km

Despite sleeping in a ‘donativo’ albergue last night with 13 others in the room, I had the best night’s sleep on the camino so far. We were off at 7am and it was very chilly. We crossed the river and … Continue reading

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Day 4, 19 April 2013, Uterga to Estella, 30 km

Despite the luxury of a private room for the night I had very little sleep and was tossing and turning most of the night, probably due to a wine or two too many at dinner. It was also extremely windy … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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