Tag Archives: Blisters

day 9, Tomar to Alvaiazere, 34.75 km

Posted on 10/05/2014 by magwood

10 May 2014 The hostel in Tomar is quite new, and we stayed in a pilgrims’ dormitory with four sets of bunks. The beds are very stable (not rickety and creaky like so many, with new orthopaedic mattresses, and we … Continue reading →

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day 3, Vila Franca de Xira to Azambuja, 20 km

Posted on 04/05/2014 by magwood

4 May 2014 Last night when I was sitting in reception writing my blog, the lovely Mariano offered me a glass of wine, and a very nice one at that. It was quite late when a couple came in, looking … Continue reading →

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Day 2, 17 April 2013, Roncesvalles to Larrasoaña, 25 km

Posted on 19/04/2013 by magwood

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 →