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Two days in Santiago

Posted on 29/10/2025 by magwood

Thanks so much to everyone for all the supportive comments. They are really very much appreciated. Santiago day 1 After enjoying the included breakfast at the hospidaria we wandered over to the food market where Mikey bought yet another mango. … Continue reading →

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Camino Portuguese from Valença, Stage 6

Posted on 28/10/2025 by magwood

Vilanova de Arousa to Pontesecures by boat 28 km Pontesecures to Santiago de Compostela on foot, 28.4 km https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/puentecesures-catedral-de-santiago-237882833 Last night’s accommodation was at Albergue A Corticela, €20 each. Nicely presented, maybe 12 places – we were in a room … Continue reading →

Camino Portuguese from Valença, Stage 5

Posted on 26/10/2025 by magwood

Armenteira to Vilanova de Arousa, 24.75 km https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/armenteira-vilanova-de-arousa-237747148 Having made a mammoth effort to wake Mikey this morning, which takes something upwards of half an hour, we are the very last to leave at 07:59. The first track is very … Continue reading →

Camino Portuguese from Valença, stage 4

Posted on 26/10/2025 by magwood

Pontevedra to Armenteira 23.5 km https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/pontevedra-armenteira-237550178 After leaving Pontevedra over the once-Roman bridge we continue through the suburbs and into the countryside until we reach the parting of the ways at around 4 km – right for the Portuguese central … Continue reading →

Camino Portuguese from Valença, stage 3

Posted on 24/10/2025 by magwood

Redondela to Pontevedra 22 km I realise after we have walked 2.5 km that I hadn’t started to record the walk. So the Wikiloc info is showing a shorter distance than we actually walked. https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/cepeda-pontevedra-237381110 The day started with a … Continue reading →

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Camino Portuguese from Valença, stage 2

Posted on 23/10/2025 by magwood

Porriño to Redondela 16 km https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/porrino-redondela-237258500 Having struggled to wake Mikey out of his stupor this morning we finally set off at almost 9 o’clock, but it’s a very short stage we are walking today, so no matter. This is … Continue reading →

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Camino Portuguese from Valença, stage 1

Posted on 22/10/2025 by magwood

Valença to Porriño 21.25 km https://www.wikiloc.com/outdoor-trails/valenca-catedral-de-tui-porrino-237157055 We arrive at Valença station on time at 08.01 and our camino Portuguese begins. We stroll through the beautiful old town, complete with city walls, and spot a hotel – we pop in to … Continue reading →

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Off we go

Posted on 22/10/2025 by magwood

We’re currently sitting on the train from Porto to Valença awaiting its 06:05 departure. Last night’s hostel was what you might expect from a cheap city establishment. It was ok – at least we had a room to ourselves to … Continue reading →

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A new adventure is about to begin…

Posted on 20/10/2025 by magwood

…an unaccustomed autumn camino. I’ve only walked in the spring previously. The timing is to accommodate my new camigo – my 14 year-old grandson Mikey, and most of our adventure will be during his half term break and a couple … Continue reading →

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Another day in Mérida

Posted on 12/05/2025 by magwood

Our first visit on our second day in Mérida was to the National Museum of Roman Art. An incredible building filled with an extraordinary amount of exhibits. We then walked along the Puente Romano and sat and people (and turtle) … Continue reading →