Tag Archives: Camino de Santiago blog

Distance, 24 km Elevation gain, 266 m Elevation loss, 386 m Total distance, 624 km Daily average, 28.4 km We are informed by my notes that the first 12 km of this stage are on the road. But I am … Continue reading →

Distance, 24 km Elevation gain, 540 m Elevation loss, 398 m Total distance, 600 km Daily average, 28.6 km There was no rush to get up this morning, as we were fairly sure our washing wouldn’t be dry too early.   … Continue reading →

Distance, 37 km Elevation gain, 696 m Elevation loss, 530 m Total distance, 576 km Daily average, 28.8 km It is again a cold start to the morning, there are patches frost on the ground but the sky is clear … Continue reading →

Distance, 25.5 km Elevation gain, 366 m Elevation loss, 266 m Total distance, 539 km Daily average, 28.4 km The hailstones from last evening were still in evidence in the hedgerows this morning. It is cold, but no wind and … Continue reading →

Distance, 23 km Elevation gain, 382 m Elevation loss, 432 m Total distance, 513.5 km Daily average, 28.5 km This morning we bade a sad farewell to our spanish friends Javier and Pablo. Family matters dictate that they need to … Continue reading →

Distance, 24 km Elevation gain, 315 m Elevation loss, 466 m Total distance, 490.5km Daily average, 28.8 km Last night was cold. I definitely should have brought a warmer sleeping bag on this trip. I also have a silk liner … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →