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Busing around Porto

Posted on 29/05/2019 by magwood

The breakfast spread at Gallery Hostel this morning was as good as most hotels.   I ate muesli with soy milk, fresh fruit salad and a small roll with jam. Way more than I needed. Then I watched a chap … Continue reading →

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Limping around Porto

Posted on 28/05/2019 by magwood

Not having tested the extent of my mobility for FOUR WEEKS, I somewhat guiltily booked myself ‘special assistsnce’ on my flight from Málaga to Porto. The easyJet employee I spoke to was extremely helpful and supportive and upgraded my booking … Continue reading →

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Listen and learn

Posted on 23/05/2019 by magwood

Who knew? (A lot of you probably, but not me.)  Already three weeks since the sudden end to my camino and I am still using a crutch to get around.  Three weeks!!  At first I thought I would be fit … Continue reading →

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A different view of the camino…

Posted on 09/05/2019 by magwood

Below is a link to Nina’s website. Nina is a designer and has a wonderful eye for a powerful image. She posts one photo each day with a few thoughts to accompany it.  The black and white images are very … Continue reading →

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Home again, home again, limpity limp!

Posted on 05/05/2019 by magwood

Sorry for the prolonged silence. I was hoping that if I left it a few days I might have some positive news. So, to recap, on Wednesday my right leg gave out part way through the stage. I battled pain … Continue reading →

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 24, San Esteban de Gormaz to Alcubilla de Avellaneda, 25 km

Posted on 01/05/2019 by magwood

Distance, 25 km Elevation gain, ? m Elevation loss, ? m Total distance, 678.5 km Daily average, 28.3 km The day starts well with a farewell to Marianne and Ruedi, our Swiss friends with whom we have been keeping pace … Continue reading →

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 23, Caracena to San Esteban de Gormaz, 29.5 km

Posted on 30/04/2019 by magwood

Distance, 29.5 km Elevation gain, 210 m Elevation loss, 453 m Total distance, 653.5 km Daily average, 28.4 km Señora María Angeles opened the bar for us at 07:00 for breakfast and cooked cheese omelettes for Marianne and Ruedi whilst … Continue reading →

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 22, Retortillo de Soria to Caracena, 24 km

Posted on 30/04/2019 by magwood

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 →

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 21, Atienza to Retortillo de Soria, 24 km

Posted on 28/04/2019 by magwood

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 →

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 20, Sigüenza to Atienza, 37 km

Posted on 28/04/2019 by magwood

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 →

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 19, Mandayona to Sigüenza, 25.5 km

Posted on 26/04/2019 by magwood

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 →

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 18, Masegoso de Tajuña to Mandayona, 23 km

Posted on 25/04/2019 by magwood

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 →

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 17, Trillo to Masegoso de Tajuña, 24 km

Posted on 24/04/2019 by magwood

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 →

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 16, Salmerón to Trillo, 31.5km

Posted on 23/04/2019 by magwood

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 →

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Ruta de la Lana, stage 15, Villaconejos de Trabaque to Salmerón, 30 km

Posted on 22/04/2019 by magwood

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 →

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