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Camino Mozárabe – day 6 – Lucena – Doña Mencía 27 km

Posted on 13/04/2015 by magwood

Being a pilgrim on the Camino de Santiago is a funny old business. Especially on this less travelled path. Each day when we arrive at our destination, we have no idea if the information we have is correct and whether … Continue reading →

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Camino Mozárabe – day 5 – Cuevas Bajas to Lucena 30 km

Posted on 12/04/2015 by magwood

Cuevas Bajas seemed to be a nice town with some substantial period buildings. The key to the albergue is held in Bar Toni which is opposite the church and the albergue is just around the corner. We had a drink … Continue reading →

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Camino Mozárabe – day 4 – Antequera to Cuevas Bajas, 36.2 km

Posted on 11/04/2015 by magwood

I forgot to mention the beautiful decoratively painted walls in the church of Santiago – quite amazing. A bit more about yesterday…The rooms around the albergue courtyard seemed to be used as an advice / social centre and there was … Continue reading →

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Camino Mozárabe – day 3 – Villanueva de la Concepción to Antequera 18.8 km

Posted on 10/04/2015 by magwood

Firstly, thank you very much for all the lovely comments I have received. I have seen them all but haven’t been able to respond yet. I will try to answer any questions over the next few days. It all depends … Continue reading →

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Camino Mozárabe – day 2 – Almogia to Villanueva de la Concepción 20.6 km

Posted on 10/04/2015 by magwood

Oh, today started so very well. We were expecting an easy(ish) 20 km hike and right outside the albergue the arrows indicated we cross the road and we were immediately in stunningly beautiful countryside, albeit on a very steep gradient. … Continue reading →

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Camino Mozárabe – day 1 – Málaga to Almogía

Posted on 08/04/2015 by magwood

The alarm was set for 05:45 and we were out of the house by 06:20 in order to get to Málaga to meet my walking partner, George, outside the church of Santiago at 07:30. I felt slightly unsure that he … Continue reading →

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I’m off then…

Posted on 07/04/2015 by magwood

Oh my goodness, the countdown in the sidebar has turned from days to hours. I’ve had the surprise farewell party, complete with ‘Buen camino’ cake (thanks Kim). I’ve been given the T-shirt (thank you Hens for this very thoughtful gift). … Continue reading →

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Part two of my pre-camino camino

Posted on 08/03/2015 by magwood

As you may remember, I am walking from home to Málaga as a prequel to my forthcoming Camino Mozárabe.  I walked the first leg a few weeks ago, from my front door to Algarrobo Costa. I wrote about it here. … Continue reading →

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day 15, Águeda to Albergaria a Velha, 16.5 km

Posted on 16/05/2014 by magwood

The day didn’t start too well. There were eight of us staying at the albergue. When I arose I could see that the bathroom in the accommodation was in use so I went outside to use the facilities off the … Continue reading →

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