Tag Archives: Camino Frances

Day 27, 12 May 2013, Palas de Rei to Arzúa, 30 km

This will be a very short post because I am really tired and I need to try to get a decent sleep tonight. We left the very nice albergue this morning, walked through woodland for an hour and a half … Continue reading

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Day 26, 11 May 2013, Ferreiros to Palas de Rei, 33 km

I was very glad to leave the albergue this morning. Definitely not a shining example, although the kind hospitalera found me a bottom bunk to sleep in. Bottom bunks are obviously easier to get into, but I am always a … Continue reading

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Day 25, 10 May 2013, Triacastela to Ferreiros, 32.5 km

We had a good hearty meal last night of lentil and vegetable soup (I could easily have stood the spoon upright in the middle of the bowl, it was so thick) followed by home made tiramisu. We were joined at … Continue reading

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Day 24, 9 May 2013, La Laguna de Castilla to Triacastela, 26 km

I awoke with no aches today. My knee had behaved yesterday but my right hip was a bit uncomfortable. Nothing a couple of painkillers could not deal with. Today though I decided to go drug-free. In addition I had not … Continue reading

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Day 23, 8 May 2013, Villafranca del Bierzo to La Laguna de Castilla, 26 km

The day started badly. Firstly it was raining, only softly, but enough to warrant a raincoat. Ella was suffering badly with her poorly feet and the going was extremely slow. We set off on the road, alongside a river and … Continue reading

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Day 22, 7 May 2013, Molinaseca to Villafranca del Bierzo, 31 km

Today started grey and stayed that way. The first section of the walk was to the large town of Ponferrada, 8 km from our start point and all on road, albeit on very quiet roads with almost no traffic. But … Continue reading

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Day 21 extra, Cruz de Ferro

This was an important day for me – crucial to my camino. The Iron Cross is where pilgrims have traditionally left a stone from their homeland or one picked up along their camino. But more recently it has become a … Continue reading

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Day 21, 6 May 2013, Santa Catalina de Samoza to Molinaseca, 37 km

Today I started walking alone. I wanted to get away, but Ella was still in the bathroom and in no rush, so I told her to catch me up. The sun was rising as I left the village, it was … Continue reading

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Day 20, 5 May 2013, Hospital de Órbigo to Santa Catalina de Samoza, 25 km

This morning was bright and not too cold. We walked across country through farmland (with cows) to the next village. We came across an Irish woman who had been staying in the same albergue as us for a couple of … Continue reading

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Day 19, 4 May 2013, Virgen del Camino to Hospital de Órbigo, 27 km

It was much warmer today when we set off, a bit earlier than recently. No need to put on my jacket. The day was quite hazy, but with a clear pale blue sky. We had options – either a track … Continue reading

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Day 18, 3 May 2013, Puente Villarente to Virgen del Camino, 22 km

Another late start this morning. No one in our dormitory got up until about 7:30 am which is very late. I was already up but was able to take my time to pack up and get started. The forecast said … Continue reading

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Day 17, Calzadilla de Los Hermanillos to Puente Villarente, 32 km

Last night our host kept us entertained with his antics, and he spoke to Rosie and Mikey when I was skyping them, much to their bemusement. We had a good dinner with lots of choice and again asked for my … Continue reading

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Day 16, San Nicolás del Real Camino to Calzadilla de Los Hermanillos, 20 km

Last night supper was served in front of the roaring fire and we asked for our left over chicken to be made into sandwiches for breakfast. It was a lovely warm evening with very friendly hosts in a particularly nice … Continue reading

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Day 15, 30 April 2013, Carrión de Los Condes to San Nicolás del Real Camino, 31 km

The day started pretty much as forecast. Rain. Not too hard, but persistent. We left Carrión knowing we would not pass another village for 17 km and expecting to buy something for breakfast during our route out of the town. … Continue reading

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Day 14, Fromista to Carrión de Los Condes, 21 km

Firstly I would like to thank everyone once again for posting comments. I take great delight in reading them, although I don’t always reply directly due to lack of on-line time. Yesterday we stayed in a private albergue, very well … Continue reading

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