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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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The final leg of my pre-camino camino

Posted on 21/03/2015 by magwood

Rain was forecast for the whole of this week excepting Monday, and the prophesy was not wrong.  We have had days and days of downpours. Not the odd spot here and there, but determined great dollops of the wet stuff … 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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From first light to sunset – what a very special day

Posted on 26/01/2015 by magwood

My day started when I opend my eyes (quite late) and was greeted by this sight through my bedroom window – the first strike of the sun upon the snow covered peak of mount Maroma. I am treated to this … Continue reading →

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Seasons greetings

Posted on 24/12/2014 by magwood

Just a very quick post from a very sunny UK to wish all the lovely followers of my blog a very happy Christmas and a peaceful new year. I have met so many fabulous new people through my blog and … Continue reading →

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100,000 views – THANK YOU

Posted on 19/08/2014 by magwood

Today I have reached a milestone – and not of the kilometre variety that were marking my journey along the camino de Santiago, but a blogging achievement – 100,000 views on the Trepidatious Traveller blog. When I started writing the … Continue reading →

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