Tag Archives: Portugal

Camino Torres, stage 8, Trancoso to Ponte do Abade 23 km

Posted on 26/05/2018 by magwood

Today’s distance 23 km Elevation gain 262 m Elevation loss 483 m Total distance from Almería 1,073 km After a good night’s sleep, an early morning jaunt around the walled town of Trancoso and a hearty breakfast back at the … Continue reading →

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Camino Torres stage 7, Pinhel to Trancoso 35km

Posted on 26/05/2018 by magwood

Today’s distance 35km Elevation gain 681 m Elevation loss 452 m Total distance from Almería 1,050 km Last night’s accommodation had good and bad points. The bad was the bed, which was like sleeping on a slab of the granite … Continue reading →

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Two days and counting…

Posted on 11/04/2018 by magwood

Two days and counting!  Backpack is almost sorted, most items on the packing list are ticked off.  Rather than show you the standard series of photos of  folded clothes that will accompany me on my camino, I thought I would … Continue reading →

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2018 Camino – Mozárabe and Torres (with one or two variations)

Posted on 09/04/2018 by magwood

Another combination camino for me this year marked in yellow on the map.  If anyone is looking for an excellent map detailing all the camino routes in Spain (unless you know of any that aren’t shown) I can highly recommend … Continue reading →

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Bridges on the Camino Portuguese – updated!

Posted on 06/09/2014 by magwood

I’ve been motivated to re blog this post by caminoforums member Lucimi. She made a lovely comment in response to the post, which in turn inspired me to seek out some bridge-related quotations. The most delightful aspect of this research … Continue reading →

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CBBH photo challenge: flowers

Posted on 30/07/2014 by magwood

This month I’m participating in the ‘Conejo Blanco Blog Hop‘ hosted by Marianne of East of Málaga blog fame. Marianne’s blog concentrates on the area of Andalucia known as ‘La Axrquia’ and is full of useful information and stunning photographs. … Continue reading →

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2014 packing list for Camino Portuguese

Posted on 05/07/2014 by magwood

I updated my packing list and review following my 2016 Camino del Norte which can be seen here …meanwhile here is the list  and review from my 2014 Camino Portuguese See my full packing list on excel spread sheet packing … Continue reading →

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Assessment of clothes and walking gear 2014

Posted on 28/06/2014 by magwood

I updated my packing list and review following my 2016 Camino del Norte which can be seen here Meanwhile, here is my original post from 2014… Firstly, apologies for the very long and detailed assessment below. I have been asked … Continue reading →

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Just being there….

Posted on 29/05/2014 by magwood

29 May 2014 A lie-in was not on the cards for me this morning. I am wired to wake before 6 am, even if I have nowhere urgent to go. It was raining – hard. I have been so lucky … Continue reading →

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Day 27, Padron to Santiago de Compostela, 25.4 km

Posted on 28/05/2014 by magwood

28 May 2014 Total distance walked 669.9 km Average daily distance 24.81 km After my shower yesterday, it was raining, so I went to the nearest wifi bar to write my post. Such generous complimentary tapas are served with drinks … Continue reading →

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What a finale

Posted on 28/05/2014 by magwood

Just a quick post – full write up later. I wanted to share that I reached Santiago today at 12:44. I walked straight into the cathedral and was enexpectdly allowed in with my backpack. The pilgrims’ mass was coming to … Continue reading →

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day 25, Redondela to Portela, 33.6 km

Posted on 26/05/2014 by magwood

26 May 2014 Total distance walked 610.5 km Average daily distance 24.42 km The albergue in Redondela is packed. The guide says there are 42 beds but I am sure they have squeezed a few more in since Brierly visited … Continue reading →

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day 24, Tui to Redondela 36.4 km

Posted on 25/05/2014 by magwood

25 May 2014 Total distance walked 576.9 km Average daily distance 24.04 km I just want to revive yeaterday’s rant. The Tui municipal albergue is a fantastic facility. A beautifully renovated ancient building, no expense spared on high quality materials, … Continue reading →

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Day 23, Rubiães to Tui, 22 km

Posted on 24/05/2014 by magwood

24 May 2014 Total distance walked 540.5 km Average daily distance 23.50 km I’m quite afronted as I write this, but I shall explain why later. I slept a very comfortable night at albergue Ninho in Rubiães. I felt a … Continue reading →

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day 22, Lugar do Corgo to Rubiães, 35.6 km

Posted on 23/05/2014 by magwood

23 May 2014 Total distance walked 518.5 km Average daily distance 23.57 km I forgot to put in yesterday’s post that Fernanda first took in a German pilgrim who was in dire need of help and had been turned way … Continue reading →

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