Tag Archives: Spain

Stage 4 – Cercedilla to La Granja de San Ildefonso, 28 km

Posted on 26/04/2017 by magwood

We rendezvoused at 07:00 and took ourselves across the road to the train station cafeteria for hot drinks and pastries as there are no opportunities for refreshment along the way. Once again I thoroughly annoyed myself by forgetting to turn … Continue reading →

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Time to start making plans…

Posted on 19/03/2017 by magwood

Well, the countdown has begun! Only five weeks until the new adventure starts. I have decided to travel to Madrid by train, which is a little more expensive than flying, but with much less hanging around. I am taking the … Continue reading →

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Review of clothes and gear (I)

Posted on 15/10/2016 by magwood

Here is the first part of my long overdue gear report. I will divide it into three parts clothes (herewith) gear and equipment (see here) technology (to follow in separate post) My last such review was in 2014 and I … Continue reading →

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Local trio join forces for fundraising ‘triathlon’

Posted on 12/06/2016 by magwood

Actually each of us independently organised our own event, but it just happened that they culminated at the same time…and I couldn’t resist the headline! As you will know, I have recently completed my latest camino walk and whilst I … Continue reading →

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Hanging out in Santiago

Posted on 28/05/2016 by magwood

It was great to meet up with George last evening. For those of you who don’t know, George and I walked the first part of the Camino Mozárabe together last year. We met for the first time at the church … Continue reading →

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Day 35, Camino Ingles, Sigüero to Santiago de Compostela 17.2 km

Posted on 26/05/2016 by magwood

Total distance 971.8 km Daily average 27.8 Today’s accumulated uphill elevation 208 m Today’s accumulated downhill elevation 177 m Yesterday’s hospitalera who I presume is called Chisca, was worth her high charges in entertainment value. She is one of those … Continue reading →

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Day 34, Camino Ingles, Hospital de Bruma to Sigüero 24.8 km

Posted on 25/05/2016 by magwood

Total distance 954.6 km Daily average 28 Today’s accumulated uphill elevation 121 m Today’s accumulated downhill elevation 275 m After enjoying a very decent ‘menu’ lunch yesterday at the new restaurant in Hospital de Bruma, I returned to the albergue … Continue reading →

Day 33, Camino Ingles, Betanzos to Hospital de Bruma 27.1 km

Posted on 24/05/2016 by magwood

Total distance 929.8 km Daily average 28.1 Today’s accumulated uphill elevation 673 m Today’s accumulated downhill elevation 286 m Betanzos had a lot more to see than I took advantage of. It is a large town with many ancient churches, … Continue reading →

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Day 32, Camino Ingles, Ferrol (Neda) to Betanzos 38.2 km

Posted on 24/05/2016 by magwood

Total distance 902.7 km Daily average 28.2 Today’s accumulated uphill elevation 631 m Today’s accumulated downhill elevation 598 m There were eventually six in the albergue last night, all female. It was spacious accommodation with lounging and dining area, small … Continue reading →

Day 31, Camino del Norte (Ruta do Mar) Cedeira to Ferrol (Neda) 31 km

Posted on 22/05/2016 by magwood

Total distance 864.5 km Daily average 27.9 Today’s accumulated uphill elevation 294 m Today’s accumulated downhill elevation 302 m I was rather alarmed this morning to discover that I only had a small amount of data left on my iPad … Continue reading →

Day 30, Camino del Norte (Ruta do Mar) Porto de Espasante to Cedeira 26.5 km

Posted on 21/05/2016 by magwood

Total distance 833.5 km Daily average 27.8 Today’s accumulated uphill elevation 606 m Today’s accumulated downhill elevation 623 m Today I have done something that I thought I would never do. Actually I have done something I thought I would … Continue reading →

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Day 29, Camino del Norte (Ruta do Mar) Porto do Barqueiro to Porto de Espasante 15.4 km

Posted on 20/05/2016 by magwood

Total distance 807 km Daily average 27.8 Today’s accumulated uphill elevation 290 m Today’s accumulated downhill elevation 281 m OK, so THIS is my real holiday. If only you could hear the sound from my bedroom window. Sheer bliss! Last … Continue reading →

Day 28, Camino del Norte (Ruta do Mar) Circular side trip Porto do Barqueiro to Estaca do Bares 23.8 km

Posted on 19/05/2016 by magwood

Total distance 791.6 km Daily average 29.1 Today’s accumulated uphill elevation 672 m Today’s accumulated downhill elevation 672 m Oh dear, my day off dawned with a heavy downpour. So I just stayed in bed like any sensible holidaymaker would. … Continue reading →

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Day 27, Camino del Norte (Ruta do Mar) Covas to O Porto do Barqueiro 29.6 km

Posted on 18/05/2016 by magwood

Total distance 791.6 km Daily average 29.3 Today’s accumulated uphill elevation 593 m Today’s accumulated downhill elevation 607 m I am writing this first part of my post whilst whiling away time before the shops open, which will give me … Continue reading →

Day 26, Camino del Norte (Ruta do Mar) San Cibrao to Covas 29 km

Posted on 17/05/2016 by magwood

Total distance 762 km Daily average 29.3 Today’s accumulated uphill elevation 426 m Today’s accumulated downhill elevation 440 m Last evening I called back into the bar next to the hostal and ordered agua con gas which was delivered with … Continue reading →