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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 →

Posted in A view of life, Camino Mozarabe, Preparations | Tagged Camino blog, Camino de Santiago blog, Camino de Santiago de compostela, camino Mozarabe, Canillas de Albaida, travel, Via de la Plata | 30 Comments

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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Morocco – feeling blue – but in a not so positive way!

Posted on 03/03/2015 by magwood

Immediately after publishing my last post to my blog about our stay in Chefchauen in Morocco I became rather ill with a virus which laid me low for the remainder of my holiday. A few more photos from Chefchauen We … Continue reading →

Posted in A view of life, Expats in andalucia, Morocco | Tagged Asilah, Chefchauen, Morocco, Tangier, Tetuan, travel | 12 Comments

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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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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Noche del Vino XXXIX

Posted on 18/08/2014 by magwood

Each 15 August sees the return of Cómpeta’s annual fiesta ‘Noche del Vino’. Always a very special event, it was made even better this year by the visit of my daughter and grandson, and of course my son-in-law, for a … Continue reading →

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Cómpeta Rocks

Posted on 09/08/2014 by magwood

Last night (Friday 8 August) saw the return of Cómpeta Rocks, a very successful musical extravaganza in support of two local charities. Last year’s inaugural event raised over 1,800 euros which was shared by cancer hospice CUDECA and animal charity … 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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Shhh…….can you keep a secret?

Posted on 28/07/2014 by magwood

We were a little tired this morning (Sunday) following an extremely late night at the Cómpeta feria (actually very tired and a little jaded after getting to bed at 4:00 am and our animal alarm going off at 7:00 am). … Continue reading →

Posted in A view of life, Animals, Expats in andalucia | Tagged Canillas de Albaida, Cómpeta feria, Expats in Andalucia, Fabrica de la Luz, oleander, Roly, Spain, travel | 21 Comments

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 →