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Camino Portuguese from Valença, stage 1
Valença to Porriño 21.25 km https://www.wikiloc.com/outdoor-trails/valenca-catedral-de-tui-porrino-237157055 We arrive at Valença station on time at 08.01 and our camino Portuguese begins. We stroll through the beautiful old town, complete with city walls, and spot a hotel – we pop in to … Continue reading
Off we go
We’re currently sitting on the train from Porto to Valença awaiting its 06:05 departure. Last night’s hostel was what you might expect from a cheap city establishment. It was ok – at least we had a room to ourselves to … Continue reading
A new adventure is about to begin…
…an unaccustomed autumn camino. I’ve only walked in the spring previously. The timing is to accommodate my new camigo – my 14 year-old grandson Mikey, and most of our adventure will be during his half term break and a couple … Continue reading
Another day in Mérida
Our first visit on our second day in Mérida was to the National Museum of Roman Art. An incredible building filled with an extraordinary amount of exhibits. We then walked along the Puente Romano and sat and people (and turtle) … Continue reading
Well, that’s it then!
Well dear readers, we are no longer pilgrims. Nina still had issues with her feet yesterday and didn’t want to walk the 27 km today to Torremejía. We talked about her getting transport to the end of the stage and … Continue reading
Via de la Plata, stage 8, Zafra – Villafranca de los Barros, 20 km
Elevation gain 202 Elevation loss 311 Total distance walked 342 km A short walk out of the city takes us immediately onto a track. It’s good that there have been no industrial areas to walk through either into or out … Continue reading
Via de la Plata, stage 7, – Caldazilla de Los Barros – Zafra, 19 km
Elevation gain 120 m Elevation loss 166 m Total distance walked 322 km I hit a dirt track immediately on leaving the village which is good, but am immediately bombarded with pig smell which is not so good. Well, I … Continue reading
Via de la Plata, stage 6, Monesterio – Caldazilla de Los Barros, 28 km
Elevation gain 223 m Elevation loss 351 m Total distance walked 303 km The exit from town is short and I’m soon on a quiet road alongside an olive grove. There are oak trees covering the hills in the distance. … Continue reading
Via de la Plata, stage 5, Almadén de la Plata – El Real de la Jara 15 km
Elevation gain 258 m Elevation loss 256 m Total distance walked 275.5 km Gripe of the day – our accommodation last night was fine, but …there were thick plastic mattress protectors which were absolutely not fine. I don’t think I … Continue reading
Via de la Plata, stage 4, Castilblanco de los Arroyos to Almadén de la Plata, 28.5 km
Elevation gain 566 m Elevation loss 438 m Total distance walked 260.5 km It rained in great style last evening, just as we left the accommodation to find a much desired glass of wine the sky is opened and we … Continue reading
Via de la Plata, stage 3, Guillena to Castilblanco de los Arroyos, 20 km
Albergue whinge – we stayed at the Albergue Luz del Camino in Guillena last night. The host was very welcoming but the albergue left a lot to be desired in my opinion. We were allocated a room with three bunk … Continue reading
Via de la Plata, stage 2, Santiponce – Guillena, 12.5 km
Elevation gain 24 m Elevation loss 19 m Total distance walked 212.5 km We were serenaded last night and this morning by the spotless starling – what a strong and beautiful song – apparently they are good mimics. I hadn’t … Continue reading
Via de la Plata, stage 1, Seville to Santiponce, 13 km
Sorry, no Wikiloc info again today as I somehow managed to accidentally turn it off. Total distance walked 200 km A new plan ‘B’ was hatched this morning, or should that be plan ‘C’? It rained in the night, not … Continue reading
Via Serrana, stage 9, El Coronil – Utrera, 20 km
Elevation gain 79 m Elevation loss 136 m Total distance walked 187 km When I peep out the door 10 minutes before our arranged taxi time he is already there, so we grab our stuff and leave the house. I’m … Continue reading
A day of rest
Last evening we made alternative plans for today. Reasons are four-fold… 1 The weather app told us it was going to rain – hard, all day from early morning 2 We had already discussed taking a day off as Nina … Continue reading
