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Camino Catalán, stage 14

Posted on 28/05/2024 by magwood

Ena to Santa Cilia de Jaca, 25 km Elevation gain 1,261 m Elevation loss 1,378 m Total distance walked 324 km We were serenaded by a nightingale all night in Ena – it was beautiful. It’s a grey morning and … Continue reading →

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Camino Catalán, stage 13

Posted on 26/05/2024 by magwood

Sarsamarcuella to Ena, 27 km Elevation gain 542 m Elevation loss 525 m Total distance walked 299 km The 1st km and a half out of the town is a bit of a shock to the system – up, up … Continue reading →

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Camino Catalán, stage 12

Posted on 25/05/2024 by magwood

Bolea to Sarsamarcuello, 19.75 km Elevation gain 539 m Elevation loss 546 m Total distance walked 272 km Well, that was a night not to be staying at the alberge in Botea. At about 10:40 pm I received a WhatsApp … Continue reading →

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Camino Catalán, stage 8

Posted on 22/05/2024 by magwood

Monzón to Berbegal, 21 km Elevation gain 295 Elevation loss 38 Total distance 209 km As we walk out of town we realise how big Monzón is with lots of low rise apartment buildings, all looking very clean and well-maintained. … Continue reading →

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Camino Catalán, stage 7

Posted on 21/05/2024 by magwood

Tamorite de Litera to Monzón, 24 km Elevation gain 145 m Elevation loss 230 m Total distance 188 km Another bright and fresh morning, blue sky, fluffy clouds, bright sun and a brisk breeze, which has prompted me to put … Continue reading →

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Getting there

Posted on 14/05/2024 by magwood

Thank you for so many fabulous and truly heartwarming comments on my recent blog post. It really is a wonderful community of friends here. Some of you I have known for many years, many more are recent friends and there … Continue reading →

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Camino del Norte, Bilbao to Pobeña 27 km

Posted on 04/05/2022 by magwood

  I’m trying something new.  This QR code should take anyone interested to the Wikiloc route that I recorded this morning. You can also access the track via this link Accumulated elevation gain 168m Accumulated elevation loss 173m I met with … Continue reading →

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Let the new adventure begin!

Posted on 04/05/2022 by magwood

I’ve just taken off on my flight to Bilbao and finally I feel excitement instead of slight anxiety about this trip. To be honest I’ve been happy not going anywhere in recent times and could very easily have not made … Continue reading →

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The boots dilemma has concluded

Posted on 30/04/2022 by magwood

…in a very inconclusive way!  Having tried on dozens of walking shoes/boots in tens of different shops, ordered six pairs from Amazon and several more from other online outlets, I have now officially given up and admitted defeat. I’ve ruined … Continue reading →

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It’s been so long…

Posted on 19/04/2022 by magwood

…so long that I’ve forgotten how to blog! My last post was sent out on 12 March 2020. I’ve occasionally thought about posting in the meantime but haven’t really had very much to say. Fortunately the pandemic hasn’t been too … Continue reading →

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To camino, or not to camino, that is the question…

Posted on 12/03/2020 by magwood

A few days ago a camino friend (hello Margaret) asked me for my thoughts on travelling to Spain to walk the camino this year. In a nutshell, I am pretty sure it’s not going to happen. I have actually anticipated … Continue reading →

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What do you do when…

Posted on 28/01/2020 by magwood

I read a very interesting discussion on the pilgrim forum today, originally instigated by my blogging (and Camino Mozárabe) pal Clare. You can find her blog here. The title is ‘What do you do when you cannot walk anymore?’ check … Continue reading →

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New year, new plans…

Posted on 20/01/2020 by magwood

I hope that all reading this are fit and well and have enjoyed a jolly Christmas and will experience a healthy and active year in 2020. Since my last post back in October the work on my cottage back in … Continue reading →

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Last day – Split

Posted on 18/10/2019 by magwood

Another early morning for me. As much before seven as I can make it out the door, which isn’t usually very much! There is no other sign of life at the hostel when I leave. I wander along the Riva … Continue reading →

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Vela Luka to Split

Posted on 17/10/2019 by magwood

After a long and very restful night’s sleep I slowly packed up and left my bag at the accommodation whilst I went to visit the Vera Spila cave. I followed the marked path but soon realised I had missed a … Continue reading →

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