Walked on my own today. I met some interesting characters, but enjoyed a stroll through the gum trees. Sorry it isn't raining so the smell would be better, but I hung a sprig of blue gum leaves on my backpack, and as the straps rubbed on it, it released the smell of home. I also …
The Pilgrimage
Well today was full of surprises. I have to say I am completely over the Germans! They are everywhere and they treat this as a race. They get up BEFORE dawn, wake everyone else and then leave us in an exhausted heap. Even staying in a hotel doesn't stop their noise. There was a whole …
A Nothing Day Really
Didn't walk very far today and I found I was walking slowly. I don't want this to end! I'm staying in a hotel tonight. It is really ordinary, slightly out of town and there is nothing much to see or do here. At least they have a laundry so I can wash my stinky clothes. …
So Frigging Hot Again!
Today was a harder day. I'm now installed in a magnificently restored mid eighteenth century farm house in the middle of nowhere. I got going really late this morning so I ended up walking in the heat of the day. Stupid thing to do! A lot of it was along the road with no …
My 60th birthday Day
Started out early today, reluctantly leaving Samos. It would be one of my favourite places so far. I am on my own again, so nobody knows it's my birthday, which is fine with me. I don't want a fuss! By the time I get home, it will be long gone and everyone will have forgotten …
On The Road Again
So glad I stayed and made the trip to Samos! What a beautiful and magical place to be. I have toured the monstrous monastery and admired its walls adorned with murals telling stories about angels, devils and disease. I've admired the gardens, the architecture and all of its surrounds and I feel so at peace. …
Rest Day in Sarria
It's Sunday and nothing is open. I have barely eaten anything -so full from all the stuff I've eaten with Gerard so I'm glad of a water day! Time to slow down. Staying in a really nice place here and Joseph the owner is lovely. He used to be a support /organizer for world motor …
A Little Bit Sad
I organised my accommodation for the last 100 kms as it gets so busy. Because of this, I have to say goodbye to my lovely travel buddy Gerard. I feel like I've lost a limb! It has been so good being with someone who speaks a bit of Spanish, loves the adventure of just seeing …
A wander in the countryside
Wandered into Sarria yesterday after an absolutely beautiful walk through the woods. I could be anywhere in Britain. It was like ambling down an English or a Welsh country lane. Found this tree on the side of the path. People were just walking past and didn't even notice how wonderful it is Stopped and …
O’Cebreiro
Up in the clouds now. What beautiful countryside this is. Noticeable temperature drop with the height of the mountains. It is so beautiful. It really is like Ireland here in o'Cebreiro and. I'm loving the music. I wandered around yesterday afternoon and had a really long chat to a young Polish guy called Piotr. We …
Margaret Caffyn 