BORING- Last night was spent in a great albergue in Aldeanueve Del Camino. We were the only females there so we had a room to ourselves. Beautiful little town. We left really early this morning, struggled to find our way again in the dark, and shivered our way up to the highway where we faced …
In the Shadow of the Mountains
Yesterday, at the arch, we rang the hostel owner and he came to pick us up (only a couple of kms, but it was offered as part of the night's stay so we took him up on it). We were exhausted and it was really hot. The hostel is in the middle of nowhere, cost …
Taking the Bull by the Horns
Today was epic! Today's blog is cow themed. We started late again after a night in a beautiful new albergue. Breakfast was layed out for us to help ourselves and joy of joys, we had sliced bread instead of the usual hard rolls and biscuits. We ate toast with honey and Colleen was really excited …
Am I in England Now?
The reason we walked around the city walls last night was that we were lost! We had stayed too long at the bar and as these walled towns are set out in circles, we couldn't find where we had come in. So instead of turning left, of course we turned right, and ended up walking …
Loo With a View
The Italians (Antonio and Fabio) got up at 5am this morning and turned on the lights so they could see what they were doing! The microwave was going and the hot water system revved up every time they used the tap. They woke us all! (All 10 of us that is, as our albergue was …
Highway to Hell and the Road Less Travelled
I had a funny experience last night after dinner. We were so stuffed with delicious food (smoked salmon and cream cheese tostada and berry panacotta) washed down with beer and red wine. We walked up a tiny street to find ourselves amongst the most wonderful shops. I needed more foot tape so we went into …
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Stepping into history again
I've now reached the stage where my feet have toughened up, I walk up hills without realizing they are hills, and my bum cheeks are rock hard. I mostly forget that I have a pack on my back and the Camino stench has permeated my clothes. Every night I wash my socks and laugh at …
So Frigging Hot Again
What a great experience we had last night at the monastery. After mass, we had a communal dinner in a dining room in the bowels of the building. We ate the same meal the monks had and I can report that they certainly don't go hungry. I was stuffed to the gills! We had noodle …
A Camino Blessing
One of my oldest friends, a friend from school, gave me a small rock to carry on this Camino for her daughter who is unwell and going through a particularly bad time. It is beautifully wrapped and tied with string and placed in a brown velvet pouch. I have carried it carefully in the top …
Hallelujah -All is Well
Well rested after a night of luxury, we took off early this morning. It was freezing, only about 8 degrees, so we managed to get the first 10 kilometres under our belt quite quickly. Amazing what a difference the temperature makes. We watched the sun rise and took photos again, wondering how many sunrise photos …
Margaret Caffyn 