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Camino Frances 2015
This place is a 'post Camino Retreat'. Google it if you want to know more. I can't be bothered explaining, but it is a tiny B&B not far from Muxia. I'm sharing the attic bedroom with Branden and her 16 year old son (Americans). Having a few days here and it is heaven on a …
The trip isn't over till you go to Finisterre. Running out of time, so we caught the bus and walked out to the point where the lighthouse is. People burn their clothes there and cleanse themselves in the ocean, but I was happy just to go and sit for a moment, contemplating my achievement. It …
I haven't posted for a few days because I was so busy. I met up with Gerard again for the last part of our trip-wanted to walk into Santiago together. Stayed in some amazing places, but I have just realized that I didn't take many photos. The last 100 kms was quite different. Most of …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
Margaret Caffyn 