Posts Tagged ‘Camino Frances’
Camino Frances – Terradillos to Bercianos
The day we unburdened Julie of 6 lbs! It took me a while to get off to sleep last night as there was a donkey outside making donkey noises. A melatonin tablet did the trick! (Thanks to Susan R for that tip!). Today we are walking from Terradillos to Bercianos. Julie set off like a…
Read MoreCamino Frances – Carrión de Los Condes to Terradillos
The day we met a lady carrying 16 pairs of knickers! Distance walked: 18miles / 28 km / 41k steps We woke up excited and ready to hit the trail (after I accidentally broke Julie’s brand new trekking poles… oops). Our first stop was breakfast at a cafe around the corner from the hostel which…
Read MorePart 3 – Camino Frances | Day 1 – Travelling from the UK to Carrión De Los Condes
What a day! 18 hours of travelling was exhausting. Rachel had a fantastic prom night and Matt collected her about 11.30pm. She was not tired and I could not sleep as I wanted to hear all about it. We chatted into the night and by 12.30am we had both fallen asleep. You know what it’s…
Read MoreHow to Cope With The Pilgrim Song (Snorers) On The Camino
I received a Facebook message from a local business person who was keen on learning more about the Camino, but he had one big worry – staying in a room full of strangers and not being able to sleep due to others snoring. I thought I would set the scene for those newbies who are…
Read MoreThere Is No WiFi In The Forrest, But You Will Find A Better Connection
I was listening to Dan Mullins on “My Camino Podcast” when he quoted “There is no WiFi in the forest, but there is certainly a better connection”. I instantly pulled over into the nearest layby and had to write that down. It was as if he was speaking directly to me and those words of…
Read MoreThe Final Journey Home
Well, that was an interesting journey! My clingfilm is tucked neatly into my trekking pole holder on Nellie my rucksack as I watch the bus pull into the station. I put Nellie in the hold and climb on board. I’m not a good traveller when it comes to coaches and busses and I know I…
Read MoreDay 8 – Los Arcos. Free Wine Fountain, Pain in the Bum and A Spiritual Moment
I was lying on the bottom bunk in the hostel in Estella when an older Spanish lady hobbled in. She looked exhausted and very emotional. I tried talking to her but she spoke no English. Isn’t it funny how people think that if you talk slower and louder then a miracle will happen and you…
Read MoreDay 2 – Estella to Los Arcos, The Wine Fountain on the Camino Frances
We are now back from chapter two of our Camino Frances journey and it is time to write up the blog. I love this part as I get to relive the adventure all over again! Day 2 Estella to Los Arcos 14.64 miles – 36k steps Last night we stayed in a private room in…
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