In Search of Santiago

Video Part 2 – The Physical

Camino Video Part 2 – The Physical   This short video looks at some of the physical challenges of the Camino.  I had a few unfortunately 🙁 These short video compilations are edited from about 400 short video clips I took over 40 days. There is a more comprehensive 37 minute version here:  37 Minute Camino Video   Camino Part 2 – Fisico (Physical) 4 min 53 secs This is Part 2 of 7 videos summarising Rob’s Camino...

31st of May – The Start of the Final Hundred

Finally I’m within a hundred kilometers of Santiago. I set out from the albergue at about 8 a.m., again, it’s a beautiful day, slightly overcast, which is good, because it won’t be too hot. The first part is through a little valley with a beautiful old church. I paused to reflect a moment. The only sound, the dogs barking across the little valley and a couple of horses in a nearby field.

30th of May – Leaving O Cebreiro

I’m just walking along the ridge line from O Cebreiro to Triacastela. As always, walking at this time of the morning is very pleasant, the sun hasn’t risen yet so it’s not too hot, the air is quite cool, and all I can hear is the tweeting of the birds. I almost have the path to myself, because I think a lot of pilgrims left quite early.

28th of May – A slight change of plans

I just had second my second visit to the physio in Ponferrada. The treatment was excellent, but there’s still a fair bit of pain. I left the clinic with lots of advice on stretching, strapping, medication and how to get myself through the final stages to Santiago. I have to say the medical services that I’ve called upon so far in Spain, mainly farmacias and physios have been absolutely excellent.

25th of May – En Route to Foncebadón

Heading towards Foncebadon and the Cruz de Ferro I’m excited about this day and tomorrow. Tonight I climb the hills up to Foncebadon, above Rabanal.  So that early tomorrow I can reach the Cruz de Ferro soon after dawn…   Departing Astorga   Santa Catalina   Close to Rabanal   Deserted Trail   Fixing Feet   So far so good   Getting tougher   Reflecting on the...

22nd of May – Another Day Off | Recuperating in León

Today was a day of relaxation and recuperation. I slept in, had a leisurely breakfast, and then went in search of a good physio. A very helpful receptionist at my hotel managed to arranged a physio at the other side of town, so I caught a taxi over there. The physio center was obviously of a very high quality, as depicted around the walls with all the newspaper cuttings of the famous sports people who used the facility.