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...
Read MoreFinally 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.
Read MoreI’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.
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreHeading 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...
Read MoreToday 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.
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