by Rob | May 12, 2015 | Blog, Churches, Gallery, People, Physical, Places
Time for a Break: Journey towards Burgos The walk all the way from Belorado yesterday was interesting and quite a challenge, but I think it’s taken a real toll on my feet (Achilles Tendons). Certainly my heels are much more painful today and the...
by Rob | May 13, 2015 | Blog, Churches, Places, Videos
A Day Off from Walking the Camino Frances Wake up call in Burgos Accommodation Location Decisions That Bar From The Movie Burgos Breakfast Burgos Cathedral
by Rob | May 13, 2015 | Blog, Gallery, Health, Physical
Dealing with foot and blister problems while walking the Camino? One of the major topics of conversation amongst pilgrims when walking, stopping for a cafe con leche or at dinner in the evening is of course, blisters. Most people seem to suffer from them at one...
by Rob | May 14, 2015 | Blog, Gallery, Places
From Burgos to Hornillos on the Meseta Today is the first of 3 days crossing the meseta, a high featureless area with little shade. Thankfully the temperature has dropped a little bit which will make the walk a bit easier. I look forward to getting out of...
by Rob | May 14, 2015 | Blog, Emotional, Gallery, Places, Reflections
Nearing Hornillos on the Meseta I’m probably not far from Hornillos now, steadily climbing over the hill that I know comes before the village. It’s one of those hills that gently rises and you think you’ll come to the top, only to find another gentle rise...
by Rob | May 15, 2015 | Blog, Gallery, Places, Videos
An Early Start from Hornillos I felt like an early start today, so I actually woke up at 5:30. By the time I had packed, done my stretching exercises and had a tasty breakfast I was on the road by 6:30. It’s quite chilly at this time in the...
by Rob | May 15, 2015 | Blog, Emotional, Gallery, Reflections
Some Camino Reflections As I’m walking through this beautiful countryside today, I’m just reflecting on whether my decision was right to make this a solo journey. Again! I think for me at this particular time, it was the right decision. Of course everyone...
by Rob | May 16, 2015 | Blog, Journey, People, Places, Videos
Across the Meseta – Castrojeriz to Fromista The start of the days walk was up a fairy steep hill onto the Meseta with a great view back over Castrojeriz. Leaving Castrojeriz Looking back over Castrojeriz Pilgrims along the Way – Sarah and...
by Rob | May 16, 2015 | Blog, Gallery, Places, Videos
Walking from Castrojeriz to Fromista Finding the first coffee I’ve been walking for about 2 and a half hours now, on the stretch from Castrojeriz to Fromista. The walk was quite interesting in the early stages with a big hill to climb out of...
by Rob | May 17, 2015 | Blog, Gallery, Places
From Fromista to Carrión With the Meseta behind me, I’m walking today along the senda from Fromista to Carrión and it’s one of those days where my mood is not so buoyant. I don’t know whether it’s the overcast day, or the boredom of the straight path next to...
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