by Rob | May 23, 2015 | Accommodation, Blog, Food, Journey, Places, Videos
León to Hospital de Órbigo on the Camino Frances Road to myself New meets the Old Roman Road Smart birds Guessed right The Story The Bridge Bed for the night Room ...
by Rob | May 23, 2015 | Accommodation, Blog, Gallery, Places, Reflections
Reflections on Modern Living in Hospital de Órbigo As I sit in the dining room of the Hostal Don Suero in Hospital de Órbigo, I look over the ancient bridge where Don Suero conducted his battles in 1434. A number of kids from the town are gathering in the old...
by Rob | May 24, 2015 | Blog, Gallery, People, Places, Videos
Meeting David Vidal – Walking towards Astorga Today on the way to Astorga, I took the long way round to meet David at the House of the Gods. I’d heard a lot about David who has been living on the Camino for many years purely to provide food and...
by Rob | May 24, 2015 | Blog, Journey, People, Videos
The Walk to Astorga This was a great day. A very pleasant walk in beautiful weather and some very special people along the way. Leaving Órbigo Choice of Routes Coffee Stop Pilgrim Water Chatting with Martin Speedie Martin...
by Rob | May 25, 2015 | Blog, Journey, Physical, Places, Reflections, Videos
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 ...
by Rob | May 26, 2015 | Blog, Emotional, Gallery, Places, Reflections, Spiritual, Videos
The Cruz de Ferro A very Special Place for Camino Pilgrims I wanted to make sure that I got to the Cross before big crowds of pilgrims got there. So as breakfast started at 6:30 at the hostel, I was on my way by 6:50. The walk up to the...
by Rob | May 26, 2015 | Blog, Camino 'Moments', Gallery, Places, Reflections, Spiritual
An Emotional Pause at the Cruz de Ferro And another Camino ‘Moment’ After a very pleasant walk up from Foncebadón in chill morning air, I reached the Cruz de Ferro before the main crowds, which was nice. There were a few people there but it...
by Rob | May 27, 2015 | Blog, Journey, Places, Videos
Injuries are Slowing me Down Need to slow down a bit Cacabelos
by Rob | May 29, 2015 | Blog, Gallery, Health, Physical, Videos
A Physio Clinic Visit in Ponferrada 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...
by Rob | May 29, 2015 | Blog, People, Places, Videos
Heading to Ambasmestas And hearing about the Arn Packs from New Zealand from Bosco and Helen. (who I saw again in Muxia) Getting Close Getting closer to Santiago The awesome ‘Arn’ Packs from New...
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