Camino Curved Ball

Camino Curved Ball

  Looks like we might need to cut short. Pat had cortisone treatment just before we left, for Plantar Fasciitis. I think the effect is wearing off. It only lasts a month. She hobbled into Boadilla yesterday and we had to taxi the last 5 kilometers to Fromista...
Physio in Carrión

Physio in Carrión

We stayed an extra day in Carrión to have a bit of a break and also a chance for Pat to have a second visit to a physio. I took the opportunity as well to have a session to sort out my Achilles and shins. I have to say as with all my experiences with physios in Spain,...
My Favourite Spanish Words

My Favourite Spanish Words

  Prior to this Camino, I thought it might be useful to learn some more Spanish. The aim was to build on my already impressive vocabulary of about 20 words, that dealt mainly with food and drink! The big goal this time, would be to achieve the ultimate in...
The Centro de Salud

The Centro de Salud

It happened in Carrión! Pat had been experiencing an irritating itch for a couple of days, and we thought we pop into Centros de Salud in Carrión. We were told in the hotel that pilgrims were catered for between 6 and 7 o’clock in the evening.     We...
Day 24 – Carrión to Ledigos

Day 24 – Carrión to Ledigos

Following our hilarious visit to the physio, we thought it best to start off with a short distance, to see how Pat’s feet and legs would hold up. The 17 Kilometers along the Roman road to Calzadilla, didn’t seem like a smart idea. So, unfortunately, we...