Day 26 – Getting Back on Track

Day 26 – Getting Back on Track

So today we are trying to get our Camino back on track and start walking some decent distances. Today we are trying 20 kilometers into Mansilla. Which should be manageable for Pat, given that it’s very flat all the way, on senda next to the main road.  ...
Day 28 – Packing List

Day 28 – Packing List

Today we are walking along a flat section next to the road. Which tends to get me more into a meditation mood. Although it’s not totally featureless, because after the right in a distance we’ve got some beautiful snowcapped mountains and all around us...
Day 29 – Leaving Hospital de Órbigo

Day 29 – Leaving Hospital de Órbigo

I can’t believe it, we’re actually on the road before 8 o’clock! Pat still hasn’t got her get ready time below about 2 hours, so she set the alarm for 6 am, and we’re actually on the road before 8.     Last night we stayed in...
David’s House of the Gods

David’s House of the Gods

When I first walked the Camino in 2015, I can remember that meeting David, was one of the highlights. Some years ago David walked the Camino and then decided to devote his time to looking after pilgrims on their journey. And he now lives on the Camino in basically...
Day 30 – Time and Distance

Day 30 – Time and Distance

Yesterday on our way into Astorga from the top of the hill we could see some distant mountains and one of those was the area of the Cruz de Ferro. Today as we are on our way to Foncebadón and we’re getting closer and closer to that mountain range. As I look up...
Would I walk the Camino Frances again?

Would I walk the Camino Frances again?

  We’re on the section from Astorga to Rabanal, and I’m still amazed at the number of pilgrims walking. The whole of the  Camino, seems like the final hundred into Santiago from Sarria that I experienced for the first time 3 years ago. I’m...