Adios Burgos – El Camino Day 6

The day of not doing much yesterday revived us and we’re back into it today. We have a big 34kms to pound out. To make it a bit easier we’re catching a taxi to the edge of town and meet up with the Camino there. We don’t see the point of walking through suburbia and … Read more

Burgos, Rest Day – El Camino Day 5

Today Ron and I decided to have a rest day in Burgos. Just time to chill, relax and heal. We went to find a new rain jacket for Ron and then walked around to see the city take in the sites and visit the cathedral. We stumbled upon some fellow Korean pilgrims we met yesterday … Read more

Adios Belorado – El Camino Day 4

What a sleep! I went to bed last night at around 8:30 and slept to 7am non stop. It’s amazing what the body does to heal itself and regenerate as I woke up feeling a whole lot better than the night before. After a hearty breakfast and a couple of Cafe Americanos we set off … Read more

Adios Cirueña – El Camino Day 3

9am start this morning. The sun rises at around 8am in Spain at this time of year. After a breakfast of omelette with toast and coffee we set out for the day. Today seemed to be particularly difficult. My feet were screaming at me, my littlest toes on each foot the loudest. I was sure … Read more

Adios Navarrete – El Camino Day 2

I awoke to the sound of rain this morning. Thankfully the forecast predicts it to clear by the time we start walking today. We’ve got 31kms ahead of us. Last night we had a strange meal down at a local cafe. Admittedly it was only €11 each which included a bottle of red wine between … Read more

Adios Logroño – El Camino Day 1

Ron and I left Sydney on Sunday 18th November to start our Camino de Santiago walk in Spain. Our starting point was Logroño about 600kms out from Santiago de Compostela. We have a lot of walking to do in 24 days. Leaving Sydney and arriving in Lorgroño below. Everything is quiet this time of the … Read more