The one with the Needles, a battery, a boat ride and a chine. A big thanks to all who joined me on this wonderful amazing adventure. We will 100% do this again next year. HIGHLIGHTS:- FRIDAY, TRAVEL DAY. Sid and I arrived at Stoat Farm Camping and Caravan Site, which is an extremely well maintained…
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The one with the monks, bagpipes and a very special cathedral. ? Location: Sigüeiro to Santiago. ? Miles: 14 miles ⛑ Health: Really good. Sam has a huge, painless blister called Rafael. Others have sore feet but happy souls. ? Weather: Perfect weather today. It was chilly to start with but the sun kept peeping…
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Today is a beautifully sunny Wednesday, with temperatures expected to reach the high 20s. Usually, Wednesdays are our dog pack walk days, but Ju, the AG Dog Pack Walk Group, and I decided it’s too hot for our furry friends. Instead, the AG group is off visiting the poppies, and I’m at home writing this…
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The one with the dinosaur, a dip in the river and the Pilgrim song! ? Location: Hospital de Bruma to Siguero ? Miles: 16.3 miles ⛑️ Health: My Achilles are starting to ache, but everything else is fine. I’m super impressed with my new trail runners—they have been awesome. We have some bad feet in…
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I read a post yesterday on that dreaded social media platform we all use, and it inspired me to share my story today. One of my colleagues in the Guild has a rescue dog. This beautiful soul was so terrified that, for the first few months of arriving in their home, she could not be…
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The one with the “gates”, sore feet, and wonderful Spanish hospitality. ? Location: Betanzos to Hospital de Bruma ? Miles: 16 miles ⛑️ Health: Overall, we are all doing well. A few sore feet and generally we are all a bit tired, but all good. ?️ Weather: Much better! It was still hot, but overcast,…
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The one with the amazing oasis cafe, a few PUDS and some unusual sound effects! Location: Neda to Betanzos Miles: 22 miles Health: most of the group is doing well. One has a big toe blister, and nearly everyone suffered from the heat, but a good night’s rest should do the trick. Weather: Bloody…
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The one with the lost phone, the biggest magnolia bush in Europe and a swim in the sea. Location: Ferrol to Neda Miles: 14 miles Health: All good. Weather: Lovely sunny day, approx 20 degrees. HIGHLIGHTS:- 7.40 am – Breakfast was superb! A cold buffet was followed by a hot-cooked breakfast for those…
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The one with the self-mutilating bear, Dracula’s Castle and a very long wait! 8 am – I slept like a log! I enjoyed breakfast with the gang then met everyone outside to catch the noddy bus to the bear sanctuary. Marius tells us some sad stories about the bears on the route, which include one…
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The one with the beautiful castle, steaming mulled wine, awesome goulash, and a double bear encounter! 7.30 am – I slept well and woke up around 4.30 am. I kept snoozing and by 6 am I just had to get up. I enjoyed a soak in the bath and then caught up with my journal.…
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