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Day 8 – Los Arcos. Free Wine Fountain, Pain in the Bum and A Spiritual Moment
I was lying on the bottom bunk in the hostel in Estella when an older Spanish lady hobbled in. She looked exhausted and very emotional. I tried talking to her but she spoke no English. Isn’t it funny how people think that if you talk slower and louder then a miracle will happen and you…
Read MoreDay 7 – Estella – Walking alone, Thoughtful Mood and Weird Food
DISTANCE – 15.35 miles, 35k steps I slept well last night at Hotel Jacque. Lou and I enjoyed a homemade breakfast of Nescafé latte and yogurts that we had purchased at the local supermarket last night. Julie’s idea of taking these little sachets is brilliant. No milk needed! We set off in the dark through the…
Read MoreDay 6 – Puente La Reina, Iron Men, Stage 4 Cancer and Dog Poo Soup
I woke up around 5.30am by the man in the next cubicle who was laughing and talking in his sleep. What a nice way to start the day! I promised to wake Lou up at 6 am and we would make an early start. I had written my journal whilst snuggled up in bed and…
Read MoreDay 5 – Pamplona – Watching the sun come up, Sangria and Geocaching.
I think the breakfast routine is rather strange, but apparently, it is normal in Spain. The landlord of our Albergue lays the breakfast out the night before. He cuts up baguettes adds jam and marmalade and then covers in cling film (not too bad). The strange part is that he also makes the coffee, the…
Read MoreDay 4 – Zubiri – Zombies, More Rain and Squirrelling!
I wake up about 5.30am and head to the bathroom. The lady in the next toilet cubicle let’s rip and it seems to go on forever! I’m just hoping that no one thinks it’s me! Other people’s bodily functions are never something that I will get used to on the Camino.
Read MoreDay 3 – Roncesvalles – it rained and rained.
So last night was not too bad. I’m a light sleeper so anytime someone went to the loo or farted then I was awake in an instant. I found the snoring rather therapeutic. I’m weird like that. Today we are heading to Roncesvalles. I’m going to plug myself in and also take the slightly longer…
Read MoreDay 2 – Orisson (Camino Oct 2017)
After a restless night in the hotel room, I have a quick shower, dress and head down for breakfast. I leave Nellie in the hotel lobby and grab myself a coffee. I am struggling to digest the toast and marmalade as I am way too excited about the journey ahead of me this morning. My…
Read MoreA Camino Calling…. Day One – Bayonne, Oct 2017
Early in 2017, I felt the need to walk part of the Camino again. I don’t know why I feel drawn to this particular trail, I just knew that it was something I needed to do. My daughter Rachel (who is now 15) was starting her GCSE year, so she was unable to join me…
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