When we got downstairs in the morning, it turns out they had laid a table for us and were standing by with croissants, coffee and juice, and with our yogurt and rolled oats it made for a hearty and healthy start to the day. Once again the sun was out, so we loaded up our … More March ’18 Camino Day 5: Palas de Rei-Melide
After a lovely breakfast in the Maestro, with coffee and juice, jamon and cheese, cake and fruit (ie banana for later), we headed out into the now rather sunny and warm morning. We are not the early-bird type; nine o’clock is a good time to start. Crossing the small bridge we went straight into the … More March ’18 Camino Day 4: Portomarin-Lestedo
Rain was forecast to be a constant companion for our week of walking, but after a good breakfast of omelettes and tostadas, we managed to get out in a pocket of sunshine. Then up the hill, down the hill and we were in lush green countryside. I am always amazed at how quickly it changes … More March ’18 Camino Day 3: Sarria-Portomarin
Waking up in O Cebreiro I could hear the wind whipping at the corners, and looking out the window it was still snowing. I had a choice to make – I was going to meet my camiga B in Sarria that evening, so I could either walk from O Ceb to Triacastela and get a … More March ’18 Camino Day 2: O Ceb-Sarria
After a fairly comfortable day of travel from Liverpool to Dublin to Santiago, I arrived in town in the early evening and checked into Anosa Casa, as I do when I arrive. Then I organised everything for the early departure the next day and went out for a bite to eat, ie going to the … More March ’18 Camino Day 1: Santiago-O Cebreiro
Somewhere Slowly 