Written during covid lockdown in 2020, when my camino was cancelled Finally, no rain! And no rush either – it’s a pleasant enough walk into León from here, and I want to really enjoy my last day of walking. Communal walking. Most of the pilgrims from last night have already left, some of them planning … More Not Going to León

Written during covid lockdown in 2020, when my camino was cancelled The last day of walking, according to plan. I was supposed to fly back on the 17th, after a whole day in León – or not, if I decided to dawdle – and with my extra efforts yesterday I am now ahead of schedule. … More Not Not Going to León

Written during covid lockdown in 2020, when my camino was cancelled I wake up to the now familiar sound of rain against the window in my room. It is dark, so I have to check my Fitbit to see what time it is, and luckily it is still early – too early to start, when … More Not Going to Reliegos

Written during covid lockdown in 2020, when my camino was cancelled Aaargh, another rainy morning. I have slept well, the bed was lovely!, but still, I wake up feeling bone tired. Maybe it’s the weather, maybe it’s the long day yesterday, maybe it’s the many days of walking catching up with me – it’ll pass. … More Not Going to Sahagún

Written during covid lockdown in 2020, when my camino was cancelled At the beginning of the camino, walking a 17 km stretch without any facilities, bars, albergues or even much shade, seems almost impossible. What if you get thirsty, hungry, tired, or worse – need the loo? The trick is to take enough water, snacks … More Not Going to Ledigos

Written during covid lockdown in 2020, when my camino was cancelled Rain again this morning … So it’s a slow and late start for me, lingering over a bowl of café con leche in the albergue restaurant and munching on toast with jam for breakfast. One part of me is reluctant to go into the … More Not Going to Carrión

Written during covid lockdown in 2020, when my camino was cancelled No dawdling today, I want to get on the road before the rain comes again. I have had a good, long night’s sleep and manage to get out of my lovely warm down cocoon when others start stirring around me. Poncho goes in the … More Not Going to Boadilla

Written during covid lockdown in 2020, when my camino was cancelled Not the best start on my second day. Rain! It has been raining all night, tapping and drumming on the roof and windows. Some of my fellow pilgrims got up at five o’clock, rustling gently as they packed and left, but hearing the rain … More Not Going to Castrojeriz

Written during covid lockdown in 2020, when my camino was cancelled First walking day! I have no doubt slept lightly, or badly, or both, being in an unfamiliar bed, with people coming in late from town, and snoring, and trips to the loo in the night … all in a bad night’s sleep for a … More Not Going to Hornillos