Somewhere Slowly

Not Going to Castrojeriz

07/05/2020

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 I just fell back asleep. When I finally wake up, it … More Not Going to Castrojeriz

Not Going to Hornillos

07/05/2020

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 pilgrim. I will get used to it. As I will get … More Not Going to Hornillos

Not Going to Burgos

06/05/2020

Today, early this morning, I should have been on a flight to Madrid. I should have done the usual dash from Terminal 1, up one floor, onto the transit bus to Terminal 4, to the bar/café downstairs where I could see the ALSA bus heading for Burgos arriving to pick me up. I would have … More Not Going to Burgos

New travel advice for Spain

13/03/2020

These areas are basically the ones I was going to, so it’s game over for me for May. If you are worried about travel, precautions, options etc, please follow the advice of government bodies and authorities like the WHO and don’t take social media speculation to heart. For an updated list of albergues closed or … More New travel advice for Spain

Last minute checklist

18/02/2020

Here we are again. Butterflies, open pack, stuff everywhere, and me ticking off points on my checklist. Tomorrow I am on my way and what I haven’t got, I’ll either have to get or go without. Of course I have a packing list, but have you ever tried to actually follow one of those things?? … More Last minute checklist

Top pilgrim tip: Alert Cops app

12/02/2020

If you are going to Spain, either as a pilgrim or tourist, I highly recommend that you download the AlertCops app on your mobile phone. It’s easy to set up, and lets you call or send text messages to the nearest police emergency line, specify which language you speak, choose from a number of easy … More Top pilgrim tip: Alert Cops app

Kit cycle completed

07/02/2020

Some women (and some men) have discovered the joys of walking in a skirt. I am one of them – I can change the tights underneath to suit the weather, temperature, or needs on the day. These skirts are often short-ish to allow for unrestricted movement, though some hikers choose a more modest length when … More Kit cycle completed

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