A “foundation” day today as we had a coffee with Beth then packed her off on a train to the … Continue reading Tuesday 20 October Barcelona

After grabbing breakfast at a local bakery, we headed over to meet Beth at Poble Sec then onto La Rambla … Continue reading Monday 19 October Barcelona

A day spent commuting today… trains, planes and automobiles! A taxi ride to the airport… a delayed flight from Santiago … Continue reading Sunday 18 October Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona

Last day! And it’s been a very big one! Another great hiking day into Santiago today, meeting Sarah from Aukland, … Continue reading Saturday 17 October Rua to Santiago de Compostela (20.35 km/12.64 mi)

This is getting monotonous I know but it was another glorious day, perfect weather (bordering on too hot), fabulous scenery … Continue reading Friday 16 October Arzua to A Rua (17.86 km/11.1 mi)

Another gorgeous walk today with better weather… comfortable 24C/75F and much less humid. There were a lot more hills than … Continue reading Thursday 15 October Melide to Arzua (14.33 km / 8.9 mi)

A shorter day today, however we decided to leave early a) to experience the beautiful early morning light b) to … Continue reading Wednesday 14 October Palas de Rei to Melide (14.76 km / 9.17 mi)

A fun day today, walking with Charity. We got a lift back into town to rejoin the Camino, then headed … Continue reading Tuesday 13 October Portomarin to Palas de Rei (24 km/15m)

Day 1… back on the Camino and I’m pretty chuffed to be walking with Beth! We’ve had fabulous weather, perhaps … Continue reading Monday 12 October: Sarria to Portomarin (22km /13.5 mi)

Butt’s blurb Arrived in Santiago after successfully navigating through Barcelona airport. The car ride to Sarria was a complete blur. … Continue reading Sunday 11 October