From Villafranca to La Faba (23.1 km)
Frances, Glenn and I wake up at 6:30; we are all feeling refreshed after a good night´s sleep. Breakfast is included in our hotel rate, and I linger over a second cup of coffee, sending off a few emails before I start me day. … [Read more]
From Hospital de Orbigo to Astorga (18 km)
From Astorga to VillaFranca by bus
I am on the Camino around 8:00 am and I am trying to figure out a strategy for the remaining days. I want to walk each day, as far as my miserable feet will take me. … [Read more]
From La Virgen del Camino to Hospital de Orbigo (28 km)
I get up late today and take my time getting ready. In fact, I am the last one to leave the Albergue at 8:00 in the morning. Amazingly, my feet are not so swollen today, and I can walk without excruciating pain. … [Read more]
From Calzadilla de los Hermanillos to Mansilla de las Mulas (24 km)
By bus from Mansilla de la Mulas to La Virgen del Camino
Off to an early start today at 6:45 am. I have an 18 km stretch ahead of me before the next town. … [Read more]
From San Nicolas del Real Camino to Calzadilla de los Hermanillos (21 km)
Today I take the road less travelled. Chris and I get up late, around 7:00. I am feeling so much better after a good night´s sleep although my stomach still feels a little fragile, but I´m ready to keep going. … [Read more]
From Villacazar de Serga to San Nicolas del Real Camino (38.2 km)
I am awoken this morning by a firm hand shaking my shoulder. What? What? I mumble. You must get up now. It will be a hot day today and you must start early before it gets too hot. … [Read more]
From Itero de la Vega to Villacazar de Serga (28 km)
It is a late start to the day as Chris and I are not in any rush to leave our lovely, private room. I leave before Chris at around 8:00 am and I reach the first town around 9:30 where I am disappointed to find no restaurant. … [Read more]
From Hontanas to Itero de la Vegas (20 km)
I am on the road at 6:30 this morning, nice and early. It is very cold today but there is no wind, at least not in the early morning as the sun rises over the hills.… [Read more]
From Burgos to Hontanas (29.5 km)
I wake up late this morning after a really good, long sleep. I am amazed at how good my feet feel this morning. I only feel one pain point this morning so I decide to keep walking and not stick around to buy running shoes. … [Read more]
From Villa Franca to Burgos (41.4 km)
Determination is my friend on the Camino today. As I prepare my pack at the crack of dawn this morning, I hear people complaining about the cold weather and the hard hills ahead of us for the first 5-6 kilometres. … [Read more]