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]
Well, I had every intention of taking a bus about 60km down the road, as I mentioned in my prior posting, but as it ends up, I only went as far as Villafranca del Bierzo, a distance of about 23kms.… [Read more]
Hi Folks!
Sorry for the silence, haven´t been in the frame of mind to put anything up!
When last I wrote, I was heading for Leon… the day was uneventful, however, it´s always hard walking into a big city… the pavement and sidewalks are brutal on the feet and legs!… [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]
Villalcazar de Sirga was my final destination on the night of the 12th, I stayed at a nice little private albergue that had smaller dorm rooms, and an OK pilgrim menu… I was so tired from the day, that I was literally in bed by 8pm.… [Read more]