We had so much fun on our first day in Barcelona. The weather cleared as we sat on top of our red bus enjoying the city sites. A quick bite to eat then to keep the natives happy we did a spot of retail therapy, a sweet fix of ice cream before heading to the Picasso Museum. Rather than taking [….]
Read MoreCongratulations to 3 very strong ladies who yesterday completed part of the Way of St James from Leon to Santiago de Compostela. Lyn Taylor’s Adventure Travel group of 14 women departed Australia today for Spain and Portugal where they will hike the Portuguese Way from Porto to Santiago de Compostela 170klm in 9 days. The intense prep training has put [….]
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Our 3 stong Pilgrims Michelle, Tara and Pam are now 1/2 way through their journey on the way of St James and now nearing Sarria. Today was another gruelling long day in the heat so they decided to take the low road. Taking in all the amazing scenery and history they laughed and sang their way to beautiful Sarria where [….]
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In about half an hour I will begin my pilgrims walk from Leon to Santiago de Compostela. For me this is turning out to be a most incredible trip. Firstly I am going to do a walk that I have been dreaming about for a long time, but the trip has been put on hold many times due to changes [….]
Read MoreI am loving walking the Camino on the Portuguese Way, Today was up over the hills, all went well, the whole walk has such beautiful country side. The accommodation has been great, it’s been so lovely & convenient. Tonight we go by shuttle to have a Portuguese dinner in the village. I enjoyed another great walk today to Barcelos, & [….]
Read MoreHi all, did not have wifi last night, so here goes. Day 5 was a great walking day, sunshine, lots of people but that did not matter, push bikes, horses, dogs, and to top it off, 3 energetic muscles male runners with tight little bottoms…..almost enough to give me a hot flush but did not in any way entice me [….]
Read MoreDay 6 and we made it in to the Santiago Cathedral. Cold and misty morning, set off in semi darkness, sun eventually rose, walking in woodland then more in the open and eventually beside roads and airport. Cathedral area is so big, so much to see. We needed to get our certificates to say we had done the walk and [….]
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