Monthly Archives: April 2026

We didn’t have a lot of time this morning given that we overslept until 10. There’s no sleep like a long sleep in an ancient stone cottage up a mountain where time stands still. Except it didn’t! John kindly took … Continue reading →

Our trip back home started today. We caught an early train out of Santiago this morning and changed at Ourense for a train to Astorga. In Santiago they confiscated my Swiss Army Knife which was a bit unnecessary. I’d done … Continue reading →

Today we played the tourist. This picture shows what we got when we asked for a coffee with milk and a zero beer. The coffee came with a piece of cake and the beer came with a salami sandwich and … Continue reading →

Walked: 25.39km (226.28km) | 5h1m (47h35m) Followed: 0km|48.7km (1h20m) We made it! 25.39km in 5h1m. There was an element of fear and dread in anticipation of this stage yesterday. It was a long stage and the sun looked like it … Continue reading →

Walked: 19.39km (200.89km) | 3h54m (42h34m) Followed: 0km|48.7km (1h20m) Today we hit 200km of walking and it’s taken us about 42.5hours which gives a pace of 4.72km/h, which I think is pretty good for a couple of 69 year olds, … Continue reading →

Walked: 23.59km (181.50km) | 4h46m (38h40m) Followed: 0km|48.7km (1h20m) We’re getting the hang of this. We were walking by 8:15 this morning and had covered 5km before breakfast despite this distraction as we were leaving Pontevedra. It’s my turn for … Continue reading →

Walked: 22.49km (157.91km) | 5h15m (33h54m) Followed: 0km|48.7km (1h20m) A long walk today – 5h15m – but we made it without resorting to Plan B which would have been take the train. Jane insists that this is the picture of … Continue reading →

Walked: 16.39km (135.42km) | 3h20m (28h39m) Followed: 26.7km|48.7km (1h20m) We couldn’t hang about today as we had two stages to cover so we were up before sunrise. We have a commitment to stay with a friend after completing the walk … Continue reading →

Walked: 0km (119.03km) | 0h0m (25h19m) Followed: 0km|22km (20m) Those who are following the Brian story from yesterday will be pleased to know that I sent an email last night and got a reply this morning – including a confirmatory … Continue reading →

Walked: 17.5km (119.03km) | 3h27m (25h19m) Followed: 0km|22km (20m) I’m afraid I didn’t bond with the Hotel Glasgow at all. A bit institutional for me although the room was big and clean. However, I’m very pleased we stayed there for … Continue reading →