WEDNESDAY 29TH JUNE AND THURSDAY 30TH JUNE 2016 – PONFERRADA TO VILLAFRANCE DEL BIERZO Km’s walked on rest day – 8,84 (to cover the 6 from Tuesday, and my hotel was out of town); steps – 14093 ; flights – 9 Km’s walked on Thursday – 24,56 ; steps – 33804 ; flights – 22 … More Rest, a massage, a love story, and up into the mountains and vineyards 

TUESDAY 28th JUNE 2016 – RABANAL DEL CAMINO TO PONFERRADA Km’s walked – 27,5 ; Steps taken – 39919 ; flights – 39 Today my Story is told by Dr Seuss and my photos.  I love this poem it’s one my best, and I had it top of mind this morning as I left for … More The hills are alive with the sounds of Dr Seuss…. And a taxi ride

MONDAY 27TH JUNE 2016 – ASTORGA TO RABANAL DEL CAMINO Km’s walked – 22.0 ; Steps taken – 30729; flights – 10 “Blessed are those that see beautiful things in humble places where others see nothing.” Camille Pissarro I woke up really early (not by choice), I got up opened my curtains and lay waiting … More Lovely landscapes and villages, a long lazy stop and hot, hot, hot …

SUNDAY 26th JUNE 2016 – VILLADANGOS DEL PARAMO TO ASTORGA Km’s walked – 33,14 ; steps taken – 46806 ; flights – 13 “It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness.” C. Spurgeon I left early this morning with Jennie. We had agreed to walk to Astorga together … More Beautiful villages, Puente de Obrigo and a few hours in a Spa

SATURDAY 25TH JUNE 2016 – LEON TO VILLADANGOS Del PARAMO via Villar de Mazarife Km’s walked – 27.2 ; steps taken – 38113 ; flights – 5 “Yesterday is history, tomorrow a mystery and today a gift. That is why it is called the present.” Anon (Above the Parador de San Marcos – in Leon … More An extra 5 Km’s, a US Airforce walking partner and a very quiet town

THURSDAY 23rd JUNE 2016 – Manzilla de las Mulas to Leon (including FRIDAY 24th JUNE 2016 – rest day in Leon) Km’s walked – 20.49 ; Steps – 30323 ; flights – 16 (THURSDAY) Km’s walked – 10.75 ; steps – 15119 ; flights – 1 (FRIDAY – REST DAY) “Always be on the lookout … More An unattractive road …. Sound of Music singalong and two nights in Leon

WEDNESDAY 22nd JUNE 2016 –  El Burgos Ranero to Manzilla de las Mulas Km’s walked – 25.09 ; Steps taken – 35370 ; Flights – 7 “Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world!” Anon We left El Burgos Ranero at 6h30. Jennie joined me as we had … More A tooth problem, a Camino angel and a fabulous meal

TUESDAY 21st JUNE 2016 – Sahagun to El Burgo Ranero Km’s walked – 18,33 ; Steps taken – 25811 ; flights – 1 (and that was up to my room) “Everything is within walking distance if you have the time!” Steven Wright STEPS TAKEN SINCE THE 30TH MAY INCLUDING TOWN WALKS – 734 958 KILOMETERS … More An early start, a long road and a tally of my Km’s and steps 

MONDAY 20th JUNE 2016 – Calzadilla de Los Cueza to Sahagan Km’s walked – 24,16km ; steps taken – 33322 ; floors climbed – 6 “In the morning man walks with his whole body and being; in the evening only with his eggs!” Ralph Waldo Emerson The quote for today is very apt as I … More A spectacular sunrise, flowers everywhere and the geographical halfway mark..

SUNDAY 19th JUNE 2016 – Carrion de Los Condes to Calzadilla de la Cueza Km’s walked – 18.99; steps taken – 25554; floors – 0 “It is your road …. And yours alone …. Others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you!” Anon In all the excitement of telling … More A lonnnng white road…. Frogs singing….and a gracious host