Finding treasure on the Camino de Santiago

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

SATURDAY 18th JUNE 2016 – Fromista to Carrion de Los Condes Km’s walked – 20.33 ; steps taken – 31007 ; floors climbed – 1 “Little by little, one travels far!” J.R. Tolkien Babar wished Monkey a sad goodbye as Sarah and I left for the bus station which was down the street from our … More Adios Sarah, Singing nuns, a free classical guitar concert and a “lost” credential (Pilgrim’s passport)

THURSDAY 16th JUNE  – Hornillos Del Camino to Casrojeriz  Km’s walked – 18.89 ; steps taken – 29431 ; Floors – 11 DAY FIFTEEN OF ACTUAL WALKING “The Camino is not what I expected, but it is everything I hoped for! ” (Anon) Today we could only start after 8am as our hotel was 3kms … More No vino – no Camino…. And collecting countries, and Brut from a stranger

WEDNESDAY 15th JUNE – Burgos to Hornillos Del Camino Km’s walked – 22,05 ; Steps – 32642 ; flights – 12 DAY 14 of actual walking  We packed our bags, Babar and Monkey getting heavier and heavier despite not seeming to add anything except the odd bottle of wine and “surgical spirits” for the feet. … More Rain, wind, beauty and the start of the Meseta

TUESDAY 14th JUNE 2016 – Burgos  Km’s walked – 8.5kms, despite a rest day. The alarm went off at 8h30! Pure luxury. I lay for awhile then raced downstairs to get cafe con leches for us. Sarah really wanted to visit a Monastery about 60kms away as it is a renowned Gregorian chanting order. Somehow … More A rest day in Burgos, Gregorian chanting and Jennie from Eureka

MONDAY 13th June 2016 – San Juan de Ortega to Burgos Km’s walked – 32 ; steps – 44649 ; floors – 48  TOTAL KM’s WALKED – 394 (including town walks) “Man cannot stand a meaningless life” – Carl Jung After making sure Babar (who by the way seems to be getting heavier every day) … More Sheep, bells, fields, flowers and Burgos

Sunday 12th June 2016 – Quintanilla del Monte to San Juan de Ortega Km’s walked – 33,0 ; Steps taken – 45877 ; flights – 38 DAY 12 of actual walking “Practise random acts of loving kindness, and acts of senseless beauty!” A lovely early 6h00 start.  Cool outside, but pleasant. We stopped often to … More An early start, a huge hug from Frans, and a serenade for Sarah

Saturday 11th June 2106 – Santa Domingo de la Calzada to Quintanilla del Monte Km’s walked – 19,78 ; Steps taken – 28337 ; Flights – 11 Day 11 of walking “When you meet anyone, remember it is a holy encounter. And as you see them you will see yourself” (A Course in Miracles) The … More Orange cake, watercolour clouds and fields of peas

FRIDAY 10th JUNE 2016 – Najera to Santa Domingo de la Calzada Km’s walked – 23,5 ; Steps taken – 35319; Flights -14 DAY 10 of walking “We are speeding up our lives and working harder, in a futile attempt to slow down and enjoy it!” Paul Hawkin Bierley’s reflection for the day reminded me … More Adios Babra and Hola Sarah

THURSAY 9TH JUNE 2016 – Logrono to Najera (both have accents) DAY 9 of actual walking Km’s walked – 33.94; steps – 42473; flights – 17 I started early (7h00) as I knew I had a lonnnnng way to go, when Brierly says 29kms, he means 32 or more. Lovely morning as I left Logrono, … More A new friend, a long way and Germans that love my crown ..