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Virginia Moore
Oct 13, 20231 min read
Around Santiago
We had a few rest days in Santiago de Compostela. We didn't end up visiting Finisterre or Muxia.
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Virginia Moore
Oct 13, 20231 min read
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times
Day 34 - O Pedrouza to Santiago de Compostela 6th October 18km, 4.5 hours We made it! Officially 779.5km, however anyone who has done it...
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Virginia Moore
Oct 13, 20231 min read
5th October
Day 33 - Arzua to O Pedrouzo 5th October 21km, 4 hours 45min We couldn't get accommodation in the actual town at the end of this day, so...
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Virginia Moore
Oct 12, 20231 min read
4th October
Day 32 - Palas de Rei to Arzúa 4th October 30km, ~7 hours I had managed to find some over the counter voltaren 50mg the day before, so my...
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Virginia Moore
Oct 12, 20231 min read
3rd October
Day 31 PortomarÃn to Palas de Rei 3rd October 24.3km, ~6 hours After this point I was fairly injured for a few days and made minimal...
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Virginia Moore
Oct 12, 20231 min read
2nd October
Day 30 - Sarria to Portomarin 2nd October 22km, 5 hours 45min We started out early in the dark for a few hours again, as there is still a...
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Virginia Moore
Oct 2, 20231 min read
Teddy Bear’s picnic
Day 29 - Triacastela to Sarria 4 hours, 15km Another moonlight start to walking. We went on the actual route, not alternative, in search...
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Virginia Moore
Oct 1, 20231 min read
Back on track
Day 28 - O Cebreiro to Triacastela Started in the dark with the light of the moon to guide us. Really nice countryside walking again...
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Virginia Moore
Oct 1, 20231 min read
Days 24-26
Day 24 - Ponferrada Rest day Started with Churros and coffee for breakfast, then visited the Templar castle. Lovely big menú del dÃa...
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Virginia Moore
Oct 1, 20232 min read
Days 21-23 v2
I've got a few bars of wifi, so this post will be a little info, and mainly a photo dump. Day 21 - Mazarife to Astorga 33km, 9 hours...
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Virginia Moore
Sep 30, 20231 min read
Sunset Moonrise
Day 27 - Las Herrerias to O Cebreiro 8km, 2.5 hours, 600m elevation Apologies to all for the delays in updates, we are fine! The internet...
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Virginia Moore
Sep 23, 20231 min read
Misery guts
Day 20 - León to Villar de Mazarife 20.5km, 5 hours 10min Nice coffee on outskirts of León First few towns seems to roll together through...
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Virginia Moore
Sep 23, 20231 min read
Toot fn toot
Day 19 Leon- rest day Woke up to a cold rainy day, which gradually brightened up. We had a slow start to the day, Graham cooked us...
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Virginia Moore
Sep 23, 20231 min read
Off ya bike
Day 18 Sahagun to Leon 56km, 3.5 hours Graham’s bike still not working properly, thankfully with company we hired through have offered us...
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Virginia Moore
Sep 20, 20232 min read
Stitch up
Day 17 Boadilla to Sahagun 64km, 3 hours 45min We had coffee and toast at our Albergue and then set off with high hopes for the day. I...
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Virginia Moore
Sep 20, 20232 min read
Not what it’s cracked up to be
Day 16 Burgos to Boadilla 59.6km, 5 hours First day on the bikes and it was a rude awakening! Toni’s bike got a puncture within the first...
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Virginia Moore
Sep 18, 20231 min read
Find the creepy mirror guy
Day 15 Burgos Rest day - still managed to do 13k steps! We opted to start the day with the hotels buffet breakfast and were not...
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Virginia Moore
Sep 17, 20231 min read
Lizard Wizard
Day 14 Santovenia to Burgos 25.5km, 6.5hours Set off in the dark to get back to the Camino in Ages. Slow walk for me due to my hip being...
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Virginia Moore
Sep 16, 20231 min read
Judgement day
Day 13 Belorado to Santovenia 26.5km, 6.5 hours We had a quick machine coffee from our Albergue this morning and then headed off. Foggy...
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Virginia Moore
Sep 15, 20231 min read
Blister (not my big sister!)
I think Toni and I are trying every different method of blister prevention and management possible! Here is a summary: Shower at night,...
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