I'd like to say a bit about the range of different types of buildings that are indigenous to each of the regions I have walked through: between Burgos and Leon I was made aware of houses built into little hills, a bit like Bilbo Baggins abode. Then I passed many houses made of straw and mud, a bit like the one the three little pigs built. Next houses for doves! I can call them houses because I wouldn't have minded living in them , they were big enough and beautif...

I left Sarria late as I was staying in a place that allowed you to leave whenever you wanted in the morning!! The path was adorable. Some of it quintessential English country garden. I recognised some of the vistas immediately as being home from home. One of the most fascinating events on this part of the Camino was watching roaming cows being herded by German Shepherd dogs. Farming pastures were in real abundance here. Had it not been for the searing heat I c...

I had a really enjoyable meal last night with a bunch of people that spoke English. It made a pleasant change. I think there were about 20 of us, mainly Americans and we practically took over the whole of the tiny restaurant. As usual, a fabulous meal with lots of wine for 10 euros, unbelievable !! I had the option this morning to chose between two routes to Saria and I chose the more difficult one because the route would take me through Samos, the site of one o...

The photo attached shows the view outside the albergue as I was leaving this morning. It was incredible, almost with a supernatural quality beyond description. The path carried on through forest and glade. This new region was Galicia and the landscape was totally different than what I had been used to earlier on the Camino. If anything, it was like Ireland only with sun, lots of sun! The rolling hills were there as well as farm upon farm. I don't think I've ever...

Today was a strenuous days walk rising from 500m to 1300m, so most of the walk was uphill through very rocky terrain. It was tough physically and mentally. I was feeling incredibly low today and was crying, sobbing in fact for most of the walk. I hoped that that by wearing my hat down low with massive sunglasses, no one would recognise me. When I arrived traffic had been stopped to accommodate the film that was being made. I think it was an Italian film company ...