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 ...

I had absolutely no sleep whatsoever last night. The snoring concerto was too overwhelming. In the end I made the decision not to try and go back to sleep but to leave the albergue altogether. The sun wasn't up yet but it didn't matter, I couldn't stand it any more and thought that if I couldn't sleep I might as well start walking! Fortunately, I wasn't alone. It became clear quite quickly that i wasnt the only one who couldn't sleep. The sun hadn't risen yet, ...

I has a bit of a lie in until 7 am. Breakfast in the albergue and then began the climb towards Cruz de Hierro. This is a very special place in the Camino de Santiago. It is a landmark of special significance. The cross stands at one of the highest points of the Camino at 1500 metres. It is the tradition at this landmark that a pilgrim traveller leaves a momento representing themselves and a symbol of any burden they may have been carrying. I arrived early and in...