Although the night before we had all agreed to meet for breakfast at 7.45, Jacqui, Jenny and I couldn't wait that long for a coffee so we got up, dressed and hit the hotel breakfast buffet just after 7! It was a fantastic spread of goodies, although Jacqui was a bit disappointed that they had run out of gluten free bread as she fancied a nice bit of toast! (Remember Jacqui what the Camino teaches you about expectations - especially on the gluten free front in Spa...

It was a good night's sleep for most of us. It had proved to be a nice hostel with good bathrooms and minimal snoring - what more can a pilgrim ask for! We were up around 6 and at 6.45 ish were breakfasting in the municipal Albergue next door which served up good wholesome Camino breakfast fare including a cracking tortilla!! Fiona decided to leave after breakfast as she was a bit concerned about her knees and wanted to go at her own pace. It was still a bit earl...

What a good night's sleep in comfy pine bunks. I am speaking for myself here as the Menopausals among us had a few overheating problems. I reached for my phone to see what the morning's breaking news was and saw that Roy Hodgson had resigned as England manager and the Tabloids had momentarily forgotten Brexit and immigration and all devoted their front pages to the shambles that was now the England team! Our political correspondent reporting from Brighton, Jenny ...

Not a good night! Snoring, uncomfortable metal bunks, cockerels and church bells resulted in little sleep for me and most of my travelling companions. Jacqui, Jenny and I were up, dressed and out not long after 6 in search of a coffee. Fortunately we didn't have to go far for a lovely little bar serving all sorts of yummy breakfast goodies, including warm chocolate croissants. The others joined us and we ate well (how unusual) but it has to be said I did regret t...

I think it is amazing how quickly on the Camino one starts to really appreciate the small things in life! Real towels and sheets were coming out top of the poll for us (and Babyliss Big Hair was not far behind for Jenny and I - and Fiona as well although she wouldn't admit it!!) but also you really appreciate privacy and only sharing a shower between 4 people. That is why I believe this sort of travel is so good for people - it 'grounds' you in a world where 'thi...