Karen P

Leon to Villar de Mazarife – 21.8kms One day of rest and the body was already saying “wait, you were serious about continuing to do this?” It was a tough slog walking out of Leon and it is official – John Brierley is on crack when he writes his damn Continue Reading

Mazarife to Hospital de Orbigo – 14kms What a sleep! Firstly, 40 beds and hardly anyone snored or if they did, they were far enough away to not bother me. Secondly, I managed to sleep in the silk liner without waking up twisted in knots. The offset of all this Continue Reading

Hospital de Orbigo to Astorga – 16kms Another leisurely morning was planned with a 16km today, so I was lazing in my little cubby until Jean sent me a photo of breakfast. I was out of bed, dressed and downstairs in two minutes flat. I had kiwi fruit with breakfast! Continue Reading

Astorga Rest Day (According to my phone, I did 10kms of walking) I was extremely fortunate to sleep later this morning as I couldn’t seem to fall asleep and it was after 3am before I finally did! Maybe the sound of snoring is becoming a needed sound in the background. Continue Reading

Astorga to Foncebadon – 26kms I had my alarm set for just after 6am as it was a big day and I wanted to be on the move by 6:30am but once again, it didn’t go off. (I have since discovered that in an update, the alarm sound and vibration Continue Reading

Foncebadon to Ponferrada – 27kms This was a big day on so many levels. First, it was a lengthy distance over really difficult terrain and secondly, it was reaching the highest peak of the Camino at Cruz de Ferro. I had pushed to Foncebadon because I wanted to be closer Continue Reading