Monthly Archives: September 2015

AZOFRA UPDATE

Posted on September 4, 2015 by CJ

Stayed in albergue in Azofra which was great, paid a bit extra and got a room to myself, they have doubles but I paid 15 Euro for myself which was ok. Went to cafe bar and had a great 3 … Continue reading →

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Never know who you’ll meet…..

Posted on September 3, 2015 by CJ

Just sat down for dinner and the lady beside me was a teacher in Gransha Boys High in the 90s and lived in Victoria Road.

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NAJERA

Posted on September 3, 2015 by CJ

Not much to speak about other than the blisters and chafing. Chafing, that’s one thing that isn’t spoken about to much in the blogs or books on the Camino, maybe it’s just something people of a certain size suffer. I … Continue reading →

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RELAXING TIME

Posted on September 2, 2015 by CJ

Lunch, or dinner, or supper – not sure which, but it is lovely to sit and relax for a while. Carbonara, not a patch on Ann-Marie’s

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ALBERGUE SATURNINO

Posted on September 2, 2015 by CJ

Just arrived at Albergue Saturnino in a little village called Ventosa, outside Najera. Did 12 miles (18 km) today. That’s enough for the first day. No blisters yet. Hope my toe holds out. Will try trainers tomorrow. Passed through the … Continue reading →

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ACTUALLY ON EL CAMINO

Posted on September 2, 2015 by CJ

Can hardly believe it, I’m really on the Camino.

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STILL NOT THERE YET

Posted on September 1, 2015 by CJ

Sitting in the same bus station in Bilbao that I sat in on the day I went to San Sebastian on our “Cultural Trip”. That seems like a long time ago. Late plane, missed connection, late bus. Should arrive in … Continue reading →

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FOR MY WONDERFUL WIFE

Posted on September 1, 2015 by CJ

You may say “It’s only for a few weeks” but in the 30 odd years we have been together this will be the longest we have ever been apart. My heart is aching already. I can’t wait to see her … Continue reading →

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