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Today was much more enjoyable after it rained all day yesterday. We were drenched. At 1pm, after 20 kms we arrived in Villaviciosa just 3 kms from this evenings accommodation at Albergue La Ferreria. Villaviciosa is famous for its cider. We had passed orchard after orchard on our approach to the town. In town weContinue reading “El Camino del Norte – Day 20”

What a fantastic albergue. Sheila normally selects our accommodation. She had decided we would walk from Llanes to Cuerres 25 km and call to reserve accommodation. We arrived about 3.45pm after a casual Sunday stroll. My highlight of the walk was stopping at a hotel in Nueva for refreshments. In the hotel bar they wereContinue reading “El Camino del Norte – Day 19”

At the end of day 18 of 37 and 410 kms in to the 830 km pilgrimage to Santiago. It may be an appropriate time to take stock. I’m fitter and stronger than I was 18 days ago. I’m also, 3/4 kgs lighter. Sheila and I have been overwhelmed at times by the welcome andContinue reading “El Camino del Norte – Day 18”

After breakfast at my favourite pension La Arboleda, we set off to find our way back to the Camino. The aim today was to walk the 25 km from Colombres to Llanes. There were two options, the formal route along the N-364 or the recommended coastal path. It was longer with more ups and downsContinue reading “El Camino del Norte – Day 17”

We stayed in an albergue in Requejada overnight and set off to walk the 22 kms to Cõbreces where we agreed to review the situation to see if we would continue on to Comillas. After 10 kms we arrived in Santillana del Mar a little confused. Well, its name suggests its by the sea. ItContinue reading “El Camino del Norte – Day 15”

We left Santander at 7.30am after spending the night in (the spotless) Pension Angeline opp the train station. We were in good spirits as we walked out of Santander. Once out of the city centre the industrial surburbs went on and on. We were advised that this is a dull section and that we shouldContinue reading “El Camino del Norte – Day 14”

Day 13: Well, it’s flown by. Sheila and I have made it to Santander, 275kms from our start point in Irun. I sit here with a mix of emotions. My overwhelming feeling is one of tiredness after 13 consecutive days walking over and around what I can only describe as mountains. I think the highestContinue reading “El Camino del Norte – the adventure begins”