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Isobel Cunningham has published short fiction and poetry. Her book, Northern Compass is available on Amazon. She was born in Wales but Montreal is her adopted home. She speaks French, Modern Greek ( it’s a fun story) and a little Spanish…oh, English too, of course. She welcomes comments on her blog and looks forward to chatting with you over cyber-space.

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  • On the bus to Madrid

    For two nights in Santiago. This is the traditional storage for corn and other crops. It is set on a high base so rodents cant get at the crop. Ready for planting. This Camino made me appreciate the beauty of our world. Every day the birdsong and glimpses of wildflowers were treasures. Now a day…

  • We made it!

    I admit to a little “ cheating” in that we took a bus for 10 minutes and thus saved 10 km of walking. We arrived last night in pouring rain. Our boots were dripping but fortunately there was an efficient heater so that hot sorted out! Fortunately there was a nice dining room in the…

  • A different adventure

    It is in a rather dingy part of town but it has everything! Hot showers with good water pressure, towels provided and lovely bedding and a big duvet. Light and phone charger in the “pod” Great little kitchen with coffee maker and our breakfast before we even set foot outside . Now the big adventure…

  • A beautiful day

    It really is. The parish of St Pius turned it into an alberge. There was even heat at night and a good thing too as it was only 4 degrees and very misty when we awoke to set off to our next stop It is a new alberge run by the provincial govt. they post…

  • A short day

    Just 12 km today … but a long one tomorrow! The walk today was fairly flat and through farm country but how we would have managed this I don’t know! We’re being herded to an enclosure by a lovely old couple who said they just keep three has a “ hobby” now Safe in our…

  • A Long Day on the Camino Invierno

    However the scenery was spectacular and we only saw two other pilgrims! We are all staying in the same super clean and modern hostel in Pobra do Brollon. I have to get up there? Yes and furthermore! I was dating enough to leave my jacket in my luggage and it was the right decision! I…

  • In Quiroga

    It was very misty in the morning after we got off our 20 minute train ride ( yes, cheating already!) A lovey town surrounded by mountains! We are in a nice albergue and the luggage arrived. Ah Galicia! ( if you know, you know)

  • Day two

    Our hostel was great but cold. We found some space heaters and cozied it up. Next day we set off for the famous Las Medulas To compensate we went down into the actual mine where hard hats were put to good use.

  • Goodbye and Hello

    showed up late last evening. We all stayed in the same room. Chris, on the left whom I know from my 2021 Camino is a true stalwart and I will be glad to start walking tomorrow with her. Dorothy is Chris’ friend and it is her first Camino. The two of them just went out…

  • Aaaand I’m done!

    At the goodbye/ hello party for the change of hospitaleras after 15 days. No more cleaning! Mopping! Communicating in a strange mixture of languages and pantomime! Presently sitting in a very noisy cafe drinking cafe su lait and NOT eating a churro…, fried pastry that people dip into various morning drinks. I’m a brave woman…