Back on track, last year of my trek from Sweden to Santiago.The weather was nice to begin with. Tough hill to Alto de la Cruz. Then I had to put my jacket on, it wasn’t that hot when the sun disappeared. One more ascent to Curbiellu and then down to… Continue reading
One of the worst stages so far. Rain all day. I walked along industrial areas, along a highway most of the time. Arrived at Aviles already half past twelve. I only saw two pilgrims along the way, but the albergue was already quite full. Now there are “modern problems” at… Continue reading
A little difficult to get out of Aviles. No further pleasant stage today either. The wind was cold, I had my jacket all the time. I met to the Frenchman who was complaining in the toilet last night. What an annoying person. He gossips, brags, talks about things he knows… Continue reading
Nicer stage today. Walked through forests and saw ocean views. Up and down all the time and steep slopes. After a couple of km I met an older woman from California, or. She had been an elite athlete, an extreme runner. Republican, climate change denier. When I stopped to bath… Continue reading
Breakfast with the German girl and then off. Steep slopes today too but shady so it was quite ok. Nice sea views. I was tired when I arrived. The view of the city is fantastic when you arrive. Not as good albergue to night. I get to sleep on a… Continue reading
Fewer slopes today but no shade. It was a rather tough 30 km stage. A café first after 3 hours of walking. I needed a lot of water today. Arrived at a quarter past three. Nicer albergue but same mattresses with plastic covers. Leo and Dan soon followed. They stayed… Continue reading
Last day along the sea. The path goes close to the coast several times. Easy stage. Arrived at half past twelve. Hard to believe that it was 27 km as stated in the guide. At least arrived just before it got too hot. Sheets, towel and soap at the albergue…. Continue reading
Some hills but ok except for the last one which was quite difficult. Maybe because it was the last one. Nice hostel with sheets, soap and a towel. Had a glass of wine with Leo and Jan from Australia. In the evening we ate with a nice elderly Irishman. The… Continue reading
Rain. Had forgotten my laundry on the terrace but it wasn’t that wet. After a quarter of an hour I was wet – from inside. It went up a lot. Passed a nice little town with a cathedral, Mondoñedo. Arrived at 3. Small village. Jan came soon after. Met the… Continue reading
A little rain in the morning. Best breakfast so far. Pleasant walk through meadows and forests. The sun came out. Arrived at 1 pm. Most people seem to walk further. Shower and laundry and then a sandwich and beer. Little siesta. Talked to the two girls from Switzerland. They started… Continue reading