Well we were warned by everyone about the last few days as being v dull and hard work. The temp has increased so today we walked in 36c but luckily we started early before the sun rose and so did not suffer too much. Only 1 day to go before Leon where we have a day off gosh we can hardly wait. Then a hard day to get out of the rubbish...
The first part of the day is very pleasant we generally start off with a great cup of coffeee in a small cafe and have a chocolate croissant lovely and fresh we then enjoy the cool of the morning and the singing of the birds back packs feel feather lite and feet are uncomplaining. As the day wears on and in particular after lunch which is generally a crusty bread stick with ham cheese and tomato, the backpack feels more uncomfortable and the aches start. I believe that a small wizened man sneaks out of the undergrowth and puts rocks on our backpacks.
We saw an interesting sight yesterday a guy with a big straw hat was leading a mule along which carried his belongings, he is doing the camino with his mule, it was being v difficult making an awful noise.
Today we are staying in a most delightful house with a small courtyard its own bar and restaurant and a most engaging owner. The computer is a bit old so no photos today.
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It's a long way to Tipperary,
It's a long way to go.
It's a long way to Tipperary
To the sweetest girl I know!
Goodbye Piccadilly,
Farewell Leicester Square!
It's a long long way to Tipperary,
But my heart's right there
You really seem to be having a good time! Gooud onya! Thescenery and the adventures are very inviting but as you know I've always avoided walking whenever I could!
Just heard you're already thinking about doing it all again but from the Seville side. I immediately got the itinerary for that route and from looking at it believe the indicated daily average to be able to complete that trip in 6 weeks is 35K.
Enjoy your stay in Leon but make sure you don't stay off your feet long enough (or is that too long???) to catch a case of shin splints like I did whilst enjoying a rest day (or 2).
XXXAstridXXX
Still great reading - keep up the hard work as it is most interesting reading especially from the comfort of my airconditioned apartment> SHERI.
Reading your daily tales have definetly taken over from the Sudoku.I think it's the most enthralling thing to read what you are doing and it's almost like cheering on a marathon event at the Olympics. We have the altas out each day referring to all the places you are pasing through - it's just great reading, well done.
Very hot here for the past few weeks but I bet it was no hotter than your 36C days walk yesterday.
Mary Bartlett is pregnant again !
1 interview and 2 more coming up but nothing definite yet.Will try to extend current rental for another month to give more time.
Still awaiting final payout from Nakheel and a little worried as I hear they have spent all their money again.
Had dinner with Fred and Jeanette on Friday, all is well there. Liasing with Rob who seems well occupied at the moment.
Sorry Nick but just saw Hawks get thumped by Brisbane.
You sound as though you are having a wonderful time and what an achievement it will be. Keep that blog going.
Love to you both Scottie.
Hey Nick if you guys are exhausted at the end of the marathon walk come visit me in Nam.
Hi guys , your trip sounds fantastic. Have great pleasure reading your updates. Cheers Darryl
Hi guys , your trip sounds fantastic. Have great pleasure reading your updates. Cheers Darryl
Hi guys.Your trip sounds fantastic. Really enjoy your updates . Cheers Daryl
Q and A - we could of course do the Seville one in 7 weeks avergeing a leisurely 30kms a day...perhaps? Back on the road today - no shin splints yet but very sore feet!!!
Just got your text Nick.
Good work guys. Your description of the towns (and of course bars)bring back vivid memories.
Hope you enjoy a few days in Santiago before heading off to Finisterra.
Congrats,
Go hawks (guess i should not say that as we have not won a game since the last time I posted it).
Buenos dias amigos.
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