May 2026

As one fellow pilgram put it, ‘I’ve been away from work on ‘holidays’ and my team think I’m refreshed!’. There’s just so much to process;… Read More »Rest

We made it! Lovely walk through eucalyptus forest, villages and Santiago. Took obligatory selfie in front of cathedral PIcked up wheely bags and other forwarded… Read More »Stage 39 – A Rua to Santiago de Compostella 21km / 0km

Our latest start today, 9am. After last night, pretty good we thought. The back streets and bars of Melide seemed decidedly more peaceful as we… Read More »Stage 37 – Melide to Arzua 14km / 39km

It started with the shots. A traditional galacian coffee liquer digestif taken after meals. The octopus was delicious, improved marvelously by the Spanish guy singing… Read More »Stage 36 – Airexe to Melide 22km / 52km

Just good plain walking today. The crowds continue to thicken as daily departures from Sarria increase with summer. There are queues for cafes, toilets and… Read More »Stage 35 – Portomarin to Airexe 18km / 74km

A photo mosaic of today….so I can get myself up to date…. Another great although a lot warmer and we plan to get out a… Read More »Stage 33 – Triacastela to Sarria 17km / 114km

The trinket shop was open early merchants eager to ensure departing pilgrims had every opportunity to deepen their spiritual journey. We’ve gone partial pilgrim with… Read More »Stage 32 – O Cebreiro to Triacastela 21km / 131km and down day