Category Archives: Camino del Norte

Reliving The Camino (at least a bit)

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Woodswoman

Wednesday, June 8, 2016.  It is June and Neil and I are in Ouray at his log cabin, as we usually are during this time of the summer.  We have a new addition, a Golden Retriever Rescue female, six years … Continue reading →

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Miraz to Sobrado dos Monxes to Arzua

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Woodswoman

Saturday, October 3, 2015.  The beginning of Week Six and I can hardly believe the time is going so quickly.  It surely didn’t fly past in the first three or four weeks this time. I get up in the dark … Continue reading →

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From Ribadeo to Gondán (well, no) to San Xusto (well, not there either . . . ) to Lourenzá

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Woodswoman

Sunday, September 27, 2015.  Breakfast is the usual, but I’m ready to walk after nearly three days rest.  Ria and I each pack our groceries because after the village 7 km. from here, there will be nothing, nothing, nothing.  This … Continue reading →

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From Soto de Luiñes to Luarca and onward . . .

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Woodswoman

Wednesday, September 23, 2015.  Today I leave Soto de Luiñes for Luarca, and the sun is finally out just a bit, so here are some photos of this little place before I go. The bus to Luarca comes on time … Continue reading →

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Soto de Luiñes – Part Two

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Woodswoman

Still Monday, September 21, 2015.  The highlight of my downhill slide into Soto de Luiñes is meeting three young people who are ready to pass me on the trail.  A blond, adorable young man, and two young woman, one with … Continue reading →

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To Ribadesella – La Isla – Colunga – Gijon

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Woodswoman

Tuesday, September 15.  Erika, Ria and I wake up in our bunk room, listening to a downpour.  We quickly finish our morning rituals across the hall in the women’s bath and shower room and pack up, heading for coffee and … Continue reading →

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The Long Way To Somo, Skipping Santander, On to Santillana del Mar

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Woodswoman

Thursday, September 10, 2015.  Last night, Ernesto, through his translator peregrin0, told us about the longer but more beautiful coastal walk today to Somo, rather than taking the road. Feeling motivated and ready to be off the asphalt, I jump … Continue reading →

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