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June 9th 2009 Europe » Spain » Galicia » Santiago de Compostela
We are currently enjoying being jammy and cheapskates whilst relaxing in 5* luxury! It is still raining in case you are thinking we are getting everything our own way. Last year when we did our 2 w ... 6 photos [full story]
We are currently enjoying being jammy and cheapskates whilst relaxing in 5* luxury! It is still raining in case you are thinking we are getting everything our own way. Last year when we did our 2 w ... 6 photos [full story]
37 days ago: Lulu Marie published a blog
Portomarin, Palas de Rei, Arzúa, A Rúa and... Sanitago de Compostela!
Portomarin, Palas de Rei, Arzúa, A Rúa and... Sanitago de Compostela!
October 19th 2009 Europe » Spain » Galicia » Santiago de Compostela
On Friday Debbie and I woke up at a reasonable time in Portomarin and met Gib downstairs for some breakfast before heading off. We were the only people in the hotel and it was very quiet! I had firmly ... [full story]
On Friday Debbie and I woke up at a reasonable time in Portomarin and met Gib downstairs for some breakfast before heading off. We were the only people in the hotel and it was very quiet! I had firmly ... [full story]
October 19th 2009 Europe » Spain » Galicia » Sarria
Last time I wrote was a week ago, on Monday night, sitting in the living area of the beautiful hostel in Fonfría. I have not been able to use a proper computer for some time! So much has happened.... ... [full story]
Last time I wrote was a week ago, on Monday night, sitting in the living area of the beautiful hostel in Fonfría. I have not been able to use a proper computer for some time! So much has happened.... ... [full story]
October 12th 2009 Europe » Spain » Galicia
On Saturday I woke up at 6.30am, keen to make an early start so I didn´t miss out on a bed! My mantra has now turned into ¨step your foot ahead, and you will get a bed!¨. The road is getting a bit bus ... [full story]
On Saturday I woke up at 6.30am, keen to make an early start so I didn´t miss out on a bed! My mantra has now turned into ¨step your foot ahead, and you will get a bed!¨. The road is getting a bit bus ... [full story]
52 days ago: buddymedbery published a blog
Friday, October 2, 2009 - Porto to Santiago de Compostela
Friday, October 2, 2009 - Porto to Santiago de Compostela
October 4th 2009 Europe » Spain » Galicia » Santiago de Compostela
A relatively easy travel day, but long on interest. We drove almost straight up the coast from Porto to Santiago de Compostela. We had been advised by our friends Alan and Sue to visit Holy Bom Jes ... 4 photos [full story]
A relatively easy travel day, but long on interest. We drove almost straight up the coast from Porto to Santiago de Compostela. We had been advised by our friends Alan and Sue to visit Holy Bom Jes ... 4 photos [full story]
October 1st 2009 Europe » Spain » Galicia » La Coruña
Hi everyone Well we are literally just one more day away from Santiago and my final destination. It is very hard to believe that we are so close! Today we walked about 20kms through beautiful woodlan ... [full story]
Hi everyone Well we are literally just one more day away from Santiago and my final destination. It is very hard to believe that we are so close! Today we walked about 20kms through beautiful woodlan ... [full story]
September 28th 2009 Europe » Spain » Galicia » Sarria
Hi everyone, Well finally my best buddy has joined me on the walk of a lifetime! We have both walked 23kms today to now be in Portamarin... a tiny town just four days walk from Santiago. Bill arrived ... [full story]
Hi everyone, Well finally my best buddy has joined me on the walk of a lifetime! We have both walked 23kms today to now be in Portamarin... a tiny town just four days walk from Santiago. Bill arrived ... [full story]
September 25th 2009 Europe » Spain » Galicia
Hi everyone Frstly forgivemy spelling errors as Iam using a very strange keyboard as always seem against timedue to money needed.No worries. Its Friday and I m now in Sarria. Only had 13 kms walk ... [full story]
Hi everyone Frstly forgivemy spelling errors as Iam using a very strange keyboard as always seem against timedue to money needed.No worries. Its Friday and I m now in Sarria. Only had 13 kms walk ... [full story]
September 19th 2009 Europe » Spain » Galicia » Santiago de Compostela
The sky still looks dark so we decide to keep heading west. To contrast yesterday´s contempory art showing we hunt down some paintings that have been around a little longer, 20,000 years to be exac ... 2 photos [full story]
The sky still looks dark so we decide to keep heading west. To contrast yesterday´s contempory art showing we hunt down some paintings that have been around a little longer, 20,000 years to be exac ... 2 photos [full story]
August 31st 2009 Europe » Spain » Galicia
Bayona - Ria de Vigo North West Spain Well after getting into Bayona and seeing our old British chum in safe and sound we entered the Monte Real Yacht Club Marina which has to be in one of the mos ... 17 photos [full story]
Bayona - Ria de Vigo North West Spain Well after getting into Bayona and seeing our old British chum in safe and sound we entered the Monte Real Yacht Club Marina which has to be in one of the mos ... 17 photos [full story]
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