Camino Stage 6: Day 18 – Bilbao to Bordeaux

It was my last night in a dormitory of twelve, and I did not sleep well, because I was worrying about being up in time to walk the 35 minutes to Bilbao Intermodal to get my bus to Bordeaux. Anyway, my Fitbit tells me that my sleep style is Hedgehog - that is, I am …

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Camino Stage 6: Day 15 – Sansol to Viana

Sunrise from the terrace at el Palacio de Sansol After yesterday's extended effort, I now have two 'cool down' walks, as I come to the end of this stage. Today I did just 11 kms to Viana, which leaves nine to get to Logroño. After that I will get a bus to Bilbao, and, after …

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Camino Stage 6: Day 13 – Puente la Reina to Estella

Puente la Reina at 7.10am, reflected in the waters of the Arga river Today has been a classic Camino day; no spectacular heights to scale, a lot of walking on paths (always better than being where cars are), but many small surprises and delights, and practical challenges as well. These mid-September days are very hot …

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