I had a very unsatisfactory night. I thought I was tired enough to sleep and sleep, but it would not come. Then I realized that I had a splendid sore throat and quantities of mucus that made breathing difficult.  Add to that the person in the next room who came in at 03.45 and made …

Continue reading Camino Stage 7: Day 5 – Santo Domingo de la Calzada to Tosantos

I woke early, got up, showered, packed, had a small breakfast and was out and on the road by 07.45. I think I was both itching to get walking again, but also somewhat apprehensive about how my feet would hold up. Mont de Marsan to Saint Sever is theoretically 22 kms on paper, but actual …

Continue reading Camino Stage 5: Day 8 – Mont de Marsan to Saint Sever