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2019 Spain, Camino Del Norte: Arrival in Irun, Pre Camino
I arrived in Irun yesterday by RENFRE Train with a short switch over in San Sebastián. Departing Barcelona I took a comfortable first class seat 22 euros but the long 6-hour journey to San Sebastián before waiting 30 minutes for the commuter train to Irun. There was a station manager holding a sign so the switch was easy she gave me a new ticket and I sat and waited. I must admit I was feeling exhausted and jet lag was setting in so much from Barcelona that I heard my self snoring on the train. Oops, I hope no one else heard me, equally I felt the same on the…
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Spain, Camino Del Norte: Pit Stop Barcelona, Spain
Can I tell you how much I love this city? It’s vibrant, busy, yet artsy and laid back at the same time. There is a vibe here I can’t put into words.Coming thru the airport is easy and pleasant no time wasted … breeze thru customs grab your things and go just make sure you have your passport ready. Point is they are up to date the latest advancements. The airport’s buses are easy and cost efficient (my new words for cheap and reasonable). TIP: Catch the T1 or T2 airport bus direct to Plaza Espanya or Plaza Cataluna and you are in the heart of the city in minutes…
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Spain, 2019 Camino Del Norte: The Plan, Irun to Santiago De Compostela
I’m not sure what is driving me to do it. Spain is beautiful yes, the Camino is refreshing yes, but there is something to be said for the simplicity of walking day to day with all your possessions on your back and nothing to worry about except being in my own headspace, daily walking, a place to sleep and shower and having food to eat. Is it crazy to walk 500 miles with a heel spur on one foot and a knee brace with a bad knee on the other? Maybe so, but I think it’s also freedom, It’s dancing thru pain, it’s keeping the faith, it’s the thought of…