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First and foremost I want to highlight that this Blog is a recount of our days along the Camino Ingles and is not intended to be used as a serious guide...as you'll soon come to see. It is intended to be shared amongst everyone who sponsored 'The Robin Menary Foundation for Brain Tumour Research UK' as a thank you for your support.
Specific details on days one and two are particularly hazy as you will soon read but please enjoy the 'Blog' for what it is...I hope it reflects the journey of two friends who were lucky enough to discover Galicia and 'El Camino Ingles'. From the outset I will say one thing, visit Northern Spain from Galicia across to the Basque Country; it's as green as Ireland, the scenery and landscape would be hard to beat anywhere in the world, the food is fantastico and the people just the
best...oh, and it didn't rain once while we were there...enjoy!!!
El Camino Ingles - The English WayThe English Way (Spanish: Camino Inglés) is traditionally for pilgrims who travelled to Spain by sea and disembarked in Ferrol or A Coruña. These pilgrims then made their way to Santiago overland. It is so called because most of these pilgrims were English though some came from all points in Northern Europe.
The Robin Menary Foundation for Brain Tumour Research.
We support this worthy cause and hope we have helped raise awareness for this terrible illness. I encourage you to view the website set up by Robin's family and friends.
Day 1 - Bangor To Ferrol.
Anna Marie Boyd guided us safely to Dublin Airport despite the diversions and we checked in on time along with many Pilgrims from all over Ireland. Neil was sat on the plane next to Sharon from Dublin who explained that many people fly to Santiago and then take a bus along the traditional route, 'The Camino Frances' to a town called Sarria. They then walk back into Santiago. Sharon asked about the Robin Menary Foundation t-shirts and kindly donated 5 Euros which got us off to a fantastic start.
Following a short busride into Santiago bus station we had an hour to kill...conveniently there was a bar across the street where we took on some fuel. (Estrella Galicia).
The coach to Ferrol took over an hour and we walked into town, quickly realising the weight (Neil 9 Kilos and Craig 8 Kilos) was not light. We found the port and the official starting point of the Camino Ingles before checking into a hotel. We then found out that it was 'fiestas' in Ferrol so like two good Norn Irish men we joined the party...oops!!!
The town was buzzing and we found a cracking place called 'La Sidreria' where we ordered Pimientos, Calamares, Chicken and Pork with chips and salad. Worryingly we could not find a pricelist anywhere and after the third bottle of cider and expecting a massive bill we decided to settle up!!! 33 Euros for the lot, we couldn't believe it...and we were being entertained by a band who were singing traditional South American music and were a joy to listen to.
We eventually called it a night some time later (don't ask what time) to get some shut-eye before the First Day's Early Morning walk...
Specific details on days one and two are particularly hazy as you will soon read but please enjoy the 'Blog' for what it is...I hope it reflects the journey of two friends who were lucky enough to discover Galicia and 'El Camino Ingles'. From the outset I will say one thing, visit Northern Spain from Galicia across to the Basque Country; it's as green as Ireland, the scenery and landscape would be hard to beat anywhere in the world, the food is fantastico and the people just the
best...oh, and it didn't rain once while we were there...enjoy!!!
El Camino Ingles - The English WayThe English Way (Spanish: Camino Inglés) is traditionally for pilgrims who travelled to Spain by sea and disembarked in Ferrol or A Coruña. These pilgrims then made their way to Santiago overland. It is so called because most of these pilgrims were English though some came from all points in Northern Europe.
The Robin Menary Foundation for Brain Tumour Research.
We support this worthy cause and hope we have helped raise awareness for this terrible illness. I encourage you to view the website set up by Robin's family and friends.
Day 1 - Bangor To Ferrol.
Anna Marie Boyd guided us safely to Dublin Airport despite the diversions and we checked in on time along with many Pilgrims from all over Ireland. Neil was sat on the plane next to Sharon from Dublin who explained that many people fly to Santiago and then take a bus along the traditional route, 'The Camino Frances' to a town called Sarria. They then walk back into Santiago. Sharon asked about the Robin Menary Foundation t-shirts and kindly donated 5 Euros which got us off to a fantastic start.
Following a short busride into Santiago bus station we had an hour to kill...conveniently there was a bar across the street where we took on some fuel. (Estrella Galicia).
The coach to Ferrol took over an hour and we walked into town, quickly realising the weight (Neil 9 Kilos and Craig 8 Kilos) was not light. We found the port and the official starting point of the Camino Ingles before checking into a hotel. We then found out that it was 'fiestas' in Ferrol so like two good Norn Irish men we joined the party...oops!!!
The town was buzzing and we found a cracking place called 'La Sidreria' where we ordered Pimientos, Calamares, Chicken and Pork with chips and salad. Worryingly we could not find a pricelist anywhere and after the third bottle of cider and expecting a massive bill we decided to settle up!!! 33 Euros for the lot, we couldn't believe it...and we were being entertained by a band who were singing traditional South American music and were a joy to listen to.
We eventually called it a night some time later (don't ask what time) to get some shut-eye before the First Day's Early Morning walk...
- comments
bigusredus That looks WAY toooooooo much fun to be training for the big dander :-) I like the way you have, literally, immersed yourself in the local culture..............las comidas, costumbres.............and a big pint of 'hand glider'
Neil Armstrong Yes, on day one we took it easyyyyyyy...and joined in to the local Fiesta!!!
Chris R CONGRATULATIONS AND MANY THANKS FOR SHARING THIS-HAVING BEEN IN THE AREA THIS SUMMER,WE ARE MAD KEEN TO FOLLOW IN YOUR FOOTSTEPS.LOOKS GRUELLING BUT GLAD TO SEE THERES SOME SUSTENANCE AND LOCAL BREW APLENTY EN ROUTE!
Neil Armstrong Bangor socks on of course!!!