Day 25 - Astorga Cathedral - Hospital de Órbigo to El Ganso via Astorga [22km, 6.5hrs] (Episode 31)

In this episode I talk about returning to Scotland via Madrid where I met a girl who insisted I try a Spanish delicacy! -- Pre-order a signed copy of my book NOW (includes worldwide shipping) where I go into more depth about this adventure and share my wisdom to help people move forward in life and achieve their dreams and ambitions https://ul2zhpp5wtc.typeform.com/to/waCTXArv

In this episode I talk about arriving in A Coruña expecting to take a few days off by the beach before flying back to Glasgow but end up walking back to Santiago and getting my second Compostela certificate for completing part of the Camino Inglés and part of the Whithorn Way in Scotland. -- Pre-order a signed copy of my book NOW (includes worldwide shipping) where I go into more depth about this adventure and share my wisdom to help people move forward in life and achieve their dreams and ambitions https://ul2zhpp5wtc.typeform.com/to/waCTXArv

In this episode I talk about the last couple of days of my epic 500-mile walk and reaching Santiago de Compostela where I took in my first impressions of the city and went to get by certificates for completing the walk before checking in to my hotel for a nice long soak in the bath! Later that day, I went to meet Fortune for the third and last time and I saw him off at the airport. -- Pre-order a signed copy of my book NOW (includes worldwide shipping) where I go into more depth about this adventure and share my wisdom to help people move forward in life and achieve their dreams and ambitions https://ul2zhpp5wtc.typeform.com/to/waCTXArv

In this episode I talk about the 'false pilgrims' and the large group of Scouts who prepared the Way for me at the start of the day. I heard some Scottish Gaelic music in a shop at one point and I listened to my music until I got to Portomarin where I eventually found somewhere to spend the night and enjoyed the afternoon's festivities.  -- Pre-order a signed copy of my book NOW (includes worldwide shipping) where I go into more depth about this adventure and share my wisdom to help people move forward in life and achieve their dreams and ambitions https://ul2zhpp5wtc.typeform.com/to/waCTXArv

In this episode I talk about my long journey to Sarria where I enjoyed a big hot breakfast at the half way point. I realised my new socks and shorts had worn themselves out and did a bit of shopping and exploration in Sarria before dinner and bed. -- Pre-order a signed copy of my book NOW (includes worldwide shipping) where I go into more depth about this adventure and share my wisdom to help people move forward in life and achieve their dreams and ambitions https://ul2zhpp5wtc.typeform.com/to/waCTXArv

In this episode I talk about my encounter with a Venezuelan and my arrival in Galicia where I take advantage of the Galician hospitality and take in the Celtic imagery.  -- Pre-order a signed copy of my book NOW (includes worldwide shipping) where I go into more depth about this adventure and share my wisdom to help people move forward in life and achieve their dreams and ambitions https://ul2zhpp5wtc.typeform.com/to/waCTXArv

In this episode I talk about getting lost and going another way along the Avenida Galicia via Camponaraya towards Cacabelos, and how my snoring forced the Swiss and Belgian lads to pitch up tent outside Casa Susi's! -- Pre-order a signed copy of my book NOW (includes worldwide shipping) where I go into more depth about this adventure and share my wisdom to help people move forward in life and achieve their dreams and ambitions https://ul2zhpp5wtc.typeform.com/to/waCTXArv

In this episode I talk about Jimmy's sad story as explained to me on the way to Ponferrada. I explore the castle and town at Ponferrada and meet a few more new people this day. -- Pre-order a signed copy of my book NOW (includes worldwide shipping) where I go into more depth about this adventure and share my wisdom to help people move forward in life and achieve their dreams and ambitions https://ul2zhpp5wtc.typeform.com/to/waCTXArv

In this episode I talk about my coffee mishap and a bizzare chance encounter with a couple of Romanians first thing in the morning! We walked the rest of the day to El Acebo, passing the Iron Cross and the place of the last Templar Knight, and taking in some wonderful scenic as we walked along the mountain tops. I speak about how much I enjoy the albergue with the pool and the unlimited beers offer, and watching the spectacle of the sun setting in the mountains. -- Pre-order a signed copy of my book NOW (includes worldwide shipping) where I go into more depth about this adventure and share my wisdom to help people move forward in life and achieve their dreams and ambitions https://ul2zhpp5wtc.typeform.com/to/waCTXArv

In this episode I talk about my journey to Astorga where I enjoyed an amazing hot breakfast and visited the impressive cathedral and museum. I continued my walk bumping into Ewan, the South Korean, again. We made our way to El Ganso. He was already booked in to a place, so I made my way to a place that had a shop and a vacancy for the night on a rural country path.  -- Pre-order a signed copy of my book NOW (includes worldwide shipping) where I go into more depth about this adventure and share my wisdom to help people move forward in life and achieve their dreams and ambitions https://ul2zhpp5wtc.typeform.com/to/waCTXArv