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March 27, 2023

Vancouver Island: Crofton to Ladysmith via the Cowichan Valley Trail

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A local trip to neighbouring Vancouver Island provided a lovely spring walk exploring one section of the Cowichan Valley Trail.

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November 13, 2023

Day 1: Málaga to La Junta de los Caminos, Nov 9

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An easy first day heading out from Málaga on the Camino Mozarabe since we've split the usual first stage in two.

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January 23, 2024

Day 4: Villanueva de la Concepción to Antequera, Nov 12

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A stunning Sunday walk alongside El Torcal mountain and then descending into Antequera.

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January 23, 2024

Day 2: La Junta de los Caminos to Almogía, Nov 10

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We were relieved to see good waymarking, both the red and white stripes connoting the GR 245 and yellow camino arrows.

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January 23, 2024

Day 3: Almogía to Villanueva de la Concepción, Nov 11

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The day included a lovely viewpoint with all the peaks noted on a panoramic photo—so great to know what we were seeing.

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January 25, 2024

Day 5: Antequera, Nov 13, rest day

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Although early on this camino for a rest day, Antequera was high on my list of places to visit.

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January 25, 2024

Day 6: Antequera to Cartaojal, Nov 14

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Our visit to the dolmens, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was an absolute highlight.

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January 25, 2024

Day 7: Cartaojal to Villanueva de Algaidas, Nov 15

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No need to navigate to find the camino this morning—just leave the charming Cortijo and turn left!

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January 25, 2024

Day 8: Villanueva de Algaidas to Encinas Reales, Nov 16

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The day included the hamlets of El Cedrón and La Moheda, that in earlier times – before their expulsion in 1492 – were Jewish and Islamic.

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January 25, 2024

Day 9: Encinas Reales to Lucena, Nov 17

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Another day among the olive groves and the fascinating process of harvesting.