053 – The Camino de Santiago de Compostela
April 16, 2008 in Spain
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It’s been some time, we know!
It all started when we missed our first flight and had to spend an extra night in Vienna. Yeah, life can be tough sometimes. Then the microphone we ordered didn’t arrive in time … and we were planning on doing some serious walking: 900+ kilometres across northern Spain. The laptop just wasn’t coming with us.
That walk is what we talk about in this episode: the Camino de Santiago de Compostela.
The Camino is an ancient track: from at least the middle ages pilgrims were making their way to the Spanish city renowned as housing the bones of St James, one of Jesus’ apostles. In contemporary life it is the first European Cultural Itinerary and is walked by tens of thousands each year. Listen to learn more about the Camino and our experiences on the way.
We also update our travel plans for the next few months and promise you a regular show this Friday. We’re following up with our pack list for walking — as requested by a couple of you.
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This article was written by Craig and Linda
Craig and Linda Martin have been living on the road since February 2006. Both born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand they are ... somewhere in the world! Craig and Linda host the Indie Travel Podcast - you can get in touch with them here.
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Hosts Craig and Linda Martin started travelling in February 2006 and have been to over 50 countries. They were 
dave prine said on April 17, 2008
Hi Guys, welcome back!! I was beginning to think you had run off and were enjoying traveling too much to post anything. Looking forward to getting caught up with your travels. (BTW, the volume for this podcast is rather low. Maybe it’s my computer, but I can’t tell. Anyone else have the same problem?)
Craig and Linda said on April 17, 2008
Hi David, thanks — it’s good to be back again.
Volume’s low? I’ll run it through the system again and try to sort that out. Let us know if it happens again on tomorrow’s episode.
Craig and Linda said on April 17, 2008
I’ve just replaced the mp3 file having boosted the sound. You were right Dave, the mp3 levelling had failed to work.
dave prine said on April 17, 2008
Ah, much better! Have a great time in Istanbul. I love that place. Good to have you back!
Old Mac T said on April 20, 2008
Hello,
In a way I envy you for going to Istanbul at this time. I have enjoyed every minute spent walking through the old Byzantine and Ottoman core of the city.
On 16 June I will be on my way to Datça in the Muğla province. I will spend two weeks at Ak-Tur with people whom I consider family, although we are not related.
My web site is currently under construction, so there is little there to see. I hope to have it updated by the end of this week, and will certainly have it in good condition by 1 June.
Craig and Linda said on April 22, 2008
Hi Mac, nice to have you drop by. Istanbul is still a fantastic city, but prices seem to have gone up in the 12 months since we were last here.
The 4 lira espresso has arrived! I don’t understand why I can get great espresso for 50 euro cents in Spain and 2.20 in Britain, but Turkey has found out about ridiculous coffee prices too.
It’s going to be a busy day for me: I want to get some interviews from around Sultanhamet: the Aya Sofia, Blue Mosque, Roman cistern, around the Grand Bazaar. Should be fun.
Mid-June will be HOT, Mac. I hope you have a great time though — let us know how it goes.