Unfortunately I have to postpone my further adventures due to a suspected broken toe. I did this in the early hours of this morning when I went to the loo in the dark without shoes on and my toe came into contact with an immovable object. Needless to say it hurt but luckily for the other travellers I kept my swearing at low volume.
Rather than sit around Burgos for however long until my toe was OK I made the decision to bale out at this point. In addition , the road ahead for the next 60 miles or so is sparsely populated with accommodation or supplies.
I propose to resume my walk in September as the next three months are both very busy and very hot on the Camino.
In ten days I managed to do 189 miles, an average of almost 19 miles a day. Before I started I anticipated a daily figure of 15-20 miles so I wasn’t far off.
I met quite a few people on the way who had started at least 4 or 5 days earlier than me and were at the same stage as me so I think I was ahead of the game most of the time.
I’m really grateful for all the support and positive comments that have been posted and I hope you will resume following me in due course.
I also now know what I don’t need to take in my backpack next time.
I’m currently sitting in Bilbao Airport waiting for a flight to Gatwick, having got the train up from Burgos, so should be home later today. Then its a bath and a good night’s sleep (without any snoring!).
Normal service will be resumed in due course.
Bob
P. S. No photos today unless you want to see my toe. Not for the squeamish.
Bob's Camino Diary 
Ahhh well done Dad on getting as far as you did!! Roll on September when you can return!! Xx
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At least you will be able to make our next meet up – well done – there’s no way I would have managed what you’ve done. I’ll buy you a pint😉⭐️😄
Cheers
Dave
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Well done Dad! You did so well! Enjoy the rest and looking forward to September for you! Hope mum left the house in a decent state! 😂 xx
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Such a shame Bob. Safe home – hope you have a key. Let me know if you want a lift from the station or any supplies.
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Ahh well done Dad! Least there will be no snoring at home with mum away! You did amazingly well, I definitely couldn’t walk that far in such a short time xx
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So sorry you have had to cut your journey short, look forward to catching up at Milligan’s on 31st.
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Ooooh Bob that sounds so painful so sorry you have to curtail your adventure.
Irene says would be glad to see you back . Hope you get your toe sorted and get better. Xxxx
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Well done for the bit you have done so far. Have been with you all the way. Sorry about your toe, hope it heals quickly so you can keep up with your training for the restart.
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Shame you gave your toe a wack, have to wear steel capped slippers next time. See you at the next tuesday lunch.
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Bad luck Bob. But 189 miles in 10 days is quite a feet. I mean feat. See you soon.
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Finally got round to reading your blog. A very interesting read. Well done on your achievements so far. Enjoy the summer in the UK (raining today 😦 ) as September will come round soon.
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