With 3 days before I board my flight to Madrid, I am filled with mixed emotions - happiness, trepidation, excitement - but this is all normal. I have walked into Burgos twice before but have not had the chance to properly explore. This year I arrive between 1-2pm and I will make the most of... Continue Reading →
Heh...I haven't laid a step on the Camino this year but I've already been quietly putting plans together for 2018. It's constantly on my mind. Three things are for certain, one other, not so much. I move into my new humble abode "Casa Herrero" on returning from my meseta Camino in mid-September. With the added... Continue Reading →
Maggie Woodward is no stranger to this blog and has contributed a number of times. She regularly posts on her own blog - Trepidatious traveller, and I would encourage any future pilgrim to read through her posts for information. This April, Maggie walked near to 1000km through 4 Caminos - no mean feat. The 4... Continue Reading →
I still remember to this day the words a section manager at my workplace told me a number of years ago. "You're your own worst enemy". He knew me from working with me day in and out. And I agreed with him. I'm sure a lot of you can relate to this. Having a lack... Continue Reading →
Hi folks, I've slightly updated my packing list for my meseta Camino in just over 20 days. The main additions are new trail shoes and a change in rain gear. I've changed my blister kit too. Check it out in the "Packing List" tab above.
26 days until Camino numero siete. I can't wait...no, literally! This feeling doesn't get old. And naturally enough, I want to bring you along with me...well, not carry you, but you know what I mean! I hope to write about my 2 weeks away and I hope it will be useful to most of you.... Continue Reading →
Well it's Friday again...where did that week go? I'm still trying to figure that out. Not that I'm complaining or anything! We have a Bank Holiday on Monday here in Ireland so that means an extra day rest and possibly a day's walking with a full pack. I now have 30 days until I return... Continue Reading →
I was delighted to receive an email from Peadar Costello, a long time reader to this blog. He has been on the Camino Frances a number of times and has been been bitten by the Camino bug. He returns in September walking from St Jean Pied de Port to Belorado with a friend. Maybe he... Continue Reading →
I recently talked to Dan Mullins, an Australian producer and musician, about my experiences on the Camino and it has been uploaded for all to listen to. I had a blast talking to Dan as he has walked the Camino and is walking again in September. We touched on kit, blisters, the history of Irish... Continue Reading →
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