I hope you are all having a good weekend wherever you are. I have been taking it easy and quietly counting down the days. I bought my pilgrim passport from Camino Society Ireland and got my first few stamps. If you live in Ireland, I recommend getting your passport from them. You can pop into... Continue Reading →
Pre-Camino Thoughts #3 – 32 days to go
I woke up this morning, and did what I do every morning - check my Instagram feed. Amongst my followers are many pilgrims who are in the midst of their Camino journey, there are others who are just finished and others who are just preparing. Looking through their photos re-energizes me and gives me food... Continue Reading →
Weekend Watch #52 – My Way – Camino de Santiago
We are back on the Camino Francés. One pilgrim has created a short video of his walk to Santiago. It is very difficult to package 800 kilometres in 6 minutes, but he has done a good job of it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XN5zhKMUKgY If you enjoyed this post let me know by hitting the ★Like button, and sharing... Continue Reading →
Pre-Camino Thoughts #2 – 37 days to go
Buenos días peregrinas y peregrinos! I hope you are keeping well wherever you are reading this. Here in Ireland, it is a Bank Holiday weekend and the sun has made an appearance. Typically on days like this, I would be taking in as many walks as possible. But not this weekend. Today, I ventured north... Continue Reading →
Pre-Camino Thoughts #1 – 42 days to go
Ok! Let me be honest with you. For the last month or so, I've been pretty negative about my next Camino from Lisbon and it has been getting me down. I guess I just wanted someone to talk to and to get a few things off my chest. You may call me dramatic, but I... Continue Reading →
Weekend Watch #51 – Saint James’ Day 2019
Santiago puts on the best celebrations. Lucky pilgrims! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhHFtnNVcxo If you enjoyed this post let me know by hitting the ★Like button, and sharing the love on your socials!… And if you want to hang out with me between posts then follow me on Instagram and on Facebook for daily and more personal updates!
Weekend Watch #50 – Camino de Santiago from above
I was volunteering for Camino Society Ireland at their information centre in Dublin again today. When I volunteer, I start to think ahead about possible routes to take in the future. There are too many I have yet to look into, but the Camino de Madrid and Camino del Norte will keep me occupied for... Continue Reading →
Two months to Lisbon..or is it?
First of all, if you like what you see here, I'd really appreciate it if you subscribe to receive my latest posts to your email address. Thanks! 🙂 I hope you are all having a good weekend, wherever you are reading this. The weather is good here in Dublin and I have been out and... Continue Reading →
Weekend Watch #49 – León Cathedral
While Santiago Cathedral is under refurbishment, pilgrims may look to other cathedrals for solace. While León Cathedral is undergoing work it is open to the public and I have always enjoyed visiting it. The same goes for Burgos and Astorga. It's been over 2 years since I have been to León and although I have... Continue Reading →
Post-Camino Blues
Hello everyone. I arrived back home on the 19th of May, having reached Santiago de Compostela on the 14th of May. For someone who is so used to the flat plain meseta, this was different, but not any less enjoyable. Galicia is a beautiful part of the world and there were times where my brother... Continue Reading →