Hey folks! It's a miserable Sunday evening here in Dublin and I thought I would put finger to laptop and say hi. As 2022 slowly rides off to the sunset, I fondly look back on May's Portuguese Camino while I look forward to next year's Caminos at the same time. With little more than 4... Continue Reading →
November’s here and I’m not scared..
I was looking at the calender on Friday and noticed how much of the year had been eaten away. Is it really 2 months to 2023? I remember wishing in the New Year with the tones of Carlos Nuñez in the background. But that was January and today is October 30th. Got to keep on... Continue Reading →
September Walking and Wondering…
Hi folks. It doesn't feel like I last posted two weeks ago. But there is time again. Yesterday, I volunteered with Camino Society Ireland and while it is getting quiet with departing pilgrims here in Dublin, it may not be quiet on the Camino. I am constantly reminded of life on the Camino via social... Continue Reading →
Walking Dublin’s Celtic Camino
Bray to Dun Laoghaire - 16km - 20th August 2022 I recently had the chance to walk part of the Bray Celtic Camino. It was not the first time I had walked it - 2017 being my first time. I walk with friends on other occasions, but on this occasion I was with fellow pilgrims... Continue Reading →
Some medieval history, St. James Day and other things…
Camino Society walk - 23rd JulySt James Day - 25th JulyTentative plans for 2023Diving head first into YouTubeIf you want to support Clearskies Camino...? Phew, I am struggling to write for you guys. I used to post much more here. I best get my thinking cap on and lose this writer's block. If any of... Continue Reading →
Camino Portugués 2022 – Accommodation
I have a few more posts left to write about my previous Camino but time is not important. While I am home two months, I thought I would write about the places I stayed in. I know some of you might find this post useful, particularly if you want to walk the Coastal Camino. Straight... Continue Reading →
Best foot forward..
St James' Day As St James's Day approaches, I feel it is time to pay respect to the man himself. July 25th falls on a Monday this year and 2022 would ordinarily not be considered a Holy Year in Spain. However, due to Covid, last year's celebrations have been extended. Crowds have been flocking to... Continue Reading →
Moving forward while following arrows..
Happy weekend everyone! I hope the sun is shining everywhere you are. As Sunday is drawing to a close here, I thought it would be a good time to write a quick post about my own blog and the what the future holds! Now I realise this might not appeal to some of you so... Continue Reading →
Traveling to the Camino de Santiago
When you decide where you want to begin your Camino de Santiago, whether it be St Jean Pied de Port, Sarria, Porto or Tui, the next step is finding out how you get there. This piece will give you information on how to do such a thing. For people living in the US, Canada or... Continue Reading →
Camino Portugués 2022 – Day 6 – Oia to Baiona
It is now 6 weeks since I arrived home from Santiago de Compostela. Many other pilgrims have arrived there since I arrived home whether it be on the Camino Francés, Camino Portugués or the many various routes. I keep in touch with the Camino on almost a daily basis and wish I could return again... Continue Reading →