Christmas is over and we have turned over a new leaf into 2023. I return to my full time job tomorrow with my next break being my April Camino. I look forward to it with baited breath. As I have mentioned previously, I am starting where I finished my September 2019 Caminho from Lisbon. I... Continue Reading →
I first walked the Camino Francés in 2011 and I have been venturing back and forth each year to walk a section of this great way. Whether it be in La Rioja, Navarra or across the plains of the Meseta, this pilgrim has enjoyed the companionship of other pilgrims, the sights and most importantly, the... Continue Reading →
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 →
The next letter on the “Towns Along the Way” series is “E”, as there are no towns starting with “D” (I dare you to look!). There aren’t too many so here goes…working towards Santiago. Espinal (map) Espinal is a typical Basque village and one of the first you will encounter after leaving Roncesvalles. At this... Continue Reading →
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
Betanzos...a town rich in Celtic history sits on the Camino Ingles between Ferrol and Santiago. It lies beside the Mandeo river and is a place to stop and look around once you have your day's walking over. I am due to arrive here on the 9th of May and having seen so many great photos... Continue Reading →
Well, it's not long before this Irishman finds himself back on the Camino trail. I will pick up where I left off last September and will walk for two weeks. The fortnight is going to be relaxed, it's going to be enjoyable and fingers crossed I meet some good friends like I have done since... Continue Reading →
Picture the scene. I had walked 25km on a super-hot day from O Cebreiro to Triacastela. It was June 2012 and it was my penultimate day before I made my way home. Myself and my German friend, Sabine, arrived in Triacastela pretty late and most of the albergues were full up. We were walking in... Continue Reading →
Throughout my past Caminos, I've stayed in mostly great Albergues, some average, but I've had no complaints. Here is a map I have created of all of the places I have stayed. During my first Camino in 2011, I stayed in pensions just in case you are wondering about the lack of albergues 🙂 This... Continue Reading →
I have created a google map of all the albergues between St Jean to Belorado. I'll be using this in May instead of a manual. Wifi can be plentiful and you are saving yourself a little weight by not bringing a book with you. Feel free to make use of it if you like
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