After a month of to-ing and fro-ing with the podiatrist, I wasn't sure this Camino was going to happen. However, after getting the go-ahead from the podiatrist the week prior, my mind was put at ease. I still had over 300 km to walk. The morning of the flight was an early one. I woke... Continue Reading →
Camino Portugués from Lisbon – First Thoughts
My Camino from Lisbon has been and passed. I arrived back in Dublin yesterday afternoon with fine weather. I left having walked 345 kms over 11 days from Lisbon in the south of Portugal, to Agueda further north. I caught a train to Porto the following day, stayed the night and few home. But not... Continue Reading →
Pre-Camino Thoughts #6 – 13 days to go
13 days left, unlucky for some. Lucky for me, I am not superstitious. Time to get the pack sorted, you might think? Time to check in that flight and get that last preparation walk before you go? No? Not exactly! I've a few things I need to do before I can finally switch off and... Continue Reading →
Pre-Camino Thoughts #5 – 21 days to go
As I sit and type this evening, I look at the calendar. The days are dropping away. Just 21 days left, 3 weeks. Any organised pilgrim would be packed and ready to go! I've a little more to do! This day 3 weeks from now, I will be sitting in my hostel in Lisbon waiting... Continue Reading →
Pre-Camino Thoughts #4 – 28 days to go
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 #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 →
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 →
The Sounds Of The Camino
As soon as your Camino begins and you start your walk early in the morning, there will be sounds that will be become part of your day, whether they are welcome or not. Some will make you smile, some will annoy, all are part and parcel of the Camino experience. I’ve decided to run down... Continue Reading →