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Clearskies Camino - My times on the Camino
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It’s Summertime!!

As we enter a new season, I thought I would write a post just to keep you in the loop with things in my part of the world. It is a public holiday here in Ireland and it is gorgeous outside. Blue skies everywhere. It’s just unfortunate we can only wander 5km from our household. We are still in Phase 1 of the roadmap to re-opening the economy. Phase 2 starts on June 8th and from then I will be able to visit other households within 20km of my locality. The advice is still to stay at home and to travel for essential reasons only but I long to see my family once June 8th passes. I have been in this part of the world since March 13th, but I have been kept busy.

Phase 2 in Ireland

Spain & Portugal

With news from Spain, the Foreign Minister Arancha González has confirmed that Spain will welcome tourists from the start of July, however there are certain countries will not be allowed access until their own country’s situation improves. This included the UK and I would assume the USA, although this has not been confirmed. As things stand, the borders between France and Spain and Spain and Portugal are closed so is it not possible to walk from St Jean Pied de Port or Porto/Lisbon.

The situation in Portugal is much the same. It has been rumoured that Portugal will welcome tourists in as soon as June 15th but nothing has been confirmed.

For tourists going to either country, social distancing and the wearing of face masks in public will need to be maintained. For how long, that is the question? For many pilgrims, they will wait until a vaccine is available. Many will travel and face the risks.

Some links:

  • Caminho in Portugal: Some challenges
  • Information on measures and restrictions in Portugal
  • Lifting of lockdown in Spain – full details

Camino in 2021?

I still have hopes to return to the Camino in 2021. This all depends on if there is a second or third wave or if there is a vaccine. Ideally, I would love to travel there with a vaccine but it will take 12-18 months before it will be freely available. So the Camino will look vastly different to the one I walked last. Fewer people will be on it. The albergues will be curtailed and there will be a new normal. Many albergues/hostals will require you to reserve ahead. I was leaning toward walking from Burgos in April but as the situation in Portugal looks more stable that I am more inclined to walk from Santarem to Porto. On the other hand, walking from Madrid to Sahagun sounds appealing.

Regardless, I have many months to think it over and I have flights bought from this year so I don’t need to worry about flights.

Camino in 2020?

I won’t be walking in Spain this year unfortunately but I may be walking one of the many pilgrim routes in Ireland later this Summer. More details to follow.

June 1, 2020by Clearskies Camino
camino de santiago, preparation & planning

Shamrocks and Shells – Do you have a Camino story to tell?

I have mentioned before that I edit a digital magazine for Camino Society Ireland, Shamrocks and Shells. It gives me great joy giving back to the Camino and it keeps me out trouble! It is published every quarter and the whole aim is to showcase the Society’s events throughout that quarter. We also look to publish pilgrim experiences, book and film reviews and practical information. Anything that a future pilgrim might find useful.

At present, we have the start of growing list of pilgrim stories dating back to 2018 but we are always looking for more. Every pilgrim has a story to tell, no matter where you have walked. If you do plan on writing, your submission will not be published on this blog but on Shamrocks and Shells. If interested, you might send me an email here. Looking forward to hearing from you and Buen Camino!

February 3, 2020by Clearskies Camino
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Weekend Watch #59 – Camino de Madrid by Sara Dhooma

Sara is a full time hiker. You name it, she has walked it. In the last week she has started to walk from Madrid to Sahagun and onwards to Santiago. I love her presentation on YouTube and I’d love to ask her for a few tips! She always has a smile.

This particular Way is quiet, especially in October. There are more videos to watch after this one. Enjoy!

  • New Podcast – Adam from England
  • Weekend Watch #79 – Irish pilgrim on the Camino Francés
  • This is worth waiting for…
  • Video: Camino Francés 2017 Part 1
  • Ideal viewing – Webinars for Planning your Camino!
October 25, 2019by Clearskies Camino

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Hello, my name is David. I am a peregrino living in Dublin, Ireland. I have visited Spain and Portugal and walked its many roads to Santiago since 2011. On this site, you will find my stories, photos, and observations from my Caminos and my planning for future Caminos. Feel free to get in touch with me here

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