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 →
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 →
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 →
May 11th 2022 – Day 5 Vila Praia de Ancora to OiaDistance: 28.3km on Gronze.comAlbergue: La Cala - A Pilgrims Inn Today, we would be leaving Portugal and walking to a little piece of heaven in Oia. Let me digress for a moment before I talk about the day... Oia is in Spain - another country. It's... Continue Reading →
May 10th 2022 – Day 4 Anha to Vila Praia de AncoraDistance: 23.6km on Gronze.com / 30.59km according to FitbitAlbergue: Albergue D'Avenida Another morning on the Camino Portugués. The sun is breaking through as we woke up. There is another pilgrim in the kitchen availing of some of the buffet breakfast left by our kind hosts. I leave... Continue Reading →
May 9th 2022 - Day 3 Fao to AnhaDistance: 22.4km on Gronze.com / 25.8km on Google TimelineAlbergue: Casa da Carolina Before I walked this stage, I knew it would be challenging. We would be moving away from the coast – albeit for the day, we would also reach the highest point of this Camino at... Continue Reading →
May 6th 2022 - Day 0Dublin to Porto I have arrived home from the Camino de Santiago. With compostela in hand, I have many more memories to take with me. The Camino Portugués from Porto is a beautiful Camino and one I walked with great company. However, it would be remiss of me to say... Continue Reading →
It is late on Wednesday in Dublin and in any other day of the week, it is a work evening. I would probably be asleep with an early rise ahead of me for work. It's different this week and it has been for quite some time as the clock has been slowly ticking down. I... Continue Reading →
It's only 7 months since I was on the Camino last (Camino Francés). I look back fondly on that week however it was organised quickly after a long lay-off from travel. I wish I had longer to walk at the time but it was what it was! This Camino from Porto is very much different... Continue Reading →
With a month left before I go, I have been mostly checking my packing list ensuring I have the right kit. I have kept many items from last September's travels on the meseta but there are a few things that needed replacing. After inspecting my gear, I bought a few items online and I am... Continue Reading →
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