The weekend has been a busy one. I didn't plan it to be so. But I am where I want to be now.....sitting down and writing a few last thoughts before I head off to the airport tomorrow afternoon. My 'last-minute-Camino' has come to pass, as I travel to Santiago tomorrow on a 5.15pm Ryanair... Continue Reading →
2023 – 2024
Christmas is a tonic for our souls. It moves us to think of others rather than of ourselves. It directs our thoughts to giving. BC Forbes Happy Christmas and Happy New Year to all my readers. I hope 2024 is filled with positivity and you get walking as much as you can. The last few weeks... Continue Reading →
Camino Francés 2023 – Day 2 – Tardajos to Hontanas
September 16th 2023 Tardajos to Hontanas Distance: 20.5 km Albergue: Albergue Juan de Yepes - Santa Brigida After a fab sleep, I woke up at 5am. I had heard a few noises outside in the distance and on first impression, I thought it was thunder. But, it wasn't raining. In fact, it was dry and... Continue Reading →
Camino Portugués 2023 – Day 12 & 13 – O Vilar to Santiago and Final Thoughts!
O Vilar to Santiago de Compostela Distance: 19 km Accommodation: Hospederia San Martin Pinario My final day on the Camino Portugués and it would be a short day. I was awake early however, and up and packed by 6am. There was breakfast ready for us so I decided to boil the kettle for some coffee and... Continue Reading →
Camino Portugués 2023 – Day 11 – Caldas de Reis to O Vilar
Caldas de Reis to O Vilar Distance: 24.4km Accommodation: O Lagar de Jesus My penultimate day on the Camino Portuguese and another great day of walking. As Pazos Termais provided breakfast and I was out walking at 7am. I left alone and it was going to be a good day. I was hoping I would meet... Continue Reading →
Camino Portugués 2023 – Day 9 – Redondela to Pontevedra
Redondela to Pontevedra Distance: 19 km Accommodation: Hostal Charino This is a rather short stage of the Camino Portugues (19km) but it is one of the more challenging on this particular Camino. I had my own company for the day, which was fine. I enjoy my own company. It did get warm as the morning progressed... Continue Reading →
Camino Portugués 2023 – Day 8 – Vigo to Redondela
Vigo to Redondela Distance: 16 km Accommodation: Albergue Avoa Regina Day 8 on the Camino Portugués and the days are slipping by. The places I have passed and stayed in remain in my journal for another year. Vigo is Galicia's second largest city and it sure feels like it. Santiago was our destination and all the... Continue Reading →
Camino Portugués 2023 – Day 6 – Oia to Panxón
Oia to Panxón Distance: 30 km Accommodation: Patos Beach House YouTube video link Another late start to the day after a great rest in La Cala Inn. I woke up close to 8am to discover that we had been treated to croissants for breakfast by the hospitalera. A perfect start to the day. Looking out the... Continue Reading →
Camino Portugués 2023 – Day 4 – Viana do Castelo to Caminha
Viana do Castelo to Caminha Distance: 27 km Accommodation: Bom Caminha Albergue This was a day of two halves and one I would remember for quite some time. After a fantastic sleep at Alex Point, I woke at 7am. I stuck my head out the window to witness heavy rain falling accompanied with winds. I saw... Continue Reading →
Camino Portugués 2023 – Day 2 – Vila do Conde to Fao.
Vila do Conde to Fao Distance: 23.5km Albergue: The Spot Ofir Hostel A solitary walk today and a return to an albergue I stayed in last year, so I was very much in my element. I had a super sleep and was woken by Estelle and Hector who were busily making breakfast in the kitchen.... Continue Reading →