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 →
Camino Portugués 2022 – Day 2 – Vila do Conde to Fao
May 8th 2022 - Day 2 Vila do Conde to FaoDistance: 21km on Gronze.com but really 25km.Albergue: The Spot Ofir Hostel Ok, so I have a good few notes and photos for this day, mainly as I was walking solo. We all suffered in our own way after Day 1 and the two lads wanted... Continue Reading →
Camino Portugués Coastal 2022 – Porto to Santiago
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 →
A few last thoughts before Porto….
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 →
Checking my packing list..
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 →
A month to Porto..
Ok, so it's just after 11pm here on a Saturday night in Dublin and I realised that I haven't written in a while. While I am awake, I may as well put finger to keyboard and update you on how my preparation is going. Practice Walks With the days and weeks flying by, it has... Continue Reading →
A first step on the Camino from 2011
A few days ago, one of those memories popped up in my Facebook feed. It was from 11 years ago - 2011. I was instantly transported back to that time and place. Let me show you the screengrab first of all and I can talk to you about it.. After 4 months of fundraising for... Continue Reading →
Planning for the Next Camino
With only a few months away, it's very difficult to not look forward to the next Camino. I was back volunteering with Camino Society Ireland last Saturday and it felt great to chat to pilgrims either planning their Caminos or who have just returned. During the pandemic, I had been conversing with friends over email,... Continue Reading →
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