Shamrocks & Shells

I assume most of you reading this blog have experienced the Camino de Santiago in some shape or form. I have been lucky enough to have walked a number of Caminos since my first steps in 2011. I still have fond memories of that week's walk from Sarria. Besides the blisters, no one forgets seeing... Continue Reading →

A happy pilgrim at Christmas!

I'm lucky my family appreciates that I enjoy wandering through Spain, Portugal and indeed Ireland with a backpack on my back. Santa (or my family, you decide) has been to the Smith household and he certainly is a pilgrim at heart. I have a number of walks planned for 2020 and these few gifts really... Continue Reading →

¡Buen camino! documentary on TVE

I first became aware of the above programme on Spanish TV channel "RTVE" last weekend when it popped up on my Facebook feed. I immediately went to the channel's website and watched the first episode which is available for streaming for quite a while. The programme is broadcast each Thursday at 12.25am but is uploaded... Continue Reading →

2016 becomes 2017

Now that the Christmas festivities are over, it is time to bid farewell to 2016 and look forward to 2017. While I did enjoy my short jaunt on the Camino Fisterra in September, 2016 in general will not be missed. Also while I am writing this post, I hear that Carrie Fisher has just passed... Continue Reading →

2016..

...it's got a nice ring to it, doesn't it? two..oh..one..six.. ..I haven't got used to writing it yet, but at least we have got one extra day to try and complete all those New Year's resolutions, eh? Christmas was good but I'm happy to be out of silly season. There wasn't much walking done however,... Continue Reading →

Article : National Pilgrim Paths Day Today was National Pilgrim Paths Day in Ireland and this link has a great article to highlight that. Over the last few months, there has been a great drive to encourage people to walk one (or some) of the many walkways throughout Ireland. There are looped, circular and linear walks,... Continue Reading →

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