Good evening all. This is more a general post and I will get back to my daily posts from my 2023 Camino Francés shortly. I can't believe how slow I am at writing about my previous Camino but hey! life gets in the way and it can't be helped. Anyway, I just wanted to update... Continue Reading →
Keeping it familiar – the Meseta in September.
September 2023 - Burgos Well I had a glorious few weeks on the coastal route from Porto to Santiago in April (read all about it here). I am lucky to be in the position to be able to return to Spain to walk for a week or so. I wish I had longer, but alas,... Continue Reading →
My Favourite Albergues on the Camino Francés
I first walked the Camino Francés in 2011 and I have been venturing back and forth each year to walk a section of this great way. Whether it be in La Rioja, Navarra or across the plains of the Meseta, this pilgrim has enjoyed the companionship of other pilgrims, the sights and most importantly, the... Continue Reading →
Weekend Watch #84 – Estella to Logroño
Happy Weekend pilgrims and I hope you are keeping well. It has been a while since I shared an amazing video about the Camino with you but I stumbled across this one today. Navarra and La Rioja has a special place in my heart and I always enjoy being on Camino there. This video is... Continue Reading →
Let the planning begin…
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 →
November’s here and I’m not scared..
I was looking at the calender on Friday and noticed how much of the year had been eaten away. Is it really 2 months to 2023? I remember wishing in the New Year with the tones of Carlos Nuñez in the background. But that was January and today is October 30th. Got to keep on... Continue Reading →
Traveling to the Camino de Santiago
When you decide where you want to begin your Camino de Santiago, whether it be St Jean Pied de Port, Sarria, Porto or Tui, the next step is finding out how you get there. This piece will give you information on how to do such a thing. For people living in the US, Canada or... Continue Reading →
It’s getting closer…
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 →
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 →
Picking up the kilometres…
With less than 2 months before we leave for Porto, the sun came out over St. Patrick's Weekend - which was great motivation to get out and build up the kilometres. Aware Harbour 2 Harbour Walk On St. Patrick's Day, I was joined by my pilgrim friend Oihana and my brother Ray and we walked... Continue Reading →