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 →
A short walk to Santiago..yes please!
Good evening pilgrims. I hope you had a good weekend and are looking forward to the week ahead. I thought I would write a brief post. I won't keep you too long, so please stick around. In my last post, I told you about my upcoming plans for September. Another 5 months, and I will... Continue Reading →
Camino Francés 2023 – Day 7 – Bercianos de Real Camino to Mansilla de las Mulas
September 21th 2023 Bercianos de Real Camino to Mansilla de las Mulas Distance: 26.3 km Pension: La Pension de Blanca After a fantastic sleep in La Perala, I woke at 6am to wind and rain - which was predicted. Not the ideal walking conditions, but I had been lucky so far on this Camino. This... Continue Reading →
A new year and a look to the future..
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 →
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 5 – Carrion de los Condés to Ledigos
September 19th 2023 Carrion de los Condés to Ledigos Distance: 25.4km Albergue: Albergue La Morena Ok, back to writing after a mini hiatus. I have my cup of tea beside me. The sun is peaking through this Saturday afternoon and I will go for a wander when I wrap this post up. This week, I began... Continue Reading →
Camino Francés 2023 – To Burgos and beyond!
September 15th 2023 / Dublin - Madrid - Burgos - Tardajos So the day had arrived. I was packed and ready and eager to move on. Apprehension..excitement..eagerness - I had it all but I was a little unsure why? I had walked this Camino before. I was just being silly - I said to myself.... 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 10 – Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis
Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis Distance: 21km Accommodation: As Pozas Termais This day was really easy going again and for once I wasn't walking by myself. A few days earlier, I received a message from an Instagram follower letting me know that her sister was on the Camino and there would be a good chance we... 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 →