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 →
Planning ahead
Good evening folks. This post will be brought to you by the words 'camigo' and 'sunflower', and the sentence 'dreaming of golden sunrises after a perfect cafe con leche'. Well, that's what I've been doing for the last few weeks! Anyway, back to reality... It's a wet and wild evening here in Dublin and I... Continue Reading →
Looking forward to a new Camino season
Hey folks! I am checking in for my obligatory monthly post. I swear I need to post more, and in time I will. I hope my blogs from the Camino Francés last September has been of some use. If you know someone who wants to walk along the Meseta, please pass on the link -... Continue Reading →
Camino Francés 2023 – Day 8 – Mansilla de las Mulas to León
September 22nd 2023 Mansilla de las Mulas to León Distance: 18km Pension: Hotel Le Petit León So the day has come. The last day on anyone's Camino can be a bittersweet one, but for me, I was happy. I would arrive in León later that on that day and fly back to Dublin the following... 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 →
Camino Francés 2023 – Day 6 – Ledigos to Bercianos de Real Camino
On September 20th, 2023, the journey from Ledigos to Bercianos de Real Camino spanned 26.1 km. Despite the mundane route, the day was made brighter with newfound connections and familiar landmarks. Arriving at the Albergue La Perala presented a welcome respite, allowing for rest and preparation for the next leg, anticipated to be accompanied by rain.
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 →