As we enter a new season, I thought I would write a post just to keep you in the loop with things in my part of the world. It is a public holiday here in Ireland and it is gorgeous outside. Blue skies everywhere. It's just unfortunate we can only wander 5km from our household.... Continue Reading →
With two weeks planned for a Camino in September / October 2020, the question remains what I will do for the rest of the year. I certainly won't stay at home and I can't see myself jetting off on another Camino (unfortunately). With many waymarked trails and pilgrim paths on my doorstep, I have a... Continue Reading →
I woke up this morning, and did what I do every morning - check my Instagram feed. Amongst my followers are many pilgrims who are in the midst of their Camino journey, there are others who are just finished and others who are just preparing. Looking through their photos re-energizes me and gives me food... Continue Reading →
The last few days have been tough. The death of a member of the family can put absolutely everything on hold and make you concentrate on the here and now. You put your life in perspective and answer a few questions that have been clicking around in the back of your head. Questions that I'd... Continue Reading →
My feet are in Dublin but my mind has been left somewhere between Leon and Astorga on the dusty trail. Sigh! All who I have met, broke bread and shared stories with are close to Santiago at this stage. How I wish I had continued my journey with them. But alas!, I must return to... Continue Reading →
Once the Beyond The Way series was complete, there was a great amount of doubt as to what Andrew (the man behind the series) was going to do next. The 9 episodes encapsulate the Camino, in my opinion, and he, along with everyone else, didn't want to leave it just there. Like arriving into Santiago, there is an... Continue Reading →
Camino 2016 – Day 6-7 – To Santiago & Home – September 7th & 8th It had to come to an end.... I had a restless sleep the previous night. A large group came in to the dorm at 3am from gathering at the cape. I didn't blame them though. It's the last night. Maybe if I... Continue Reading →
The Camino Primitivo is the most challenging of all the ways to Santiago de Compostela but also the most rewarding ones as you will pass through the untouched nature of Asturias. There are less people on the Primitivo than on the Frances or the Portugues and you can enjoy the scenery all for yourself at... Continue Reading →
I spotted this article online written by a journalist after he had completed the Camino Frances. Yes, but there are hundreds of these articles, I hear you say....! However, the points he has made have hit the nail on the head about what the Camino is, in my opinion. Recently, I packed 2 small bags,... Continue Reading →
16 days to go. Blimey! Is it right to not be prepared with such little time? This is Camino #6 now so I should really be a veteran at this stage? I look at my rucksack....empty..and my gear lying on the floor. The said gear should be in the aforementioned rucksack. Also, I have a number... Continue Reading →
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