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 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 →
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.
Camino Francés 2023 – Day 4 – Boadilla del Camino to Carrion de los Condés
September 18th 2023 Boadilla del Camino to Carrion de los Condés Distance: 24.5km Albergue: Hostal Santiago An early start It was an early morning. I was woken by a cacophany of alarms on phones. There was no point going back to sleep. I decided to get up and get ready. I was staying in a 20... Continue Reading →
Camino Francés 2023 – Day 3 – Hontanas to Boadilla del Camino
September 17th 2023 Hontanas to Boadilla del Camino Distance: 29 kms Albergue: Albergue En El Camino Morning alarm I woke up to the sound of an alarm clock to the right of me. I checked my watch to discover that it is 5.30am. I raise my eyes to the heavens and try to go back to... Continue Reading →
Camino Francés 2023 – Day 2 – Tardajos to Hontanas
September 16th 2023 Tardajos to Hontanas Distance: 20.5 km Albergue: Albergue Juan de Yepes - Santa Brigida After a fab sleep, I woke up at 5am. I had heard a few noises outside in the distance and on first impression, I thought it was thunder. But, it wasn't raining. In fact, it was dry and... 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 →
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 →
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 →