With only a few months away, it's very difficult to not look forward to the next Camino. I was back volunteering with Camino Society Ireland last Saturday and it felt great to chat to pilgrims either planning their Caminos or who have just returned. During the pandemic, I had been conversing with friends over email,... Continue Reading →
September 4th 2021 - Day 4 Boadilla to Carrion de los CondésDistance: 24.5 kmAlbergue: Hostel Santiago From Boadilla to Carrion de los Condés, the Camino is relatively straight and flat however we are introduced to the monotone Senda del Peregrino - the walkway beside the main road. The temperatures were predicted to be close to... Continue Reading →
August 30th 2021 - Day 0Dublin to Burgos via Madrid From the 30th of August until the 9th of September 2021, I travelled to Spain to walk along a Meseta Camino from Burgos. It would be the first time I had been abroad since September 2019 and I was eager to throw on my pack... Continue Reading →
Happy weekend pilgrims. I hope you are well. This particular video has been on YouTube for quite some time and has built up a lot of views. However, I have only recently watched it. The length of the video put me off at first so I "liked" it and waited for a Friday evening to... Continue Reading →
OK so I rarely buy books on the Camino de Santiago, choosing to visit my local library or Camino Society. However, a book was brought to my attention before Christmas that I needed to add to my collection. Written by Angelika Schneider, Johnnie Walker and Stephen Shiels, and centred on the Via de la Plata,... Continue Reading →
As I have not had the opportunity to walk one of Spain's great pilgrim's paths this year, I've been reeling in the years by looking over photos from previous Caminos. I must say it has been quite enjoyable, even though I prefer to make new memories. During the two years of 2014 and 2015, I... Continue Reading →
First of all, I want to wish all my readers a happy, safe and peaceful Christmas. The year has been very challenging for many people but because of Covid-19, it means many people are unable to meet like they normally do each year. I am looking forward to 2021 and to get back out to... Continue Reading →
At the start of this Covid crisis, I promised myself I would write more. This hasn't been going to plan exactly. I have tried and I usually have an idea or two to put into a post each week. This week I have nothing. It's just a shame I wasn't in Spain this year -... Continue Reading →
The last month has been a rewarding experience for me personally. Let me explain. Writing here has always been fun but for the last number of years, I can see my posts aren't reaching the pilgrims I hope to see them. And I don't want to go around forcing people to read my posts. So... Continue Reading →
Hey everyone? How are you this morning? It's Thursday as I write and it is so close to the end of my annual leave. Has it been a productive few days? I would say yes! I have had the chance the rest and recharge while getting the chance to do something I wanted to do... Continue Reading →
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