It is May 1st - "Lá Bealtaine" in Irish. May Day officially heralds the beginning of the summer and the powers that be have granted us a day off from work. Gracias a ellos! "Lá Bealtaine" derives from the Old Irish words "Bel taine" meaning 'bright fire'. Many people say summer doesn't start until June... Continue Reading →
Another beautiful day and another trip with the Camino prep meet-up group. Each time I meet with them, I feel like I have stumbled across a pot of gold. Yesterday, we took on the Spinc trail at Glendalough. As some of you may know, Glendalough is home of St. Kevin's church and monastic site. The... Continue Reading →
Last weekend I took a trip westward to meet my good friends C and J. I have written a number of times about them after we met in 2013 outside a wet and windy Santo Domingo de la Calzada. Whenever we can we all meet up to reminisce, have a few cervezas and of course,... Continue Reading →
Since my last post, I moved from the world of the thirty-something to the realm of the 4os. I feel like I've turned a new leaf, however people were quick to dismiss age as nothing but a number. I agree with their sentiments. It has been a good few days. I took some leave from... Continue Reading →
So you all know I have a passion for walking. I have for many years and I can't see that leaving in the near future. However, I wouldn't consider myself "fit". I walk on average three to four times a month, not including my time in Spain. So I would consider myself overweight. With Christmas... Continue Reading →
So the weekend gone, I met my two friends Jimmy and Christine and took in one stage of the Lough Derg Way. I met them first between Azofra and Santo Domingo in 2013 and have kept in touch since. It was great meeting them again as it gave us another excuse to discuss anything Camino-related!... Continue Reading →
I just hope I'm not too late buying these. My current trail shoe (the amazing Columbia Peakfreak Enduro) won't be joining me in September. The reason for this is the shoe is too tight and I need a little more width. They are the best pair of trail shoes I have bought in a while... Continue Reading →
Not long now.. Not long before I throw on my backpack and travel back to Spain. May 28th to be precise. You should see my phone..it has a countdown on it showing how many days I have left. But at the same time, I am also dreading the return flight home. I so wish this... Continue Reading →
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