Month: March 2016

Safety First on the Camino Frances

I must admit, I have never been the sort of person who has ever been ultra safety conscious.  Although my father was a policeman for 20+ years, we grew up…

Training For Camino Frances – 8 Weeks to Go!

It’s still Easter week and I am juggling work, child care and walking, but it’s great. Rachel is at the age  (13) where she is not quite ready to be…

Yippee! I Have My Scallop Shell for the Camino, Thanks to My Mum!

Walking sticks in Santiago, La Coruna, Galicia, Spain I was absolutely over the moon as last weekend my mum came over for Sunday dinner and gave Rachel and I a…

Training For Camino Frances – 9 weeks to go!

I think we are at the point where other people are probably getting a bit fed up with us talking about the Camino now!  We now have a route planned…

Top Six Backpacking Tips For Walking The Camino

I take my hat off to the people at Cotswold Outdoors as the lady spent about 45 minutes with us a few weekends ago giving us lots of tips about…

Training For Camino Frances – 10 weeks to go!

At the age of 45, I am feeling much fitter than I have in a very long time.  This is partly due to my lovely Fitbit (which is now part…

What Gadgets Have I Bought This Week?

As a modern day pilgrim, I do not feel that you have to suffer to walk the Camino.  If there are gadgets and items that make your life that little…

Training For Camino Frances – 11 weeks to go

We are now on week 11 and our progress is going well with the training.  All three of us are ahead of the game and to date, we have accomplished a…
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