Archive for November 2018
Even Keen Walkers Can’t Be Bothered To Venture Outdoors Sometimes!
I was sitting in the comfort of my nice warm house on Thursday evening thinking “it’s cold, it has been raining all day, and I really can’t be bothered to go out for a walk tonight”. I was receiving Facebook messages and text messages to say that people were not coming along for one…
Read MoreDAY 2 CAMINO INGLES | FERROL TO PONTEDUEME
DISTANCE: 21.27 miles, 48k steps, 34km FERROL IS RIDDLED WITH DRUNKS I Left at 6.18am after a hot coffee in my room (love my jet boil). Ferrol is a big city and the place is riddled with drunks who have not yet made it home! – I am walking in the dark, heading for the…
Read MoreDAY 1 | CAMINO INGLES | GATWICK TO FERROL
Day 1 – Gatwick to Ferrol (Northern Spain) The day of Spanish people singing the Proclaimers, no campsites and a lollipop! GATWICK FUN… I open my eyes gradually and glance at my watch. It’s 2.56am and I need to get out of this very comfortable Premier Inn bed in four mins. 3am, and I hit…
Read MoreEp5 – The Camino Talk Show | With Pilgrim Norman Stephens
In this week’s episode, we hear from Norman Stephens, a teacher from California who had a very different Camino to most. Today’s show includes lots of gear tips and gadget advice!
Read MoreEp4 – The Camino Talk Show | With Pilgrim Luca Gaglio from Italy
A powerful interview with Luca from Italy who walked the Camino Frances in July 2018. He shares lots of tips and advice for newbie pilgrims and talks about the mistakes that he learned along the way. Luca’s life changed when he returned back to Italy and he encourages others to walk the Camino Pilgrimage across…
Read MoreThe Perfect Christmas Gifts for The Walker In Your Life
If you know a keen walker or you are friends with someone who would like to do more walking in 2019, why not buy then a Christmas gift to suit their hobby? If you know me, then you know that I like my walking gadgets! If this was a list of Christmas gifts for the…
Read MoreHow to Live Adventurously Every Day
One of my past-times is to indulge in YouTube videos. I watch all sorts of videos from people who have accomplished amazing things in their lives, to gear reviews and personal development. I may watch the story of someone climbing Everest or walking the Pacific Crest Trail, or even rowing the English Channel. I am…
Read MoreEp3 – The Camino Talk Show, with Sue Skelly
INTERVIEW NOTES 1.20 – general intro 2.10 – How did you find out about the Camino? 3.30 – Was this your first Camino? Sue heard about the Camino in many ways before deciding to walk. 6.50 – Sue tells her amazing story of how she was kicked off a plane and was made to…
Read MoreEp2 – The Camino Talk Show, with Milena Suboticki
“To be first” by Gunnar Roalkvam To be first There is no point in being first, to arrive alone. It won’t become fun before the rest of us arrive, anyway. Take it easy, hold my hand, and we’ll take it step by step. One time you’ll come first, be the one that thinks furthest. And…
Read MoreCAMINO FRANCES | MONTE DO GOZO TO SANTIAGO DE COMPSTESTELA
CAMINO FRANCES | The day we celebrated! I was wide awake at 4.30am at “The Prison”. By 5 am I decided to dismount from the top bunk (not easy when you are trying to be quiet!) and go and make myself a coffee. I grabbed my journal and my coffee and walked the 600 meter trek…
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