Archive for December 2018
MicroAdventure #1 – AN EARLY MORNING 12 MILE ADVENTURE TO SEE MY MUM
Micro Adventure Progress Bar for 20190% Time Taken: 4 hours Difficulty Level: Moderate Location: Towcester to Duston / Northants Gear Taken: Osprey Day Pack, Torch, Drone, Shoe Lights, Snacks & Water Total Miles Walked: 12.2 miles It’s very quiet as I slowly close my front door at 6.10am with my shoe lights beaming! Duston, here…
Read MoreEp10 – THE CAMINO TALK SHOW WITH EMMA LAROSE FROM CANADA
QUOTE: Joy comes to us in ordinary moments. We risk missing out when we get too busy chasing the extraordinary. In this week’s episode, hear from Pilgrim Emma Larose from Canada. Highlights of this interview:- Bed bugs from hell nearly sent Emma to the hospital, however, two Italian doctors came to her rescue. She had…
Read MoreEP9 – THE CAMINO TALK SHOW WITH PILGRIM FERNANDO TORAL FROM ARGENTINA
Fernando is a seasoned pilgrim having walked the Camino a few times, and even appeared on TV to tell his story. Fernando and his wife Ale were part of our Camino family on the very first trip that we encountered and we share many experiences together. From playing spoons to teaching each other how to…
Read MoreEp8 – THE CAMINO TALK SHOW WITH PILGRIM ANA FROM SERBIA
QUOTE OF THE DAY FROM ANA: Have the courage to follow your heart and your intuition. They somehow know what you truly want to become. – Steve Jobs My name is Julia Doherty from Adventure Geek. This show is for those who are interested in finding out more about the Camino, or, if you are…
Read MoreEp7 – THE CAMINO TALK SHOW WITH PILGRIM ANITA FROM CALIFORNIA
In this episode, Anita shares with us lots of tips and advice about Camino Frances route which she walked in July 2018. QUOTE OF THE DAY: The Camino is more than the seeing of sights. it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living – Mary Ritter Beard Let…
Read MoreEp6 – THE CAMINO TALK SHOW | JACKIE JARVIS | UNITED KINGDOM
This week I speak with the veteran pilgrim, Jackie Jarvis. Jackie has walked the Camino numerous times (Norte, Frances and Portugal routes) and yet she is still learning lessons from this amazing journey! Find out the challenges that Jackie had to overcome as well as her reasons for continuing to go back to the Camino.
Read MoreDAY 3 | CAMINO INGLÉS | THE ONE WITH THE WILD PIGS
Day 3 – Pontedueme to Betanzos DISTANCE: 15 miles, 43k steps, 24km WEATHER: cold this morning but a lovely afternoon in the afternoon sun. TERRAIN: This certainly feels more like Galacia now. LET THE SQUIRRELLING COMMENCE. I was wide awake at 4.30am but it felt rude to get out of bed that early. So I…
Read MoreWhat Is On Your Book-It List?
Do you ever have that feeling that something in your life has shifted? It’s like another door opened and your soul decided that this would be a good direction to go. When you walk through the door you have new found energy and you start seeing the world through different eyes. Let me explain. It…
Read MoreWhat Every New Backpacker Ought To Know
I have been backpacking now for some time and it dawned on me how much I have learned over this time. If you are new to backpacking (not necessarily with a tent, but general backpacking), then here are my top five tips to get you started. #1 – Find a Rucksack That Fits You Properly There…
Read MoreListen to the Camino Talk Show Podcast with Real Pilgrims, on iOS or Android
We are proud to say that we have already received over 100 downloads of the Camino Talk Show since it launched in the iTunes store a few weeks ago. I have a few plans for the show, so please stay tuned. Listening to a podcast whilst you are out for a walk, going for a…
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