Archive for April 2019
10 CAMINO FACTS THAT YOU MAY NOT HAVE KNOWN ABOUT
Introduction As I am finalising the preparations to take my very first group of pilgrims across the Pyrenees, I thought it would be a nice idea to put together some facts about this trail that will tie everything together. There are all sorts of myths and legends that go along with the Camino, but here…
Read MoreTREAT OF THE WEEK | ALTRA LONE PEAK 4.0 TRAIL RUNNERS FOR WOMEN
Treat of the week – Altra Lone Peak Trail Runners I was looking for a trail runner that had a larger / wider toe box that my current Solomon trail runners as I had been experiencing blisters in very warm weather with the Solomons. With the Altra Lone Peaks (for women), you also have:- Waterproof…
Read MoreLESSON #11 – LEARN TO LISTEN MORE
Life and Business Lessons Learned From A Hike Across Spain, Step by Step If there is one thing that I am good at in this world it is talking! I am a terrible sufferer from “monkey mind” which basically means that I find it difficult to switch off my thoughts. I struggle to meditate, I…
Read MoreTREAT OF THE WEEK | DEAD CATS AND HEAD PROTECTORS FOR THE OSMO POCKET
Treat of the week – Windshield for Osmo Pocket The DJI Osmo Pocket has two pinhole microphones. One on the bottom and one on the front of the gadget. The audio is not that bad and is very similar sound quality to my iPhone X. I really didn’t want to start using external microphones and…
Read MoreBook Review – In Praise Of Slow – Challenging the Cult of Speed
LESSON #10 – LEARN TO BELIEVE!
Life and Business Lessons Learned From A Hike Across Spain, Step by Step We stayed the night in a rather large hostel in Astorga. I didn’t sleep very well as the Korean guy in the bed opposite was sleep talking all night. It wouldn’t have been so bad if I could have understood anything that…
Read MoreHOW TO PREVENT BED-BUGS ON THE CAMINO (EP19)
Introduction Many people ask me about bedbugs on the Camino. I think there is the impression that they are rife along the Frances route and I hear of stories where people are spraying their gear and themselves with all sorts of chemicals in order to prevent bedbugs. I am here to put your mind at…
Read MoreTREAT OF THE WEEK | NO-TIE-SHOELACES
Treat of the week – No-Tie-Shoelaces I was introduced to these shoelaces via my brother who is a runner. He swore by them and I purchased a couple of pairs for both me and Rachel before our first Camino back in 2016. I have never looked back. Runners use them all the time, but I…
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