Archive for June 2019
CAMINO TASTER – MAY 2019 | DAY 4 | RONCESVALLES to ZUBIRI
The Adventure Begins Day 4 – RONCESVALLES to ZUBIRI WEATHER: very wet! MILES:- 19.17 (including all the little detours and walking to restaurants etc) 5.30am let the squirrelling commence! This is the act of taking all your worldly goods from your bunk into a common room and then pack everything away into your rucksack. 6…
Read MoreLESSON #19 – TAKE TIME TO CELEBRATE THE WINS
Life and Business Lessons Learned From A Hike Across Spain, Step by Step We left Pamplona in the Spanish heat and started our way up towards the famous metal/iron sculptures at Alto del Perdon. If you have seen the film “The Way” this is where Yoast realises that you can actually bike the Camino rather…
Read MoreCAMINO TASTER – MAY 2019 | DAY 3 | ORISSON to RONCESVALLES
The Adventure Begins DAY 3 – Orisson to Roncesvalles WEATHER: Walking in clouds through the Pyrenees MILES:- Total is 14.61 miles So last night was the first hostel experience for many. Our little room of 8 bunks was quite cosy. We had two guys and six women and no loud snorers… result! Julie and Becky…
Read MoreBOOK REVIEW – Peas and Queues (Unabridged Audiobook)
100 Outstanding British Walks £13.41 Buy Product ADVENTUREMAN £9.99 Buy from Amazon AG100 – WICKEN TRIANGLE WALK £3.00 Add to basket AG101 – FLORE & NETHER HEYFORD £3.00 Add to basket
Read MoreLESSON #18 – THERE IS NOTHING SELFISH ABOUT DOING SOMETHING FOR YOU
Life and Business Lessons Learned From A Hike Across Spain, Step by Step As my husband dropped me off outside Milton Keynes Central and kissed me goodbye I subconsciously patted my rucksack (Nellie) and with confidence, I strode into the busy train station. I was now a solo hiker and I was about to walk…
Read MoreTREAT OF THE WEEK | BACKPACK RAIN COVER & AIRPORT BAG COMBO
Treat of the week – Not just a rain cover… This little product is wicked! No longer do I need to carry cling film with me to the airport or pay for expensive wrapping service to protect my backpack when flying. The Highlander Combo is both a rain cover and a duffle bag which only…
Read MoreCAMINO TASTER – MAY 2019 | DAY 2 | BAYONNE to ORISSON
The Adventure Begins Listening to a French rock band playing English songs until the early hours sounds lovely, but believe me, it wasn’t! I’m not sure if it was the wine, music or pure excitement but I struggled to get to sleep. It’s now 4.30am. Looking at the positives… the WiFi is really strong (probably…
Read MoreLESSON #17 – WE DON’T NEED LOTS OF STUFF TO MAKE US HAPPY
Life and Business Lessons Learned From A Hike Across Spain, Step by Step I feel like a bit of a hypocrite as I am typing this blog from a very luxurious hotel in Dubai. I have just spent the last week with my family in a five-star hotel where the pool attendants issue cold towels…
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