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DAY 4 – CAMINO LA RIOJA 2022
Camino La Rioja… Torres Del Rio to Logrono Distance: 14.6 miles – WE DID IT! (12 started, 12 finished!). Weather: Lovely sunshine and a cool breeze for most of the day. By 2pm the sun was just too hot and the last few miles were challenging. Health: I’m pleased to report that everyone made it…
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Camino La Rioja… Estella to Torres Del Rio Distance: over 20 miles! Weather: Started off nice and cool but it soon warmed up. Some of the group are sunburnt. Health: we now have some minor blisters on a few feet in the group, and one person has a poorly back after lifting their heavy suitcase…
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Camino La Rioja… Puente La Reina to Estella 🥾 Distance: 16.14 miles 🌞 Weather: very hot! Especially in the afternoon. I ended up walking under my umbrella for some shade. 💊 Health: We have some sore feet and a few little blisters in the group. We are lucky to have a reflexologist in the group…
Read MoreSeven Sunscreen Tips for Hikers
As I plan my PCT (Pacific Crest Trail) hike I stumbled across an article which talked about using sunscreen for Thru-Hikers. The research sent me down a rabbit hole of discovery which I thought I would share with you all. Overall, most hikers who walk in the heat will receive the best protection from the…
Read MoreDAY 1- CAMINO LA RIOJA 2022
Camino La Rioja… Pamplona to Puente La Reina Distance: 16 miles Weather: started off a bit drizzly but the sun soon came out. Health: Everyone is doing really well. Tired, but still laughing and no blisters! The one with the beautiful birds, the donkeys and the Irish! SUMMARY What a fab day. We started out…
Read MoreTRAVEL DAY – CAMINO LA RIOJA 2022
Camino La Rioja… the journey begins here! 2.45pm – OMG! Hilly and Sue are 15 mins early? If you know Hilly then you will understand the Omg! We collect Andrea then drive to Grange Park and squeeze in the last passenger, Gabriele. Gabriele answers the door with a good book in her hand. In a…
Read MoreHow to Navigate A Stile
With the introduction of the new AG Travel Planning Software for our walking holidays, we are adding a series of educational videos to the plan. In this video, we explain the safest way to navigate a stile, but this technique is also applicable to steep steps and ladders.
Read MoreIMPORTANT WALKING CLUB UPDATES FOR 2022
On Wednesday 16th February 2022 I presented a live update of the changes that are happening within the Walking Club for 2022. I appreciate not everyone was able to attend the meeting, therefore you can watch the replay at the bottom of this blog (or click here). I also appreciate that not everyone has 45 mins…
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