Blog
WHAT LEVEL OF SPANISH DO I NEED FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAMINO?
Do I need to speak Spanish to walk the Camino? It would be very arrogant for any future pilgrim to expect the people of Spain to speak English. Yes, in the big towns and larger villages, you will often be greeted in English (the Spanish can spot us a mile off!), but in the smaller…
Read MoreTREAT OF THE WEEK | BEAR NOTE TAKING APP
Item: iOS App & Apple Watch App Total Cost: free Used for: Journaling on the go Enjoyment Level: So far so good! Treat of the week As many of you may know, I enjoy documenting my travels and recording the stories and ideas as they happen. When I am walking, endless ideas pop into my…
Read MoreSOUTH DOWNS WAY – DAY 2 | EXTON TO BURITON
Weather: Friggin hot! Difficulty Level: A tough day. Lot of pain Location: Exton to Buriton Distance Travelled: 18 miles Health: Started well. Ended bad! The One Where I Slept In The Pub Garden! I am writing a travelogue book for this particular trail, which will be too long for a blog entry. Please enjoy the…
Read MoreARE YOU SUPER FIT? ER NO! FAR FROM IT!
Just 15 minutes of walking each day sounds easy doesn’t it? This is last week’s activity on my phone. As some of you may know, I have recently returned from walking the South Downs Way. On the last four days I was joined by Jason Perry who is a good friend of mine. We are…
Read MoreTREAT OF THE WEEK | EKSTER SMART WALLET WITH CHIPILO TRACKER
Item: Esker Smart Wallet with Tracker Total Cost: £55 Used for: Everday Life Enjoyment Level: Love it! Treat of the week – I’m Now Super Smart! After my wallet was stolen at a Madness concert a few weeks ago I was on the hunt for a new wallet that was a little techier (is that…
Read MoreWHAT IS THE BEST TIME OF YEAR TO WALK THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO?
Is there a better time of year to walk the Camino? Having walked the Camino in the Spring, Summer and Autumn I can confirm that each season comes with pros and cons. My favourite time of year to walk the Camino is in October, but that is a personal choice for various reasons. I have…
Read MoreFIVE REASONS WHY IT’S OK TO BE AFRAID OF COWS
I admit it, I am afraid of cows! A walking club owner afraid of cows is a bit like Doc Martin being afraid of blood! How on earth can you lead walks in the countryside and have a phobia of cows? The answer is that I let other people take the reins whilst I cower…
Read MoreBOOK REVIEW – TWO STEPS FORWARD
Julia’s Reading Challenge for 2019 0% Introduction From the New York Times bestselling author of The Rosie Projectcomes a story of taking chances and learning to love again as two people, one mourning her husband and the other recovering from divorce, cross paths on the centuries-old Camino pilgrimage from France to Spain. “The Chemin will change you. It…
Read MoreSOUTH DOWNS WAY – DAY 1 | WINCHESTER TO EXTON
Weather: Extremely hot! Difficulty Level: A few tough hills, but not too bad. Location: Winchester to Exton Distance Travelled: 19.71 miles Health: No aches and pains. All good! The One With Hundreds of Cows! I am writing a travelogue book for this particular trail, which will be too long for a blog entry. Please enjoy…
Read MoreCAMINO TASTER – MAY 2019 | DAY 5 | ZUBIRI to Pamplona
Weather: Perfect walking weather! Not too hot. Difficulty Level: Nice easy walk today. Mainly flat river walking Location: The Pyrenees! Distance Travelled: 16.75 miles The Adventure Begins Day 5 – Zubiri to Pamplona WEATHER: Perfect warm day (but not too hot) HEALTH: A few have blisters, one sore knee and one swollen ankle, but we…
Read More