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The Perfect Christmas Gifts for The Walker In Your Life
If you know a keen walker or you are friends with someone who would like to do more walking in 2019, why not buy then a Christmas gift to suit their hobby? If you know me, then you know that I like my walking gadgets! If this was a list of Christmas gifts for the…
Read MoreHow to Live Adventurously Every Day
One of my past-times is to indulge in YouTube videos. I watch all sorts of videos from people who have accomplished amazing things in their lives, to gear reviews and personal development. I may watch the story of someone climbing Everest or walking the Pacific Crest Trail, or even rowing the English Channel. I am…
Read MoreEp3 – The Camino Talk Show, with Sue Skelly
INTERVIEW NOTES 1.20 – general intro 2.10 – How did you find out about the Camino? 3.30 – Was this your first Camino? Sue heard about the Camino in many ways before deciding to walk. 6.50 – Sue tells her amazing story of how she was kicked off a plane and was made to…
Read MoreEp2 – The Camino Talk Show, with Milena Suboticki
“To be first” by Gunnar Roalkvam To be first There is no point in being first, to arrive alone. It won’t become fun before the rest of us arrive, anyway. Take it easy, hold my hand, and we’ll take it step by step. One time you’ll come first, be the one that thinks furthest. And…
Read MoreCAMINO FRANCES | MONTE DO GOZO TO SANTIAGO DE COMPSTESTELA
CAMINO FRANCES | The day we celebrated! I was wide awake at 4.30am at “The Prison”. By 5 am I decided to dismount from the top bunk (not easy when you are trying to be quiet!) and go and make myself a coffee. I grabbed my journal and my coffee and walked the 600 meter trek…
Read MoreCAMINO FRANCES | SALCEDA TO MONDTE DEL GONZO
The day we saw our first glimpse of Santiago DISTANCE:18 miles (lots of exploring today, 41k steps, 29km We started we the day with the best breakfast so far. Banana, yoghurt, honey, croissants, a mug of coffee and toast. Perfect!! It’s been another wonderful day of Forrest trails. Today the trees looked rather mysterious and…
Read MoreCAMINO FRANCES | BOENTE TO SALCEDA
The day we enjoyed a jacuzzi in the middle of nowhere DISTANCE: 12 miles Today was a nice short day. When did 12 miles become a short day?? Anyway, we left Boente around 7.30am in the cold misty weather. We now have milestones on the side of the road with a countdown to Santiago which…
Read MoreCAMINO FRANCES | AIREXE TO BOENTE
The day I got shin splints and ate Spanish French toast. DISTANCE: 16.5 miles, 38k steps, 26km SUMMARY I spent most of the day walking side by side with Rachel. We were non stop talking and covered all sorts of topics. It’s good to talk! Julie was on a mission as usual. It’s a bit…
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