Posts Tagged ‘camino de santiago’
Camino Inglés – Willen Hospice
From medieval cities, to enchanted forests, you’ll be surrounded by the beauty of ancient Northern Spain on this once-in-a-lifetime challenge. 6 – 13 May 2020 The Camino de Santiago in Northern Spain is more than just a trail. Its origins of an ancient pilgrimage carry through to modern day times, where, although the incentive may no…
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BOOK REVIEW – BLANKET OF STARS
Julia’s Reading Challenge for 2019 0% Introduction Blanket of Stars: Thru-Hiking the Camino de Santiago by C.W. Lockhart An unlikely pilgrim battles agoraphobia to reclaim life beyond the sofa. The 800-kilometer journey along the Camino Frances provides a scenic backdrop to ponder midlife crisis and chronic illness, an empty nest and marital woes, military…
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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 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 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 MoreLESSON #20 – SET YOUR GOALS AND GO FOR IT!
Life and Business Lessons Learned From A Hike Across Spain, Step by Step We set off from Monte Do Gonzo (also known as the Camino Prison Camp) around 8 am. It was our last day and we would be arriving in Santiago De Compostella around noon. I didn’t want it to end, but the competitor…
Read MoreCAMINO TASTER – MAY 2019 | DAY 4 | RONCESVALLES to ZUBIRI
Weather: A real mix! Difficulty Level: Not as bad as yesterday! Location: The Pyrenees! Distance Travelled: 19 miles 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…
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…
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