Posts Tagged ‘Camino’
CAMINO TASTER – PYRENEES MOUNTAINS
Book Review – The Year We Seized The Day : A True Story of Friendship and Renewal on the Camino
Julia’s Reading Challenge for 2019 0% Introduction The utterly compelling and inspirational account of how two very different writers tackle their demons walking the Camino de Santiago de Compostela, the legendary medieval pilgrimage across Spain Elizabeth Best had always wanted to go on a pilgrimage. Colin Bowles had never given it a moment’s thought. But by…
Read MoreSharing The Camino Love | A Podcast with Bev Thorogood
A few weeks ago I attended the She Enjoy’s Success Summit which is hosted by the lovely Vivien Joy. It was a fabulous event and I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to share my passion of the Camino De Santiago (a 500 trek across Northern Spain) to a room full of ladies for…
Read MoreEp11 – The Camino Talk Show with Pilgrim Bubba Edwards
Bubba from Virginia was a 360llb (his words) guy who walked the Camino for personal reasons (which he shares with everyone). This interview is totally inspiring! If you are worried that perhaps you may not be fit enough, or you need the best gear then think again. Bubba is now full of life with a…
Read MoreDAY 4 – CAMIÑO INGLÉS | THE ONE WITH MY SPECIAL FLOWER
Day 4 – Betanzos to Hospital de Bruma DISTANCE: A gruelling 16.89 miles, 27km, 38k steps. TERRAIN: Some very steep hills today. There were beautiful woods with eucalyptus trees but there was also lots of road walking. I miss the ocean views. I was awake at 6 am but today I promised to wait for…
Read MoreEP9 – THE CAMINO TALK SHOW WITH PILGRIM FERNANDO TORAL FROM ARGENTINA
Fernando is a seasoned pilgrim having walked the Camino a few times, and even appeared on TV to tell his story. Fernando and his wife Ale were part of our Camino family on the very first trip that we encountered and we share many experiences together. From playing spoons to teaching each other how to…
Read MoreEp6 – THE CAMINO TALK SHOW | JACKIE JARVIS | UNITED KINGDOM
This week I speak with the veteran pilgrim, Jackie Jarvis. Jackie has walked the Camino numerous times (Norte, Frances and Portugal routes) and yet she is still learning lessons from this amazing journey! Find out the challenges that Jackie had to overcome as well as her reasons for continuing to go back to the Camino.
Read MoreDAY 3 | CAMINO INGLÉS | THE ONE WITH THE WILD PIGS
Day 3 – Pontedueme to Betanzos DISTANCE: 15 miles, 43k steps, 24km WEATHER: cold this morning but a lovely afternoon in the afternoon sun. TERRAIN: This certainly feels more like Galacia now. LET THE SQUIRRELLING COMMENCE. I was wide awake at 4.30am but it felt rude to get out of bed that early. So I…
Read MoreDAY 1 | CAMINO INGLES | GATWICK TO FERROL
Day 1 – Gatwick to Ferrol (Northern Spain) The day of Spanish people singing the Proclaimers, no campsites and a lollipop! GATWICK FUN… I open my eyes gradually and glance at my watch. It’s 2.56am and I need to get out of this very comfortable Premier Inn bed in four mins. 3am, and I hit…
Read MoreEp5 – The Camino Talk Show | With Pilgrim Norman Stephens
In this week’s episode, we hear from Norman Stephens, a teacher from California who had a very different Camino to most. Today’s show includes lots of gear tips and gadget advice!
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