Posts Tagged ‘pilgrimage’
Ep17 – Camino Talk Show | Kim from California | The story of pure determination
Kimberly Cameron-Singleton Wright Country: USA Routes: Camino Frances When: June/July 2018 INTERVIEW NOTES You can find Kimberly’s story on https://kimscaminoadventures.wordpress.com/ If you are looking for an inspirational story of pure determination, bravery, heartache, pain and magical moments then this is the interview to listen too. Camino Kim, as she is now known, who suffers from chronic…
Read MoreEp 16- The Camino Talk Show | Tamsin Grainger (Scotland)
Name: Tamsin Grainger Country: Scotland Routes: Frances / Villa De La Plata When: 2016 + Interview Notes TAMSIN GRAINGER QUOTE: Walking itself is the intentional act closest to the unwilled rhythms of the body to breathing and the beating of the heart This week I have a very special pilgrim with me. Tamsin Grainger is…
Read MoreEp 15- The Camino Talk Show | Jane Walker (UK)
Name: Jane Walker Country: UK Routes: Frances / Norte When: 2013 – 2016 Interview Notes Jane was walking the Camino in memory of her late husband. This episode is full of tips and advice for new fresh pilgrims who are considering walking this trail. QUOTE: It is not good waiting for the storm to pass,…
Read MoreDay 5 – Camino Inglès | Hospital de Bruma – Sigeurio
THE ONE WITH THE DINOSAUR DISTANCE: 14 miles, 22.5km, 32k steps TERRAIN: Once again it was mainly road walking or forest trails. We didn’t pass many villages (apart from one that hosted a 🦕) today and the last few kilometres were a bit of a mental challenge as we walked along the N50. We’ve only…
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 MoreEp10 – THE CAMINO TALK SHOW WITH EMMA LAROSE FROM CANADA
QUOTE: Joy comes to us in ordinary moments. We risk missing out when we get too busy chasing the extraordinary. In this week’s episode, hear from Pilgrim Emma Larose from Canada. Highlights of this interview:- Bed bugs from hell nearly sent Emma to the hospital, however, two Italian doctors came to her rescue. She had…
Read MoreEp8 – THE CAMINO TALK SHOW WITH PILGRIM ANA FROM SERBIA
QUOTE OF THE DAY FROM ANA: Have the courage to follow your heart and your intuition. They somehow know what you truly want to become. – Steve Jobs My name is Julia Doherty from Adventure Geek. This show is for those who are interested in finding out more about the Camino, or, if you are…
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 2 CAMINO INGLES | FERROL TO PONTEDUEME
DISTANCE: 21.27 miles, 48k steps, 34km FERROL IS RIDDLED WITH DRUNKS I Left at 6.18am after a hot coffee in my room (love my jet boil). Ferrol is a big city and the place is riddled with drunks who have not yet made it home! – I am walking in the dark, heading for the…
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…
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