by admin | Apr 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
Exactly a year ago today, we entered the Catedral de Santiago, after walking 144 kms in 6 days across Spain to get there! Here’s a little video to celebrate! The End of the Camino...
by admin | Apr 27, 2017 | Camino, Spain, Uncategorized, Walking
Day Five is when you are suddenly hit by an existential conflict, you are nearing the end of the pilgrimage, and suddenly you are filled with both relief and a strange kind of sorrow. And because it’s a sort of in-between day, we go from the sublime to...
by admin | Apr 26, 2017 | Camino, Spain, Uncategorized, Walking
Day Four on the Camino Ingles is the hardest day, with a steep climb out of Betanzos, and then later in the day, the longest and steepest climb from Cafe Julia to Visono. but you are rewarded with great vistas and an eye-blindingly bright decor at the restaurant at...
by admin | Apr 23, 2017 | Camino, Spain, Uncategorized, Walking
On Day Two, you’re sure you’re a pilgrim. We expected an easy coastal saunter, and this day proved that while the Camino Inglés is a shorter walk, it is not necessarily easier. From Neda, it was a lovely walk along the river with the water glinting in the...
by admin | Apr 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
How do you pack everything you need into a backpack that must weigh only 10% of your weight for 6 days on the Camino and another 6 days away from home? Travel light and carry as little as possible. Even though I consider myself a minimalistic packer, I learnt on...
