Archive for April 2018
High and Low: How I Hiked Away From Depression Across Scotland
By Keith Foskett I am a Keith Foskett fan after devouring his first book about his Camino trip, The Journey In Between. I then read his second book about his PCT (Pacific Crest Trail) thru-hike called The Last Englishman which I simply could not put down. I had high hopes for this book and I…
Read More127 Hours – Between a Rock and a Hard Place (Book review)
A totally inspiring and moving true story, which was cringe-worthy in parts. This book has some strong messages to take with you on your own travels. I will never be far from my phone and I will always let my family know where I am going! I gave this book a four-star rating as it…
Read MoreDay 5 – The Cotswold Way, Painswick to Dursley (and Scary Cows!)
Distance: 21 miles (33km, 51,303 steps!) Weather: Weird! Rain, hail, sun, more rain! Terrain: A mix of woodland, road walking, country park and beautiful escarpments. The story of the day – Cows! After a hearty breakfast of fruit, yoghurt, porridge and then homemade pancakes it’s amazing that I could even walk one step! But as…
Read MoreWhat Is So Special About the Camino?
I am a big believer in fate, but I also believe that you create your own opportunities in life. I was listening to My Camino Podcast where Dan interviewed a young lad in his late teens who was walking with his mum. As a typical teenager he was rather grumpy on the first few days,…
Read MoreDay 4 – The Cotswold Way, Birdlip to Painswick
Distance: 8.54 miles, 20.988 steps (short walk today) Weather: I looked out of the window this morning and sighed as it was very wet and overcast. The minute we stepped onto the trail the sun came out and we had no rain all day. Result! Terrain: Mostly woodland with glimpses of views over Gloucester. The…
Read MoreHow Many Miles or Kilometres Should I Walk on The Camino Every Day?
When I first started planning my first Camino trip the daily mileage was a big concern for me. I suffer from pains in my hips and even though I was completing my 10k steps a day and walking 3 miles on a Tuesday evening with my Nordic Walking Club, I was still worried about the…
Read MoreDay 3 – The Cotswold Way, Charlton Kings to Birdlip
Distance: 11.86 miles (28,574 steps) A slightly shorter day today, which I really needed! Weather: Absolutely lovely. Sunny, clear skies so we could see for miles. Health: I think I’ve found my trail legs. My shoulders are a bit sore but everything else feels fine. Read below for the full story of events. The story…
Read MoreHow to Cope With The Pilgrim Song (Snorers) On The Camino
I received a Facebook message from a local business person who was keen on learning more about the Camino, but he had one big worry – staying in a room full of strangers and not being able to sleep due to others snoring. I thought I would set the scene for those newbies who are…
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