Archive for July 2019
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 MoreTREAT OF THE WEEK | BEAR NOTE TAKING APP
Treat of the week As many of you may know, I enjoy documenting my travels and recording the stories and ideas as they happen. When I am walking, endless ideas pop into my mind and I find that I am constantly having to stop to write notes, or worse, I decided that if it was…
Read MoreSOUTH DOWNS WAY – DAY 2 | EXTON TO BURITON
The One Where I Slept In The Pub Garden! I am writing a travelogue book for this particular trail, which will be too long for a blog entry. Please enjoy the highlights below and I will keep you posted on the final development of the book. WEATHER: Friggin hot! DISTANCE: 18.05 miles in total LOCATION:…
Read MoreARE YOU SUPER FIT? ER NO! FAR FROM IT!
Just 15 minutes of walking each day sounds easy doesn’t it? This is last week’s activity on my phone. As some of you may know, I have recently returned from walking the South Downs Way. On the last four days I was joined by Jason Perry who is a good friend of mine. We are…
Read MoreTREAT OF THE WEEK | EKSTER SMART WALLET WITH CHIPILO TRACKER
Treat of the week – I’m Now Super Smart! After my wallet was stolen at a Madness concert a few weeks ago I was on the hunt for a new wallet that was a little techier (is that a word?) My new wallet needed to include a tracker (mainly because I waste so much time…
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 MoreFIVE REASONS WHY IT’S OK TO BE AFRAID OF COWS
I admit it, I am afraid of cows! A walking club owner afraid of cows is a bit like Doc Martin being afraid of blood! How on earth can you lead walks in the countryside and have a phobia of cows? The answer is that I let other people take the reins whilst I cower…
Read MoreBOOK REVIEW – TWO STEPS FORWARD
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