Adventure Journals
How 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…
Read MoreDay 2 – The Cotswold Way, Hailes to Charlton Kings
Distance: 17.71 miles, 42,901 steps Weather: We were truly blessed with a fabulous spring day. The sun was shining all day and we had clear views from Cleeve Hill. We could even see The Black Mountain Range and The Malvern Hills from the top of the escarpment. Wow = just wow! We lost an hour…
Read MoreDay 1 – The Cotswold Way. Chipping Camden to Hailes
Day 1/8 of The Cotswold Way – Chipping Warden to Hailes Distance: 18.98 miles (45,525 steps) (we got lost a few times!) Weather: perfect! No rain, lots of mud and very warm.
Read MoreThe Cotswold Way Plans for March 2018, With A Twist….
I have numerous hikes planned for 2018, but the first trek is already in the diary and the planning has begun. I will be walking the beautiful trail of The Cotswolds Way from 24th March 2018, and completing the 102-mile trail from Chipping Camden to Bath. In true Adventure Geek style, I will be walking this…
Read MoreThe Final Journey Home
Well, that was an interesting journey! My clingfilm is tucked neatly into my trekking pole holder on Nellie my rucksack as I watch the bus pull into the station. I put Nellie in the hold and climb on board. I’m not a good traveller when it comes to coaches and busses and I know I…
Read MoreDay 10 – Logrono part 2 (my last day)
I’m wide awake at 3 am as Logrono is a city that never sleeps. The windows are open and parties/fiestas are very loud on the streets below. I read my kindle for a while and eventually, I drift off again only to be woken by the Pilgrim Shuffle about 6 am. So much for a…
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