Posts Tagged ‘camino de santiago’
Camino Frances – Astorga to Rabanal
The day I held a hawk, had afternoon tea and prayed with Spanish monks Warning: Sorry about the video section of Rachel’s blisters We left the Albergue in Astorga around 8 am feeling disappointed that we hadn’t taken the time to explore this amazing city the previous night. As Rachel, Sue and I followed the yellow…
Read MoreCamino Frances – Carrión de Los Condes to Terradillos
The day we met a lady carrying 16 pairs of knickers! Distance walked: 18miles / 28 km / 41k steps We woke up excited and ready to hit the trail (after I accidentally broke Julie’s brand new trekking poles… oops). Our first stop was breakfast at a cafe around the corner from the hostel which…
Read MorePart 3 – Camino Frances | Day 1 – Travelling from the UK to Carrión De Los Condes
What a day! 18 hours of travelling was exhausting. Rachel had a fantastic prom night and Matt collected her about 11.30pm. She was not tired and I could not sleep as I wanted to hear all about it. We chatted into the night and by 12.30am we had both fallen asleep. You know what it’s…
Read MoreMy Camino – The Podcast
Listening to podcasts is a great way to improve your skills, knowledge and become inspired. I listen to many podcasts, but on the Adventure Geek website, you will find a list of podcasts that cover a whole range of topics to do with the outdoors, mindfulness and self-development. I will add the podcasts to the site…
Read MoreThe Journey in Between – Book Review
The Story of a Thru-Hiking Adventure on El Camino de Santiago by Keith Foskett If you have read any of Kieth Foskett’s aka “Fozzie” books or seen any of his YouTube videos then you will appreciate his complete honesty. After returning from my solo Camino trip in October 2017 I was keen to relive…
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 8 – Los Arcos. Free Wine Fountain, Pain in the Bum and A Spiritual Moment
I was lying on the bottom bunk in the hostel in Estella when an older Spanish lady hobbled in. She looked exhausted and very emotional. I tried talking to her but she spoke no English. Isn’t it funny how people think that if you talk slower and louder then a miracle will happen and you…
Read MoreDay 6 – Puente La Reina, Iron Men, Stage 4 Cancer and Dog Poo Soup
I woke up around 5.30am by the man in the next cubicle who was laughing and talking in his sleep. What a nice way to start the day! I promised to wake Lou up at 6 am and we would make an early start. I had written my journal whilst snuggled up in bed and…
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