So Gonzalo kindly showed me which platform to go to and I boarded the train to Madrid for the long journey into France. He had bought me a window seat and I sat in the train staring at the mountains I had previously climbed on the Via de la Plata. They are huge. We passed …
And Just Like That, it is Over😢
I woke super early feeling quite parched and tired on my last day. The party was fun but I was a bit frayed around the edges, and setting off in the semi darkness just before dawn, I walked out the door in search of the prized yellow arrow. The frosty air was wonderful and the …
The Birthday – in a ‘thin space’
I love the fact that people celebrate the day you were born, and that they are happy you are part of their lives. I felt so loved on Saturday and it was overwhelming to see how many people are actually reading my blogs and posts. Thank you! The day began striding out in the fog, …
Today was Brutal
All I can think of to say is STRUTH!! Is it just me, or do people do stupid things and not tell anyone....last night I organized to have my pack sent forward knowing I had a BIG day ahead today. I was so tired that I told them to send it to the wrong place! …
The Camino Ingles
A road less travelled, I heard, and yes I have been quite alone. So far I have seen a group of 10 in the distance and I've spoken to 4 others. So it started in Santiago where my handsome taxi driver took me out for lunch and then to the bus station and even got …
So Full of Thoughts
I have packed so much into this trip. I came with absolutely no expectations but I knew it would be ok, an adventure, because nothing was organized. It filled my daughter with anguish as she is the total opposite to me and is super organized with plans set in concrete before she does anything. All …
Lost Track of Time!
Where I left off was the beginning of an absolutely wonderful adventure with the handsome Spanish taxi driver. We went everywhere, ending each day at nearly midnight! I just don't know where to start as this interval in my Camino trip has been so fantastic. Aside from taking me to his favourite haunts, like the …
Pinch Me….is This Real?
Since I reached Santiago, I've been so busy, I haven't had time to blog or vlog. I said at the beginning that I didn't feel it was going to be a real Camino and it may just turn into a holiday, well it kinda has, but I'll just jot a few things down as this …
There Are no Coincidences…
A while ago, a lady called Kate bought my book. Her friend Julia also bought it and then Julie read it too. All of this led the three of them to walk the Camino together. There is no better compliment and I thank you girls, who have now become good friends as they have shared …
My Feet Hurt
Caldas de Reis to Padron I'm so behind and haven't felt like blogging on this Camino. This day was quite a long walk with my ankle still not right, and I still want to amputate my little toe. I hate the thing. It always gives me grief but this time is worse. The walk was …