I've woken in the early hours, my mind consumed by a question. A friend posted on a FB page, asking "what now?" after the Camino. It's a really valid question for most of us. Some people just enjoy the experience of a long walk but most of us are affected by it in some way. …
Wow-Cantabria is beautiful
What a beautiful part of Spain this is. Looking out over the Cantabrian Sea this morning, it was breath taking. We were all so full after last nights dinner that we could barely eat breakfast, so we went for a wander. We were off the Camino in a town called a Liencres, a place known …
Contemplation
As dawn breaks on another day, I lay in bed watching the sky transforming from dark to brilliant cobalt blue. It's a stunning colour and changing by the second. I hear the town of Liencres coming to life and ponder on what surprises today will bring. I'm so removed from my everyday life and love …
Gerry’s Birthday
A few years ago I staggered into the albergue at Orrison and met my first Camino angel. Those of you who have read my book will know of Colleen. When I said my teary farewell to her at Logroño, I never thought I would see her again, but Camino friendships are like no other. We …
More Chance Meetings
I never tire of meeting other pilgrims. I discovered Kellie Briggs, a FB friend from Rutherglen, is staying across the road from me and we had a lovely chin wag this arvo. We were chatting so much that I forgot to take a photo, but it was wonderful to have such a relaxed afternoon. Kellie …
It’s Good to Laugh
At last it is raining in Santiago. I began my day slowly I spent the morning in the laundromat again but this time with no lovely old pilgrim to entertain me. Instead, I spent the whole time falling about laughing as Gonzalo and I fired off Spanish insults to each other on our phones.This was …
Can’t be Exciting Every Day….
Today was spent housekeeping. Not literally but mindfully. I changed to a cheaper place to base myself, did some washing and rearranged my bag (yet again). you would think I'd be more organized by now but this is ME we are talking about. I need some military precision people in my life to control these …
Road Trip Extraordinaireo
Yep, Gonzalo picked me up late morning and we headed for the hills on another perfect day of about 26 degrees, blue sky and sunshine glowing above. We made a stop on the way to visit his family's country home, where he showed me the veggie patch and the batch of grapes that are fermenting …
Expect the Unexpected
Every morning I wake and wonder what the day has in store for me. It is always the unexpected. Today I said goodbye to the last of my group as Gonzalo drove her off into the early morning light towards the train station for her trip to Madrid. I feel sad to have said my …
Margaret Caffyn 