Yes, I had another birthday here in Spain and I was so spoiled. I didn't tell many people as I was terrified that someone would organize a party and we all know how I hate parties! Unbeknown to me, that was indeed happening but thank goodness it didn't go to plan and never eventuated. Instead,I …
Routine
6 weeks in Santiago and I'm still pinching myself every day. I live in a tiny country town and I wake each morning to roosters crowing, birds awakening and dogs barking in the distance. This morning I can't see out my window for the fog that's rolled in and the air is still. It is …
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It's been a while since I posted a blog and I have no idea where the time has gone. School was changed to afternoons for two weeks and it has thrown my routine out badly. I'm used to the delight of afternoon siesta now. It has not been possible because of school and it is …
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Perhaps I Should Plan Things a Little Better… or Indeed, Make a Plan 😳
This weekend has been so weird. John Brierley (author of my guidebook)needs to seriously look at his measurements and distances, and someone needs to walk the path from Armenteira to Vila de la Rousa with a can of yellow paint. I was wishing I had packed a telescope so I could see the yellow markers …
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What a weekend!
Friday morning did not start well. 'Tracey' my Indian 'assistant' was most unco operative when I rang the bank because I was having trouble transferring money. It seems when one changes countries, Microsoft and many other companies like to shut down accounts! I was down to my last 25 euros and the it's 'so easy …
Bravery
I read a sign today that said "a foreign accent is a sign of bravery". It made me think.... This is very true! To leave the country of your birth, all those things familiar, friends and family, security etc. and move to a country that does not speak your native language, is indeed a sign …
I’m Beginning to Fit in
Today is Thursday and I have now been living in Santiago for three and a bit weeks! I started school on Monday....my biggest challenge yet and the longest 'camino' I will experience for sure. It is great fun but it's not easy. From day one, Monica and I have been sitting opposite each other and …
Just Another Day in Paradise
I was saddened to hear of yet another pilgrim dying on the Camino. No one posts how tough these walks can really be. Camino walking us not just a lovely stroll through the countryside...we climb mountains and deal with all sorts of surfaces in ALL types of weather. We only see the beautiful photos of …
It seems I'm turning into a Spanish senora quite quickly. I've been here two weeks and already I find that I am becoming a local. The waiter answered me in Spanish yesterday and I sat back with a smile on my face to equal that of Luna Park! 'I've made it! I'm a legend' I …
Another Perfect Day
I did it again. Sat up last night for two hours honing my writing skills and making sure there was slight humour included in the magnum opus I produced within that two hour effort. I accidentally deleted it this morning because I hadn't saved it!!! I don't know how many times I have done this...so …
Margaret Caffyn 