Sitting in a cafe eating my 5 euro English breakfast (Spanish versiĆ³n), I find myself deep in thought. After noticing and smiling at the realisation that at breakfast time here, you are only ever given children-sized cutlery, I sipped my coffee and felt a chill. The radio came on and played "Take it Easy" and …
Slowing Down
Life has slowed down a little and I just want to park myself somewhere for a few days. Santiago is my go-to place of comfort and familiarity. I had a really interesting time up north and although it was raining the whole time I was in Gijon, I was still able to get out to …
Itās the Little Things
Began the day hearing the obligatory rooster which started all the neighbourhood dogs barking and howling, but looking out the window, I saw this beautiful sight. It was going to be a good day! Even better when I found theseš³ Supposedly grandma's recipe...what HAS granny been up to?! I sat in the garden of the …
Never Let Your Guard Down When You are in the Shower
Today was fun. I got up early and took to the Camino path. It felt good to be following arrows again. Northern Spain is mountainous and it seemed all I did was walk uphill for ages. Hoping to get a glimpse of the sea, I was disappointed, and as what goes up must come down, …
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Early Morning Reflection
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 …
Gerryās 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 LogroƱo, 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 …
Itās 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 …
Margaret Caffyn 