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Hi David,
I desperately wanted to travel the world when I left school and I managed to take the 1st step, and then my friends left after 1 month and I returned home with them as I didn't feel that I was confident enough to do it alone. That is...
We made it to Samos today but it was a tough day for my daughter. We're going to try some strategies to improve things for her tomorrow on the way to Barbadelo. If things work out, we'll continue on to Santiago. If not, we'll walk back to Sarría...
Yep, our experience in the Xunta albergues is that we had them almost to ourselves except in specific "stage" towns. Still plenty of beds though last June even in the stage communities.
Thank you for this report. Feeling unwell when travelling is awful: none of the familiar and reassuring comforts of home are available, except, in this case, Dad. I hope that your daughter feels better soon.
I wasn't sure I was going to post "live from the Camino" for this Camino. I'm happy to do so on my solo Caminos, but when I am walking with family, my focus is a little elsewhere and I am mindful of the privacy of my companion. But here goes...
Hi All
Myself and my son are arriving in SJPDP on 30th May staying at Gite Beillari ready to start on 31 5.24 If anybody is around would be nice to say hello.I will be the old dad chasing after my fast son!
Regards to all and Buen Camino
Kevin...
Day 1 Porto to Aldeia Nova 18K's.
The overnight rain greeted us the next morning having us wearing our jackets for the 5min walk to the Cathedral, our official starting point.
The persistent 'light showers' soon had us adorned in our ponchos as...
I’ve been preparing for Camino France, walking 5 - 10 mile rugged mountain trails in NorCal for the past month, with my full pack. Wearing Speedgoats, great fit and grip, and no blisters. Starting May 10 from SJPP. I’m 74, regular hiker and...
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