Thursday 14 November 2024, Lamego to Mesão Frio
Today was like yesterday, but more so. More distance, more and steeper hills, even more stunning scenery.
I went to bed early yesterday and got up early. I headed down for breakfast st 7:30, when...
Tuesday 12 November 2024, Vila da Ponte - Beira Valente
It was quite a pleasant walk today. It started with a steady climb through a number of switchbacks heading towards the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Necessities, on top of a nearby mountain...
Sisters, this goes out to all of you! There´s not one of us who doesn´t know that being a woman is a risk when it comes to physical injury, sexual violence and being killed by a male known to you - all over this world.
And no - we will not stop...
Monday 11 November 2024, Ponte do Abade - Vila do Ponte
Well, I never expected that to happen! There is another pilgrim in the dorm tonight. Daniel from France. I knew he was on the Camino because Cristina posted to Facebook a picture of him in...
I am enjoying David's writings, and photos being posted. It gives me an opportunity here to ask a question because of all the large photos he and Laurie have inserted. I have noticed it lately on my own inserted pictures, too. It seems that...
The problem with advising women not to walk alone is that it can amount to women not being able to exercise movement at all. If one cannot find a walking companion, or if one wants to travel on a more isolated route (Baztan, Salvador, for...
The topic of sexual harrassment and violence on the Camino has been discussed many times, but it’s done in the context of a woman actually reporting on her experience. This is the first time I can remember having a mainstream press article as the...
Vince, that is great advice for a daily routine. Get up around dawn, shortly after the bag rustling mob leaves and walk your own pace. Find a cafe con leche somewhere that's opens before the normal 9am starting time for cafes, take a leisurely...
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