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Am jumping the gun here a bit guys as I don't actually start this arguably insane challenge until Sunday, September 3rd,
But its on my 'to do' list and needed to set up this page so that I can safely access it on my iPhone on a day-to-day basis once I'm on the road....
So all being well, it will...
So this time next week I’ll be back in St Jean on the eve of an arguably insane self-imposed challenge; the Camino Frances, end-to-end, in 20 days – or less.
I'd rather not get into any debate about why, we all have our reasons, suffice to say that I'm somewhat addicted to long walks and this...
Hi everyone.
I have recently come across this very old oak carving of what I believe to be St James, aka Santiago.
And am particularly intrigued by the scallop shell and crossed daggers (?) on his cloak.
Is this an ancient pilgrim emblem ?
Does this possibly date back to the Middle Ages when of...
I've now been home from completing my second Camino Frances this year and am extremely unwell.
On the first I left SJPDD on April 15th and arrived in SdC on May 18th.
The second started in SJPDD on August 7th arriving 33 days later on September 8th.
Camino 1 was an absolute joy, no blisters...
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