The first inclines and rain of the pilgrimage arrived today as we moved from the coast to an inland section. It had lashed it down during the night giving the morning a refreshing air. I began walking with Anastasia from Russia until I caught up with my mum and brother. We called into a cafeContinue reading “Camino Portugués – Coastal Day 4 – Marinhas to Viana do Castelo”
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Camino Portugués – Coastal Day 3 – Póvoa de Varzim to Marinhas
An Atlantic wind was our companion for today, as well as a few spattering of showers, keeping the walking comfortable. We were out dead on 7am, knowing we have one of the longer stages ahead. There was a very light shower to begin with, that kept coming and going for the first 30mins or so.Continue reading “Camino Portugués – Coastal Day 3 – Póvoa de Varzim to Marinhas”
Camino Portugués – Coastal Day 2 – Labruge to Póvoa de Varzim
This stage was a short easy one, with a cooling sea breeze and cloud cover keeping the sun off us; perfect walking weather. We had a lazy start, having breakfast at a pastelería near the albergue, taking our time. It was close to 9am when we started walking. Back on to the boardwalk along theContinue reading “Camino Portugués – Coastal Day 2 – Labruge to Póvoa de Varzim”
Gibraltar and Bow Making
It’s been a week on the go; I’ve not stopped, packing in quite a bit, making the most of the bank holiday weekend and a few leave days. Day 1 – Woodland outside Helperby, Yorkshire Arriving early evening on Friday, we were led along a gravel track into woodland with deliverance vibes. For the nextContinue reading “Gibraltar and Bow Making”
The Camino Portugués – Coastal
This year has been packed with adventures and pilgrimages, starting with the Walsingham Camino in March, The St. James Way in June and the short St. Alkelda’s Way in July. What better way to cap off the year than returning to continent!? Four years ago on this day I was in Porto embarking on myContinue reading “The Camino Portugués – Coastal”
The Walsingham Camino
I recently hosted a long distance walker Owen Charnley, who was on the home stretch of his epic journey, walking from Azerbaijan to Rochdale, raising money for Manchester homeless charities. He documented his journey on Instagram (@owen.charnley91 if you are interested in seeing his adventure). It was a fantastic evening hearing about his adventures andContinue reading “The Walsingham Camino”
The Sanabrés Video
I churned this one out quicker than expected. The lessons and tricks using the video software for the ‘Norte’ one, had come in handy! Stitching all the footage together was good fun, bringing back the experience of this solitary pilgrimage. It was a unique Camino, one that tested me in many ways I didn’t expectContinue reading “The Sanabrés Video”
Camino Sanabrés Day 13 – Santiago de Compostela
The plan was to arrive into Santiago on Saturday. I had to keep to the schedule to complete the Sanabrés within 14 days. I went ahead of my initial Camino companions at day 3 – perhaps I could have stuck with them? We had breakfast at 8am, hitting the road 30mins later. It was mostlyContinue reading “Camino Sanabrés Day 13 – Santiago de Compostela”
Camino Sanabrés Day 12 – Ponte Ulla
A totally chilled out day ambling long. It should have been a 22km day but ended up a 30km. The latest start for this Camino. Matthew, Luis and I agreed to meet at the restaurant in A Laxe for breakfast at 8am. The plan was to get to Donelas, a short 22km away. The privateContinue reading “Camino Sanabrés Day 12 – Ponte Ulla”
Camino Sanabrés Day 11 – A Laxe
Brucey bonus, I miscalculated. It was a 34km day! The route was an undulating mix of road and forest trails. I didn’t sleep so well last night, just couldn’t get comfortable. At 5.40am I decided to get up and go. I had done Most of my packing last night, so I could get away earlyContinue reading “Camino Sanabrés Day 11 – A Laxe”
