My sleep was almost non-existant last night. The window was closed forming a hot box and I had my first encounter with the dreaded snorer. This was also coupled with my excitement for starting the Camino. At 0700 I jumped from my top bunk to get some breakfast. I ended up chatting to a chapContinue reading “Camino Francés Day 1 – SJPD to Roncesvalles”
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Booked it, Packed it, Walking it.
It has been a long time coming, but at 1035hrs this morning, I boarded my Airfrance flight to Biarritz! The flights and change over in Paris was painless and all on time giving me 1.5 hours to catch the train. About 20 minutes from landing into Biarritz I caught my first glimpse of the PyreneesContinue reading “Booked it, Packed it, Walking it.”
So… The Camino
With all that we have been through since the beginning of 2020, I have been suppressing my excitement as September approaches; in 19 days time I plan to depart for France to begin my Camino. The trek has been rescheduled twice now due to the ‘Rona’ and being able to have a block of 6Continue reading “So… The Camino”
Castlerigg Stone Circle
After the energetic hiking over the central fells the day before, we opted for a gentle walk to the Castlerigg Stone Circle via the old railway line that once connected Keswick to Penrith. The starting point for the day was the old Keswick train station situated behind the swimming pool. The tracks have now beenContinue reading “Castlerigg Stone Circle”
Walla Crag to High Seat
The weather this weekend could not have been any better. Perfect for the beer festival, had it not been postponed. Knowing our luck it will be a mud bath next year! After spending Saturday catching up with some friends we hadn’t seen since before lockdown 1.0. We planned for a Sunday hike. After a lateContinue reading “Walla Crag to High Seat”
Emerging from Lockdown
The second lockdown imposed on us here in the UK over the winter period, has been arduous. It has heavily impeded our freedoms and our ability to get out rambling across the countryside; I narrowly avoided cabin fever! The beginning of May saw the easing of the restrictions and I took advantage of a week’sContinue reading “Emerging from Lockdown”
Hartington
It’s almost been four weeks since the end of my Scotland adventure and my feet are getting restless. I’ve been busy planning my next long distance walk, where currently the East Highland Way is starting to call me; my dad is also up for this, the WHW and the GGW didn’t put him off! IContinue reading “Hartington”
Reflection
The two weeks on the WHW and the GGW went by far too fast. On the train home from Inverness, the first stop was Aviemore. The end stage to the East Highland Way and the Speyside Way. The temptation to just get off at the station and walk the EHW in reverse was almost overwhelming.Continue reading “Reflection”
Rehydration Therapy
A 179 miles. 397,142 steps. Through horizontal rain, high winds, sunshine, midge territory; over hill, tretcherous terrain, bog land and concrete. We endured challenges with the weather, lack of food and amenities. Problems caused by Covid regarding accommodation that resulted in a nightmare day 3. Suffered blisters, aching feet, broken knees, sore shoulders and dodgyContinue reading “Rehydration Therapy”
Inverness
We had very little sleep during the night. Our cabins were next to a field full of inconsiderate cows that thought it was a good idea to ‘Moo’ throughout the night. They sounded like they were just outside! It also rained on and off which made me a little anxious with the potential of facingContinue reading “Inverness”
Stu's Camino 