The journey to Bayonne was painless, the trains were on time and the flight on schedule. I had booked an albergue in Bayonne, and with directions from the owner, it was a €3.90 bus ride – a lot cheaper than a taxi. It was 2100h by the time I was all booked in and straightContinue reading “Camino del Norte Day 1 – Bayonne to Guéthary”
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The Camino del Norte
A common experience pilgrims talk about is ‘Camino Magic’. This is where something unexpectedly good happens to you. This could be a cold drinks seller appearing at a point you really need to quench your thirst, or the Albergue you have chosen provides fresh towels. Camino Magic isn’t restricted to the pilgrimage, it can manifestContinue reading “The Camino del Norte”
Wilbarston to Gretton
After a two year hiatus my friend Hannah and I picked up the Jurassic Way after our Welford to Wilbarston stage, October 2022. There was a break in the wet weather that has been synonymous of the UK this year, and it coincided with our rest days. As it’s been awhile, mega busy at workContinue reading “Wilbarston to Gretton”
2024 Keswick Adventure
At the beginning of the year I thought I’d be missing out on my annual trip to the lakes because of a clash of leave, however a there was a cancellation, freeing up the rota for me to go. Usually I head to Keswick for the beer festival signalling the start of my adventures aroundContinue reading “2024 Keswick Adventure”
The Primitivo
After a travel intensive end to 2023, I had a quiet Christmas and New Year with friends and family. The dawn of 2024 marks a very busy first half of the year for me at work, and as I had sneaked in a few trips late last year, my annual leave allowance has been depleted;Continue reading “The Primitivo”
Camino de Fisterra – 3 Weeks On
It is hard to believe three weeks ago, I was at the end of the world; time has flown! I have managed to find a gap in my schedule to put together a video of our adventure on the Camino de Fisterra. I hope you enjoy. Now it’s time to start thinking and planning myContinue reading “Camino de Fisterra – 3 Weeks On”
Mini Camino Frances – 2 Weeks On
Two weeks ago today we arrived in to Santiago after covering the 110km from Sarria; the last portion of the Camino Frances. Getting back to normality after leaving the pilgrim life is never a smooth transition. The post pilgrimage blues can bit a kicker, even more so for my traveling companions, who will be experiencingContinue reading “Mini Camino Frances – 2 Weeks On”
Camino de Fisterra Day 5 – Corcubion to Fisterra
Although it was a short day, it felt like it was a long walk. The very early dinner of only tapas and nowhere for breakfast until we reached Fisterra, meant we were running on empty. As it was a short day, we had a lay in, setting the alarm for 0700h. 30mins later we wereContinue reading “Camino de Fisterra Day 5 – Corcubion to Fisterra”
Camino de Fisterra Day 4 – Olveiroa to Corcubion
It was a long and tough one today due to no stops between Hospital and Cee. We truly were in the wilderness for most of the journey. We weren’t the first out of the albergue for a change, two peregrinos were out before 0600h! We set off around 0640h, ascending in the dark on theContinue reading “Camino de Fisterra Day 4 – Olveiroa to Corcubion”
Camino de Fisterra Day 3 – Santa Marina to Olveiroa
After two long days in the Sun, I had promised my mum this would be a short day, and I delivered; a 12.5km stroll. We were the first out of the albergue, way before 0700h. There was no mist this morning and the stars watched us from above. If it hadn’t been for the fullContinue reading “Camino de Fisterra Day 3 – Santa Marina to Olveiroa”
Stu's Camino 