Just before leaving the city of Pamplona we stop for 2nd breaky, not only do I order dos cafe con leche and uno hot chocolate, but I also return to the table with crossiants dipped in chocolate! Today we don’t plan to walk very far as Taylor is flying in from Australia and arriving in…
A tradition in my house whilst growing up was sitting and listening to funny stories made up by my grandparents and parents, of which mainly included our pets. To distract Grace on a very tough camino walking day I found myself beginning this tradition when Grace asked, “Who is that man … what is he…
Is not the mountain far more awe-inspiring and more clearly visible to one passing through the valley than to those who inhabit the mountain? Kahlil Gibran Day 1 St Jeans Pied de Port to Orisson’s St Jeans Pied de Port was filled with many excited pilgrims about to begin their Camino. A great little…
The train pulls into St Jeans Pied de Port, France. The statement, ‘Are we there yet?’ finally has an end point after 48 hours travel from Australia. On booking into the cosy family run Beilari Albergue, Grace discovers Alhi. Alhi is the daughter of the albergue owner and she is only 4 days older than…
Our packing lists; This is my list and it goes into my small backpack. Total weight 5 kg. Clothes undies x3 and sock x3 thermal top and pants x1 jumper x1 t shirt x2 shorts x2 nicks – my bike riding shorts swimmers thongs and joggers Miscellaneous Passport and Camino passport, sleeping bag and silk liner, towel, water bottle and…
Finn: What is the Camino? Mum: The Camino is a pilgrimage to the city of Santiago de Compostela, in Spain. Finn the journey can be religious … it can be whatever you want it to be. Pilgrims have been walking the Camino de Santiago for centuries. The map below shows the many paths you can…
Camino Frances
· The Way of St. James ·
In less than two weeks mum and Grace are off to Spain to begin the Camino Frances. I will be flying later with dad and we will catch up to them on mountain bikes. I am in year 2 and I will be missing some school time. My teacher Mrs Williams said I could write a blog whilst…