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Camino Mozárabe – day 1 – Málaga to Almogía
The alarm was set for 05:45 and we were out of the house by 06:20 in order to get to Málaga to meet my walking partner, George, outside the church of Santiago at 07:30. I felt slightly unsure that he … Continue reading
I’m off then…
Oh my goodness, the countdown in the sidebar has turned from days to hours. I’ve had the surprise farewell party, complete with ‘Buen camino’ cake (thanks Kim). I’ve been given the T-shirt (thank you Hens for this very thoughtful gift). … Continue reading
The final leg of my pre-camino camino
Rain was forecast for the whole of this week excepting Monday, and the prophesy was not wrong. We have had days and days of downpours. Not the odd spot here and there, but determined great dollops of the wet stuff … Continue reading
Part two of my pre-camino camino
As you may remember, I am walking from home to Málaga as a prequel to my forthcoming Camino Mozárabe. I walked the first leg a few weeks ago, from my front door to Algarrobo Costa. I wrote about it here. … Continue reading
The making of the super-duper Maggie shoulder cape
I wrote the post below eighteen months ago (February 2015, but didn’t publish it at the time because I hoped to develop the idea commercially. I had extended discussions with an equipment manufacturer, but the project didn’t ultimately come to … Continue reading
From first light to sunset – what a very special day
My day started when I opend my eyes (quite late) and was greeted by this sight through my bedroom window – the first strike of the sun upon the snow covered peak of mount Maroma. I am treated to this … Continue reading
Seasons greetings
Just a very quick post from a very sunny UK to wish all the lovely followers of my blog a very happy Christmas and a peaceful new year. I have met so many fabulous new people through my blog and … Continue reading
Posted in A view of life, Camino de Santiago de Compostela, Camino Mozarabe
Tagged camino Mozarabe, Christmas
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Bridges on the Camino Portuguese – updated!
I’ve been motivated to re blog this post by caminoforums member Lucimi. She made a lovely comment in response to the post, which in turn inspired me to seek out some bridge-related quotations. The most delightful aspect of this research … Continue reading
100,000 views – THANK YOU
Today I have reached a milestone – and not of the kilometre variety that were marking my journey along the camino de Santiago, but a blogging achievement – 100,000 views on the Trepidatious Traveller blog. When I started writing the … Continue reading
CBBH photo challenge: flowers
This month I’m participating in the ‘Conejo Blanco Blog Hop‘ hosted by Marianne of East of Málaga blog fame. Marianne’s blog concentrates on the area of Andalucia known as ‘La Axrquia’ and is full of useful information and stunning photographs. … Continue reading
Posted in A view of life, Camino de Santiago de Compostela, Camino Frances, Camino Portuguese, Expats in andalucia
Tagged Camino Adventures, Camino blog, Camino de Santiago blog, Camino de Santiago., Camino Frances, camino Portuguese, CBBH photo challenge, East of Málaga, Highland Hind, Portugal, Portuguese route, travel, Wild flowers of the camino
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2014 packing list for Camino Portuguese
I updated my packing list and review following my 2016 Camino del Norte which can be seen here …meanwhile here is the list and review from my 2014 Camino Portuguese See my full packing list on excel spread sheet packing … Continue reading
Assessment of clothes and walking gear 2014
I updated my packing list and review following my 2016 Camino del Norte which can be seen here Meanwhile, here is my original post from 2014… Firstly, apologies for the very long and detailed assessment below. I have been asked … Continue reading
Posted in Camino assessments and reflections, Camino de Santiago de Compostela, Camino Portuguese, Preparations
Tagged assessment, backpack, berghaus, buff, bum bag, Camino blog, Camino de Santiago blog, Camino de Santiago., camino Portuguese, Clothes and gear, ex-Officio, hydration system, merrell Moab, mont bell, pacer poles, Portugal, Portuguese route, travel
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Woohoo – today I got Greenland!
My first post since I walked into Santiago – three weeks ago. I have been working on an assessment of the clothes and gear that I used and will post this info soon, but meanwhile I wanted to share with … Continue reading
Just being there….
29 May 2014 A lie-in was not on the cards for me this morning. I am wired to wake before 6 am, even if I have nowhere urgent to go. It was raining – hard. I have been so lucky … Continue reading
Day 27, Padron to Santiago de Compostela, 25.4 km
28 May 2014 Total distance walked 669.9 km Average daily distance 24.81 km After my shower yesterday, it was raining, so I went to the nearest wifi bar to write my post. Such generous complimentary tapas are served with drinks … Continue reading
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