Tag Archives: travel

To camino, or not to camino, that is the question…

Posted on 12/03/2020 by

A few days ago a camino friend (hello Margaret) asked me for my thoughts on travelling to Spain to walk the camino this year. In a nutshell, I am pretty sure it’s not going to happen. I have actually anticipated … Continue reading →

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What do you do when…

Posted on 28/01/2020 by

I read a very interesting discussion on the pilgrim forum today, originally instigated by my blogging (and Camino Mozárabe) pal Clare. You can find her blog here. The title is ‘What do you do when you cannot walk anymore?’ check … Continue reading →

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New year, new plans…

Posted on 20/01/2020 by

I hope that all reading this are fit and well and have enjoyed a jolly Christmas and will experience a healthy and active year in 2020. Since my last post back in October the work on my cottage back in … Continue reading →

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Last day – Split

Posted on 18/10/2019 by

Another early morning for me. As much before seven as I can make it out the door, which isn’t usually very much! There is no other sign of life at the hostel when I leave. I wander along the Riva … Continue reading →

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Vela Luka to Split

Posted on 17/10/2019 by

After a long and very restful night’s sleep I slowly packed up and left my bag at the accommodation whilst I went to visit the Vera Spila cave. I followed the marked path but soon realised I had missed a … Continue reading →

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Korčula old town to Vela Luka

Posted on 17/10/2019 by

I was up bright and early again this morning, thinking I would catch the sunrise without too much effort involved. I had a bit of a shock to find the weather had changed and was now presenting low grey cloud … Continue reading →

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A day on the ocean waves…

Posted on 15/10/2019 by

…except it’s a sea, not an ocean and there are absolutely no waves, it’s as calm as a mill pond. Much as I have enjoyed my evenings amongst the ancient buildings and narrow alleyways of Dubrovnik, I am not enjoying … Continue reading →

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