Tag Archives: travel

I’m off then…

Posted on 07/04/2015 by magwood

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 →

Posted in A view of life, Camino Mozarabe, Preparations | Tagged Camino blog, Camino de Santiago blog, Camino de Santiago de compostela, camino Mozarabe, Canillas de Albaida, travel, Via de la Plata | 30 Comments

The final leg of my pre-camino camino

Posted on 21/03/2015 by magwood

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 →

Posted in A view of life, Camino de Santiago de Compostela, Camino Mozarabe, Expats in andalucia | Tagged Camino blog, Camino de sant, Camino de Santiago blog, Camino de Santiago., camino Mozarabe, Málaga, Rincon de la Victoria, travel | 18 Comments

Morocco – feeling blue – but in a not so positive way!

Posted on 03/03/2015 by magwood

Immediately after publishing my last post to my blog about our stay in Chefchauen in Morocco I became rather ill with a virus which laid me low for the remainder of my holiday. A few more photos from Chefchauen We … Continue reading →

Posted in A view of life, Expats in andalucia, Morocco | Tagged Asilah, Chefchauen, Morocco, Tangier, Tetuan, travel | 12 Comments

Bridges on the Camino Portuguese – updated!

Posted on 06/09/2014 by magwood

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 →

Posted in Camino de Santiago de Compostela, Camino Portuguese | Tagged Bridge quotes, bridges, Camino blog, Camino de Santiago blog, Camino de Santiago., camino Portuguese, Portugal, Portuguese route, travel | 16 Comments

100,000 views – THANK YOU

Posted on 19/08/2014 by magwood

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 →

Posted in A view of life, Camino de Santiago de Compostela, Camino Frances, Camino Portuguese, Expats in andalucia | Tagged 100000 views, Camino blog, Camino de Santiago blog, Camino de Santiago., Camino Frances, camino Mozarabe, camino Portuguese, Málaga, travel, Trepidatious Traveller | 32 Comments

Noche del Vino XXXIX

Posted on 18/08/2014 by magwood

Each 15 August sees the return of Cómpeta’s annual fiesta ‘Noche del Vino’. Always a very special event, it was made even better this year by the visit of my daughter and grandson, and of course my son-in-law, for a … Continue reading →

Posted in A view of life, Expats in andalucia | Tagged Cómpeta, El Balilla, Expats in Andalucia, flamenco, night of the wine, Noche del Vino XXXIX, Spain, Spanish fiestas, travel | 25 Comments

Cómpeta Rocks

Posted on 09/08/2014 by magwood

Last night (Friday 8 August) saw the return of Cómpeta Rocks, a very successful musical extravaganza in support of two local charities. Last year’s inaugural event raised over 1,800 euros which was shared by cancer hospice CUDECA and animal charity … Continue reading →

Posted in A view of life, Expats in andalucia | Tagged Bar Fernan, Cómpeta, Cómpeta Rocks, El Recreo, Expats in Andalucia, Guiri, MPG, Spain, travel | 25 Comments

CBBH photo challenge: flowers

Posted on 30/07/2014 by magwood

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 | 12 Comments

Shhh…….can you keep a secret?

Posted on 28/07/2014 by magwood

We were a little tired this morning (Sunday) following an extremely late night at the Cómpeta feria (actually very tired and a little jaded after getting to bed at 4:00 am and our animal alarm going off at 7:00 am). … Continue reading →

Posted in A view of life, Animals, Expats in andalucia | Tagged Canillas de Albaida, Cómpeta feria, Expats in Andalucia, Fabrica de la Luz, oleander, Roly, Spain, travel | 21 Comments

2014 packing list for Camino Portuguese

Posted on 05/07/2014 by magwood

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 →

Posted in Camino assessments and reflections, Camino de Santiago de Compostela, Camino Portuguese | Tagged Camino blog, Camino de Santiago blog, Camino de Santiago., camino packing list, camino Portuguese, packing list, Portugal, Portuguese route, travel | 31 Comments

Assessment of clothes and walking gear 2014

Posted on 28/06/2014 by magwood

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 | 39 Comments

Woohoo – today I got Greenland!

Posted on 18/06/2014 by magwood

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 →

Posted in A view of life, Camino de Santiago de Compostela | Tagged Camino blog, Camino de Santiago blog, Camino de Santiago., Greenland, statistics, travel, wordpress, world map | 32 Comments

Just being there….

Posted on 29/05/2014 by magwood

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 →

Posted in Camino de Santiago de Compostela, Camino Portuguese | Tagged Botafumeiro, Camino blog, Camino de Santiago blog, Camino de Santiago., camino Portuguese, Portugal, Portuguese route, ryanair, travel | 39 Comments

Day 27, Padron to Santiago de Compostela, 25.4 km

Posted on 28/05/2014 by magwood

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 →

Posted in Camino de Santiago de Compostela, Camino Portuguese | Tagged Camino blog, Camino de Santiago blog, Camino de Santiago., camino Portuguese, Military manoeuvres, Padron, Portugal, Portuguese route, Santiago de Compostela, St Francis of Assisi, travel | 56 Comments

What a finale

Posted on 28/05/2014 by magwood

Just a quick post – full write up later. I wanted to share that I reached Santiago today at 12:44. I walked straight into the cathedral and was enexpectdly allowed in with my backpack. The pilgrims’ mass was coming to … Continue reading →