A common question asked by those who want to go and experience El Camino but need to fit in with annual leave restrictions is which part would be great to spend a week on. I see it asked regularly on-line and it’s been directed my way more than it’s fair share as well.

  Galicia has a mysterious feel to it. Nurturing Celtic roots and greener climes, it never fails to surprise me.

  Ambasmestas at 6.30am is dark and quiet. Keen for an early start to get up and over O Cebreiro I pull my jacket collar up around my neck, stuff my hands deep into my pockets and scout for an open cafe. I have about an hour of darkness left and quick glances behind me […]

I climb to the Cruz de Ferro, the highest point of the Camino Francais in Spain at 1528 metres. This tall, wooden pole topped with an iron cross is one of the better known landmarks on the trail.

I’m Glad to be out of Burgos, I don’t do cities very well. Back to the countryside and I’m reminded that it’s often the little aspects on a hike that make me smile. 

A tiny dust tornado comes whirling towards me at an alarming velocity, sometimes they just pass over the trail ahead but some make a beeline directly for me. I move to one side but it changes direction, I swerve to the other and it alters direction again. In the end I just bow my head, […]