All my posts along the way

  • Long day to Saint-Alban

    Last night I was unable to secure accommodation at the recommended end for the 3rd stage. So I had to walk an extra 12km to get a bed. Long day. Luckily the walk wasn’t nearly as strenuous as yesterday, but my body was really tired. It started to hurt. My backpack felt heavy. I adjusted Read more

  • First Big Stage

    Today I arrived in Saugues. I walked 27km, I ascended a total of 805m but I descended 950m. Today was tough but I’m super happy to have gotten through. I am so glad I have my walking poles. Big thank you to Jenny for helping me see the light and ensuring I had these. While Read more

  • I made it…

    … through my first day at least. Once I started walking my nerves settled a lot. The scenery is spectacular. Green hills, purple and yellow wild flowers by the side of the road. It’s hard to know which way to look. I started the day by attending the Pilgrim blessing at the Cathedral in Le Read more

  • What am I doing here in Le Puy?

    Before I left Australia on my Camino adventure I got asked the same two questions: ‘Why do you want to walk the Camino?’, and ‘Why are you staring in Le Puy?’ The answer to both questions is the same. A few years back, I read a novel in which two people walked seperate journeys along Read more