All my posts along the way

  • Pyrenees Day 3

    Today was the most physically demanding day of my trek through the Pyrenees. Big climbs followed by steep and slippery descents. But as I’ve learned on the Camino, those days are always the most rewarding. I was given wonderful views of the Pyrenees and also my first look to the see and into Spain. I Read more

  • Day 2 in the Pyrenees

    Today started out with more beautiful scenery. I walked along the Nive river for 4kms. Most of the walking is on the road so it’s tough on the feet. I decided rather than pushing to get to Irun in 3 days I’d take my time through the Pyrenees and break the stages into 4. About Read more

  • First day in the Pyrenees

    I was very nervous leaving St Jean Pied de Port this morning. Over 1000 pilgrims leave St Jean each day bit most take the Camino Frances. I didn’t see any other pilgrims on my path today. For the first few kilometres I followed the familiar red and white marks along the GR10, but after that Read more

  • Heading north

    After some research and chats with the volunteers in the local pilgrim office I’ve decided I’ll head to the Camino del Norte, the path along Spain’s northern coast. This means I will take the Voie Nive Bidassoa and spend the next 3-4 days skirting over and around the foothills of the Pyrenees to get to Read more

  • Halfway

    I haven’t really allowed myself to consider the enormity of the task I’ve set. I focus on the challenge of the day, how far to my next rest stop, when I’ll see the next town. The last few days I’ve struggled to believe that I’ll really be hitting halfway and 750km of walking. But it Read more

  • Steep ascents, stunning views

    Today’s stage had some serious hills. It’s the first time that I’ve had to climb steep hills in a few weeks. I enjoyed the challenge and seeing the rewards. The views were stunning. Unfortunately the Pyrenees were a little hard to see as there was cloud cover for most of the day. But it was Read more