The dormitory lights went on automatically at 5.45, so although it was a peaceful and comfortable night, it was a short one. I couldn’t...

After a good nights sleep in my silent and extremely dark apartment, I had an early alarm as I had a boat to catch. The booking of the...

Gary and Monica, the Rochdale couple whom I met a few days ago, were staying in the same hostel as me last night, and our journeys will...

I’d booked my room in the monastery months ago, as I was very keen to stay there. And consequently I had organised the rest of my trip...

I had breakfast in a local cafe instead of spending big money on the hotel breakfast. Freshly squeezed orange juice, coffee and...

I woke with my leg feeling not especially stiff, and no sorer than yesterday, so I decided that all will be well. There was no breakfast...

I was, as ever, very grateful for my excellent ear plugs last night which have helped me sleep in many noisy places. But they couldn’t...

Today has been a really interesting one, and looking back at my notes for it demonstrates this. Normally by the time I come to write the...

I had another Camino message that I took a photo of yesterday, but my French isn’t good enough to be confident of its meaning, and Google...

An early start (on my terms) so that I could be walking as far as possible in the cool. I had bought some croissants yesterday to have...

I’ve not planned any proper rest days for this trip, as it’s only just over a fortnight of walking and I think I’m well capable of doing...

I had breakfast in the hostel this morning, to the accompaniment of 4 men and a youth taking off the breakfast room doors, firmly...

Yesterday afternoon and evening I was afflicted with the anxiety that sometimes strikes me on these walks. It’s not attached to a...

There are various types of accommodation on a Camino to suit every budget and inclination. All are bookable in advance except for the...

Our B and B in Matosinhos was run by a charming man who lived for a while in Nottingham, and so had impeccable English. His staff member...

One of the most important documents to carry on a Camino is the Credential, which is like a passport. Pilgrims (for that is how the...

I wasn’t sure that I would be writing a blog about this latest walk, for it is going to be a very different one, I think, to what I’ve...

I set off for the final day of the North Downs Ways on a glorious early summer morning, with the gorse on Creteway Down almost...

After a good night’s sleep I had a lovely breakfast in the ancient farmhouse dining room with another massive fireplace. There were many...

Last night’s hotel was right opposite Ashford international station. Sadly, it is no longer really international, since the channel...