Hope the Camino Weather Improves

Hope the Camino Weather Improves

Apr 14, 2018 | Preparation | 4 comments

Heading out on the Camino Frances at this time of year can be ‘tricky’ regarding weather.   The Spanish authorities regard the route over the Pyrenees as closed until 1st April each year, and any Pilgrims requiring rescue before this date can be liable to...
Bangkok to Paris

Bangkok to Paris

Apr 23, 2018 | Food, Journey | 7 comments

It all seems to be about food for Joost and Joostina on the way to the Camino! (Rather like the character in the movie The Way, we seem to eat our way along the journey) With travelling mascots Mr Bean (3rd Camino) and JomJam.     See Full Gallery: Bangkok...
Day 1 to Orrison

Day 1 to Orrison

Apr 25, 2018 | Journey | 2 comments

Not quite what we had hoped For on Day 1, but great to have started. Low cloud and rain meant no views and it was really spooky to see Refuge Orisson appear out of the gloom at the last minute.     Met some great people along the way today…   See...
Day 2 – Enroute To Roncesvalles

Day 2 – Enroute To Roncesvalles

Apr 26, 2018 | Food, Journey, Places | 0 comments

Day 2 of our Camino takes us over the Pyrenees to Roncesvalles. When I walked this section last time, I had glorious blue skies and clear weather and fantastic views, unfortunately this year, we can see about 50 meters in front of us. Basically it was down to low...