Lots happening today!! First, I made contact with a travel agent. The agent we have always used is just doing Tahiti now. (I know, it’s a tough life!) However, he referred me to a travel agent (female) in NB, who had planned to do a Camino in 2020, but had to cancel because of Covid. […]
Camino #6 – Tickets Read Post »
In addition to buying (on sale wherever possible) all the paraphernalia for my Camino, I have been in training. I know I have posted the trails and kilometres I have walked and described their varied terrain. I keep hoping for a sampling of what I might expect from the paths in Spain. Well, today was
Camino #5 – More Training Read Post »
Today I made two more purchases for my Camino walk. First, after spending ages online, I finally found a pair of Teva sandals in size 7. I usually wear a size 6, but the Camino forum’s advice is to go a size larger because feet swell with walking and a heavy pack. Also I will
I’ve started to track my expenses for my intended Camino walk in 2024 – Time marches on! So far I have purchased: 1. a backpack for $72.00 – on sale from $89.00 2. a pair of running shoes for $40.00 – on sale from $80.00 3. a camisole from Decathlon that is 95% merino. It
Camino #3 – Expenses Read Post »
I’m still training for my Camino. Today I walked 10.1kms. I set out at 8:00am to walk to the Brickworks at the bottom of the Mud Creek ravine. I decided that I could treat myself to breakfast once I got there. I was so pumped at 5kms that I splurged on a Belgian waffle with
Camino #2 – Training Read Post »
This is my first post on my plans to walk a Camino next Spring. I made the decision to at least think about walking a Camino last month. Since then I have: 1. Joined several FB groups to gather information. 2. Ordered and received four books – one for each of the four most popular
Camino #1 – The Idea Read Post »
