writing and hiking in the sun
Frustratingly, now we are finally embracing the whole pilgrim experience, it’s all about to end. Because today’s end destination is Fátima, marking the end of the mostly disappointing Caminho do Norte. We left our accommodation with our rucksacks draped in … Continued
We woke to thick fog. The river that had looked so captivating last night looked grey and depressing in the morning light. Harri had been kept awake by the early-hours partying of Coimbra’s student population; I had somehow managed to … Continued
Another cold, grey morning – certainly not the kind of weather that encourages one to leap out of bed, lace up one’s boots and head out onto the trail. In fact, despite the weather forecast predicting a zero chance of … Continued
It’s so easy to lose track of the days when you’re on a long-distance hike. This morning we deliberated for several minutes before we agreed it was Friday 3 October. While not exactly a day of rest, today’s stage on … Continued
