Christmas is over and we have turned over a new leaf into 2023. I return to my full time job tomorrow with my next break being my April Camino. I look forward to it with baited breath. As I have mentioned previously, I am starting where I finished my September 2019 Caminho from Lisbon. I... Continue Reading →
2022 – 2023
Happy New Year to all my readers. I hope 2023 is filled with happiness and all your wishes come true.
My Favourite Albergues on the Camino Francés
I first walked the Camino Francés in 2011 and I have been venturing back and forth each year to walk a section of this great way. Whether it be in La Rioja, Navarra or across the plains of the Meseta, this pilgrim has enjoyed the companionship of other pilgrims, the sights and most importantly, the... Continue Reading →
Weekend Watch #84 – Estella to Logroño
Happy Weekend pilgrims and I hope you are keeping well. It has been a while since I shared an amazing video about the Camino with you but I stumbled across this one today. Navarra and La Rioja has a special place in my heart and I always enjoy being on Camino there. This video is... Continue Reading →
Let the planning begin…
Hey folks! It's a miserable Sunday evening here in Dublin and I thought I would put finger to laptop and say hi. As 2022 slowly rides off to the sunset, I fondly look back on May's Portuguese Camino while I look forward to next year's Caminos at the same time. With little more than 4... Continue Reading →
November’s here and I’m not scared..
I was looking at the calender on Friday and noticed how much of the year had been eaten away. Is it really 2 months to 2023? I remember wishing in the New Year with the tones of Carlos Nuñez in the background. But that was January and today is October 30th. Got to keep on... Continue Reading →
September Walking and Wondering…
Hi folks. It doesn't feel like I last posted two weeks ago. But there is time again. Yesterday, I volunteered with Camino Society Ireland and while it is getting quiet with departing pilgrims here in Dublin, it may not be quiet on the Camino. I am constantly reminded of life on the Camino via social... Continue Reading →
Walking Dublin’s Celtic Camino
Bray to Dun Laoghaire - 16km - 20th August 2022 I recently had the chance to walk part of the Bray Celtic Camino. It was not the first time I had walked it - 2017 being my first time. I walk with friends on other occasions, but on this occasion I was with fellow pilgrims... Continue Reading →
Some medieval history, St. James Day and other things…
Camino Society walk - 23rd JulySt James Day - 25th JulyTentative plans for 2023Diving head first into YouTubeIf you want to support Clearskies Camino...? Phew, I am struggling to write for you guys. I used to post much more here. I best get my thinking cap on and lose this writer's block. If any of... Continue Reading →
Camino Portugués 2022 – Accommodation
I have a few more posts left to write about my previous Camino but time is not important. While I am home two months, I thought I would write about the places I stayed in. I know some of you might find this post useful, particularly if you want to walk the Coastal Camino. Straight... Continue Reading →