Today was a very strange day's walking. First of all, it was raining when I got up. Fine, wet rain. Not heavy, but always there. Sometimes it was a bit heavier, sometimes it almost petered out, then it came as sheets of wet mist. It was penetrating. Then, in the afternoon, the wind got up …
Continue reading Camino Stage 5: Day 4 – Captieux to Bourriot-Bergonce
Seven floors, before lifts existed. I had a broken night with my ankle, but managed to get myself in and out of a bath safely. The trouble with my booted ankle was not only was it still rather painful, but it made getting myself around a very slow business. I had breakfast and then packed …
Continue reading Camino Stage 3: Day 11 – Bordeaux to Southwell
I have been home for four days. It is lovely to be back; I am incredibly fortunate to live where I do, and to have a very happy home and husband to return to. The ordinary demands of life were all there waiting for me - setting up the next part of my doctoral work, …
Continue reading Camino Stage 1 completed: Reflections after my return
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