If you have yet to wander the Camino de Santiago, you may be wondering where a pilgrim might lay their weary head for the night. Even though the Camino de Santiago is classed as a thru-hike, all Camino routes have the necessary infrastructure to ensure there is a village or town where a pilgrim can […]
A Tale Of Chance And Serendipity On The Long Road To Santiago
I’m always on the look out for tales of serendipity on the Camino de Santiago. Of stories of chance, coincidence, and calling between pilgrims. Which is why I received a wonderful surprise upon my return from my recent Portuguese Central Camino De Santiago. I’d fallen behind with replying to my instagram messages. As I settled […]
Casa De Fernanda: Our One And Only Night Under The Stars On The Portuguese Camino De Santiago
Oooh. What can I say. As we left behind Barcelos on the Portuguese Central route, it became clear that William, my furry peregrino was struggling with the heat by lunchtime. It’s okay not to be okay on the Camino, so we took a taxi to Casa de Fernandes in Vitorino de Piaes. Walking with William […]
Perseverance On The Portuguese Central Camino De Santiago
Aaah. My walk from Povoa de Varzim to Barcelos began as a glorious day on the Portuguese Camino de Santiago. Let’s not forget William, my furry pergerino. This is his third Camino de Santiago! He loves the Camino life. I’ve walked the Camino de Santiago routes since the 1st May and marveled at the change […]
A Warm Buen Camino From “The Big House” In Povoa De Varzim
As I walk my solo Caminos with William, my furry peregrino, my route is often determined by the location of dog-friendly accommodation. So, during my recent Portuguese Central Camino de Santiago, I had to take the coastal route to Vila Do Conde. Unfortunately, this large Camino town didn’t offer any dog-friendly accommodation so I had […]
A Buen Camino From The Camino Centre in Matosinho On The Portuguese Camino De Santiago
I paid a little visit to the Camino centre in Matosinhos just outside of Porto for a stamp in my pilgrim passport on my recent Portuguese Camino de Santiago. While the centre is located along the beach front of the first section of the route between Porto and Vila do Conde, many pilgrims choose to […]
Camino De Santiago. A Passport Full Of Stamps Please.
If you decide to walk the journey of a lifetime on the Camino de Santiago, a pilgrim passport, the Camino de Santiago credential is an absolute must for the journey. Most pilgrims purchase their passport at the start point of their journey. Pilgrim passports are usually available at cathedrals, other main religious buildings, and pilgrim […]