Author Archives: waytosantiago

No alarm clock this morning, even though I hadn’t had to share the room with anyone. I was awake just after 7am, more blister plasters fitted, extra talc used, paid, stamped and I’m off! Well bugger me within 100m I’m … Continue reading →

A slightly restless night was followed by a 6.30am wake up call. Oh yeah, it’s mine….sorry French dude upstairs?! After blister plasters were administered and talc for the chaffing, I packed my bag, ate a slightly dry croissant, had my … Continue reading →

Arrived at the cathedral of notre-dame in le Puy for 7am mass and pilgrims blessings. I would estimate there were at least 30 people ready to set off, some just doing a section whilst others like myself would be attempting … Continue reading →

Well today was a 5 hour drive across France to le Puy en Velay. Another beautiful hot day although we had strong winds through the night. I’ve already popped into the cathedral sacristy and had my pilgrim passport stamped, the … Continue reading →

This is yesterday’s blog, but I had connection problems…. Today was about the supermarket and butterflies… We popped into Gourdon to pick up some shopping for the old folks. I have to say I was looking for the ‘tabac’, it’s … Continue reading →

I woke in our cabin around sunrise, I had been on a top bunk which shouldn’t have been a problem for an able bodied youngster like myself. Only now I realise, I am neither young or able bodied, I am … Continue reading →

Goodbye blighty… See you in 3 months?!!

Well I’m now sat in the car at Portsmouth harbour waiting for LD Lines to clear the ferry and let us on board! An overnight ferry with my old folks?! Let’s hope my iPod doesn’t die! The anxiety has subsided … Continue reading →

UNICEF are pushing a new ‘My Fundraise 50’ challenge. I have already set my goal but for their ‘fundraise 50’ I have  introduced a bonus in the hope some of you will donate. The deal is the first 50 people … Continue reading →

By the time I got away from the Crown on Sunday it was gone midday. It was a gloriously hot sunny day in Somerset, the ride down to my parents gave me time to reflect on everything thats happened recently … Continue reading →