Robin RudwickMay 24, 20221 min readThe road to hell (Santiago) is paved with good intentionsTalking with people today on the walk, everyone had some plans that they failed to implement before their Camino trip. We failed to do...
Robin RudwickMay 24, 20221 min readDay 2 - at RancevallesRoncevalles is an old monastery converted into an Albergue. It is quite modern but very busy. The hamlet seems to exist only to service...
Robin RudwickMay 24, 20221 min readDay 2 - Orisson to Rancevilles Part 22022/5/23 Apologies to people expecting insights into the human condition and the transformative qualities of the Camino Way. I'm...
Robin RudwickMay 23, 20222 min readDay 2 Orisson to RancevillesSleeping in a dormitory - I've not done this for Up in the morning at 06.20, followed by repacking of backpacks. Breakfast was simple a...
Robin RudwickMay 23, 20221 min readDay 1 Orisson overnightSleeping in a dormitory - I've not done this for 50 years or so. The evening meal at the refuge was pretty good - soup, roast chicken...
Robin RudwickMay 22, 20221 min readDay 1 St. Jean to Orisson2022/5 /22 We were staying at Gite Bidean. The manager Joe, was a Thai and very helpful. I'd recommend this place if you're ever passing...
Robin RudwickMay 21, 20221 min readStarting the CaminoIt took 2 trains and a rail replacement service to get from Biarritz to St. Jean Pied de Porte. As we swapped transport we picked up more...
Robin RudwickMay 21, 20221 min readThinking about shoes or 'Why fashion f*cks function'22/05/21 Ive spent a lot of time thinking about feet and shoes lately. Mostly because I've been carrying a backpack for a lot of...
Robin RudwickMay 21, 20221 min read2 things I've noticed about Pays BasqueThe house sparrows are skinnier and the beer is cheaper
Robin RudwickMay 21, 20221 min readSerious stuffRuth just copied this from our guide book Something to think about during this trip.
Robin RudwickMay 21, 20221 min readFirst night abroad in a long time22/5/21 Saturday We stayed last night at an airport hotel It's quite nice. Toilet plumbing was playing up. The evening meal was okay and...
Robin RudwickMay 20, 20221 min readFlight to BiarritzFriday 20th May 2022 I'm sitting on the plane with Ruth on the way to Biarritz. We've travelled Wokingham to Reading, then Paddington by...
Robin RudwickMay 20, 20221 min readCamino de SantiagoRuth and I are walking the Camino de Santiago, specifically the Camino Frances. This is a route from St. Jean, Pied de Port, in France ...
Robin RudwickMay 19, 20221 min readThis was supposed to be easyBut they lied! Ruth did say that I needed to set the blog up weeks ago. But I thought 'How difficult can it be?'. It turns out that when...
Robin RudwickMay 19, 20221 min readFirst Post! Thursday 19th May 2022 Ready to go! Courtesy of Chris and Ruth - off on the Camino tomorrow!
