Personal safety on the Camino de Santiago following the tragic death of pilgrim Denise Thiem on the Camino Frances.

Please note, this post was first published on the disappearance of Denise. As a result of all that has happened since I have taken steps to remove the past tense and create what I hope is a more fitting post for the future safety of Pilgrims and indeed anyone who takes on outdoor pursuits alone.… Read More Personal safety on the Camino de Santiago following the tragic death of pilgrim Denise Thiem on the Camino Frances.

May 7, 2015January 24, 2016 tonyscaminoLeave a comment

BOM CAMINHO!!! (Sorry for shouting!) The Portuguese route.

It’s been over two years since I cycled the French route! It’ll be nearly three years by September, but that’s when the flights are booked to Lisbon, Portugal and it’s time to kick-start the blog and create some more memories! Thank you for visiting! There’s a number of reasons I’ve settled this time on the… Read More BOM CAMINHO!!! (Sorry for shouting!) The Portuguese route.

May 5, 2015May 5, 2015 tonyscaminoLeave a comment

2 Days to go! silicone in the shoes……

Bike box out of the shed, bought nuts (the edible kind). Lost a pannier and a fleece, no idea where, I’m hoping they haven’t dropped down to the back of the cupboard into Narnia. Glen’s been sending me photo’s of a box with a bike packed into it. I thought I’d better start. So I… Read More 2 Days to go! silicone in the shoes……

October 16, 2012April 23, 2013 tonyscaminoLeave a comment

8 days to go! Camino de Santiago ride preparation

I’ve done a little changing about on the blog. The latest updates now show on the front instead of the “about this challenge” page. please see the menu bar across the top for details about the challenge. also put your email address in at the right of this page (on computer view, not mobile!) if… Read More 8 days to go! Camino de Santiago ride preparation

October 10, 2012April 23, 2013 tonyscaminoLeave a comment

The Camino Frances de Santiago, Route now on google maps

I’ve plotted the route on Google maps, here is the link. Or (you may have to zoom out a little): Dont forget the route was there before the roads! There are paths which carry the pilgrims and these are a mixture of tarmac/mud/hardpack/forest/open country lanes depending on the area you pass through. I detailed the… Read More The Camino Frances de Santiago, Route now on google maps

October 4, 2012April 23, 2013 tonyscamino3 Comments

The maps and guide books I’m using to plan the Camino Frances.

The maps have arrived. Three Michelin regional maps covering from the French border to the end of the world (the east coast). the numbers of the maps are: The first is Number 573. (País Vasco/Euskadi, Navarra, La Rioja) coving from St Jean Pied de Port over the border, through Pamplona, Logrono and as far as… Read More The maps and guide books I’m using to plan the Camino Frances.

June 22, 2012April 23, 2013 tonyscaminoLeave a comment

Credentials…. Shmedentials…. (My pilgrim’s passport arrived!)

You remember the post not so long ago in which I described the paperwork pilgrims carry with them as proof of their journey? (here’s the link ) I thought that it may take some time to get hold of these so I was ready to apply early. Well it’s arrived! To recap I thought getting a… Read More Credentials…. Shmedentials…. (My pilgrim’s passport arrived!)

April 29, 2012June 26, 2012 tonyscaminoLeave a comment

Bike the Camino de Santiago

Cycling the French route from St Jean Pied de Port, france to Santiago de compostella, spain, (845km) in 6 days

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