What a wretched title for a post: Pilgrimage, plagues and pandemics. It’s clear from the historical record of the Middle Ages that pilgrims were one of the vectors for the spread of the Black Death or Bubonic Plague. According to a recent study of the Center for Scientific Research in which 1,311 medieval settlements haveContinue reading “Pilgrimage, plagues and pandemics”
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The Two Saints Way
El Camino de los Dos Santos The Two saints way from Lichfield to chester and back I’ve been doing plenty of walking this past summer, but now I feel ready to undertake a new challenge – another Camino – this time an actual rather than a virtual pilgrimage. Camino means Way. The Two Saints WayContinue reading “The Two Saints Way”
Good things are happening
Taking advantage of a sunny day – at last! – I walked one of my favourite Peak District trails yesterday – the Monsal Trail – with glorious views, sprinkled with the occasional bursts of hail and buffeted by an icy wind. I went further than usual, finishing the trail and then doubling back on theContinue reading “Good things are happening”
Why I’m raising money for The Compassionate Friends
Why raise money on this pilgrimage? My main motive for walking is for peace and in remembrance of my two children. Raising money for charity is a bonus. My walking partner Margaret has agreed that The Compassionate Friends (TCF) is a great charity to support. Here’s why. My little son Pax died at the ageContinue reading “Why I’m raising money for The Compassionate Friends”
Training notes: Journeying vs arriving
Got in a few more training walks. Yesterday I returned to the Manifold track (Staffordshire). This time I did it differently: a longer walk, but with a proper lunch break. To explain – I have been reading on some of the very helpful Camino Facebook groups about how other people achieve long distances. It struckContinue reading “Training notes: Journeying vs arriving”
One Step Camino 