We’re back to Leura. It has been almost 12 months to the day since I last walked Leura. I didn’t realise that until I looked back through my Strava records (24 April 2021). The day could not have been more different. In 2021 there was blue sky and sunshine while this year it was grey…
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Tips from walkers at our April 2023 meetup
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May 2023 Training Walk and Camino Meetup
Sat 27 May – Location: Emu Plains (Penrith) JOIN US for our regular last Saturday of the month Camino-style walk from 9am-1pm. This month explores lookouts and trails around the Nepean River from Emu Plains. You may have already walked a Camino in Europe or you may aspire to one day walk a Camino or other…
Continue ReadingMedium Walk, Leura, 29 April 2023.
We’re back to Leura. It has been almost 12 months to the day since I last walked Leura. I didn’t realise that until I looked back through my Strava records (24 April 2021). The day could not have been more different. In 2021 there was blue sky and sunshine while this year it was grey…
Continue ReadingJUNE 2023 Weekend on the Central Coast
23-25 June – Terrigal Blue Mountains Camino Supporters is offering a weekend on the Central Coast to participate in the 5 Lands Walk on Saturday 24 June 29023. BYO tent to camp for the weekend at the Terrigal Guide Campsite, arrange to be billeted by a Camino friend from the Central Coast (limited places available),…
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BMC 5 Day Walk March 2023
Thoughts on the Blue Mountains Camino 2023 The Blue Mountains 5 day walk is a wonderful opportunity to experience the Camino Spirit and enjoy time with likeminded walkers who have either already walked a Camino overseas or are preparing to walk onein the future. The Blue Mountains Camino (BMC) occupies a special place in our…
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Mount Victoria Walk – 25 March 2023
Medium walk A group of 16 walkers joined the medium walk to visit a number of the scenic lookouts around Mount Victoria. The day started off misty and drizzly with little hope of seeing any views. We were however not discouraged and with colourful raingear on set off to Hornes Point. The pretty views over…
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Summary of Blue Mountains Camino Supporters activities since July 2021
Since the BMCS incorporated in July 2021 we have achieved a lot! Our purpose we defined at the time is: And in the last 18 months since incorporation we’re happy to report this is what we have achieved: Fostering the Camino Spirit in the Blue Mountains Bringing people together to share interest/experience in Camino Pilgrimage…
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January Camino training walks and meetup
What a great start to the year! On Saturday 28 January, 49 walkers registered for our Katoomba training walks. We had three groups head off: two medium groups and one easy group. Hot weather was forecast so everyone was keen to get walking. From the station, the easy group headed to Ngula Bulgarabang Regional Park…
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Narelle’s Camino Invierno
Written by Narelle in January 2023. The Camino Invierno is a 263km Camino, starting in Ponferrada, a town on the Camino Frances with a Knights Templar castle, and ending in Santiago de Compostela. In late April 2022 I set off walking this route, solo, and it was a wonderful adventure through amazing scenery. I added…
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