It was a wonderful trip … despite unexpected weather extremes with temperatures ranging from zero degrees to high 30s in a matter of days. Fortunately I finished before the second big heatwave at the end of June when temperatures went above 40! I camped most of the time. At first it was out of necessity……
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Jenny’s Hospitalera experience April 2026
My second stint as a hospitalera in Spain was in the second half of April at Refugio Gaulcemo in Rabanal del Camino – an albergue run by the Confraternity of St James in England. I was fortunate enough to serve with Cynthia from Colorado (who I’d met when serving in Logrono), and Daphne from the…
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Walking the Komano Kodo – Japan – By Cath F
In the middle of April Kathy, Peter and I joined six other pilgrims on a self guided hike of the Kumano Kodo Nakahechi, Japan. This pilgrimage is registered as Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range with UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE. For over 1000 years people from all levels of society, retired emperors,…
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Walking the Komano Kodo – Japan – By Tony M
I had heard of the Komano Kodo in Japan, but didn’t give it much thought, until my 30 year old daughter planed a visit to Japan and asked if I wanted to do a walk with her – of course I did. We researched the different tracks, but I said if I did the Kumano…
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My Camino – David Rose
I would like to share my thoughts on the mystical and spiritual aspects of walking the Camino. I walked a Camino in July and August of 2024. The full Frances from St Jean Pied de Port in France to Santiago de Compostella. I did this without any preconceived ideas or expectations. With the aim of…
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Aussie Camino
At our July Camino Meetup, Matthew shared his experience of walking the Aussie Camino also known as The Mary MacKillop Way. This is a walk from Portland in Victoria to Penola in South Australia. You can read about the Aussie Camino on a dedicated website HERE. Matthew walked with the GetAway, there is also Walk…
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Hospitalera ~ Marina Knowles
After completing my Hopitalera training with Richard and Eileen in January 2024 I was keen to volunteer. After applying to the organization, a few weeks later, I was offered a placement in Salamanca. After some discussion with the organizer I was given a different placing in the Albergue in Ponferrada. The Albergue in Ponferrada can…
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Tony and Johann’s Camino Podiensis
The Camino Podiensis is the most popular pilgrimage route in France, with the stretch from Le Puy to Conques being especially favoured. Our journey began with the 7 a.m. blessing Mass at Le Puy Cathedral, an impressive church perched on a rocky peak. At the conclusion of the service, a gate in the floor opens,…
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Overcoming my fears on the Camino by Maria M
On Thursday, 5 September we met at the Albergue in Katoomba, to participate in the evening activity “Camino Stories” sponsored by BLACKHEATH FRIENDS OF EL CAMINO. The facilitators and Brain Trust were Jill Hill and Sharise Watson, both having walked the San James Way (Camino Francés). We were asked to write down a question…
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September 5-Day Walk writeup by Robert C
Day 1 – Emu Plains to Springwood It was a cold morning at the start of the Spring 5 day walk. It was -1 when we walked to Katoomba Station from our albergue at 14 Lovel St. We made our way by train to Emu Plains for the beginning of our 5 day Camino walk….
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